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[Updated: 11/6, 10:19am, 11:17am; 11/7, 5:57am] The scene.(Photo: Adina Eggen) A cyclist was hit this morning at the same spot where Brett Jarolimek was killed two weeks ago. According to tips I’ve received from several readers, the collision took place this morning at around 8:40 am. Witness Kristen West says a cyclist, whom the Oregonian … Read more
Last week, the Oregonian published a multimedia web page full of bike-related information, a Google Map, stats and videos. When I pointed out the page, I shared my disappointment at the choice of, “Bike versus car” as the title of the story. I find this term — which seems to be the phrase-of-choice whenever a … Read more
BicyclingHub.com owner Doug Dugay in front of his new location on the corner of SE Water and Taylor in Portland.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Online bicycling clothing retailer BicyclingHub.com has moved into a new space on the ground-floor of the Water Avenue Commerce Center at the corner of SE Water and Taylor streets. The business has … Read more
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[NOTE: Please scroll to end of story for an important note.] “We made the best we could out of this situation.”–Multnomah County DA Jim Hayden The two women involved in the fatal hit-and-run that killed Jerry Hinatsu earlier this year will receive a fine, probation and two-months in jail. After Hinatsu collided with their vehicle, … Read more
Bike parking on SE Belmont makes the front page of NYTimes.com. The Monday (11/5) edition of the New York Times features a story on Portland’s bike culture. The article, In Portland, Cultivating a Culture of Two Wheels, is currently (as of Sunday night) featured on the home page of NYTimes.com and is also accompanied by … Read more
We’re webcasting live from Barton Park, site of the 5th stop of the Cross Crusade. Hope you enjoyed the webcast! Stay tuned for photos, video and a report from today’s race…
Lots of great rides are happening this weekend. Warmish, clear days are expected so there’s really no good excuse for not getting out there. On Saturday, the Oregon Randonneurs are doing their annual Verboort Sausage Populaire. The route looks phenomenal. I can’t wait to read all about it from Cecil, Lynne and the gang.
Singletrack splendor in Forest Park.You can help maintain itat a work party this Saturday.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) The Forest Park Conservancy (formerly known as Friends of Forest Park) has asked the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) to formally adopt the Firelane 5 singletrack. The trail, a rare piece of singletrack in the 5,000+ acre park, … Read more
Map of Washington County.Purple represents Measure 37 development claims. (Graphic: Yes on 49) With just a few days left to turn in ballots (deadline is Tuesday night!), I hope everyone out there has voted. I also hope you’ve all filled in the bubble for “Yes” on Measure 49. Measure 49 is the effort to fix … Read more
If you’re looking for a job opportunity in Portland, three great options have sprung up this week on the BikePortland Job Listings: Job: Bike Service Manager / Entrepreneur – Bike Republic Job: Online Bicycle Catalog Assistant – Universal Cycles Job: Education Coordinator – Free Geek
Caroline will sell her groovy, warm handmade cycling caps. BikeCraft, that annual gathering of locally made, bike-themed arts, crafts, and other cool stuff is coming on November 15th! This year we’ve got a fantastic venue (Lucky Lab Beer Hall in Northwest Portland) and your favorite vendors from year’s past, along with some great new talent … Read more