[New Belgium’s marketingsuperhero Chris Winn.] New Belgium’s Tour de Fat rolled through Portland Saturday and the crew from Fort Collins, Colorado put on one of the best bike parties of the year. It got started with the craziest bike parade I’ve ever done (with clothes on). I have no idea where all the zany, outlandish … Read more
Today we’re having a party for my daughter Danica. It’s hard to believe but she turned one year-old last week. Since I announced her birth and her first-ever bike ride on this site, I thought I’d share a few photos of her first bikey year.
[Click photo to enlarge.] [*Update: Kris Schamp from the Bike Gallery has posted some up-close and detailed photos of the Trek Lime.] A while back I posted about how Shimano had chosen Portland as a pilot city to unveil their latest and greatest component group called Coasting. This new group is supposed to revolutionize city … Read more
[Another day, another load for Robert.] It’s been way too long since I joined my cargo-loving compatriots on a bike move but I’m,happy to report that the bike move(ment) is as strong as ever! *Local and international media are taking notice. Dan Kaufmann of CrankMyChain! caught a recent one on video. You can watch it … Read more
Last week I worked a table at the Interstate Farmers Market. I passed out free bike maps and stickers, talked to folks about bikes, and answered random bike questions. As an ice-breaker I asked people to try and stump me with a question about bikes in Portland. I got quite a range of responses including;
A few weeks ago I was on NE Broadway and 15th when I looked up and saw this woman and her peculiar bike. After a moment or two I realized it was an authentic “bakfiets” (Dutch for container bicycle) straight from Holland…and so was the rider, given her strong, confident, blond, helmetless style. Not surprisingly, … Read more
[Looking south at currentend of Esplanade path.] Yesterday was the public hearing on the SK Northwest development case. Unfortunately I wasn’t there but here’s a report from what I’ve heard and read so far. According to Evan Manvel of the BTA there were about 45 people there which is “significantly more than these hearings usually … Read more
[Photo from Flickr: bublynski] There was interesting story in Sunday’s Oregonian about a rise in motorcycle fatalities in Oregon. The headline read, “Beware the thrill of the open road” and as I read it I couldn’t help but think how motorcyclists and bicyclists share common concerns and experiences.
After a long search, the BTA has finally found a new home. Their current digs (at SW 12th and Morrison) are cozy but cramped and the new space (at 1979 SW 5th) will give the growing BTA staff, “more space, private offices and better conference and work areas.” And, in true Portland fashion, they’re hoping … Read more
Judging from what I’ve read and heard recently, it seems like ODOT might actually be walking the walk in making an effort to improve their relationship with the bike community. First, I reported about Charles Sciscione’s desire to “make amends” with the bike community after the fallout surrounding the St. Johns Bridge. Then, this morning … Read more
Earlier this month, citizens, community groups, and city employees came together to raise awareness of traffic safety issues at the intersection of NW 9th and Lovejoy (more background here). I’ve published a report and photos at IShareTheRoad.com. IShareTheRoad.com is a new site I’m working on for the City of Portland as part of their ongoing … Read more
Dang. This is way late but the public hearing for SK Northwest is today at 1:30 at the Bureau of Development Services (1900 SW 4th Ave, 3rd floor). To refresh your memory, SK Northwest is the company that is in escrow on a property just south of OMSI on the riverfront. They want to be … Read more