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[The view from Seaside.]
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Worst Day Ride not so bad
[All photos by Aaron Tarfman] I wasn’t able to make it to Sunday’s big Worst Day of the Year Ride. But luckily, Aaron Tarfman was there and shares this report:
Passing thoughts on riding fast
[Editor’s note: This is the first contribution from John “Dabby” Campbell. Dabby is a veteran Portland bike messenger, bike polo player, and a prolific commenter on this site.] [John “Dabby” Campbell] If there is one thing that cycling allows, it is freedom. The ability to choose your path, to clear your head, enjoy the fresh … Read more
PDOT to host bike law discussion
[The Capitol building in Salem.] If you’re interested in this year’s bike legislation in Salem and beyond, you won’t want to miss an upcoming discussion being hosted by PDOT. As part of their ongoing Bicycle Brown Bag series, they’re bringing in Scott Bricker of the BTA and Karmen Fore from U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio’s office … Read more
Jobs of the week: 2/9/07
The following jobs were posted in the past week. For more jobs or to learn more about this service, visit the Job Listings page. Laughing Planet Cafe Counter staff, food prep Yakima Products, Inc.Inside Sales and Service Representative The Community Cycling CenterProgram Leader – Kid’s Programs
BTA changes bill after after community concern
A few weeks ago, the BTA unveiled their Senate Bill 299 (PDF here), an “omnibus” bill that includes several new provisions. The last section (Section 6) of that bill included amendments to ORS 811.440 which deals with laws pertaining to, “When motor vehicles may operate on bicycle lane.”
Harassment, then apology, then unicycling
Are you bummed from all the tales of attacks on cyclists recently? Here’s one that started with harassment but ended up with fun:
BTA would support "roll and go" concept
There’s a notable addition to the BTA’s 2007 Legislation page. In a section titled “Other Bicycle Bills” (meaning ones they’re not working on themselves) is a mention of a local effort — which I reported on a month ago — to consider changing how bicycles treat stop signs.
Update: Alcohol suspected in nearly fatal crash
UPDATE: KATU TV has confirmed that both the driver, Mark Grover, and the cyclist, Dawn Slawta were intoxicated at the time of the crash. Grover has been charged with DUII and sent to jail and Slawta remains in serious condition at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in North Portland. Full story here. ======== Early reports indicate that … Read more
New TriMet rules handed to Zoobombers
A message in the Zoobomb Forums spells out some new TriMet regulations for bringing bikes on MAX trains that Zoobombers worry could crimp their style. Handsome Dave writes, “A TriMet employee hand delivered us one copy of a 3-page letter of new rules this last Sunday…” Here are key excerpts of the letter (full text … Read more
From the archives: You go girl!
I just came across this photo in my archives*. I remember taking it as I rode across the Broadway Bridge on an otherwise drab November day:
Sights set on the Summit
[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.