Success of Parisian bike-sharing system bodes well for Portland

A Velib station on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.(Photo: luc legay/Flickr) After nearly a month since the launch of their ambitious “Velib” bike-sharing program, the city of Paris has been transformed by two-wheeled transit. An article published today in the Times of London states that in the first three weeks, the bikes were borrowed a whopping … Read more


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Love it or hate it, it’s Bridge Pedal time!

Bikes rule the city during Bridge Pedal.(File photo) It’s that time of year again when the entire city surrenders to bicycles for the annual Bridge Pedal ride. This Sunday close to 20,000 people are expected to register for their once-yearly chance to contemplate freeway bridge views undeterred by the noise and risk of motorized vehicles, … Read more


Evidence points to shift in TriMet bike policy

[Post updated at 11:33am] There is mounting evidence that TriMet is considering a shift in their bike policy that may include a rush-hour prohibition of bikes on trains and an increased emphasis on bike parking at stations to encourage cyclists to park-and-ride. Currently, bicycles are allowed on MAX trains during all hours with some restrictions. … Read more


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Reverend Phil plans bike ride to Climate Convergence event

Reverend Phil Sano.(File photo) Local bike community personality, filmmaker, and self-described “bike culturist” Reverend Phil Sano plans to ride his bike to the West Coast Convergence for Climate Action which starts tomorrow in Skamokawa, Washington. The event is billed as, “6 days of low-impact living and high-impact action.” Reverend Phil plans to leave on his … Read more