Michael Sylvester in hisSoutheast Portland studio.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Portland-based bike fitting expert Michael Sylvester has been hired to create and lead an ambitious new bike fitting program for Trek Bicycles. Trek introduced Sylvester and the new “Fit System” at Trek World, their dealer-only trade show back in August. Sylvester — a 50 year-old yoga … Read more
[Updated: 11/6, 9:37am; 11/7, 10:22am] A donation jar for Leo at a Southeast Portland cafe.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Nearly a year ago I introduced you to Kyrstin Westwind — the carfree, single mom who was just starting a bike-powered blender business called Sprocket Smoothies. Since then Kyrstin has been busy attending local bike events (at … Read more
SE Bike Patrol officers Pickett and Quick on Hawthorne Blvd.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Four Portland bike patrol officers will receive recognition for their community policing efforts at the Police Bureau’s annual awards ceremony next week. Officers Phil Blanchard, Robert Quick, Anthony Zanetti and Robert Pickett will be recognized by Chief Rosie Sizer with a “Community … Read more
Download report here (PDF). The City of Portland Auditor’s Office has released its seventeenth annual Resident and Business Surveys. The lengthy survey includes an assessment of all City services, including the Office of Transportation. The results show a 1% increase in bike commute mode share over last year and a major dip in the perception … Read more
“Since they turned our street into a bike boulevard our neighborhood is just a nicer place to live!” Screen capture from “B2 Power” infomercial (watch it below). The BTA’s bicycle boulevard campaign just took a big step forward; they’ve unveiled their long-awaited infomercial (view below). In the 10-minute film (which was shown at the BTA’s … Read more
“xmas bike” from felixpdx on Flickr.
[Updated: 11/3, 10:05pm] As reported by Emily Gardner of the BTA on Friday, SK Northwest has filed an appeal with the Oregon Court of Appeals. It seems SK Northwest, who wants to develop a riverfront parcel for their personal watercraft business, can’t accept a recent Land Use Board of Appeals opinion that the city’s demand … Read more
A couple crosses at NW 9th and Lovejoy.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Local lawyer Ray Thomas, a tireless defender of bicyclist’s rights who most recently spoke at the We are All Traffic press conference, has released a new book to help educate that other group of vulnerable roadway users: pedestrians. Oregon Pedestrian Rights is billed as … Read more
Last year’s snow storm didn’t stop cyclists.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) The crazy wind and relentless downpour we’re getting right now is the most severe weather I can remember since I moved to Portland in 2004. Last winter many of you braved snowy conditions (see photo at right), but that seems tame compared to what’s going … Read more
Rep. Krummel at a press event for the bill last summer.(Photos courtesy Krummel’s office.) Wilsonville Republican Jerry Krummel wants to give “Eric’s Law” another try. The measure (House Bill 3020, named after cyclist Eric Kautzky who was killed by a sleepy driver in 2005) would allow relatives of cyclists or pedestrians killed on Oregon’s roadways … Read more
Last week we learned more about what the City of Portland is planning for their inaugural Sunday Parkways event this coming June. Portland’s event was inspired by the “Ciclovia” that happens each week in Bogota, Colombia. In that city, nearly 2 million people pour out onto the over 70 miles of city streets that are … Read more
I made it out to Portland International Raceway yesterday to check out the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross. The racing action, large crowds, and good times could not be stopped despite a barrage of wild weather that included snow flurries, strong winds, and cold rain. Check out the photo gallery below for a look at … Read more