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Here are the most notable items we came across in the past seven days… But first, a word from our sponsor: **This week’s roundup is sponsored by our friends at Treo Bike Tours in eastern Oregon, who encourage you to book your all-inclusive, dream cycling vacation today.** Thanks, Trump: The trade war with China has … Read more
A love letter in words and pictures.
Cycling was a huge part of 69-year old David Schermer’s life. All the way up until the end. Schermer died while riding his Giant TCR road bike down Pete’s Mountain Road in West Linn last Friday. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office there was no other vehicle or person involved in the crash. Evidence … Read more
There has been a flurry of job opportunities lately. If you want to break into the local cycling industry, or need an occupational upgrade, you’ve come to the right place. See the freshest listing below… –> Customer Service Rep – Stages Cycling –> Weekend Sales Associate – West End Bikes –> Bike Mechanic wanted – … Read more
Ready? Set. Go! Check out our picks for the weekend…
Grin-inducing descents and bucolic scenes along the Alsea River.
Better connections to the Gorge and beyond.
More great reasons to ride in Columbia County.
Park-and-rides are a monument to our failure to make transit more attractive than driving.
Everyone’s podcasting these days… including your local police officers. The Portland Police Bureau launched a new podcast today. The ‘Talking Beat’ aims to provide, “Thoughtful conversations that… will inform and provide you with a small glimpse of the work performed by Portland police officers as well as issues affecting public safety in our city.” Among … Read more
$2.1 million project will be built in 2021.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is in desperate need of new leadership. Thankfully, the Oregon Transportation Commission is moving full steam ahead in their search for a new director. The OTC’s search committee — led by Vice Chair Bob Van Brocklin, a lawyer with Stoel Rives LLP — has published a draft version of the … Read more