On the way to work,and to better health.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) A team of researchers at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) are embarking on an ambitious study of bicycle commuters. The study will track 1,000 bicyclists for one year and hopes to garner new information about the health of bike commuters and rate of injury … Read more
Good, dirty fun.(Photo courtesy Portland Racing) All signs point to a huge cyclocross season this year. Cross bikes are flying off the shelves of local shops, the first Alpenrose Cyclocross Clinic had a record 149 participants, and Saturday’s inaugural Kruger’s Kermesse race — the first chance to race cyclocross bikes this season — had over … Read more
What’ll you have? You might remember when I shared the news of The Little Red Bike Cafe back in July. The new eatery just opened and word has spread about their bike-centric menu. As you can see in the graphic at right, they’ve got a breakfast sandwich called the Zoobomb, named after that fun-loving group … Read more
Congestion is a common sight during peak commuting hours. (Photo: BikePortland.org) Two new surveys show that (not surprisingly) bicycle use continues to rise in Portland. PDOT’s annual count of bicycle traffic on the four main downtown bridges shows a 21% increase from 2006. Last year (see my report), PDOT counted 12,046 average daily bicycle trips … Read more
Well folks, it’s all over. After yet another major climb and an exhilarating downhill, we made our way back into Sisters where we started one week ago. I can’t wait to get home. I’m jumping in a car to drive back in a few minutes. Check out the slideshow below from today’s ride…and thanks for … Read more
Dropping into the forest.View slideshow below The Cycle Oregon folks called today’s ride “the Magic Carpet Ride” and I can’t think of a better way to put it. Last night in the beer garden I talked about scenic byways with the founder of Cycle Oregon, Jonathan Nicholas. Jonathan and I agreed that the future of … Read more
DeFazio and Oberstar seemed more like running-mates than Congressional colleagues.(Photos: Jonathan Maus) Last night’s ride report was cut short and I didn’t get a chance to share more thoughts and photos of Congressman Oberstar and Representative DeFazio from last night. The two members of Congress joined Cycle Oregon for a grueling climb yesterday and then … Read more
Above the clouds on our way into Oakridge.View slideshow below
The PBAC in action.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) If you’ve ever wanted to get involved with Portland’s bike movement, now is your chance. The Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (or PBAC in wonky circles) is officially seeking new members. I’ve reported about PBAC many times in the past, but in case you’re still wondering what they do, here’s … Read more
This was the ride I’ve been waiting for. My ride up to and around the Rim of Crater Lake awoke not just my dormant leg muscles, but my love of riding. View slideshow below
Ahearne’s off-road touring machine.See all my photos from the show. Today was a layover day on Cycle Oregon. That meant that we could either do a ride up and around Crater Lake (which I did; it was awesome), or hang out at Diamond Lake. Ride organizers thought this would be a perfect opportunity to showcase … Read more