Bike Fair puts exclamation mark on Pedalpalooza
Visiting from Canada, the all-male Brakes thrilled a huge and appreciative crowd.(File photo) – View Gallery – Slideshow Below
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Vehicular homicide bill introduced in Salem
The bill was introduced ata rally in Salem yesterday.(Photo: Rep. Jerry Krummel) At a rally in Salem yesterday to bring attention to bike safety bills, Representative Tobias Read and Senator Floyd Prozanski introduced Senate Bill 1058. The bill would create the crime of vehicular homicide and make it punishable by a maximum of five years … Read more
Singlespeeder Spurgeon finishes heroic RAAM feat
Spurgeon displaying determination.(Photo: Unknown) A few minutes ago, endurance cyclist and Hillsboro resident John Spurgeon — whose story I shared on Monday — surged into Atlantic City New Jersey and became the first person to ever complete the grueling Race Across America on a singlespeed. The story on the front page of the RAAM website … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Looking for a great local bike-related job? Look no further. The following fabulous opportunities were listed this week on the BikePortland Job Listings: Job: Bicycle Mechanic Company: The Bike Gallery Job: Part Time Mechanic & Instructor Company: Portland State University Bike Co-op
Congratulations Tiago and Adriane (updated)
Newlyweds Tiago and Adriane led the bike parade in a chariot.(File photo)Full slideshow below
Calling all vintage bike lovers
If this 1960s Carlton is your style, you’ll love the Vintage Velo ride.(File photo) If Cinelli, Gitane, and Holdsworth mean anything to you, than this Sunday’s Vintage Velo ride is sure to satisfy. Last Memorial Day, Portlander Larry Myers (who rides ’77 Gitane tandem with his sweetheart) spread the word for a ride where only … Read more
City working on fix for “Naito Gap”
Detail from Bike Master Plan Ride Map. (Download PDF of map) Remember that glaring gap on the Naito Parkway bike lane I pointed out a few weeks ago? Well, it looks like we might see a fix soon.
Multnomah County Bike Fair tomorrow!
Be there or regret it all year.Saturday from 2-7:00 at Col. Summers Park (SE 20th/Belmont) Tomorrow is the big day we’ve all been waiting for…the Multnomah County Bike Fair! I hope you’ve blocked off some time to get over to Colonel Summers Park (SE 20th and Belmont) to check it out. Things get rolling at … Read more
PDX Airport will get new multi-use path
The bike lane at PDX Airport.(File photo) With ample and secure bike parking, a dedicated bike path directly to the terminal, and with a staff that responds to bicycle concerns, Portland International Airport is known as the most bike-friendly airport in the U.S.. Now, they’re making it even easier to fly-by-bike with the addition of … Read more
Summer bike camps get rolling at the CCC
Summer camp coordinator Gabe Graff shows kids how to be safe.(File photo) The Community Cycling Center (CCC) is always bustling with bikey goodness. But this time of year, the place is infused with a special energy. With school out for summer and the sun finally following suit, tons of kids are flocking to their Alberta … Read more
Pedalpalooza Day 15: Rides and Reports
Here’s your Pedalpalooza bike fun menu for today… Join us for a Bike Wedding on Mt. Tabor tonight!(File photo)
Urgent: Volunteers needed for Multnomah County Bike Fair
Volunteers will get lots of love!(File photo) This year’s Multnomah County Bike Fair (this Saturday, 6/23) will surely be the biggest and baddest bike event of the year. Where else can you celebrate an epic Pedalpalooza, watch unicycle jousting (and other awesome competitions), marvel at bike dance troupes, buy bikey arts and crafts, marry your … Read more