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“Picture 11 miles of smoothly paved bike path meandering through the countryside. Largely uninterrupted by roads or intersections, it passes fields, backyards, chirping birds, a lake, some ducks and, at every mile, an air pump…”— The New York Times Here’s the news and other cool stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – One … Read more
Graffiti tellin’ it like it is.(Photo © J. Maus) Hi everyone. Remember back in April when I put out the call for reader story submissions? It went really well. People responded with some very interesting perspectives on a range of issues from tragedy to “auto amputation” to a philosophical take on the separated vs. shared … Read more
Looking east from SW Gibbs.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Roger Geller’s chart that started it all. It’s been six-and-a-half years since Portland Bureau of Transportation bicycle coordinator Roger Geller first defined the “Four types of cyclists”. Geller’s insights proved to be groundbreaking and his definitions have stood the test of time. I frequently hear references about the need to attract more “Interested but concerned” … Read more
At the end of May, we shared the news that Portland-based Better World Club was on the verge of offering comprehensive insurance for people who ride bicycles. Earlier this month they made it official: the new “BIKEon” insurance product is being billed as the, “first nationwide, comprehensive, and affordable accident and liability insurance for bicyclists.” … Read more
In 2010, the ride showed regional officials just how bad the Interstate Bridge is for bikes.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) In the spirit of the ancient proverb: “Tell me and I forget; show me and I remember; involve me and I understand,” on Friday, dozens of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s most prominent politicians and powerful bureaucrats … Read more
(Photos: Dan Kaufman/CrankMyChain! CycleTV) The Northwest Trail Alliance recently wrapped up their first ever kids summer camp last week. The Portland-based non-profit teamed up with lots of local and national partners to put 20 kids on bikes (donated by the Bureau of Transportation) for the three-day camp to learn all the essential skills of off-road … Read more
“This clearly should have been a VRU [vulnerable roadway user] case.”— Ray Thomas, lawyer and bike law expert A recent collision on Highway 101 has raised questions about the application of Oregon’s driving laws. On July 8th, a 35-year old Providence Hospital surgeon from Hood River, Christeen Osborn, was riding her bike northbound on Highway … Read more
Portland United team members Arlyn Bement (L) and Eric Crandall (R) at the North American Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships in Milwaukee, Wisconsin earlier this month.(Photos © Noah Saydel/EighthInch.com)
Cargo bike business owners in Cambridge, England rub shoulders with political leaders at an event over the weekend.(Photo: European Cyclists Federation) Portland has made lots of headlines in the past few years for our growing crop of cargo bike based businesses; but all the exciting momentum is coming from the grassroots and from individual entrepreneurs. … Read more
Adams did not like what the County had to offer.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Facing fierce opposition from the public — and stern questioning from Portland Mayor Sam Adams — Multnomah County decided to not move forward on their cost-cutting proposal for the Sellwood Bridge project. The proposal would have had significant impacts to bicycling on … Read more
A new bicycle dealership is set to open in downtown Oregon City (13 miles south of Portland) this weekend. First City Cycles will have a soft opening this Saturday and a grand opening is planned for mid-August. The shop will be located at 916 Main Street (the corner of 10th and Main) just a few … Read more