Voodoo Doughnut is latest to use cargo bikes for business
Voodoo’s Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson gives the new trike a try in front of his Old Town location.(Photos: Ryan Hashagen)
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The Monday Roundup
The NYTs explains why we didn’t always need to look both ways before crossing. (Photo: Will Vanlue) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week… – A new study by the AAA says that Portland area traffic crashes cost us $2.74 Billion a year. – Beginning February of 2012, Velocity will begin manufacturing … Read more
Bikes lend support to historic protest at Occupy Portland
A large group of bike riders used a swarm technique to create a safety buffer between Police and protestors.
Who’s coming to BikeCraft?
There will be lots to see and do at BikeCraft. Start doing your homework now by perusing the current vendor list below.(All photos © J. Maus unless otherwise noted)
Swobo has “no intention” to use ‘Sprout’ model name says company rep
“Rest easy, FCBC has no intention to start a brand to compete with your efforts nor are we committed to using “Sprout” as a model name.”— Peter Discoe, Fort Collins Bicycle Company A representative of Fort Collins Bicycle Company has responded to our story yesterday about its Swobo brand wanting to use the “Sprout” name … Read more
League starts petition to stave off Senate sidepath stipulation
A sidepath in Beaverton. (Photo © J. Maus) Mandatory sidepath laws — which state that bikes must use a sidepath/bikeway when one is available — are the bane of bicycling advocates. They’re seen as a clear sign of disrespect and inequality on our roads. The fact that Oregon still has one was called out by … Read more
‘Bicycle swarm’ planned to protect Occupy encampment from police
Event flyer With yesterday’s announcement by Mayor Sam Adams and Police Chief Mike Reese that they will enforce park camping laws beginning 12:01 this Sunday, a showdown between the police and Occupy Portland might be inevitable. To help create a buffer zone between the encampment and any police action, a decision was made at the … Read more
Residents, riders come together on Skyline Blvd to discuss road safety
People who live and ride on and around Skyline Blvd in the hills above downtown Portland aired concerns about sharing the roads in a meeting Tuesday night.(Photos © J. Maus)
Jobs of the Week
Two great local shops are hiring! Check out the details in the job listings below… Mechanics — Joe Bike Retail Sales Manager — Fat Tire Farm
Vancouver gets its first artistic bike rack
Vancouver’s first ever art racks.(Photos: Marcus Griffith) In the latest act of Portland’s bike love spreading to Vancouver, a Portland resident is opening Clark County’s first fully dedicated climbing center in downtown Vancouver, complete with Vancouver’s first artistic bicycle rack (a.k.a. “art racks“). The Source is co-owned by Portland resident Hanz Kroesen and former Portland … Read more
Swobo wants “Sprout” name, but local builder had it first – UPDATED
A Sprout Cycles frame ondisplay at the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show last month.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland resident Edwin Brown has been building his Sprout Cycles brand since 2005. Now he’s fighting to keep it after learning that a much larger company has registered attempted to register a trademark for ‘Sprout’ bicycle products and plans … Read more
Ride planned tomorrow in support of Occupy Portland
View of Occupy Portland from SW Main Street.(Photo © J. Maus) Local activist and founder of Crank My Chain! Cycle TV Dan Kaufman is organizing a bike ride from Southeast Portland to show support for Occupy Portland. Kaufman is encouraging interested folks to “occupy your bicycle” and ride to this Friday’s meeting of the General … Read more