John Spurgeon(Photo: John Spurgeon) Imagine racing a bike for over 3,000 miles and up 100,000 feet of climbing in just under 12 days. Sounds grueling right? Now imagine doing that on a singlespeed. Hillsboro resident John Spurgeon is competing in the Race Across America (RAAM) with one goal and one gear. He left Oceanside, California … Read more
[Updated 6/19/07, 7:47am] BTA lobbyist Scott Bricker just gave me a report from Salem. The Vulnerable Roadway User bill (H.B. 3314) got it’s vote on the Senate floor this morning and it passed easily by a margin 25-4. Mary O’Donnell, wife of the late Timothy O’Donnell who was killed earlier this month while riding his … Read more
Organizers of the first ever Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show have nailed down 18 exhibitors and they’ve got a new date and venue. The Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association — a new industry group formed by local builder Andy Newlands — originally planned for the Multnomah Athletic Club, the show will now be held on November 11 … Read more
Competitors begin another run.(File photo) Yesterday was the annual Zoobomb Century. During the Metro-wide Sushi Ride we made an ambassadorial stop to check out the action. During our short time on the hill, I snapped a few photos and got a sense for what this epic contest is all about. On our MAX ride up … Read more
Pedalpalooza enters its second week of bike fun. Check out what’s in store today: SE BIKEPOOL MORNING COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN! 4321 SE Hawthorne (Common Grounds Coffeehouse) 7:30am – 8:30am Come along and join us for a Monday morning Bikepool from SE Hawthorne and 43rd to downtown, via the super bike-friendly Hawthorne Bridge.
I’m writing from the I-205 bike path in Clackamas (I have no idea where exactly).
(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
One commenter calledthis “downright devilish”.(File photo) One of things I love about Portland is the constant array of interesting bikes I see around town. As an incorrigible bike geek, it’s impossible for me to walk by a rack without doing a quick once-over to see what gems I might find. The other night, I left … Read more
It’s the weekend, so there’s no excuse for not getting out and experiencing one of these fun rides. Check the official Pedalpalooza calendar for more info. SLOW-POKE PASTRY PATROL 4235 SE Woodstock (Woodstock Bike Gallery) 10:00am – 12:00pm Short ride to one of SE Portland’s increasing number of great bakeries for coffee and treats and … Read more
Adams at Jefferson High last night.(He’s not sunburned, it’s just a bad photo.)(File photo) Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams is gearing up to launch a new transportation funding initiative. Last night at the Bicycle Master Plan open house in North Portland, he stopped by to drop a hint. As attendees filled out comment forms and … Read more
Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Lars Larson can usually be counted on for ranting against bicyclists, but now it seems he’s taking a cue from the Oregonian and showing his support for the Vulnerable Roadway Users bill. Case in point. I was forwarded an email from someone who claimed to have heard him speaking … Read more
[By Elly Blue] What does the word accident mean? A mistake, but not just any mistake — not an action, but an outcome both unintended and unavoidable, something no reasonable person could have predicted or prepared for. The word is commonly used to describe bad things happening to good people from natural causes — the … Read more