“We are gravely concerned about this issue… This would impact many cyclists who enjoy riding to and around Rocky Butte.”-Resident Mike Loftus Some outer northeast Portland residents are worried what a proposed development might mean to bike safety in their neighborhood. Avid cyclists and neighborhood residents Amy and Mike Loftus say a Canadian-based land developer … Read more
Crowds gathered one last time at the Alberta St. Clown House on NE 25th Ave.(File photo) This month’s Last Thursday on Alberta was notable for several reasons: the clowns, the cops, and the crowds. First and foremost, it was the last month in a long run of action at the Alberta Street Clown House (they’re … Read more
Love it.(File photo) It’s a pleasure to point out yet another bike-friendly business in Portland; Staccato Gelato on NE 28th. Not only do they make mouth-watering gelato and fresh donuts, but have you seen their Frequent Biker Card? Or how about their cool cycling jerseys? The other thing I love about Staccato is how they … Read more
The Oregonian reports that last night City Council unanimously approved a new Local Improvement District tax that will be used to improve NE 92nd Ave.
Dingo Dizmal, captain of the Clown House.(File photo) Yes folks, it’s true. Tonight at Last Thursday on Alberta Street, the Clown House (at NE 24th and Alberta) will play host to hijinks and fun for the very last time. Due to rents that have shot far beyond a clown’s wage, Dingo, Pinga, Chlorine, Will, and … Read more
Just came across a photo of the Bike Oasis that has been installed on NE Sandy Boulevard.
A winged devil jousting on a unicyclewowed a packed crowd at the Clown House.View gallery(File photo) Despite an increased police presence after last month’s unfortunate incident, Last Thursday on Alberta got back to business last night. The street pulsed with energy and creativity from street performers, local art, and of course bikes and cyclists of … Read more
Wheel gutter, bike boulevard markings are among improvements.File Photo: 4/27/07 The Hollywood Transit Center, at the intersection of NE Halsey and 42nd (map), has gotten some bike love from the City of Portland. The crucial north-south connection has long been a thorn in the side of cyclists trying to get over I-84. Southbound cyclists have … Read more
Where else can you see grown men dressed as clowns, racing around a mud pit on mini-bikes?File photo: 4/26/06
[Thieves took bikes, cash, and parts from the CCC on NE 17th and Alberta St.] Thieves ransacked The Community Cycling Center on NE Alberta and 17th this morning. Communications director Alison Hill says, “We came in this morning to a ransacked shop and offices. Bikes, our safe, parts, and accessories stolen. Plus a day lost … Read more
[Taken after our meeting at Northeast Precinct yesterday.] From L to R, Back row: Commander Jim Ferraris (North Precinct, PPB), Havilah Ferschweiler (N Portland Crime Prevention, ONI) , Commander Bret Smith (NE Precinct, PPB), John Canda (Mayor’s Office of Youth Crime Prevention); Front row: Mary Tompkins (NE Portland Crime Prevention, ONI), Stephanie Reynolds (Crime Prevention … Read more
“Last weekend I was riding down NE Skidmore in broad sunlight, they walked out into the street as I passed and punched me…”-Gabriel Amadeus, in a comment on the Portland Mercury blog In the last few days I’ve heard of two more attacks on cyclists. Both of them happened in Northeast Portland. One near the … Read more