(File photos) Pedalpalooza is in full swing. We’ve already ridden naked, explored obscure bikeways, and jousted to our hearts content. So far I haven’t been able to attend as many rides as I’d like (that will change in a few days!), so I’ve been trying to figure out a way for everyone to share their … Read more
[Updated 6/10 at 2:33 pm] 66 year-old Timothy O’Donnell was killed on Friday while on a group ride with the Portland Velo bike club. He was struck by a motorist from behind as he attempted to make a left-hand turn. The crash took place in Cornelius, about half-way between Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Here’s the … Read more
Download party flyer That’s right folks. The big and gnarly World Naked Bike Ride and Dance Party is tomorrow night. If you missed last year’s ride, I can tell you that it was amazing (read my report here). It was probably the most memorable ride I did all year. We had hundreds of naked people … Read more
Jaclyn Pryor of Pink.(File photo) Remember that group from Austin, Texas I wrote about in March? Well, they’re on tour and they’ve set up shop at 318 SW Taylor Street in downtown Portland. Pink calls themselves a “love courier service” and I stopped by today to find out more. I met Jaclyn today and she … Read more
Can promoting bikes in Oregon really be considered a job? Well yes, it can. Check out what ORbike just listed on the BikePortland Job Listings: Job: Promote Biking in Oregon
Timo rallies the troops. (File photo) Timo “Cap’n Pastry” Forsberg was in rare form last night. He led scores of hungry and hearty Pedalpaloozaers on his Night of the Living Donut ride. At the first stop, Staccato Gelato, the entire sidewalk was taken over by cyclists. The nice folks at Staccato made a special batch … Read more
Our new digs. I’m writing this from my new office! This morning, Elly Blue and I moved into an office in inner southeast Portland. We’re in the ActivSpace building on SE 8th and Main (map here). Our downstairs neighbor is none other than Black Sheep Bakery, home of the famous bike-thru window. My office-mate, Elly … Read more
There could not have been a more fitting way to kick off Pedalpalooza 2007.
Spotted this unfortunate scene in front of Powell’s last week:
(File photo) On Tuesday night in east Portland just over 50 people attended an open house to offer feedback and learn more about PDOT’s Platinum Bicycle Master Plan Update process.
Portland is home to more than a few bike gangs. We’ve got: The Belligerantes: Mostly a social club, they ride classic Schwinns with ape-hanger bars and banana seats. The Zoobombers: Everyone knows what they do. Chunk 666: Mutant bike builders preparing for “car”mageddon. Dropout Bike Club: They build all types of bikes (tall, swing, spin, … Read more
Pedalpalooza — a 17-day explosion of bike rides and events that sets Portland’s cycling scene apart from all others — kicks off with a roaring start today (actually, there’s a morning ride on the Columbia Slough going on right now).