Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/11
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here.] Here’s a list of today’s events:
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City denies Springwater development
The City of Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) has denied the development application of Shawn Karambelas and his company, SK Northwest (PDF of the official decision). SK’s application to build on the Willamette River became a big deal because they didn’t want to allow a trail to be built across their property, in spite … Read more
Report: Breakfast on the Bridge
More 2006 Pedalpalooza coverage View the full calendar of events. Original ride listing. Breakfast on the Bridges (B-on-B) is a proud Portland tradition that Shift to Bikes organizes the last Friday of every month. In honor of Pedalpalooza, it’s happening every Friday in June.
Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/10
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here.] I hope you’re well-rested (and not too hung over from the Midnight Mystery Ride!) because today there are 14 events for you to choose from. Whatever you do, don’t miss the dance party tonight! Here’s a list … Read more
Report: Happy Hour on the Hawthorne
More 2006 Pedalpalooza coverage View the full calendar of events. Original ride listing. Amy, Bethany and the Mocktails volunteer crew were out on the Hawthorne Bridge last Friday to serve drinks and snacks to homebound commuters. This is the after-work version of the well-known Breakfast on the Bridges tradition started by Shift to Bikes.
I-5 widening funds coming to North Portland
[Bike lanes coming soon!] As part of their Interstate 5/Delta Park widening project, ODOT allocated $1 million for “community enhancement projects.” Savvy activists Shamus Lynsky and Shayna Rehberg, working closely with Roger Geller and the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee, applied for some of this funding and I’ve just gotten the word from ODOT that their … Read more
Report: Kickoff Parade
More 2006 Pedalpalooza coverage View the full calendar of events. Original ride listing. Pedalpalooza debuted in grand style at last night’s Kickoff Parade. No one got an official count but I’d guess somewhere around 150-200 people showed up.
Report: Bucks for BMX
More 2006 Pedalpalooza coverage View the full calendar of events. Original ride listing. The Bike Gallery dusted off some BMX memorabilia for their Bucks for BMX movie benefit. Held last night at the Bagdad Theater in Southeast Portland, the event was a fundraiser for the soon-to-be constructed Glenhaven Skate and BMX Park.
Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/9
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here.] I just realized that today’s events last literally all day. From an early 7:00am start for Breakfast on the Bridges to a Midnight Mystery Ride, which has been known to last till 7:00am. Good luck fellow bike … Read more
Pedalpalooza Parade route and advisory
Just a quick update on tonight’s Pedalpalooza Kickoff Parade. Remember that because of Rose Fest activities several bridges might be closed for extended periods of time and due to construction on Naito things are pretty ugly right now. So if you’re headed downtown from the Eastside, either give yourself plenty of time to get down … Read more
Cyclists must use more caution on popular paths
[Do you share the path?] The warm sun has brought throngs of people out to our popular multi-use paths. Riverfront paths like the Eastbank Esplanade and bridges are especially crowded. Thanks to great weather and publicity – like this article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer extolling the virtues of our waterfront – increased numbers of tourists … Read more
PUMA debuts “Dear Dabby” column
[The infamous Dabby.] Some of you might be familiar with Dabby. He’s a regular commenter on this site, a long-time Portland bike messenger and a somewhat infamous, provocative and enigmatic character (check out Dabby in my photo archives). Hoping to capitalize on his charisma, the Portland United Messenger Association (PUMA) has debuted a “Dear Dabby” … Read more