🚨 Please note: For the latest on the future of BikePortland, please read this update from founder and publisher Jonathan Maus.
Bike swarm participants in downtown Portland during the N17 protests. (Photo: Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian) The ‘bike swarm’, like the Occupy movement itself, isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s getting stronger and smarter.
The Guardian (UK) has published a map that is getting some serious attention: It’s an interactive representation of the 369,629 people who died on America’s roads between 2001 and 2009. The map — and the numbers — are powerful to say the least. But they’re not just numbers. Carnage on our roads is happening every … Read more
Cover of Bike Art. A new book published by Gingko Press has done something amazing. The 256 page coffee table book, Bike Art. Bicycles in Art Around the World has managed to collect a global sampling of bike-inspired art from more than 250 illustrators, painters, sculptors, industrial designers, and more. Here’s the publisher’s blurb:
View of I-5 bridge bike path looking south from Vancouver.(Photo: Doug Merritt) A concrete barricade in the shoulder of the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on the Columbia River bridge is partially blocking the bike path. Doug Merritt shared a photo of the situation with us this morning and we’ve found out that it’s the … Read more
Vancouver hopes to see more of this downtown.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Vancouver has awarded a $70,000 contract to Alta Planning and Design to promote biking, walking, ride-sharing and transit into downtown Vancouver. The project is set to officially roll out in January. According to Vancouver Senior Planner Jennifer Campos, the purpose of … Read more
— This guest article was written by Denver Igarta. Denver is a transportation planner with the City of Portland who’s on a study trip in Europe funded by the German Marshall Fund. Welcome to the land of innovation.(Photos: Denver Igarta) Malmö, Sweden is the place bikeway inventions are born. The city its first bicycle plan … Read more
Evan Schneider will read from his new book tonight at Powell’s. Below is a menu of advocacy opportunities and other events around the Portland region this week. Tuesday, November 22 Clark County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Clark County Community Health Building (1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard, Room 210, Vancouver WA) This … Read more
Bicycle Retailer & Industry News reported today that Portland-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Early Rider balance bikes: Early Rider, based in Henley, England, produces a line of wood-framed balance bikes that feature pneumatic tires on aluminum rims, sealed hub bearings and a fully adjustable seat. “Our ambition is to … Read more
The popularity of cyclocross continues to grow.(Photos © J. Maus) The numbers are in and they show another year of very healthy growth for the Cross Crusade cyclocross race series. According to a tally by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials, 9,542 people participated in the series this year — that’s over 800 more than last … Read more
The Noll family.(Photos: Will Vanlue) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance opened its new offices (618 NW Glisan St) to the public last week for an evening of food, bicycles, and fun. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres from Madison’s Grill and beer from Hopworks. Guests also got to meet local bike builders and get an up-close look … Read more
A wet Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus) This morning was by far the wettest and windiest ride I’ve had into work all year. And you? Despite my best attempt to stay dry, I arrived at my office pretty much soaked through the lower half of my body. I knew it might happen (my J & G … Read more
Get your tree delivered by bike this year.(Photo: TreesByBike.com) Trees By Bike is now taking orders and their “Riders of Yule” plan to start delivering this Friday. The local business has found a solid customer base after it was started three years ago by Portlander Max Kirchoff. “Yule Dispatcher” Kirchoff says demand was so high … Read more