Portland rated in top ten for bike theft
(File photo) U-lock maker Kryptonite has released their list of the Top 10 Cities for Bike Theft. Portland comes in at a tie for 9th place with San Diego, CA and Washington, DC. Here is the complete list:
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Pedalpalooza Day 8: Rides and reports
The fun keeps on rolling along. Yesterday was a rockin’ good time. I checked out the Graffiti Ride (photos) and the Sprockettes Dance Party (photos). Both had huge turnouts and they came together for a party on the Esplanade!
House passes safe passing legislation
[Updated 6/14/07, 7:51pm][Updated 6/15/07, 1:15pm] A bill that seemed to come out of nowhere (I didn’t know about it until I read the Statesman Journal this morning) and that started out having nothing to do with bicycle safety, has passed the House, and is set to become Oregon’s first safe passing legislation that specifically protects … Read more
Oregonian says cyclists are “treated like roadkill” in Oregon
A forceful editorial in today’s Oregonian gives a much needed push to the Vulnerable Roadway Users bill (H.B. 3314), which is (hopefully) just days from a final Senate vote. The article is bluntly titled, “Bad drivers, dead bicyclists,” and it opens with this line: “Let’s save for another time the argument about reckless bicyclists, the … Read more
A bamboo bike, hand made in Portland
Bamboo meets carbon fiberon this locally made frame.(File photo) One of the best things about Pedalpalooza is that you never know who (or what) you’ll run into on a ride. A few days ago I met up with the Grant Petersen-style Ride (Grant Petersen is the personality behind Rivendell Bicycle Works). This ride was devoted … Read more
Cops search for PDOT bike thief
Detectives from the Central Precinct are looking for a brazen bike thief. The man below was caught on security cameras in front of the City of Portland Building wielding a set of bolt cutters in hopes of stealing a bike. When the security guard showed up, he made a hasty retreat.
Finally! I’m up and running again
Whew. That was rough. As many of you noticed, BikePortland.org has been down since Monday afternoon. I won’t bore you with the technical details, but here’s what happened in a nutshell. I was on my way to a record day in traffic (I guess people like photos of naked cyclists) when my server crashed (I … Read more
Pedalpalooza Day 7: Rides and Reports
After a brief hiatus, we’re back with Pedalpalooza coverage. Here’s what’s on the calendar tonight.
Share the Road license plate bill passes
The BTA’s man in Salem, Scott Bricker, has an update on the Share the Road license plate bill:
Former BTA Director will take seat on Planning Commission
Catherine Ciarlo.(Photo courtesy Catherine Ciarlo) This Wednesday, City Council will appoint two new members to the Portland Planning Commission. One of those seats will go to former Executive Director of the Bicycle Transporation Alliance, Catherine Ciarlo. Ciarlo — who is also on the board of the Coalition for a Livable Future Cycle Oregon — led … Read more
Rides and reports – Pedalpalooza Day 5
Pedalpalooza marched on despite intermittent showers yesterday (check out this post for reports and links to photos). Tonight, you’re faced with some tough decisions. Here’s what’s on the calendar…
Report: Naked Ride satisfies despite premature pull-out
Mob scene at the start of the Naked Bike Ride. View the slideshow below or check out the photo gallery. (File photo)