It just wouldn’t be a Euro ‘cross camp without learning some lessons the hard way. Well, on Sunday I paid the price for being too greedy and overconfident. But first, let me offer some background info. This year I came to camp focused on the first 4 races because they would effect team selection for … Read more
Here’s the first look at the BTA’s new website. They’ve been in dire need of an update and from what I’ve seen poking around the beta version, it was well worth the wait! The work was done by Grapheon, a local communications design firm. The site should be live to the public “sometime next week”. … Read more
If you use Google’s popular email service, Gmail or their killer Desktop*, I just heard about a cool new feature called Web Clips that allows you to display headlines from your favorite websites (hint, wink) right above your inbox (see below) or in your sidebar. (*update: I just downloaded Google Desktop (wow) and as a … Read more
The Wise Old Bicycle Guy has been working on a unique way to combat our growing bike theft problem. His idea is to “unsteal” bikes by fixing them up from donated parts and giving them back to bike theft victims…for free. He’s got a “bike-shop quality” mountain bike (he used to be a pro mechanic … Read more
A team comprised of BTA, PDOT, and the Bureau of Technology Services (BTS) reps is developing a web tool to report bicycle crashes and near misses. This close calls map should be ready for beta testing this March and the initial database will be populated with data from your comments to my “Wanted: your close … Read more
[Me on the show back in August] Chris Smith has officially launched his KBOO Bike Show podcast page. I downloaded them to my IPod (thanks Mom!) and listened to a show while riding on my rollers this morning. Very cool! Don’t forget to check out this week’s show (Wednesday from 9-10AM on 90.7FM) that will … Read more
Last year, the Lance Armstrong Foundation put on its first LiveSTRONG Ride in Portland (Beaverton actually). Now I just got word from Cyclelicious that they’ve announced a full series of LiveSTRONG Rides for 2006. The Portland edition with happen on September 24th and registration is already open. Judging from the crowds last year, I’d say … Read more
Registration for the 27th annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic opens today. On July 15, 9,000 riders will brave the 200 mile journey in the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest (you can do it in one or two days). Here are some interesting facts from the 2005 ride (taken from the STP website):
It has been an amazing ride since I started this site back in August. Because of your participation, we’ve played an important role in the bike community and the best is yet to come! Here’s a few stats if you’re interested: BikePortland.org is currently ranked in the top 1% of all blogs worldwide. 34,000 people … Read more
Yesterday I got a call from one of my intrepid correspondents (thanks Dat!) that the downtown Bike Gallery has just received shipment of the very first Trek Portlands. Today I went down to investigate and sure enough, they’ve got two of them (a 52 and 54 cm) already in stock and they expect more to … Read more
Here’s my list of news and events I remember most from 2005: We broke the 10,000 barrier in average number of bike trips across the four main Willamette River bridges. Too many cyclists lost their lives or suffered serious injuries on Portland streets. At one point at the Multnomah County Bike Fair someone counted 500 … Read more
The Community Cycling Center has funding through the Oregon Dept. of Transportation for grants up to $5,000 for “innovative and creative” bike safety programs that “incorporate a strong educational element.” Applications are due Feb 23. For more information or to receive your application packet, contact Jen Robinson with your name, name of your agency/ organization, … Read more