Cross Crusade inspiration
The Cross Crusade series continues this Sunday at Horning’s Hideout, 35 minutes (by car) west of Portland in North Plains. It’s the third race in the six race series.
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Adventures in journalism
[Filmmaker Dan Kaufmanof CrankMyChain TV] This morning I huddled among a big crowd in the wind and rain as Portland officially dedicated the Three Bridges on the Springwater Corridor Trail (photos and a report coming later). The event, which started in Sellwood, was an opportunity to interview some of Portland’s key transportation visionaries and leaders. … Read more
Tonkin on training: Don’t stress out
[Erik Tonkin] Sometimes, you just gotta wait for it. Here’s the situation… When I was out of town racing the other weekend, I heard that back home my pal Jeffrey was sick and couldn’t race. He’d trained well at our Thursday early morning ‘cross practice, and he was excited for the weekend’s two races, neither … Read more
Comment of the Week: 10-19-06
“Putting a bike lane on Broadway in the first place was one of the Dumbest Ideas Ever. And not like a fun, riding your bike while it’s on fire type Dumb Idea.” Author: “thud” Post: Benson Hotel gets new bike lane markings Note: I picked this comment not only because I think it adds some … Read more
Bikey journalist moves on
[Angela Valdez,post crash]Photo: Nathan Lenz Angela Valdez, the well-known staff writer at the Willamette Week has left the local independent weekly and will now ply her trade at The Stranger up in Seattle. Angela is probably best known for a defining moment that will forever connect her to bikes and Portland. On July 27th, 2005 … Read more
“Emergency improvements” coming to dangerous intersection
Yesterday I posted some unconfirmed information about safety improvements coming to the intersection of West Union and Helvetia Roads in Washington County. This intersection recently claimed the life of a cyclist and has been a notorious place for close calls.
Bike Portland makes the cover of PDX Magazine
[Cover of PDX Mag.] OK, so maybe it doesn’t say BikePortland.org…but the cover of the October issue of PDX Magazine (“Portland’s where to go and what to do magazine”) does say “Bike Portland.” Not sure if the writers had my site in mind, but hey, I’ll take whatever I can get ;-). Seriously though, check … Read more
Sprockettes update and a sneak peek at ’07 calendar
[Cover of Sprockettes 2007calendar] The Sprockettes—Portland’s very own synchronized, mini-bike dance troupe—have been very busy lately. In addition to adding a new member (congrats Reena!), they’ve just released a few images from their 2007 calendar and announced plans for a big benefit party coming up in November. Last year’s calendar sold so well, they’re doing … Read more
Update: Improvements coming to notorious intersection?
[UPDATE: Improvements have been confirmed. Read this post for all the details.] [Intersection of WestUnion and Helvetia Rd.] OregonLive bike blogger and Washington County resident Peter LaPorte says Washington County is finally planning to add safety improvements to the intersection of West Union and Helvetia Roads. This is the intersection where Mike Kalan was killed … Read more
Updated: Starbucks employee says his manager discouraged bike use
[Update: The Director of Corporate Communications for Starbucks has responded to this story with a prepared statement.] [Fabian Mills, formerStarbucks store manager] 30 year-old Northeast Portland resident Fabian Mills used to manage the Starbucks store on 102nd and Halsey near the Gateway Transit Center. Back in August he rode his bike to a district meeting … Read more
Inspired by farmer, locals start Bikes to Rwanda
[Benefit event flyer] Stumptown Coffee founder Duane Sorenson makes regular trips to farms around the world to source his prized beans. On a recent trip to a coffee co-op in Rwanda, he asked one of the farmers if there was anything Stumptown could do to help them out. The answer? He just wanted a bike. … Read more
Crusaders battle the mud in Hillsboro
Yesterday I ventured out to Hillsboro Stadium for the 2nd race of the Cross Crusade series. It was my first cross event of the season, and although I didn’t race, I still managed to have fun, get muddy, and after shooting over 600 photos, I was even a bit tired. [This is what racing is … Read more