100 racers take on Portland’s Tour of Flanders
The mysterious, Portland version of the Tour of Flanders sparked lots of interest last week.
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Bunnies on bikes, an Easter tradition
Voodoo Donuts awaited us at the rest stop. Despite rainy skies, well over 100 bicycling bunnies joined the fourth annual Bunny on a Bike Ride yesterday. Head bunny Carye Bye and her trusty crew of volunteers led us on a circuitous route through northeast and southeast Portland. Highlights of the route included a spin through … Read more
"Eric’s Law" would honor fallen cyclists
A bill that would require transportation departments to erect a memorial sign whenever “a cyclist is killed in an accident involving a motor vehicle” will get a hearing at the state capitol in Salem on Wednesday (4/11). So far, 14 lawmakers have signed on as sponsors of House Bill 3020, which was created in response … Read more
CCC now offers used parts on eBay
The Community Cycling Center has gone global. Thanks to staff mechanic Rich Walker, the venerable, Northeast Portland-based non-profit is now offering select parts and accessories on eBay. Check it out via their new website.
Helmet program gets boost from bike shop
Hundreds of helmets weregiven away at last year’sEarth Day Celebration.File photo: 4/22/06 Jeff Bernards, the man who has helped hundreds of Portland cyclists “Get Lit“, also likes to see them wearing helmets. Last year he secured a seed grant from ODOT that enabled him to give out 550 helmets at two community events, and according … Read more
One year ago today: Cyclist initiates motorist citation
Now that I’ve been at this for a while, it’s fun to take a look back at stories from the past. One year ago today I brought you the inspiring story of Mike Reuter.
NoPo Bikeworks plans benefit to expand program
North Portland Bikeworks, a non-profit, neighborhood bike shop located on Mississippi Street, wants to expand their long-running, free Repair Night program.
An update on neighborhood bike patrols
Story on Bike Beats inthis month’s St. Johns Sentinel.View article here It has been nearly two months since I asked for your input on neighborhood bike patrols* and an update is long overdue. Some of you might have noticed recent stories in the Portland Tribune and in this month’s St. John’s Sentinel.
Euro trade mag features BikePortland comments
View larger version (289 kb jpg). The current issue of Bike Biz magazine features comments from BikePortland readers. The focus of the piece is a report on John Burke’s presentation at the National Bike Summit, which sparked a discussion about Trek’s position in the industry and their role (or lack thereof) in advocacy. Bike Biz … Read more
Speedy cyclists spark concern in Mt. Tabor
Cyclists during a race at Mt. Tabor.File photo: 5/26/05View archives The issue of cyclists going too fast on the popular loop road in Mt. Tabor Park has at least one neighbor concerned about safety. I first heard about this issue on the Portland Mercury Blog last week and have watched as the message has spread. … Read more
The Clown House gears up for the season
Where else can you see grown men dressed as clowns, racing around a mud pit on mini-bikes?File photo: 4/26/06
Business leaders hear from cycling industry
Yesterday at the Multnomah Athletic Club, about fifty members of the Portland Ambassadors (a business development organization partnered closely with the Portland Development Commission) attended a forum to learn more about our local bicycle industry. They heard from a broad range of perspectives about how bicycles play an increasingly significant role in our region’s economy.
Comment of the Week: Legs of steel and the e-bike