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After a long and illustrious career, Eric “Sharky” Young hung up his messenger bag this year. He was a credit to his profession (and, given the speed and skill with which he operated his bicycle, he was not easy to photograph.)(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) If you see a bike messenger in your office or in … Read more
The wait is over.(Photo: J Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery Now that we’re well into October, I guess it’s not too early to get into the Halloween mood. If you need some inspiration on that front, look no further … Read more
Training ground.(Photo by Ben Salzberg) There’s just one race left in the Blind Date at the Dairy cyclocross series and I’ve got my work cut out for me. With the exception of my wipe-out in Week 2 that left me in 14th place, I’ve been stuck in 3rd and can’t seem to budge. The rider … Read more
The grocery store is the anchor amenity to the 20-minute neighborhood, Sedlar said.
Stagnation got you down? Tired of over-compromised projects that don’t move the needle? Looking for exciting transportation projects you can really sink your teeth into? Than we’ve got an event for you! The Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC) is hosting Let’s be Fearless: Big Ideas for our Transportation Future on October 27th.
Wonk Night is where people and policy mix. We’re excited to announce our next Wonk Night. On Wednesday, October 15th (one week from today) we’ll take a Romp in the Comp Plan. The City of Portland is updating our Comprehensive Plan and the time is now to make sure they hear your feedback. A draft … Read more
Portland’s three-week festival of fun on foot has its first big burst of action this Saturday.
The new design on East Burnside requires westbound cars to enter the new turn lane while passing westbound bikes.
This subtle lesson from the Netherlands could be key to the future of U.S. biking.
New Chief of Police Larry O’Dea outside City Hall in 2008. He’s standing with former Bicycle Liaison Officer Robert Pickett.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Police Chief Mike Reese announced his retirement today, and when the new chief steps in to replace him in January, his name might sound familiar to some BikePortland readers. Larry O’Dea, … Read more
In our latest episode, we talk about biking’s role in bridging the urban/rural divide.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Can cycling really make a difference to help close the yawning gap that exists between Oregon’s cities and its small, rural towns?
Of all the ideas, gripes and raves, one of the reviews was my favorite.