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Oregonian opines on “Cycling’s Gender Gap”

Today’s editorial features aphoto of a female cyclist. Less than one week ago, the Oregonian surprised local bike advocates when they published a forceful editorial in support of stiffer penalties for motor vehicle operators who hit bicyclists. Today, they continue to show their support for two-wheeled transportation with an editorial that reads like it could … Read more


Vatican offers commandments for “transgressions” behind the wheel

[From the Associated Press] The Vatican has seen the light.(Photo: Corydora on Flickr) Citing the world’s 1.2 million annual traffic deaths, the Vatican has issued a document titled, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” that addresses the “consequence of trangressions and negligence” behind the wheel and offers solutions via a ‘Drivers 10 Commandments’. … Read more


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Pedalpalooza Day 11: Rides and Reports

(Sorry this is a bit late in getting posted). Here’s your Pedalpalooza menu for today: METRO-WIDE KAITEN-ZUSHI RIDE NW Naito Parkway at Couch (Japanese American Historical Plaza, Waterfront Park) 1:00pm, Leaving promptly! An eating ride so big, one municipality could not contain it. Featuring multi-modal option (MAX express to Hillsboro). We’ll ride locally, but nosh … Read more