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Semi-organized, unsanctioned rides on a mix of gravel and paved roads are increasingly popular these days. There were three in the Portland area last weekend alone. One of the reasons people love these rides is the sense of adventure they afford. There are no markings or course officials. Riders are on their own except for … Read more
Steven Basden calls police after talking with a woman who drove her car up onto the bike path in the middle of the I-205 bridge.(Photo: Paul Anderson) On Sunday around 10:30 a.m., Half Fast Velo teammates Steven Basden and Paul Anderson were pedaling along on the Glenn Jackson Bridge/I-205 bike path when they made a … Read more
Trike-share! (Photo: B-cycle) Lots of fun stories, news, and other stuff to share from last week, so let’s get started… — It is truly exciting to watch the launch of CitiBike bike-share in New York City. According to Streetsblog, over 4,000 people signed up for a membership in the first 24 hours. — Almost as … Read more
The start of De Ronde, a group ride that attracted hundreds of riders on Saturday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Saturday was another great edition of the infamous and unofficial classic Ronde PDX ride. Hundreds of people showed up to push the limits of their legs over 47 miles and nearly 8,000 feet of climbing. We climbed … Read more
Tauru Chaw at Multnomah Falls yesterday.(Photo: Christi Bruchok) Riding a bicycle from Argentina to Alaska is a huge challenge. Now imagine if you were legally blind. Christi Bruchok and Tauru Chaw — both of whom are legally blind and are over 12,000 miles into their journey — will speak in Portland on Sunday. Tauru and … Read more
This is how you’ll feel at Filmed by Bike.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Filmed by Bike, one of Portland’s most beloved celebrations of bicycling, starts tomorrow! This is the 11th annual festival and organizer Ayleen Crotty has put together what looks to be another stellar event. The street party is bigger and more exciting, there are … Read more
Marching orders from the League. Portland is one of just three cities in the U.S. to have achieved a Platinum level designation for bike-friendliness from the League of American Bicyclists. Platinum used to be the highest level a city could earn; but now there’s Diamond and the League just announced details on what it will … Read more
Riding on NE 28th: A lot of people do it, but it could be a lot nicer.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) A City of Portland paving project (yes, they still do them) on NE 28th Avenue has spurred a discussion among local activists about how to improve bike access on a busy segment of the street. … Read more
Just one job posted to our Job Listings this past week. Learn more via the link below… Mechanic/sales/service – Waterfront Bicycles
Through this gate is a somber and spiritual place — that also happens to be a very popular and important bike route.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) River View Cemetery, perched in lush green hills above the Willamette River just south of downtown Portland, is just like any other cemetery in America except for one major difference: … Read more
Two more bike-based businesses. Recently I’ve learned about two more Portland businesses that have made bicycles an integral part of their business. Crank Roasting is a new coffee company and Co-Creative Pruning has been in business since 2010. I asked the owners of both businesses to share more about what they do and why they’ve … Read more
Crews at work this morning.(Photo: Chris Sanderson) At long last the City of Portland is making the crossing of E Burnside at 16th safer for everyone. This intersection — which is just three blocks north of Buckman Elementary School — has been known as a safety hazard for many years. Back in December of 2007, … Read more