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From Sprockettes to singletrack: A guide to bikey summer camps for kids
It’ll soon be that time of year when school’s out and parents are looking for places to send their kids during the day. Here are a few local bike-centric summer camps to consider.
The Ride: The Beaver Falls Loop in Columbia County
Here’s a great loop north of Vernonia that’s a must-ride this summer.
The Monday Roundup: Race and safety, anti-theft petition and more
Fewer people in cars yield the right of way to black people than to white people, and other fascinating bike links of the week.
The Coastal Mountain Sport Haus in Vernonia: a bicycling haven
A stay at the Coastal Mountain Sporthaus will open your eyes to great cycling in Columbia County.
Landlord looks to reduce car ownership by buying a shared car for its tenants
The 2012 Subaru Forester is covering its own costs and seems to be helping motivate UDP tenants to give up their cars.
Community groups launch multilingual survey on where transportation fixes are needed
A coalition of nonprofits and community groups has created an easy-to-use online survey to ask more Portlanders what walking, biking and public transit improvements are needed most.
Weekend Event Guide: Aftermass premiere, pump track, and sales galore
Local filmmaker, activist, and publisher Joe Biel will screen his latest documentary, Aftermass, at the Clinton St Theater tonight.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. If you are a fan of bike films, it’s going to be a great … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Looking for work? Need a change of scenery? Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new bike jobs in Portland. We had four new positions posted to the Job Listings this week. Check them all out via the links below… PT Morning Valet Attendant – Go By Bike Mechanic/Sales Associate – Renovo Bicycles Finance … Read more
Mayor, commissioner announce plans to push forward with ‘Transportation User Fee’ – UPDATED
Mayor Hales, flanked by Commissioner Novick, Police Chief Mike Reese, PBOT Director Leah Treat and others at the press conference this morning.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) This morning at Kenilworth Park, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick announced their plans to bring a vote on their street fee to City Council on June 4th. … Read more
How can Portland get to 25 percent biking? New web game lets you try
The City of Portland’s official goal for 16 years from today is for one in four commutes to happen by bicycle, up from 6 percent today.
Ride Along with the McLeod Family: Sellwood to Lair Hill
Join us for a morning commute to school from Sellwood to Lair Hill with Liam, Ben, and Campbell McLeod.