If you’ve ever wondered what traffic looks like from the view of a bike messenger but you’ve been afraid to ask…check out this amazing video (50MB QuickTime). It was shot from the helmet of a messenger racing between cars in gridlocked Manhattan. Want to hire a messenger for your office document deliveries? Try our very … Read more
The Paris-Roubaix is a legendary race that’s been held for over 100 years. Riders thrash over ancient cobblestoned streets through small country villages in the French countryside. It’s a race of attrition as riders abandon and crash out from start to finish. The cobbles are unrelenting at times and the race is a true test … Read more
May sound like a crazy idea to some people…but not to the bikey folks here in Portland. There have been several “bike moves” in the past few weeks and I’m more and more impressed each time I see one. I really wanted to check the latest one but I couldn’t make it…luckily for you (and … Read more
Rode to the farmer’s market for the first time this spring with my two ladies today. The weather was cool and in and out of sun and clouds….just right for hanging at the market eating treats and listenin’ to some folksy music. It’s so easy to get downtown on a bike from NoPo. Down Mississippi/Albina … Read more
(From Jessica Roberts of the BTA) Did you know that Oregon has the most bike shops per capita of any state? Oregon is one of only two states to have every Congressperson be a member of the Congressional Bicycle Caucus? Oregon brought the largest per-capita delegation to the National Bike Summit last week of any … Read more
Take off those jackets and get ready to embrace the season.