Check out the 2012 Pedalpalooza poster! (And meet the artist)
2012 Pedalpalooza poster by Ben Guernsey.
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Off-road and indoors: Two exciting updates from outer northeast Portland
Just one mile away from each other, Gateway Green (L) and The Lumberyard will offerfun new options for riding in outer northeast Portland.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Trying to get caught up on emails after my 10-day break and I’ve come across two exciting project updates — both of which are located east of 82nd Ave.
Portland public school district offers guide for DIY bike shelters
Cover of Portland Public School’s Bike Shelter Project Development Guide. In an effort to make bicycling even more appealing to students, staff, and parents, Portland Public Schools (PPS) now offers a Bike Shelter Project Development Guide (PDF). The new guide was developed in conjuction with the City of Portland’s Safe Routes to School program. PBOT’s … Read more
Postcard from Siesta Key, Florida
My mom strutting some cycle chic in Siesta Key, Florida.(Photos © Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Hi folks. If you’ve been wondering why I haven’t chimed in on local bike news or why the volume of posts has been lighter than usual, it’s because I’ve been on vacation since May 1st. The family and I are just now … Read more
Reader Story: What the Ride of Silence means to this mom
[This story was submitted by Kristi Finney, who became a traffic safety activist after her son Dustin was killed by a hit-and-run driver while bicycling in Portland last August.] Less than a year ago I’d never heard of the Ride of Silence. I don’t remember how I found out about the website but I came … Read more
ODOT makes St. Johns Bridge sharrow plans official
Sharrows, signage on the way.(Photo © J. Maus) Back in February, we reported that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) was considering a slate of changes to the St. Johns Bridge with an eye toward making bicycle travel safer and more pleasant. Now those plans have been confirmed. In what they’re calling their “St. Johns … Read more
Reader Story: Portland Bike Polo, ten years in the making
Bike polo players in Alberta Park.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) [This story was submitted by northeast Portland resident and president of Portland Bike Polo, Sasha Friedman.] Portland Bike Polo has progressed over the past ten years from an offshoot of an indie messenger sport to a large group of athletes practicing year-round for national and international … Read more
Family bike camping; the new American tradition
Re-defining car camping. – Photos and story by Russ Roca. –
Reader Story: Shared space as a bridge to cycling utopia
(Photos © J. Maus) [This story was submitted by Portland resident and active transportation activist Alexis Grant.] With Jonathan’s recent mention that Effective Cycling (the vehicular cycling bible) will be republished, it seems like a good time to share some thoughts on cycling facilities that I developed after attending Towards Carfree Cities IX in York, … Read more
Portland Pedal Power launches cargo bike enclosure sales
Portland Pedal Power’s cargo enclosure. Portland Pedal Power is a local bike business that delivers food, beer and wine, groceries and other products throughout the city. Their fleet consists of Yuba Mundo longtail cargo bikes with custom made enclosures that attach to the rear racks. The enclosures are a nifty way to hold cargo and … Read more
The Monday Roundup
Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of deathfor people 10 to 24 years old, worldwide.(Photo: OSP captures the aftermath of a car-bike collision in Oregon City on May 5th.) Here’s the news and other stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – A new report found the leading cause of death in 10 to … Read more
Portlander triumphs at grueling Trans Iowa endurance race
Joe Partridge at the finish.(Photos: Ellee Thalheimer) Months ago, scores of endurance racing enthusiasts jumped at the chance to snag one of the 100 slots at the eighth annual Trans Iowa endurance race. When it started on Saturday, only 75-80 people actually showed up. When it was over, only 19 of them managed to finish. … Read more