The community response over anti-cyclist comments made on a morning radio show continues to grow. The story has moved far beyond Portland and what the show host called “this little underground website.” Yesterday, my initial post was voted to the front page of Digg.com, one of the most highly-trafficked sites on the web. Since Friday … Read more
With all the craziness around the radio show fiasco I want to lighten things up with some fun tidbits from my inbox. First, check out the photo below that was forwarded to the Shift email list: [Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams]Photo by dropoutbikeclub
The storm around The Playhouse radio show is gaining strength by the minute. It is simply amazing to see what a concerned and active community can accomplish. On the other side, employees and supporters of the show question our credibility because most of us have not heard the original broadcast. I also have a feeling … Read more
The situation with Jammin’ 95.5 and their Playhouse morning show continues to escalate. The posts have been linked to from all over the web, I have talked with the head of the League of American Bicyclists, the BTA, PDOT, and the local media. The word is spreading very quickly. The problem is that I’m not … Read more
Yesterday thousands of cyclists rolled down Highway 30, crossed the Broadway Bridge and rolled into Holladay Park near the Lloyd Center. The occassion was the 27th annual pedaling pilgrammage known as the STP or, Seattle-to-Portland bike ride. Organized by Cascade Bicycle Club, STP has become an institution for thousands of Northwest cyclists. From what I … Read more
[At Saturday’s GeekFair.]Photo: Josh Knisely The Sprockettes, Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe, have finally hit the big time. They will be the subject of an upcoming segment on the national NPR show Day to Day. The producer was down from Seattle over the weekend to get audio for the story at a Sprockette’s performance. … Read more
Just want to give a shout out to listeners of The Playhouse. Welcome to BikePortland.org. This is a blog that covers the cycling community here in Portland and it is open to everyone with constructive input on the issues. If you are trying to post hateful or divisive comments about the recent situation I will … Read more
We just got a response from P.K., host and creator of The Playhouse, the local morning radio show that broadcasted hateful, anti-cyclist comments on their program last Wednesday. P.K. contends that his comments were taken out of context and that we shouldn’t jump to conclusions until we’ve heard the broadcast (I asked him for a … Read more
[Top tube detail.] Last night I pedaled out to St. Johns to visit Portland’s oldest bike shop and catch a glimpse of the 2006 ArtBike. I really like this program (organized by Portland Open Studios) because it combines art and bikes while encouraging people to ride. While at the party I ran into Dean Cannard … Read more
Cyclist Lanette Noble was driving across town yesterday morning when she tuned her radio dial to 95.5 Jammin’ FM and heard the hosts of the Emmy-nominated morning show “The Playhouse” talking about cyclists. She was appalled at what she heard next:
[Too many to count.] Roger Geller, Portland’s bike program manager needs volunteers to help count cyclists at key intersections throughout the city. Roger is working on an update to our 10 year-old Bicycle Master Plan and an accurate count of cyclists is an important piece of the puzzle. The number of cyclists using our roadways … Read more
My recent post about a new initiative by bike lawyer Ray Thomas raised questions from readers due a lack of details. I apologize for that and to remedy the situation I got back in touch with Thomas and he explained more about the project: