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This sign was posted on NW Lower River Road in Vancouver. It has since been removed.(Photos: Marcus Griffith) For the third time this month, an unauthorized road sign has been discovered in the greater Portland metro area; and the trend has now hopped across the Columbia River into Vancouver.
The top 12 Regular readers know that I don’t usually give any attention to the myriad lists of bike-friendly cities that are published each year. However, I’ve just stumbled on a new one that I think merits attention. Copenhagenize, the influential consulting company and blog with outspoken advocate Mikael Colville-Andersen as its CEO, has published … Read more
Missing person flyer from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.–Download (PDF)- The search continues today for Mark Bosworth, the Metro employee who went missing from the Cycle Oregon campsite in Riddle on Friday night. Unfortunately, there aren’t any major leads or developments in the case at this time. However, since many people who read this site are … Read more
Here’s are some of the stories and other interesting bits that caught my eye this past week… — As people in Seattle who care about road safety continue to cope with a tragic spate of fatal bike collisions, one alt weekly responded with a compelling manifesto, OK Fine, It’s War. Here’s a snip: “The mindless … Read more
Mark Bosworth Search and rescue teams and law enforcement officials have set up a command center in the small town of Riddle, Oregon (map) in an effort to find Portland resident Mark Bosworth. Bosworth, a 54 year old father of two who works at Metro as a GIS analyst, has been missing since around 11:00 … Read more
A bike made by Portland-based Signal Cycles helps complement Brooks’ new panniers in a booth at Interbike. — Story and photos by Carl Larson Last night at Interbike happy hour, veteran New York Messenger and Transportation Alternatives employee Kevin “Squid” Bolger looked around at the people to whom he’d just been introduced and said, “Portland … Read more
Tacks have strewn across the bike lane on Vancouver Ave have caused several flats this week.(Photo: @seniortrio/Twitter) Small and very sharp tacks have been showing up in the bike lane of N Vancouver Avenue for the past few days and they’ve claimed several victims. I got the first report about them on Tuesday from reader … Read more
While it might not seem like activism to some, the 100-strong mass of people on last night’s BikeHugger.com Mobile Social left a big impression on the Las Vegas Strip in more ways than one.
You can race ‘cross on nearly any bike; but these tips will help your conversion work better.(Photos © J. Maus) As fall approaches it’s time to start dreaming of the thrill of mud, cowbells, Belgium fries and waffles and hundreds of people cheering for you as you ride your way through cyclocross season. Whether you’re … Read more
— Story and photos by Official BikePortland Interbike Correspondent Carl Larson Downstairs at Interbike (the annual bike industry trade show happening right now in Las Vegas) is no-man’s land. If you want to see Specialized’s new bikes, meet with an Italian clothing maker, get a poster signed by a famous racer, or check in with … Read more
Looking west from NE 82nd Avenue onto what could be the location of the first paved portion of the Sullivan’s Gulch Corridor.
BiketoBeerFest is Saturday!(Photo © J. Maus) The weekend is just hours away. If you like to bike and are looking for some fun, check out the events below… And don’t forget to put on fenders and pack a rain jacket! Friday, September 16th Live the Revolution Safe Routes to School Benefit Join Sugar Wheel Works … Read more