[Racing in Mt. Tabor.] The Mt. Tabor Race series is a Portland institution that goes back over 50 years. The 1.3 mile roller-coaster circuit through Mt. Tabor Park is cherished by hundreds of local racers each year for its challenging hills, technical corners, and natural beauty. Event promoter Clark Ritchie has just announced a contest … Read more
On Saturday me and my ladies rode over to Alberta Street to check out the annual Art Hop. The picture-perfect day attracted all sorts of folks riding all sorts of bikes. And, as usual, I couldn’t keep my eyes (and my camera) off them. I noticed some old favorites in action like the Clownhouse’s Spin … Read more
[Owner Shad Johnson.] The other day, while looking for the BMX Museum, I happened upon a new bike shop in Northeast Portland called Goods. Goods specializes in high-end BMX parts, frames, and clothing. The shop was started about a year ago by 10-year Portland resident Shad Johnson. While Shad says there’s a great BMX scene … Read more
This morning Pioneer Courthouse Square was more than just Portland’s living room, it was our kitchen! In honor of Bike to Work Day, City of Portland Transportation Options crew cooked up and served breakfast to bunches of bike commuters. I expected the same old boring bagels and bananas, but Options staffer Jeff Smith manned the … Read more
[He’ll be there in spirit.] Portland’s “Living Room,” will be packed with cyclists on Wednesday. Pioneer Courthouse Square will be the venue for two big bike related events. First up will be the City of Portland’s Bike to Work Day celebration. From 7:30 to 9:00 you can sample fine (and free) continental breakfast (must have … Read more
Last Sunday was Dumpster Dave’s Bike Swap Meet at Free Geek in Southeast Portland. The sun was hot and the so were the deals. There were all sorts of crazy bikes and interesting people on display. I set up a table and joined the fray alongside Joe Biel of Microcosm Publishing. I saw lots of … Read more
A few days ago I received an email from Rachel MacKnight, the Media Relations person for Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU). She got in touch because of a post made last week that brought their bike parking facilities into question. She also included more information about how the new tram will handle bicycles. According to … Read more
[Click to super size.] In light of last week’s post about the new downtown development that will include a 3,000 square foot “bike hub”, I have obtained a drawing of the proposed ground floor layout. These plans give you a more detailed look at how the developer will situate the bike facility. I’ll definitely keep … Read more
Last week, there was a lot of discussion about a stop sign enforcment mission by the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). In response to a citizen complaint, they sent several officers out to SE 23rd and Salmon Streets to nab law-breaking cyclists. Until now, the one group we hadn’t heard from was … Read more
As I reported back in March, a group of community activists and artists are working on a new “Share the Road” mural that will soon adorn the side of Hawthorne Auto Clinic (4307 SE Hawthorne) in Southeast Portland.
Today’s Oregonian has the story of a major new downtown development that will include, “a regional bike facility grander than anything Portland has ever seen.” It’s a very exciting proposition. Not only would this 3,000 square foot “bike hub” be the centerpiece of Portland’s commitment to sustainable transportation, but something like this could inspire other … Read more
Portland’s bike-loving beer guru and Oregonian reporter John Foyston (seen here at the Puppet Parade Bike Move), mentioned a new brewpub in his “Brew News” column today. Here’s the bikey bit from his column: