Reported by Brian Scrivner: At least 120 people enjoyed food, music, a short BikeTV show, and animated feature movie at the Hawthorne Hostel on Friday, after the Critical Mass “Memorial” ride. The Bike-In Movie was again hugely popular, thanks in part to the Critical Mass (special Memorial edition) ride, which was in a way a … Read more
On Saturday I helped the BTA park bikes at the Blues Festival. It felt great to help fellow bikers with such a cool service. Everyone was really thankful for the BTA’s work in setting it up and over the course of the fest. I bet they parked at least 1000 bikes (if not more). When … Read more
I’ve been loving the Oregonian’s bike coverage lately. Bonnie DiSimone has been filing daily coverage from the Tour de France. Abby Haight wrote a great article on the Monday Night Racing series at Portland International Raceway. Then, there was this story by Miriam Gottfried in the Business section about Chris King Components, a local company … Read more
Did you see this in today’s Oregonian? Oregon’s coast tops list of worst traffic delays Well, it just so happens that the Office of Tranportation has this amazing resource to help solve the problem. What? You say you’ve got kids to worry about? Well, that’s no excuse. Just throw ’em in a trailer and head … Read more
Don’t forget, Monday is Independence (From Your Car) Day! What better way to celebrate this great American holiday than to break free from the shackles of our automobiles. Let’s start a new American Revolution and sign the Declaration of Independence from Automobiles. If we all join together we can win this fight and take back … Read more
Here they are…the long awaited Bike Kiss-In photos!
Just got back from the official press conference for the upcoming Livestrong Ride (25 min. ride from NoPo to OHSU..not bad huh?). Notables in attendance where none other than Jonathan Nicholas (in a black suit no less), Phil Knight (head cheese at Nike), and Craig Nichols (Lance’s doctor). Lots of official-looking people wearing bright yellow … Read more
[Reported by Elizabeth] Last Friday’s Bike Kiss-In was without a doubt the best of it’s kind that Portland has ever seen. It inspired mini-kiss-ins afterward at various intersections, and looks to become a nation-wide phenomenon (look for an east coast Kiss-In ride report in the future). 23 couples rode from City Bikes Mothershop to the … Read more
Reported (and led by) Carye Bye:6/24 Bicyclists: 8Museums Visited: 5 On a busy Pedalpalooza Friday, one day from the fair, the Small Museums & Collections ride II squeezed in between BonB and the Critical Mass Memorial Ride. The tour began at Laughing Planet Cafe on Belmont where half the group filled bellies with burrito fuel … Read more
Reported by Carye:6/23 Click here for photos10 bike riders, 25 – 30? at ACME The ride that started with a beer and ended with third place & a flat. About 10 people showed up at Portland Mercury HQ (NE 22nd near Sandy) for the bike ride that took us on an odd route past the … Read more
Reported by Amy:6/16 and 6/23While it’s hard to get a very good count, empty cups and anecdotal evidence reveal the following approximate count for the two Happy Hour events: Stoppers and snackers: 50-60 each day Gallons of liquids consumed: 4-5 each day Thank yous and waves: 100s “Get the %^&$ out of my way”s: 6-8 … Read more
I don’t even know where to begin. I’ve done tons of great bike stuff in the last few days. And, there’s some really great things on the horizon. OK, a quick recap: A benefit showing of “The Tour Baby” at the Bagdad Theater last week saw about 700 people over the two nights. Total raised … Read more