A traffic signal technician at PDOT just released a really cool document titled, “Vehicle Detection: Or, Getting a Green Light on a Bicycle at an Intersection.” Here’s an excerpt from the, “How we mark for bicycle detection” section:
[Photo: Ethan Jewett/Stickeen Photography] The long-awaited, Dutch-inspired Electra Amsterdams have hit U.S. bike shops, and it just so happens there’s one in my basement right now ;-). Unfortunately I have to give it back after the weekend so stay tuned for a review on Monday… UPDATE: Read my review and see more photos of the … Read more
By Elly Blue When I’ve worked downtown, the highlight of my commute has always been crossing the Hawthorne Bridge. The air quality changes, the breeze shifts, the river is right below you, and the view of other bridges, buildings, and if you’re lucky, a big freighter, make you feel connected to the city.
My friend John Climaldi shared some great news yesterday. British bike mag Cycling Plus has chosen this little ‘ol site as their “Website of the Month.” I know this is pretty shameless promotion, but it’s an exciting bit of PR for BikePortland and I wanted to share it with all of you. Here’s the scan … Read more
[*Update: As promised, here are more photos of BikeCraft, taken by Ethan Jewett of Stickeen Photography. (thanks Ethan!)] [City Hall was packed!] Portland’s bike scene had a memorable one-night stand in the atrium of City Hall last night. Twenty vendors shared their wonderful bike-themed wares with hundreds of gift-seekers at the second annual BikeCraft. Filmmaker … Read more
[Inner-tube jewelry by Jane (from $5-9). Everything’s coming together for BikeCraft tonight at City Hall…and vendors are still being adding to the list! Ayleen Crotty will join us with her Filmed by Bike compilation DVD on sale for $10. She’ll join two other Portland bike filmmakers — Dan Kaufman and Reverend Phil — to satiate … Read more
I got my December issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News yesterday. Each time it comes the first thing I do is make a quick scan for any Portland-specific news. This month it seemed like Portland was on every other page…so I figured I’d do a quick round-up. The stories aren’t available online and it’s … Read more
[Photo by Felix] Last week, a group of Zoobombers met with with Portland’s art rack coordinator and Transportation Options manager Linda Ginenthal in a conference room at PDOT headquarters. The meeting was called to garner feedback from Ginenthal on potential designs (see below) and locations for a new Zoobomb bike rack. Next week, Ginenthal will … Read more
A group of Portland cyclists have created a new safety information card as part of a campaign to educate motorists about bicycles and increase traffic safety. The new cards will debut tomorrow night at BikeCraft. [Front (larger version here)]
[The Ace Hotel is coming and they’re bringing Dutch bikes with them.] The Ace Hotel — Seattle’s “leading design hotel” — is set to open in Portland on January 30th of next year. I confirmed today with jorg&olif CEO Rob MacDonald that he is partnering up with the hotel to have a standing fleet of … Read more
The Southeast Portland-based Community Exchange Cycle Touring Club has been very busy since they got started back in February. One of their programs is a mechanic certification class and they’ve recently published part of their Mechanic Apprenticeship Curriculum online. Check out these amazing, step-by-step, thoroughly photographed and annotated instructions for several basic bike maintenance procedures:
