Get your cyclocross fix
I know the cyclocross fanatics in this town are getting ready for the season so I thought I’d share my photos from last December’s National Cyclocross Championships that were held right here in our backyard (PIR to be exact).
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Reckless driver is “Rogue of the Week”
The Willy Week gets major street cred for choosing a reckless motorist their “Rogue of the Week”. Turns out one of their own reporters, Angela Valdez, was seriously injured by a motorist last week on NE 15th and NE Prescott. The driver turned right directly in front of her and still thought it wasn’t his … Read more
Willamette Week reports on St. Johns Bridge
Ryan Hume at the Willamette Week did a great job with his story on the St. Johns Bridge and cyclists in this week’s Willy Week. I met with Ryan and exchanged several emails about the story and I can honestly say he is a solid reporter. But I can’t resist commenting on his line that … Read more
National Night Out at Peninsula Park
Just got back from a great party at Peninsula Park in North Portland put on as part of the city-wide National Night Out festivities. There was music, food, and a bunch of my Piedmont neighbors. One of the more interesting people I met was Dave…who I first met while parking bikes for the BTA at … Read more
The perfect “Portland Bicycle”
Chris Smith over at the Portland Transport blog has started a conversation about what the “Portland Bicycle” should look like. It’s ironic that he brings this up because I had this same conversation with a Portland-based bike industry insider just last month. So here’s my .02 on what it should look like: It must be … Read more
Oregonian wants Bridge Pedal veteran
Just got off the phone with Melissa Sanchez of the Oregonian. She’s working on an article and is looking for someone who has done every single Bridge Pedal event. If you have done this or know someone who has, get in touch with Melissa ASAP via email or call (503) 221-8199.
KBOO Bike Show
I’ll be co-hosting the KBOO Bike Show with Ayleen Crotty tomorrow. It will air from 9-10AM on 90.7FM or you can listen to the live stream at KBOO.fm. We’ll be talking about bike safety and online resources that can help inform and inspire the bike community (hey, that sounds familiar;-) ). If there’s anything you’d … Read more
Another cyclist killed, now what?
Last night a cyclist was struck and killed near Delta Park in North Portland . The vehicle did not stop and is currently at large. The cyclist’s identity has not been released. As you may know, this is not the first cyclist killed by a car this summer. There is an unfortunate yet undeniable trend … Read more
Pedalpalooza nostalgia
For anyone feeling nostalgic for Pedalpalooza ’05, I just completed importing all the posts from the old Pedalpalooza blog. Now, if you click on the “Pedalpalooza 05” category in the sidebar, you can peruse all 40 ride reports, right from the comfort of this site. Or, if you feel like reminiscing with some photos and … Read more
St. Johns Bridge lanes get painted
…all four of them. Well, I heard ODOT has just finished painting the lanes on the St. Johns Bridge. I was out that way recently and decided to take a closer look. It doesn’t look good for recreational cyclists. There is little to no shoulder and the sidewalk isn’t exactly roomy (not to mention it’s … Read more
Ride to St. Johns Window Project
Had a great ride out to St. Johns with the illustrious Carye Bye. She led us out to the peninsula via a circuitous route that included Willamette Blvd. and the neighborhood streets of University Park. Once we pedaled through Main Street parade-style, we stopped to check out the beautiful (yet not bike-friendly) St. Johns Bridge. … Read more
July Critical Mass photos
In case you missed Critical Mass on Friday, there are some great photos and comments posted at BikeForums. If you like the photos, you should check the Bicycle-Eye blog by the same guy…and don’t forget to read his great collection of bicycle haikus.