[Jeff Bernards, founder of Get Lit] For the last three years, Jeff Bernards and his Get Lit program have distributed over 1500 free bike lights and 500 helmets to Portland cyclists. His program—which was initially funded by an ODOT grant—has become such a success that it has garnered national media attention, earned him an Alice … Read more
[Editor’s note: I got this all wrong! This event is not being organized by messengers and while the format is modeled after messenger races, most of the participants are not messengers and the event is open to all ladies and transgendered riders. According to one of the organizers, “This is a fun race for all … Read more
Have you noticed these cool little bike stencils popping up on popular bikeways throughout the city? I’ve seen them around the Hawthorne Bridge, on the Springwater Corridor Trail, and several other places. I have no idea what they’re all about but I’m curious. BikePortland.org reader Matt Picio is curious too so he snapped these photos … Read more
I just noticed this post in the Forums. It’s about a pre-meditated bike crash scam on the waterfront. “A co-worker of mine got mugged while bicycling home!! He was riding along the waterfront and was boxed in by another rider and forced into an accident. They crashed pretty hard and he tore up his shin. … Read more
The Transportation Options division within PDOT has put out a call to marketing and focus group experts to help create and evaluate effective messages that will resonate with the non-cycling public. This effort is a key part of their nine-point strategy to reach Platinum status with the League of Amercian Bicyclists and increase bicycle use … Read more
[A Brompton builtfor two.] Since neither of my girls can ride a bike on their own (yet), we’re always looking for ways to carry them. So far Juli and I have used a trailer, baby seats, backpacks, my arms and even my shoulders (just for fun). Last week I came across two new methods that … Read more
It’s been just over a year since I posted, “Wanted: your close calls.” Since then, 226 of you have reported the details of your harrowing experiences. I read all of them and every once in a while one will catch my eye. Like this one,
Matt Cartwright is a North Portland-based artist who specializes in metal fabrication. He is responsible for many local bike sculptures including the people on the roof of River City Bicycles and many others.
[Danica and I clowning around at camp.] I just got back from a weekend of camping. My family and some friends stayed in a yurt in Nehalem Bay State Park, about a half-hour south of Seaside. I know there was a ton of bike stuff going on—from the Zoobomb Birthday to a bike move—and I’m … Read more
[John Carothers has beencharged with a felony.] A press release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department credits “leads provided by citizens” in helping them locate the truck and boat trailer of Newberg resident John Carothers (right). Carothers—the man behind a hit and run on Highway 219 last Saturday—has been charged with a felony for fleeing … Read more
The Vancouver Police Department has found the vehicle and is questioning its 15 year-old driver in yesterday’s hit and run assault of a seven year-old boy. Here’s the official word:
Over on IShareTheRoad.com I’ve just posted a story about Arvin Bradley. If you ride across the Hawthorne Bridge, chances are you know who I’m talking about. [Ever seen a flagger this friendly?] Read “Flagger brings happiness to the Hawthorne” on IShareTheRoad.com.