Biking the Big Easy: Rich Community, Gumbo Culture
We return to our series on the burgeoning bike culture of New Orleans written by former Portland resident Erin Greeson.
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Let’s help Richard get his bike back
Richard Lorenz got his Moots MTB stolen yesterday and it’s already been spotted on the Esplanade. Let’s help him get it back!
New ‘Bikeology’ curriculum guides spell out bike skills for grades 6-12
When the basics of biking are often essentially passed on as folk wisdom from one individual to another, is there any wonder so many of us fail to pick up the best practices?
Got thoughts about Barbur Blvd? Tell ODOT at open house Wednesday
Taking a lane on the bridge.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting an open house this Wednesday (3/19) to discuss the Newbury Vermont Bridges Rehabilitation Project. This is the project that sparked interest in doing a “road diet” on Barbur that was ultimately rejected in favor of future traffic studies. … Read more
Event will highlight e-bike trends in Oregon
What’s up with e-bikes? Get the latest insights on the Oregon market at this event next month.
In light of run-ins with angry couple, BLM will increase patrols, presence at Sandy Ridge
The couple that has allegedly assaulted riders up at Sandy Ridge have garnered attention from TV news and from the Bureau of Land Management.
The Monday Roundup: Catching distracted drivers red-handed, counterfeit bikes & more
Would you support a law that let police check whether drivers in crashes were using their phones at the moment of impact?
As Airbnb moves to Old Town, Portland’s skilled work boom outpaces CRC’s job promises
Multnomah County alone has created more new professional and technical service jobs in the last three years than the Columbia River Crossing was projected to create throughout the region by 2030.
Anti-transit vote in Tigard throws wrench in southwest corridor bike plans
Tigard voters just threw a wrench in a plan to improve biking in the suburbs southwest of Portland.
County will host ‘Bridge Summit’ to help prioritize future upgrades
Multnomah County wants to know how to prioritize updates and upgrades to its six Willamette River bridges. You know, the ones you ride over every day.
At first 20s Bikeway open house, a moment to focus on the full 9 miles
Rich Newlands seemed relieved Thursday night for a chance to talk about something other than its most controversial 4,000 feet.
Weekend Event Guide: Movies, politics, the Timbers Army, and more
I hope you’ve got some time cleared on your calendar because there is a ton of fun bike stuff to do this weekend.