🚨 Please note: For the latest on the future of BikePortland, please read this update from founder and publisher Jonathan Maus.
Our friends at Portland Design Works shared a link to a 2010 YouTube video this morning with a simple exclamation of “YES!” The video shows bicycle drag races being held in a California shopping mall parking lot in the 1970s. It’s amazing footage from the era of banana seats and ape hanger bars. One racer … Read more
A PBOT project to improve safety for bicycling on Broadway between N. Wheeler and Ross is in the running for state funding.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Oregon Department of Transportation has released an updated list of projects to be funded and constructed through their 2015-18 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). For ODOT Region 1 (which … Read more
A student rides on the South Park Blocks on the PSU campus.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has a new front in their effort to teach people about bicycling: They now offer college-level bike training courses in partnership with Portland State University (PSU) and Portland Community College (PCC). The PSU class, Bike … Read more
This is artist and bike builder Neal Fegan in September 2008, riding one of three of his bikes that were stolen from an art gallery in St. Johns last week.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Mayor Hales(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Office of Mayor Charlie Hales put out a statement this morning saying that “traffic fatalities are too high” and “Portlanders must drive sober.” Here are the opening paragraphs: “The number of people dying in traffic crashes on Portland streets this year is unacceptable according to Mayor Charlie Hales. In … Read more
Biking Blazer fans unite!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Nutcase founders Miriam Berman (L) and Michael Morrow. (Photo: Nutcase) Portland-based helmet company Nutcase Inc., has announced major plans to extend their brand into Europe. The company, launched in 2006 by graphic designers Michael Morrow (formerly Nike’s Global Creative Director) and Miriam Berman, has gained a strong foothold in the U.S. market with their urban-focused … Read more
“Cars are as dangerous for pregnant women as alcohol and cigarettes, yet few mums-to-be are warned of travel risks.” — From MSN in New Zealand Happy Monday everyone. Let’s take a look back at the stories you might have missed last week… — Watch this video of a dooring incident in San Francisco and then … Read more
The Waud Bluff Trail is finally open for business.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Three great opportunities came up on our Job Listings this past week. Check them out below… Bike Mechanic – Orchard Supply Hardware Senior Product Developer – Castelli USA Bike Mechanic – Community Cycling Center
PBOT’s Greg Raisman (L) and Transport for London bike planner Steve Cardno.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
There’s a new bike event in town and it looks like it will hit the scene with a bang. SuperSwap is set for April 7th and its organizers have put together quite a line-up for bike lovers of all stripes. Not just your average bike swap-meet, SuperSwap will feature both new and used parts, apparel, … Read more