Bike. Bridge. Truck(Photo © Jonathan Maus) The Columbian newspaper reported on Saturday that Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and Washington Governor Chris Gregoire got an up-close and personal look at current bike access conditions on the I-5 bridge over the Columbia River. Here’s a snip from the article:
Mini Bike Winter (MBW) — the Zoobomb-created event that mixes gravity, competition, mini-bikes, and fun — is less than one month away. This will be the fifth year in a row the event has offered salvation from our winter bike-fun doldrums
The ladies and I made a run to IKEA last weekend.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) It’s been a while since we’ve done this, but you should know the drill by now. What are your plans for the weekend? Will you learn about local flora on the Wintertime Palm Tree Ride? Or perhaps the opening weekend of the … Read more
Handmade saddles by Jeff Mandel.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Jeff Mandel specializes in making leather shoes from his small shop in Southeast Portland. Taught by masters in Holland, Mandel does everything by hand and he has documented each and every pair he’s ever made (he just finished pair number 23). A few days ago someone told … Read more
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
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
Framebuilder Ira Ryan and lawyer Mark Ginsberg hob-nob at last year’s Alice Awards.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) The BTA’s Alice Awards (sort of like the Academy Awards for the bike community) are coming in late March and they’ve just announced this year’s nominees. The 37 nominees (full list is below) were culled from all across Oregon … Read more
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
For all you highway lovers out there…here are some draft concepts of what the future I-5 crossing at the Columbia River might look like according to the folks with the Columbia River Crossing project:
City Council hopeful Jim Middaugh sporting a bit of helmet hair.You can meet Jim this Sunday night at an event being hosted by Congressman Peter Defazio at the Lucky Lab Brewpub in SE from 5:30 – 7:00 (bring $5!).(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
Earl Blumenauer(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore) introduced a series of ten bills this week that look to temporarily suspend the import duties on bicycle parts needed by American manufacturers that are not produced in the United States. According to a press statement just released by his office in Washington DC, these bills … Read more
“Rethinking Mobility, Rediscovering Proximity” This summer, Portland will host the eighth annual, international Towards Carfree Cities Conference. For the past several months, conference organizer Elly Blue and a dedicated volunteer crew have been working to solidify the program schedule, find sponsorships, and take care of the myriad tasks and tedium involved with hosting an event … Read more