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A Wall St. Journal blogger debunks the “soot in your lungs while cycling” stories from last week.(Photo © J. Maus) Here are the news stories that caught my eye this past week… — In recent weeks we’ve been told by the media that riding a bike covers your lungs in soot and that people on … Read more
Big crowds turned out for the Crusade opener, which is typically the largest race of the year.– Photo Gallery – (Photos © J. Maus)
Julie, Claire and Kelly Bosworth joined the ride, which started at Peninsula Park in North Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
The latest news in the search for Mark Bosworth is that his suspected medical condition is likely worsening with each passing hour. That sense of urgency has led to pleas from his wife Julie Bosworth for the public’s help in stepping up search efforts. As I write this, friends, family and volunteers are calling hospital … Read more
This truck has made a habit of blocking the bike lane on N Greeley.(Photos © Brett McLane) A large armored truck has been making a habit of parking in the bike lane on the southbound side of N. Greeley Avenue and a citizen activist has taken it upon himself to make it stop. On September … Read more
Just another day in the Netherlands.(Screen grab) The Dutch Cycling Embassy launched this week. Their mission? “To facilitate cycling worldwide as the most modern, efficient and sustainable means of transportation by sharing our expertise and technology as the world’s number one cycling country.” They’ve also released Cycling for Everyone, a 7-plus minute video that gives … Read more
New striping gives bike traffic a buffer from cars on NE Wheeler behind the Rose Quarter.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation has begun implementation of a project to make bicycling near the Rose Quarter more comfortable. NE Wheeler Ave between Winning Way and the Rose Quarter Transit Center now has wider bike … Read more
Do what Tori says and you’ll be smiling too.(Photos © J. Maus) Earlier this week, Tori shared some background on cyclocross. Now she’s got some key pointers for your first foray into racing. This weekend offers two great opportunities to get out there. So get out there (but read Tori’s primer first)! — JM Pre-Race … Read more
Two great opportunities to get your little one some off-road biking action this weekend.(Photos © J. Maus) Welcome to the weekend (well, not yet, I’ve still got some new stories to share)! I’ve put together another scintillating selection of cycling events for your perusal and planning purposes. Check them out below and let me know … Read more
Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams listening to testimony on the 50s Bikeway project today.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland City Council voted in unanimous support of the 50s Bikeway project today (Commissioner Saltzman was not present). The $1.5 million, federally funded project will fill a 4.3 mile gap in the north-south bikeway along 52nd … Read more
A People’s Choice award will be given to one of these entries into the Oregon Manifest challenge.
PBOT project manager Ellen Vanderslice earned praise for her handling of the project.(Photos © J. Maus) Major changes on and around the NE 12th Avenue overcrossing of I-84 got a big green light this morning when the project’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee voted unanimously to support a proposal by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). The … Read more