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Just a reminder that tomorrow PDOT is hosting a special edition of their monthly Bicycle Master Plan Rides. Last month we rode in the wake of a potential funding cut, but now we ride with renewed confidence on our journey to making Portland a better place for bikes.
Illustration by Shawn Granton Portland’s beloved mini-bike dance team the Sprockettes, will soon embark on their very first tour. They’ve been tapped by bike-loving brewer New Belgium to perform at four stops on the company’s popular Tour de Fat. Starting in July, the ladies will board a converted, veggie-oil powered Greyhound bus for their first … Read more
The Ballyhoo was fun and free!(File photo) This weekend marked the return of my sandals and my Sidis. On Saturday, I rode the girls to Peninsula Park to partake in Kelly Peach’s four-day Ballyhoo fest. We chilled with friends (old and new) in the gazebo and were treated to a feast of fresh made donuts … Read more
On Friday night in Vancouver, Washington, a teenager struck and killed a cyclist with his car. The driver claims he was distracted when a bee entered his vehicle. Here’s an excerpt from the KOMO-TV news report:
Casey Martell, owner ofRose Pedal Pedicabs.(File photo) Every year since 2003 Casey Martell of Portland Rose Pedals Pedicab has given rides to weary Waterfront Village attendees. This year was no different, until Thursday afternoon. That’s when Martell says he was approached by Rose Festival security personnel and told he must leave the park once the … Read more
Clever Cycles is now open.View gallery(File photo) It’s been almost ten months since I first mentioned bakfiets on this site. Back in August, I spotted one on NE Broadway and I was blown away by the simple, elegant utility of it. That story sparked a lot of interest and it was clear Portland was ready … Read more
Gravel roads — like this one in outer SE Portland — are barriers to a successful bikeway network.(File photo)
A winged devil jousting on a unicyclewowed a packed crowd at the Clown House.View gallery(File photo) Despite an increased police presence after last month’s unfortunate incident, Last Thursday on Alberta got back to business last night. The street pulsed with energy and creativity from street performers, local art, and of course bikes and cyclists of … Read more
The following fabulous jobs were listed this week on the BikePortland Job Listings: Job: Outdoor Educator and Tour Co-Facilitator Company: Sustainable Energy in Motion Bicycle Tour
Oregon state capitol in Salem.(File photo) Before a bill becomes law, it must first pass through both House and Senate committees. If a bill doesn’t move out of committee (and onto a floor vote) it is dead. Today was the final day for bills to pass out of committee so I figured it’d be a … Read more
Sign in Mt. Tabor.(File photo) Some neighbors of Mt. Tabor Park continue to have concerns about cyclists going too fast on downhill roads inside the park. These concerns brought several stakeholders together yesterday for a meeting at the Police Bureau’s Southeast Precinct offices. In the meeting were SE Bike Patrol officer Robert Pickett, Traffic Division … Read more
Captain Ace Hole, Tall Bike Superstar. Don’t let dancing mobs and “anarchy” scare you away from Last Thursday on Alberta tonight. If you do, you’ll miss a chance to see the Clown House at its best. This month they’ve got a very special guest. Captain Ace Hole from Chicago, Illinois will perform “high-flying stunts” on … Read more