Emily ‘six kids and no car’ Finch’s cargo bike stolen
My bike was stolen last night. Please keep an eye out for it. I'm devastated. pic.twitter.com/i87mqVotED — Emily Finch (@1lessgmsuburban) November 4, 2013
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The Monday Roundup: Busted legislator, condom sponsorship & more
Lawbreakers all.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Good morning readers! Please join us in thanking this week’s sponsor of the Monday Roundup: Pedal PT is southeast Portland’s full-service, bike-friendly physical therapy headquarters. They specialize in bike fit and cycling injury recovery… And their support helps make BikePortland possible. Now, onto the news… Poetic justice: “Labour MP who … Read more
Detroit-made, low-priced city bike set for Portland debut
A new bike company based in Detroit says they’ve cracked one of the toughest nuts in the bicycle industry: A full-fledged city bike made in the USA that retails for just $550.
The making of a Cielo; a bike that’s purely Portland
King Cycle Group employee Danny Hayford secures a dropout inside a CNC machine; one of several processes the parts go through before they end up on a Cielo frame.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) It’s sort of strange that Portland’s largest bicycle manufacturer isn’t known for making bicycles. But that’s the case with Chris King Precision Components, … Read more
‘Cranksgiving’ will mix bike-racing fun with holiday charity
Laura Recker, who moved to Portland last December, said she wants to tap into the philanthropic spirit and collective love of the holiday season while introducing more local bikers to the concept of urban bike races.
Jobs of the Week
If you’re looking for work, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve had four great opportunities posted to our Job Listings this week. Check out more details via the link below… Development Manager – Northwest Trail Alliance Rapha Mobile Cycle Club Manager, North America – Rapha Racing Assistant Store Manager – Western Bikeworks Sales Operations … Read more
From trucks to trikes: Portland Mercury now delivered with pedal power
A few months later, Hanchin is no longer the Mercury’s downtown delivery-truck driver. He’s one of three downtown delivery-trike drivers.
New Seasons Market addresses traffic safety concern on Vancouver Ave
After hearing about one collision and one near-miss, New Seasons Market has responded to bike safety concerns at their parking lot exit onto Vancouver Ave.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Now that New Seasons Market has opened on a busy block of the N Vancouver/Williams couplet, we weren’t surprised when a reader emailed us about a traffic … Read more
Wonk Night kickstarts effort to reform Portland’s bike parking code
21) Require different-colored markings around bike racks to clarify where the parking space ends.
Cyclocross interview series episode three: Tina Brubaker
Tina Brubaker on the run-up at Alpenrose during the 2011 Cross Crusade.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Broken glasses? Local shop owner grabs a bike chain link
Martina Fahrner of Clever Cycles lived up to her shop’s name Tuesday after the bridge of her glasses broke.
Benefit planned for local framebuilder injured in collision – UPDATED
NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to Friday, November 22 at 6 pm at the Rapha HQ (1915 NW Kearney St) Christopher Igleheart at NAHBS 2011 in Austin.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Christopher Igleheart, a veteran frame builder who moved from Wenham, Massachusetts to Portland in 2012, was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle … Read more