[front cover] [back cover] I’m happy to share these images of the first-ever Sprockettes Calendar! The Sprockettes are Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe (check out my photos of them). They’ve performed all over Portland and next year they’re looking to spread their message of fun feminism through funky dance moves outside our borders. You … Read more
This morning Sara Stout and I moved two kegs of beer for tonight’s Bike Film Night from Widmer Brewing on N. Russell to the Clinton Street Theater in SE. The kegs weighed 180 lbs. each! It was pretty awesome to see the reaction from the folks at Widmer. They couldn’t believe what we were doing. … Read more
[click to enlarge] Bike theft is on the rise. I had 20 stolen bikes listed on this site in October alone. And from what I’ve heard, the thieves are getting more and more brazen, sawing racks in half, taking the entire rack with them, and even coming into homes while the victim sleeps just feet … Read more
After Wednesday’s traffic enforcement action, there was some confusion about ticket amounts and whether or not a trackstand (when a cyclist stops, but keeps their feet in the pedals) qualified as a “complete stop” in the eyes of the fuzz. Traffic division Commander Bill Sinnott wants to clear up the confusion…
Maria Rubia from the Mayor Potter’s office has requested a white paper from local bike advocate and lawyer Mark Ginsberg and Commissioner Sam Adams’ staffer Roland Chlapowski. The report is meant to detail “currently outstanding issues” with Critical Mass. The report should be completed in the next few weeks.
Castelli, a designer and maker of high-end cycling apparel is setting up shop in Portland. The global company, based in Milan Italy, previously had their U.S. operations in Minneapolis, MN. The new operation should be up and running by December. Eighteen months ago, Nike employee Greg Cowan took partial ownership in the company. Cowan lives … Read more
In response to complaints of cyclists running stop signs, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) ran a traffic enforcement action at SE 26th and Clinton streets this morning. An enforcement action is sort of like a sting, except the cops put out cones and flags announcing it in all directions. They also publicized the location way … Read more
Portland continues to lead the charge of online bike fun. Check out these gems I’ve come across recently… GravelTech This site is run by Andrew Morton and Billy Spaceman. Andrew has been reporting on the local singlespeed scene for years and is the creator of two bike zines; One Speed Revolution and BUI (Bikeculture Under … Read more
One of my intrepid roving correspondents snapped this photo of an art project at the Art Institute of Portland. It was designed and made by Emily Struck out of old Schwinn frames and parts. [Thanks for the photo Ed!]
Just reading Molly’s latest post and noticed a link to Pereira Cycles. Tony Pereira is a small framebuilder who moved from Salt Lake City into a new shop in Southeast Portland just a few weeks ago. He joins an impressive list of Portland framebuilders: Ahearne Cycles JoJo Paquini Ira Ryan Vanilla Bicycles Tonic Fabrications Strawberry … Read more
At last Tuesday’s meeting of the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC), we heard from April Bertelsen of the Portland Mall Revitalization project. This is the project that will completely reconstruct the existing bus mall on 5th and 6th Avenues downtown. In that process they will be uprooting and relocating hundreds of bike racks. April was … Read more
Two great benefit events happening this week: On Friday there is a Bicycle Film Night Fundraiser to benefit Times Up!, an advocacy group in NYC. They need to raise a bunch of money for legal fees associated with their battle for cyclists’ rights against the NYPD. The feature presentation will be “Still We Ride,” a … Read more