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The final chapter in the long-running saga of Mountain Cycle has now been written. Mountain Cycle was once a beloved local brand with a factory in North Portland, a presence on the local cyclocross scene and even a ‘cross bike named the Stumptown. According to a press release I just received, the new owners have … Read more
[Ready, set, Zoobomb] This weekend Zoobombers celebrate their fourth anniversary with two days of mini-bike madness known as the BIFFday Summer Olympics. On Saturday they’ll assemble at Colonel Summers Park (SE 20th and Belmont) at 2:00 for events like mini-bike polo, chicken races (where mini-bikers duel with someone riding on their shoulders), and the ominous-sounding … Read more
[Intersection of SW 5th and Washington]Photo: Susan Otcenas Citizen activists mobilzed by the death of cyclist Mike Wilberding on August 1st have channeled their emotions into a traffic safety awareness action. The event will be held on September 1st from 4-6pm at SW 5th and Washington Streets in Beaverton (the intersection where the crash occured). … Read more
Remember this photo of City Commissioner Sam Adams riding a Zoobomb bike in front of City Hall? Well, he’s not Portland’s only pedal-friendly politician. Check out the photo below of Mayor Potter posing with CHUNK 666 in Southeast Portland.
Local bike culture personality Reverend Phil may be down but he’s not out. Phil and friends will host a repeat performance of his Kickass Bike Movie night tonight at Free Geek (1731 SE 10th). The free show starts at 7:00pm and promises a few surprises.
[The Bryant Street bike/ped bridgeover I-5 in North Portland.] Yesterday I met ODOT transportation planner Joyce Felton. Joyce is in charge of the seven community enhancement projects ODOT is funding as part of their I-5 Delta Park Project. One of those projects is the Bryant Street Overpass, a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that crosses I-5 … Read more
[Still from Willamette Week videoshows intern using bolt cutters whilepeople ignore him completely.] Just noticed the Willamette Week has devoted a cover story to bike theft. They sent out intern Josh Silverman to steal his own bike in broad daylight to see if anyone would stop him (no one did). They also made a video … Read more
[Aaron and his couchat Bridge Pedal.] Self-described “transportation diplomat” Aaron Tarfman has launched a new blog. “Innovative Transport” will chronicle his bikey adventures and share his insights on urban planning and infrastructure. Tarfman is a professional architect who rode his bicycle across country from New York City to Portland in 2003 and has become a … Read more
It’s been almost a month since I last wrote about the Jammin’ 95.5 radio show story, but I haven’t forgotten about it. Even though many people have thanked me for a job well-done and congratulated me on a “victory”, for some reason I still don’t feel like celebrating. I have also heard from several of … Read more
The details of a hit-and-run crash in Washington County last Saturday have been making their way around the web. Friends of the victim are hoping to find the driver in order to bring them to justice. The victim—the mother of 2 year-old triplets—was forced off the road by a pickup towing a boat trailer and … Read more
[See the interviewon CrankMyChain! TV] Filmmaker Dan Kaufman visited injured Zoobomber Reverend Phil in the hospital last night. Rev Phil suffered a “spiral fracture” of two bones in his leg after crashing on Sunday’s Zoobomb run. Kaufman has posted the video interview on his website. When asked about the alleged ice-throwing that led to his … Read more
[Rev Phil on a recent Zoobomb] Last night’s weekly Zoobomb run turned ugly when someone hurled ice at approaching riders. The ice cause several major crashes, including a “nasty” compound leg fracture to local cycling personality and film promoter Reverend Phil. Here’s the word I got from a Zoobomber who was on the ride: “Last … Read more