Angled staple racks spotted downtown
I noticed some peculiar bike parking downtown the other day.
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"Bike Talk" coming to KBOO
Tomorrow (4/4) is a special edition of the always interesting KBOO Bike Show. I noticed a flyer for the show in the window of Veloshop the other day…
Bicycle Film Festival announces Portland stop
The Bicycle Film Festival (not to be confused with Portland’s own Filmed by Bike) has chosen Portland as one of the cities it will visit in 2007. The event is scheduled for September 5-8th.
Police will join cyclists on Master Plan ride
As part of the Bicycle Master Plan update process, city bike coordinator Roger Geller is leading monthly rides to survey what works and what doesn’t in our existing bikeway network.
Nike, Trek end relationship, future consumer offerings "uncertain"
Nike’s $300 Lance 10//2 cycling shoe. Earlier this morning, I reported that Nike (whose world headquarters are just a few miles from Portland) had “dropped” their entire line of cycling gear and clothing. I just got an update on that story from Bob Applegate, Nike’s Communications Director for Oregon.
Update on bike parking during bus mall project
As many of you know, the downtown bus mall is currently under major re-construction. I’ve had several readers wonder what the plans are for bike parking, both during the upheaval and once it’s complete.
How was your weekend?
Eleni (4) watches the sunset from her trail-a-bike. We had all sorts of weather this weekend; crisp breezes, warm sun, stormy skies, and even some torrential rain. I hope you got a chance to get some riding in. On Saturday, messengers held some “Tests of Strength” and artist and Bike Haiku stationery maker Carye Bye … Read more
Nike drops cycling line
[Read this story for a major update]
Business forum will focus on Portland’s bike industry
As part of their Ambassadors Program, the Portland Development Commission will hold a forum to introduce Portland’s bicycle industry to the business community.
North Portland intersection slated for new bike/ped median
The intersection of N Willamette Blvd and N Rosa Parks Way (formerly known as N Portland Blvd.) is slated for construction of what PDOT refers to as “a bicycle and pedestrian refuge/auto channeling island.”
Bikes to get more breathing room on Hawthorne Bridge approach
Southeast Madison Ave — which is the westbound approach to the Hawthorne Bridge and one of the Portland’s most crowded bikeways — is slated for an expansion.
PINK "love courier service" coming to Portland
If I told you about a collective of cyclists and artists that started a movement called PINK to spread love by delivering notes around the city while wearing pink jumpsuits and pedaling pink bicycles, you might think it’s a natural fit for Portland. After all, this city has serious penchant for pink, bikes, and love. … Read more