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Relaxing in Mt. Tabor Park.(Photo © J. Maus) OK Portland, bike season has arrived. The sun is out, and you’ve got plenty of options to choose from. What are your plans for the weekend? Will you join in the big parade on Alberta Street? Race your mountain bike? Head out to the Gorge? I plan … Read more
Picture yourself on a new bike? How about a bike loan?(Photo © J. Maus) Portland-based Unitus Community Credit Union has announced the creation of a bike loan program. According to Tracy Streebel, business development officer with Unitus, the new Bicycle Loan will allow any member of the credit union to borrow money to put toward … Read more
Due to his role as Commissioner in charge of Transportation, I have reported on Sam Adams many times in the past few years. Last week I finally sat down with Sho Dozono — a Portland business owner who is Adams’ only competition in the race for mayor. Below are some of my thoughts on this … Read more
A scene from last year’sAlberta Art Hop Parade!(Photo © J. Maus) If you’re looking for something to do on a bike this weekend, check out the events listed below. Saturday, May 17 Gorge Bike and Hike 9:00am Led by Exchange Cycle Tours: Join us for a moderately paced ride out to the gorge, followed by … Read more
Download the letter (490k, PDF) On Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) pledged their full support for PDOT’s efforts to improve bike safety by installing bike boxes at intersections. Their support came in the form of a letter written to Scott Wainwright, a top highway engineer for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), who also … Read more
“”It’s a great place to ride and I don’t want to take that away from anyone.”— ODOT maintenance manager Larry Olson The Oregon Department of Transportation has responded to reports that Troutdale residents scattered tacks on the shoulder of the Historic Columbia River Highway — a popular bike route and gateway to riding in the … Read more
A few more excellent job opportunities were listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check them out at the links below (and good luck if you apply!): Bike Retail Sales – Bike Gallery Tour Mechanic – American Lung Association of Washington
The sun is out and Portland’s streets are full of signs that summer is fast approaching — including this fantastically flowerly dress I spotted on my way to a meeting today…
[UPDATE: 5/16, 10:30am – ODOT has responded. Read full story here.] “The cyclist-haters out in the Gorge are at it again, spreading tacks across the Historic Columbia River Highway.”–From a BikePortland reader email With weekend temps promising short-sleeve weather, many Portlanders are planning to head out on their bikes and take in the grand vistas … Read more
These guys had the best seat in the park.(View Photo Gallery)(All images © J. Maus) After Tuesday’s opening Prologue, the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic made its way a few miles east to Mt. Tabor Park where over 200 of the nation’s fastest cyclists competed in a 1.3 mile, multi-lap criterium race. A warm sun, high … Read more
Anyone who’s ridden a bike in downtown Portland knows that streetcar (and MAX) tracks can be a bit tricky to navigate. Now, someone has modified a warning sign that takes it a step further. Check out this sign modification/vandalism/art I noticed yesterday…
“Bicycling is the most equitable and affordable form of transportation… All of Portland’s citizens already live within a 20-minute bicycle ride of our existing Regional and Town Centers and Commercial Main Streets.”–From a document produced by PDOT titled Bicycling Into Our Future Steve Dotterer with the City of Portland Bureau of Planning made a presentation … Read more