A rainy race in Italy leads to major exposure for Showers Pass
Guess what piece of the Portland bike commuter uniform appeared front-and-center on the world professional cycling stage yesterday?
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How Oregon’s unequal tax laws deter density where it’s needed most
Oregon’s property tax system rewards developers who build new apartment buildings in Gresham while driving up the price of new units in inner Northeast.
NYT writer and ‘Life is a Wheel’ author Bruce Weber at Powell’s Books tonight
New York Times obituary writer Bruce Weber will discuss his new book, “Life is a Wheel” tonight at Powell’s City of Books.
The Monday Roundup: Roadside ethics test, glowing bike & more
Police in Belarus mocked up this scene in order to see how many drivers would stop. 186 cars drove past, but…
Video lets you go behind the bars for a zippy e-bike commute
Ever wondered what it’s like to zoom through Portland on a 19-mile bike commute aboard an e-bike? Wonder no more! Watch this video!
Manufacturing commitment raises stakes for 2014 ‘Oregon Manifest’ competition
Launch party was at Ace Hotel Cleaners last night.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) The details of the 2014 Oregon Manifest Bike Design Project were announced in downtown Portland last night. Among a crowd of professional product designers, bicycle builders and bike industry tastemakers, event director Shannon Holt introduced five teams that will compete to create the … Read more
New fire bureau policy could allow speed bumps on more commercial streets
For years, as Portland has looked for ways to calm auto traffic in commercial districts like N Denver, SE Stark or NE 28th, the biggest tool in its shed – the speed bump – has been off limits.
From pilot to permanent? Group will decide future of NE Multnomah protected bikeways
Should the bikeways on NE Multnomah through the Lloyd District become permanent? A powerful group of business and real estate interests will sit down with the City next month to talk about it.
Jobs of the Week
Hiring is picking up in Portland as companies bulk up for the busy riding season. Now’s a great time to find a job in the local bike industry. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, check out the latest opportunities posted to our Job Listings via the links below… Inside Sales Representative – Cyclone Bicycle … Read more
Washington County election hinges on land use and transportation issues
Two months from today, voters in Oregon’s second-largest county will decide who will have their fingers on the region’s biggest sprawl button.
Guest Article: A ‘Simple’ bicycle: Made under one roof
The central eastside is home to a collection of bike-making businesses. Contributor David Boerner works there and was able to get a new bike made for him without leaving his building.
Weekend Event Guide: Tandems, a populaire, ‘Portlandia’ and more
Your weekend could look like this.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) I could not be happier that the weekend is coming. Not only because the forecast calls for warmer temps and lots of sunshine, but because I’ve been sick all week battling a head cold that I just can’t shake. Enough about me… What are your big … Read more