For one weekend, Old Town will test a huge plaza, bike lanes and cafes along 3rd Avenue
The three-block project will be one of the country’s largest pop-up projects ever.
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Time to step up for our local velodrome
The apron (darker area on the right) of Alpenrose Velodrome is being replaced and we need to help fund the project.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Yesterday, while the cycling world was captivated and inspired by Jens Voigt’s spectacular hour record ride, a call for help went out for our humble local velodrome at Alpenrose Dairy.
Jobs of the Week
We’ve got some interesting opportunities for all you job-seekers. Photographer and worldwide bike tour guide positions do not come up very often. Learn more via the links below… Photographer – Velotech, Inc. Bike Mechanic/Assembler – Velotech, Inc. Cycling Customer Service – Velotech, Inc. Bike Tour Guide – Worldwide – Trek Travel
Weekend Event Guide: Springwater, salmon, carfree Crater Lake, and more
Learn about the natural areas that border the Springwater Trail on Sunday’s Johnson Creek Days ride.(Photo: J Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. Last night I rode through a patch of fallen leaves. And I’m sure you felt that wet … Read more
Next door to Forest Park, North Tualatin Mtns hold opportunity for off-road bike access
1,300 acres just north of Forest Park. Just north of Forest Park in northwest Portland lies 1,300 undeveloped acres spread across four separate properties. The land, which was historically a logging area and can be currently accessed from either Skyline or McNamee roads, is owned by Metro and is known as the North Tualatin Mountains … Read more
Oregon House candidate refers to bike lanes as “fringe things”
A candidate for an Oregon House seat west of Salem said bike lanes and trails are “fringe things.”
BTA staff heads to the bridges to boost ‘Bike Commute Challenge’
The Bike Commute Challenge is in its final few weeks, and the BTA is headed out to the bridges to remind you about it.
Census shows big leaps for biking in a few cities, but Portland inches backward
Is America’s latest bike boom coming to an end? Or is it just moving to different cities?
City will install signs in Waterfront Park to discourage unsafe riding
Hoping to create a “Pedestrian Priority Zone” on Waterfront Park path, new signs from the Parks Bureau will encourage fast riders to use Naito instead.
Get Legal: Being “nice” is dangerous and could make you at fault in a collision
Please stop being nice. It only makes the roads more dangerous.
New bike lane on SW Salmon improves bike access to Naito Parkway
SW Salmon leading to Naito Parkway is much nicer for cycling thanks to changes made by PBOT.
Governor Kitzhaber, top legislators raise awareness of distracted driving
Oregon lawmakers say “It can wait” when it comes to texting and driving.