Massive crowds flock to Oregon Manifest event: Field Test route revealed
Crowds pack into PNCA’s gallery to see the Oregon Manifest entries.(Photos © J. Maus)
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Greg LeMond in Portland – Photos and recap
Bike racing legend Greg LeMond at West End Bikes last night (shop co-owner Mark Ontiveros in back).(Photos © J. Maus) Greg LeMond was in Portland last night to help raise awareness for the Echelon Gran Fondo event that takes place tomorrow in Hood River. The event was hosted by West End Bikes and several dozen … Read more
Oregon Manifest: Read what builders consider ‘key design features’ for utility bikes
Team Metrofiets explains the highlights of their entry to the panel of judges as the Oregon Manifest competition continues in Northwest Portland today.(Photos © J. Maus)
Best e-bike ever? The IDEO/Rock Lobster Oregon Manifest entry
What happens when you combine one of the most esteemed product design and “innovation consultant” firms in the world, a highly respected custom bike builder, and the latest battery technology and then tell them to build the ultimate utility bike? Introducing the Faraday, the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge Entry from the San Francisco-based IDEO … Read more
Oregon Manifest entries revealed: Wow
Bike builders and design pros from around the country unveiled their entries for the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge this morning in Northwest Portland.– Photo Gallery – (Photos © J. Maus) The entries into the 2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Design Challenge have been revealed and urban utility bike design will never be the same. Right … Read more
Weekend Event Guide
Go ahead, ride in the street without a care… It’s Sunday Parkways!(Photo © J. Maus) Hold on to your cycling caps folks, it’s a big bike weekend. Check out the slate of events coming your way… Friday, September 23rd Ventura Park Pump Track Meet-and-Greet Get an early glimpse at Portland’s very first pump track and … Read more
Bike Gallery uses ad to make ‘Plea to Portland Cyclists’
Bike Gallery, an institution in Portland with six local stores, is running an interesting new ad in the Willamette Week. The ad is a ‘Plea to Portland Cyclists’ and it implores people on bikes to wear bright clothing, use lights, and obey traffic laws. Here’s the ad:
Catching up with the CRC project
The CRC FEIS, now available for viewing at locations throughout Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s been several months since I last chimed in on the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project. Somehow, despite many lingering questions — especially around its funding plan — the $3.5 billion project which has been a roller-coaster of controversy and stops … Read more
Gas-powered wheelchair bike spotted in Old Town
Yes that’s a gas tank.See more photos below.(Photos © J. Maus) With the Oregon Manifest set to start tomorrow, I’ve been thinking a lot about just what exactly is the “ultimate modern utility bike.” I’ve also been thinking about the many people in our community who make bikes. From the visionary ‘velocipedes’ of Neal Fegan, … Read more
Man riding bike found at fault in sidewalk collision with PPB officer – UPDATED
Last night a 22-year-old Southeast Portland man riding a bicycle and a Portland Police criminalist driving an official vehicle were involved in a collision on SE Powell Boulevard. Photo from the scene by reader Joe Doebele.
Mark Bosworth search Day 6 updates
Updated flyer– JPG / PDF – Even after the large-scale, volunteer search effort in the Riddle area was downsized yesterday (not “called off” like I initially reported), the search for Mark Bosworth continues. It’s now been six days since Mark was last seen at a Cycle Oregon campsite in Riddle. The big development yesterday was … Read more
It’s that time of year again… Beware of sun glare
This photo, taken at 7:28 this morning, shows the impact of sun glare.(Photo © J. Maus) Last year about this time I shared a friendly warning about the perils of sun glare. It just so happens that the sun rises and sets about the same time as the peak AM and PM commutes when lots … Read more