A forceful editorial in today’s Oregonian gives a much needed push to the Vulnerable Roadway Users bill (H.B. 3314), which is (hopefully) just days from a final Senate vote. The article is bluntly titled, “Bad drivers, dead bicyclists,” and it opens with this line: “Let’s save for another time the argument about reckless bicyclists, the … Read more
Bamboo meets carbon fiberon this locally made frame.(File photo) One of the best things about Pedalpalooza is that you never know who (or what) you’ll run into on a ride. A few days ago I met up with the Grant Petersen-style Ride (Grant Petersen is the personality behind Rivendell Bicycle Works). This ride was devoted … Read more
Detectives from the Central Precinct are looking for a brazen bike thief. The man below was caught on security cameras in front of the City of Portland Building wielding a set of bolt cutters in hopes of stealing a bike. When the security guard showed up, he made a hasty retreat.
Whew. That was rough. As many of you noticed, BikePortland.org has been down since Monday afternoon. I won’t bore you with the technical details, but here’s what happened in a nutshell. I was on my way to a record day in traffic (I guess people like photos of naked cyclists) when my server crashed (I … Read more
After a brief hiatus, we’re back with Pedalpalooza coverage. Here’s what’s on the calendar tonight.
The BTA’s man in Salem, Scott Bricker, has an update on the Share the Road license plate bill:
Catherine Ciarlo.(Photo courtesy Catherine Ciarlo) This Wednesday, City Council will appoint two new members to the Portland Planning Commission. One of those seats will go to former Executive Director of the Bicycle Transporation Alliance, Catherine Ciarlo. Ciarlo — who is also on the board of the Coalition for a Livable Future Cycle Oregon — led … Read more
Pedalpalooza marched on despite intermittent showers yesterday (check out this post for reports and links to photos). Tonight, you’re faced with some tough decisions. Here’s what’s on the calendar…
Mob scene at the start of the Naked Bike Ride. View the slideshow below or check out the photo gallery. (File photo)
Photo: Alex Williams Metroblogging Portland writer Alex Williams had a run-in with the Day Time Naked Bike Ride yesterday. He pulled up next to a group of cyclists sans-clothing on SE Stark. The run-in inspired Williams to compare Pedalpalooza to the Rose Festival (an annual event that coincides with Pedalpalooza each June). Not surprisingly, he … Read more
(File photos) Pedalpalooza is in full swing. We’ve already ridden naked, explored obscure bikeways, and jousted to our hearts content. So far I haven’t been able to attend as many rides as I’d like (that will change in a few days!), so I’ve been trying to figure out a way for everyone to share their … Read more
[Updated 6/10 at 2:33 pm] 66 year-old Timothy O’Donnell was killed on Friday while on a group ride with the Portland Velo bike club. He was struck by a motorist from behind as he attempted to make a left-hand turn. The crash took place in Cornelius, about half-way between Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Here’s the … Read more