Weekend Event Guide: Gravel, East County forum, Sunday Parkways, bike security workshop, and more
Welcome to our weekly selection of the best things to do on a bike, with a bike, or with bike people. Oh, and happy National Bike to Work Day!
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Climate concerns dominate Metro ‘T2020’ task force meeting
Concerns about climate change were made loud and clear to Metro’s Transportation Funding Task Force at their meeting last night. Metro is leading an effort to raise what some say could be as much as $20 billion for transportation infrastructure around the regional via a bond measure that could go to voters in November. As … Read more
Portland set to adopt Tryon Creek Cove Trail Master Plan
They went with the cheapest, easiest option.
Checking in on ‘T2020,’ Metro’s transportation funding measure
We’re now three months since the official launch of Metro’s effort to raise funds for transportation infrastructure via a bond measure that could go to voters in 2020. This is likely to be the most consequential transportation funding decision in our region’s history. With activism heating up and outlines of the measure being drawn, it’s … Read more
Portland State’s cycling team has the second-coolest kit in the nation
(Designed by Portland-based graphic artist and photographer Gavin Rear. Photos by Gavin Rear.) A kit designed in Portland (by Gavin Rear) and made by a Portland-based company (Castelli US) for a Portland-based team has been singled out for recognition by America’s sanctioning body for bicycle racing.
Man says he was ‘hunted’ and harassed by a driver while riding alone on rural road
Northwest Portland resident Joe Harris says he experienced a nightmare.
Feeling the strength of moms on Mother’s Day
Thanks to my bike I still feel now as I did back when my kids were little: capable, strong, and free.
Washington County Sheriffs seek reckless driver who hit and injured bicycle rider
Let’s find this asshole.
The Monday Roundup: Trump’s tariffs, SMILE lanes, language matters, and more
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
We love bikes and Blazers! Show your support on Rip City Ride day this Sunday
A love letter in words and pictures.
A man died last week while cycling alone on a mountain road in West Linn
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
Jobs of the Week: Stages Cycling, West End Bikes, Bike Gallery, Go By Bike
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