Playing streetcar on theway to South Waterfront.(File photo) The sixth installment of PDOT’s monthly Bicycle Master Plan Rides took a closer look at bikeway facilities in and around the central city. A hearty group of cyclists followed the lead of City bike coordinator Roger Geller to the ride’s first stop: the South Waterfront. On our … Read more
Blumenauer took lots of notes.(File photo) On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer led a roundtable discussion about bicycles at Portland’s City Hall. His goal for the event was to get a “reality check” on the latest bike happenings in Portland by listening to short presentations from local bike experts and insiders.
(File photo) Local consulting firm Alta Planning and Design has landed a contract to develop a bicycle master plan for Dubai of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alta — who is currently working with PDOT on an update to Portland’s bike master plan — has been hired for the four-month project. According to Alta principal … Read more
Metro wants our input to help them set priorities on how to spend the $225 million dollars they secured through their Natural Areas bond measure. They’ve had a series of open houses and the comment period ends this Friday (7/6) (you can comment online, see below).
Hope you enjoy your Independence today. On my ride into the office this morning the streets were wonderfully quiet and empty. I’ve got an interview with Momentum Magazine in a few minutes, but I’ll be cutting out after that to spend the day with family and friends. I’ll leave you with a few shots I … Read more
Blumenauer (with Kozo Shimano in background).(File photo) In a few minutes I’m riding over to City Hall for a roundtable discussion about Portland’s bike scene with U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer. He wants to know the latest and greatest on all the two-wheeled happenings. One of his staffers has asked me to talk about, “the intersection … Read more
Racers at the line duringthe 2005 event.(File photo) Racers and organizers are getting ready for the ninth annual Alpenrose Challenge. The event — which is free to spectators — will feature three full days of track racing action on southwest Portland’s world-famous Alpenrose Velodrome. The race will draw top track talent to Portland to compete … Read more
From Bicycle Retailer and Industry News The newly-opened Dutch, cargo and utility bike shop Clever Cycles, is featured in the latest issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News Magazine. In their “Retail Briefs” section, the article says that thanks to the shop, “Portlanders are embracing what the owners call the Dutch bike revolution.” The piece … Read more
These racers know a good start is crucial.(File photo) Last night was not the type of roller-coaster ride I expected to have at my first mountain bike race of the year.
Crowded paths, like this one on the Steel Bridge, are an issue in Boston too.(File photo)
State Road Race Champions.From L to R: Trebon, Elken, Ollerenshaw.Photo: K-Man With perfect riding weather I’m sure many of you had fun on your bikes over the weekend. I actually didn’t do much riding, but I did spend some great times with my girls. We spent Saturday at Peninsula Park celebrating a friend’s upcoming baby. … Read more
A bill that would have allowed bicyclists to yield at stop signs passed the Oregon House in 2003.(File photo) Continuing the discussion of whether or not Oregon should seek an Idaho-style, roll-and-go stop sign law for bicycles, I recently looked back at our previous flirtation with the idea. Back in the 2003 legislative session, Senator … Read more