The Monday Roundup: Blind-spot spotlights, demonizing fat and more
This week’s best bike links start with a product that highlights trucks’ blind spots.
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Woman driving wrong-way on SW Stark hits bicycle rider, several cars, then tries to flee – UPDATED
This just in from the Portland Police Bureau: Central Precinct officers received a call of an accident with the driver attempting to leave the scene, driving the wrong way on S.W. Stark Street from S.W. 3rd Avenue. During the attempted flight from the scene the driver struck several parked vehicles, at least one bicyclist and … Read more
Comment of the Week: The real cost of having unsafe streets
How does our fear of losing our loved ones shape their lives?
Protected bike lanes on east Powell? Meeting Monday could sway plan
If the four-mile stretch east of Interstate 205 is completely rebuilt, Powell could get some of Portland’s best bike lanes.
Checking in on the ‘Better Naito’ pilot project
Is this the future of Naito?
Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams named to League of American Bicyclists board
Sam Adams has found ways to stay relevant on bicycling issues.
Jobs of the Week: Athletes Lounge, Castelli, Velotech, Cynergy E-Bikes
We’ve had four great job opportunities listed this week. Learn more about them via the links below… Floor Sales – Athletes Lounge Accounting Specialist – Castelli USA Receiving Manager – Velotech Electric Bike Sales and Bike Builder (P/T) – Cynergy E-Bikes
What Pedalpalooza ride are you looking forward to? Kickoff riders sound off (photos)
More than almost any other bike event in Portland, the Kickoff Ride is a gathering of the tribes.
Weekend Event Guide: Diablo, grillin’, a century, the hour record and more
Pedalpalooza isn’t the only game in town this weekend.
Trail sabotage seen at River View Natural Area – UPDATED with photos
(Photos by Mark Molchan) Uh oh. Just noticed this message posted to the email list of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association:
Three blocks of NE 15th/16th in Lloyd to get major walking and biking upgrade
The seven-foot bike lanes with five-foot buffers will be possibly the widest in the city.
10 photos to get you excited for tonight’s Pedalpalooza Kickoff Ride
In case you needed a reminder of how fun this ride is.