[From my trip last year.] The National Bike Summit is just five weeks away. The Summit is a four-day, annual event in Washington D.C. that brings together America’s bike leaders to network, learn, and most importantly, to ask members of Congress to consider bicycles in their decisions.
Bicycle industry market research firm, Boulder Sports Research has announced their 2007 Top 100 Bike Shops. Out of 5100 shops nationwide, Portland’s very own River City Bicycles and Bike Gallery were named to the list.
[Salem will convert thisbridge to bike/ped only.]Photo: City of Salem Back in November, I got an email from City of Salem project coordinator David Skilton. He wanted to share news that they’re converting an old railroad bridge on the Willamette to a bicycle and pedestrian-only crossing. The Salem project sounds exciting. It’s got federal funding, … Read more
[Want ad encourages bike commuters.] In what is becoming something of a regular feature, here’s yet another Portland business doing its part to encourage two-wheeled transportation. Laughing Planet Cafe, a much loved local food joint with three Portland locations, is expanding into Woodstock in March and needs more help. I noticed this want ad on … Read more
[A scene from last year’s event.] Portland’s big, event ride season kicks off in grand style this Sunday (2/11) with the Worst Day of the Year Ride. Last year, a record 1,500 people showed up for the fun and to support the great work of the Community Cycling Center.
[Taken after our meeting at Northeast Precinct yesterday.] From L to R, Back row: Commander Jim Ferraris (North Precinct, PPB), Havilah Ferschweiler (N Portland Crime Prevention, ONI) , Commander Bret Smith (NE Precinct, PPB), John Canda (Mayor’s Office of Youth Crime Prevention); Front row: Mary Tompkins (NE Portland Crime Prevention, ONI), Stephanie Reynolds (Crime Prevention … Read more
[Nick Bucher1983-2007]Photo: KATU TV In case you didn’t notice the comment left by Nick Bucher’s family, here it is: “Nick’s family and friends very much appreciate the comments on this site about Nick. Thank you all! A funeral Mass for Nick is going to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, at S.E. 39th and … Read more
[Kyrstin wants to call her new business,Sprocket Smoothies.] I first met Kyrstin Westwind at a Share the Road rally in Beaverton back in September. We shared a ride home on the MAX and her spirit and enthusiasm for biking left a lasting impression. She shared the challenges and triumphs of being a carfree single mom. … Read more
[The view of SW Broadway from the 4th floor of the Performing Arts Center.] We had both weather extremes over the weekend. Saturday was depressingly dreary and wet, and yesterday was so warm and nice, it was hard to believe that just a few weeks ago the whole city was covered in snow. On Saturday, … Read more
[The zany bars of Louie and Becky Berry’s tandem.]
[Location of crash. Map via Google] Just heard that 24 year-old Nick Bucher was killed around midnight last night at SE 26th and Stark. KATU has details of how it happened, “Police say prior to the collision, Bucher had been riding the bicycle westbound on Southeast Stark Street. Investigators concluded that the collision occurred when … Read more
