Virtual ‘bike travel agency’ hosts Portland party and seeks local bike wisdom
Partly inspired by a visit to Portland last year, a Massachusetts woman has launched “a free travel agency for bike travel” across the United States.
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Bikini-themed promo for local bike tour deepens criticism of industry’s gender issues
One of the Portland area’s biggest bike event companies apologized Wednesday for sending a promotional email dominated by a big photo of a weathercaster in a bikini.
Steel Bridge lower deck will close for inspection at 7 am Wednesday
If you usually bike or walk across the Steel Bridge’s lower deck in the morning, try another route on Wednesday.
With biking sidelined at Portland City Hall, BTA strategy shifts to long term
When it comes to local advocacy, the BTA says it’s not just in a long game – it’s still setting up the board.
From the Portland city archives: A tall bike on Union Avenue in 1980
Tall bikes look great in sepia, too.
Uber’s operations in Vancouver are illegal, city attorney says
Uber hasn’t yet chosen to operate illegally in Portland, where the penalty for driving an unlicensed taxi is up to six months in jail.
Quick complaint, quick action: Bike shop and customer show how to fight everyday sexism
This is what it looks like when people come together to marginalize a sexist comment from a bike shop employee.
The Monday Roundup: Beauty from Cleveland, dancing by the Seine and more
Cleveland’s concept for its abandoned streetcar routes, and other great bike links of the week.
Comment of the week: ‘The stream carves its own bed’
“Build it and they will come” can’t beat “we’re here, get used to it” pragmatism.
Lifestyle column: You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone
I was a remarkably healthy cancer patient. Until I stopped bike commuting.
Weekend Event Guide: Bridge Pedal, alleycat, and more
It’s that time of the year again… Bridge Pedal will take over the city on Sunday.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. It’s Bridge Pedal weekend. The massive ride that dwarfs all others in Portland (except for the Naked … Read more
Jobs of the Week
We’ve had a great selection of opportunities posted to our Job Listings this week. Check out all them via the links below… Mechanic/Sales – Cycle Portland Bicycle Tour Manager – Bike Florida, Inc. Service Manager – Athletes Lounge General Shop Assistant – Ti Cycles Fabrication Bike Mechanic – Pacific Patrol Services, Inc. Account Service Representative … Read more