One week, 781 contributions for Middaugh

Jim Middaugh (in blue) and friend Bo Grayzel in the Auditor’s office.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Portland City Council hopeful and daily bike commuter Jim Middaugh just turned in 781, $5 contributions to the City Auditor’s office. Middaugh, who announced his run for Commissioner Erik Sten’s seat just last Monday showed up at City Hall today … Read more


Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Builders Prep, Parties Set for National Bike Show Coming to Portland

Inside last year’s NAHBS in San Jose, CA.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Bike industry bigwigs, exhibitors from all over the world (including 11 from Portland), after-parties, loads of media outlets, hordes of custom bike fans, and some of the most beautiful two-wheeled creations ever seen are coming to the Oregon Convention Center February 8-10th. It’s the … Read more


It’s Winter, It Must Be Time For a Palm Tree Ride

Ride poster illustrated by ride leader Shawn Granton. Shawn Granton is an urban history renaissance man who delights in sharing Portland’s backroads. He’s well known in bike circles for his monthly Pedal Potluck Picnics, theater history rides, and illustration talents that have graced countless ride and event posters over the years. This Sunday he’s leading … Read more


Hearing will set “scenic bikeways” rule into motion

Cycle Oregon pedalers on theirway to the Dee Wright Observatoryhigh above Sisters.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Next Wednesday, the State of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing in downtown Portland to hear feedback on a program that would designate and develop a statewide network of “Oregon Scenic Bikeways”. On the table will … Read more