Welcome to another wonderful week. Hope you’ve been able to enjoy the great sunny weather and all the fun rides that have been going on. Below are the most notable items our writers and readers came across in the past seven days. But before getting to that, I want to make sure you know that … Read more
Update, 7/14: The victim was 70-year-old Martin Crommie. See more updates below The Portland Police Bureau says someone riding a bicycle was killed late Sunday night in the Portsmouth neighborhood. Not much information has been released thus far, but a PPB statement says they responded to a crash at around 10:15 pm last night after … Read more
Cat people across Portland put on their whiskers and cat ears and gathered yesterday evening for the fourth annual Cat Ride, and it was a purr-fect success. (Groan all you want at my cat puns. I can’t resist.) While most of the attendees simply adopted feline energy with a cat-inspired costume, some kitty whisperers managed … Read more
The second round of potential grantees for the Portland Clean Energy Fund have been selected and there’s good news for everyone who cares about reducing our use of cars and getting more people on bikes. All four of the recommended winners in the Innovation Grant category — a total of $7.6 million — have a … Read more
“The test of a truly green city is that you can bike to a river and swim.” – Willie Levenson, Human Access Project If you love cycling and great cities, The Big Float is a much bigger deal than it first appears. On the surface, the event that celebrates its 10th birthday on Sunday in … Read more
When we think of what makes a great neighborhood greenway we often think of anything that reduces the speed and/or volume of cars. But just as important as who bike riders share the street with is the surface of the street itself. Large potholes, cracks and uneven bits are not only uncomfortable and inconvenient, they … Read more
I’ve got a pretty strong stomach, but it lurched when I read BikePortland regular Mark McClure’s comment about his recent experience walking down SW Patton. Apparently the Apple Maps walking instructions led him to a disappearing shoulder on this unwalkable road. Where did Apple think it was going to send him, Scholls Ferry? The horror. … Read more
Need a new job? Want a better job? We’ve got three great opportunities that just went up this week. Learn more about each one via the links below… – Soldier Ride Specialist – Wounded Warrior Project – Kerr Bikes’ Lead Worker – Albertina Kerr / Kerr Bikes – Cycling Lead – Multnomah Athletic Club For … Read more
Hi everyone! We’ll have partially cloud-covered skies this weekend with a higher chance of sun on Sunday, much to the benefit of folks heading to the Willamette for The Big Float. Remember to wear sunscreen! Here’s our selection: Friday, July 8th Yacht Rock Ride – 6:00 pm at the Cart Blocks (W Burnside)Back for … Read more
“Projects are more likely to reach their full potential when they reduce the effects of an auto-oriented environment.” Have projects funded with Oregon Metro’s Regional Flexible Funds provided an economic return on investment? In partnership with Metro, Portland State University researchers embarked on a study to find out, and analyzed 12 of these projects funded … Read more
“There is always a new tip you can pick up.” – Armando Luna Portland-based nonprofit The Street Trust wants to make bike commuters out of as many people as possible, and through their clinics, wannabe commuters can get a rundown of what they need to know to start biking in Portland. Yesterday evening, I rode … Read more
I love family traditions: shared annual activities and ritual ways of marking the holidays. There is something soothing about the repetition of the seasons and their celebrations. Children especially look forward to these cyclical festivities. As we grow together, we continue to build our repertoire of family feast days and bolster our favorite celebrations with … Read more