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Updated: Motorhome-biker shares his story
Brian(Photos by Jonathan Maus) Like most of you who read the story about how the famous motorhome-bike was destroyed Wednesday night, I instantly assumed it was the work of vandals. But as the day wore on, evidence mounted that the bike’s creator, Brian, might have done it himself: a commenter who has spent time with … Read more
Time to get ready for cyclocross season!
Erik Tonkin’s popular cyclocross clinics start next week.(Photo: Jonathan Maus) With the Portland-area road racing season all but over, the buzz about ‘cross season is coming on strong. Local ‘cross lovers can be found any night of the week honing their skills in parks around the city. Last night, I saw a guy practicing dismounts … Read more
KGW corrects misleading part of road rage story
A commenter just pointed out that, in response to concern from the community, KGW has published a correction in one of their stories about the road rage incident on SE Clinton Street on August 17th. In two recent posts, I pointed out my concern that KGW’s story was perpetuating the incorrect notion that cyclist Ben … Read more
Beloved motorhome bike “torn to shambles” in NE Portland
Brian and his motorhome-bike before vandals destroyed it (see below).(Photo: Bob Crispin) Last November, I shared photos and the story of an amazing character making his home on the streets of Portland. His name is Brian and he lives in a bicycle that he expertly engineered into a human-powered bicycle Winnebago. According to reports, he … Read more
Cyclists take to new 10-foot wide bike lane
Cyclists now have more room to pass on the approach to the Hawthorne Bridge due to a newly installed ten-foot wide bike lane (faded stripe is the old lane).(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
Man dies after bike-on-bike collision
A man who was involved in a bike-on-bike collision on August 12 has died after succumbing to major head injuries. The incident occurred on Bridge Pedal Sunday but was not related to the event. According to Sgt. Brian Schmautz of the Portland Police Bureau, 56 year-old Daniel Hunt was riding his bike downhill on SE … Read more
Corporations focus on local bike businesses
Natalie Ramsland in an HP promotional photo. Watch video below. Two corporations have recently noticed a pair of small, Portland-based bike businesses. Shaun Deller of Recyclist Apparel (maker of those stylish cycling caps you see all over town) is featured in a video produced by Nau (a clothing company) and Natalie Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles … Read more
Bike projects eligible for System Development Charge funding
Some major bike projects have made the final list of projects that are eligible for a new list of Transportation System Development Charges (TSDCs) that will go in front of City Council next week.
Another reason to fashion ourselves after Copenhagen
(Photo: Zakkaliciousness) A year ago, I shared a video about Copenhagen that I said, “perfectly illustrates the goals and visions that Portland’s bike advocates are striving for.” This morning I came across yet another bit of visual inspiration from the “City of Cyclists”; it’s a photo-blog called Cycle Chic – Copenhagen Girls on Bikes. Here’s … Read more
Road rage victim gets new bike from KGW viewer
Timothy Mastne is featured ina KGW video. Click here to watch. KGW reports that Timothy Mastne — one of two victims of a road rage incident earlier this month — got a new bike today. KGW reporter Jane Smith says Mastne picked the bike up from River City Bicycles this morning. A Seattle couple wanted … Read more
Bicycle Film Festival rolls into Portland next week
Download program (JPG) The seventh annual Bicycle Film Festival is gearing up for its first-ever stop in Portland next week. About halfway through its worldwide tour, the fest has already made stops in Paris, Los Angeles, New York, and other cities. For Portland, organizers have planned a four day feast of bike culture that will … Read more