Job of the Week
Just one new job was posted to our Job Listings this week; but it’s a great one. Check out more details via the link below… Sales Manager – Portland Design Works
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Portland Police nab ‘prolific bicycle thief’
Robert Charles Dady. Portland Police have arrested a man they’ve connected to several bicycle thefts in downtown Portland. 56-year-old Robert Charles Dady was booked into jail by Central Precinct on Tuesday after an extensive investigation by officers with the PPB’s Neighborhood Response Team. Here’s more from the police statement: This investigation began on September 4, … Read more
Oregon Walks’ annual party celebrates an organization at a crossroads
The Portland area’s lead walking advocacy group has changed dramatically in the last four years. It’s about to find out where those changes will take it.
‘Freak Bike Fall’ starts tomorrow
See larger version of flyer here. “Freak Bike Fall” kicks off tomorrow night with alley cat races and the monthly Dropout Bike Club ride. Then on Saturday there’s a big Freak-Cross Race which is followed by a BBQ and live music. A hearty Zoobomb or three will wrap things up on Sunday night. For more … Read more
E-bike news roundup: Seminar at PSU, Bike N’ Hike pilot program, and more
Currie IZIP’s will be part of an e-bike-at-work program at Kaiser. E-bikes are here to stay. We don’t have sales figures for Portland, but my hunch (based on how many I see around town) is that there popularity is increasing. Beyond more people buying them, Portland happens to be a hotbed of e-bike innovation and … Read more
ODOT challenges Oregonians to ‘Drive Less’
Ready. Go! The Oregon Department of Transportation has stepped up to join a promotional campaign aimed at encouraging Oregonians to drive less. For the first time since the state-funded Drive Less Save More marketing program started in 2006, the effort will be statewide this year. Past campaigns have only focused on the Portland region, but … Read more
Want to name that bridge? Now’s your chance
What is that new Willamette River bridge going to be called? Starting this morning, the citizens’ committee appointed to decide is asking for ideas.
Latest Columbia River Crossing proposal scales back bike facilities (updated)
With pro-CRC lobbyists hastily re-gathering votes for an Oregon-funded version of the project, it looks like the bike amenities are being scaled back.
ODOT unveils plans for major changes to Kenton-PIR-Delta Park connection
Detail of ODOT plans for a new bike path adjacent to Denver Ave.(ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is entering the design phase of a project that will bring major changes to bicycling conditions between the Kenton neighborhood, N Denver Ave, and connections to Schmeer Road and Portland International Raceway (PIR). On the project … Read more
Cyclocross interview series episode one: Molly Cameron
Molly Cameron, shown here racing in 2010, is a fixture on the local cyclocross scene. In addition to being an elite-level racer, she also owns Portland Bicycle Studio.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
‘Live the Revolution’ event promises inspiration through storytelling
Jude Gerace, owner of Sugar Wheel Works and creator the Live the Revolution event.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Everyone’s talking about the Live the Revolution event happening tomorrow night (Thursday, 10/17) at Clinton Street Theater. The event is organized by Sugar Wheel Works, a custom wheel-building company based in north Portland. This is the fourth year … Read more
Renovation at Powell’s Books leads to uncertain future for iconic bike racks
The racks at Powell’s on Burnside and 10th have the names of bike books and their authors on them.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) An upcoming renovation project at Powell’s Books in downtown Portland has put the future of its iconic, bike book themed racks at the corner of SW 10th and Burnside in question. According to … Read more