Highlights from the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show in Bend
Bike show attendees gawk at the work and ask questions of of Eric Estlund of Eugene-based Winter Cycles.(Photos © J. Maus)
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ODOT ready to install 29 new bikeway signs near I-5 bridge
Mock-up of one of 29 new signs created by ODOT to guide bike traffic near I-5 bridge. Last week we reported on unauthorized signage near the I-5 Bridge that was installed by a citizen activist to help bike traffic navigate the winding paths to Vancouver. The person who painted the stencils and posted laminated maps … Read more
The Monday Roundup
Happy Halloween!(Photo © J. Maus) Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week… – The City Council in Toronto continues to remove bicycle lanes even though the lanes have no apparent adverse impact on auto traffic. – Elsewhere in Toronto, a journalist who recently scolded people on bikes for their bad behavior agreed … Read more
Weekend Guide: A slate of spooky cycling
Get out those costumes!(Photo © J. Maus) Not to be outdone by the happenings in Bend this weekend, Portland has its own slate of Halloween-inspired bike events going on. The fun actually started this morning with the annual “Superheroes” edition of the Breakfast on the Bridges event. But if you missed that, don’t despair, there’s … Read more
‘Cross, culture, and more: Bend’s big bike weekend starts today!
In case you haven’t heard, the central Oregon town of Bend has become a premiere bike town. As they proclaim on VisitBend.com, “No other town in America can boast 8 USA Cycling National Championships in 4 years!” This weekend will only further Bend’s reputation as they host the Day of the Dead Cyclocross Festival — … Read more
Job of the Week
Just one job posted this week, but it looks like a good one: A chance to join Portland based bike apparel company Castelli! Check it out via the link below… Entry-Level Graphic Designer — Castelli USA
ODOT will remove unauthorized bike signage near I-5 bridge – UPDATED
Unauthorized and subject to removal.(Photo: Todd Boulanger) The new signage and markings on the paths leading up to the I-5 bridge have been hailed as a much-needed improvement. Unfortunately, since they are unauthorized, the Oregon Department of Transportation says they plan to remove them. After getting a phone call from a reader this morning who … Read more
Hey Senate Republicans, bikes can actually save our bridges
Bikes and bridges don’t have to be enemies.(Photo © J. Maus) Here we go again. My email and Twitter feed is being bombarded this morning by action alerts imploring me to contact my Senators in Washington to have them protect federal funding for bike projects. The target by several Republicans is once again the Transportation … Read more
A bikeway on the Bridge of the Gods? Study will see if it’s possible
NBA legend Bill Walton walking over the Bridge of the Gods this past summer.(Photo: Jeff Bernards) The Bridge of the Gods is a key connection for bicycling and hiking over the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. But the span, which is about 40 miles east of downtown Portland, has one big problem — it … Read more
Banks-Vernonia Trail gets ‘Project of the Year’ honors, continues to impress
Sign outside the trailhead in Banks.(Photo © J. Maus) Recent work to complete the Banks-Vernonia Trail continues to reap benefits for Washington County. It’s been one year since the 26 mile linear path was fully completed and it has quickly become a magnet that’s attracting both riders and official recognition. Back in May, the trail … Read more
Race heats up for top spot on Oregon Transportation Commission
ODOT headquarters in Salem.(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Transportation Commission is where the rubber meets the road and path when it comes to setting transportation policy in Oregon. This powerful group plays a key role in framing the discussion about transportation priorities in our state and they also hold the purse strings when it … Read more