It’s official. I’ve got an “authorized media credential” for the upcoming LiveStrong ride with Lance Armstrong. I’m not sure what sort of access the pass will give me but I’m expecting to at least be able to ask Lance questions and/or rub shoulders with him out on the road (that is, if I can keep … Read more
How are local advocacy groups, the City of Portland, and the bike community working to make our streets safer? Here’s an update on some of the latest efforts: The BTA Besides their usual diligence of writing letters to the editor and op-eds, the BTA has assembled a Crash Response and Safety Team. This team consists … Read more
After tons of response and some good feedback from my recent post on bike theft, I’d like to announce Stolen Bike Listings here on BikePortland.org. This will be a community-driven effort. Here’s how it will work (hopefully): Your bike gets stolen (sorry). You visit this site and click “Register” on the right sidebar. Once logged … Read more
[Taken from the Chunk blog] “Granddaddy has been MIA since the Chunkathalon. This photo (below) is the best that I could find that clearly shows what its distinctive frame looks like. However, it does not currently have that fork on it. It has the original Baby fork on it, seen here at the Chunkathalon (notice … Read more
Along my web wanderings of the past several months I have collected a few Portland bike blogs. They are a fantastic source of insight into life in this bike-crazed town. Here they are in no particular order: Da Dingo Dizmal Digest – Dingo the Clown Rantings of a mad Texican clown The blog of none … Read more
Tough punishment has been given to a cyclist in Corvallis who ran a stop sign and killed a 71 year-old woman. From the Associated Press: A bicyclist was charged with manslaughter after he ran through a stop sign and struck and killed a 71-year-old woman, police said Monday. Jean Calder died at Good Samaritan Hospital … Read more
Taking a cue from Shift’s highly successful “Get Lit” program*, Portland Police will soon be distributing free bike lights to visibility-challenged cyclists. In addition, volunteers from Shift and traffic safety specialists from The City of Portland Office of Transportation have worked with the police on a bike safety brochure they will hand out along with … Read more
This post has been moved to https://bikeportland.org/gareth.
Anyone that’s ridden a bike for at least a few years has had to confront the feeling. You know, that sinking pit in your stomach when you realize someone has taken your beloved bike. I noticed a recent post on Craigslist about how local bike thieves are starting to run amok. They’re getting more and … Read more
This Saturday, the Portland State University cycling club is hosting the Collegiate Track Regionals at Alpenrose Velodrome. The event starts with a “Good Morning” clinic for anyone new to the track. There’s a free potluck at noon and the racing goes on throughout the afternoon. The race director is none other than the blues harmonica-playin’, … Read more
That Sam Adams guy really knows how to pick a good team. He has just added none other than bike fun dynamo Elicia Cardenas to his staff. It’s a smart move by Sam because Elicia is the type of person you want with you, not against you. She’s sharp as a tack, sits on all … Read more
If you want to keep up with all the great bike fun events happening in and around Portland, you should sign up for the Shift Bike Bulletin. The bulletin is sent via email twice a month and is sure to keep you plugged in. It even includes a list of helpful links and some fun … Read more