Over 1,400 racers kick off Cross Crusade series
Big crowds turned out for the Crusade opener, which is typically the largest race of the year.– Photo Gallery – (Photos © J. Maus)
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Ride for Mark Bosworth – Photos and recap
Julie, Claire and Kelly Bosworth joined the ride, which started at Peninsula Park in North Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
Entering second week, sense of urgency hangs over Bosworth search
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
Armored truck repeatedly parks in Greeley Ave bike lane, poses safety hazard
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
Friday Opinion: The Dutch and us
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
PBOT adds new striping to NE Wheeler Ave
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
‘Cross primer: Get ready to race!
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
Weekend Event Guide
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
City Council votes 4-0 in favor of 50s Bikeway project
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
Vote on your favorite Oregon Manifest design collaboration entry
A People’s Choice award will be given to one of these entries into the Oregon Manifest challenge.
PBOT gets unanimous support for 12th Ave changes
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
Vancouver job fair turns I-5 bridge access into a parking lot
As if the I-5 Bridge needed any more safety issues, yesterday’s job fair hosted by Washington Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler at the Red Lion Hotel turned the biking and walking bridge crossing route into a parking lot… View of biking and walking path to I-5 bridge.(Photo: Marcus Griffith)