Location of crash. At about 7:10 this morning, a person on a bike was struck and seriously injured by someone driving a car on SE Division at 110th (in front of Bike Gallery). Following the collision, the person in the car fled and was later apprehended by police. The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division’s Major … Read more
An exhibition of 125 years of bicycles infine art photographs begins next week.(Photo: Detail of Untitled (Girls on bicycles), 1946 by Herman Landshoff) One of the fringe benefits of living in a healthy bike ecosystem is that bike-inspired art is all around us. On that note, a few items have crossed my desk recently that … Read more
Riders roll up the Morrison Bridge.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
The Safe Routes to School programis offered in nearly every school in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) This afternoon, Mayor Sam Adams and a host of Oregon state legislators will highlight the City of Portland’s Safe Routes to Schools program with a bike ride through North and Northeast Portland. The ride will go from Humboldt Elementary … Read more
Drawing of Oregonian’s bike-powered float.(Designed by Studio Concepts)
A family rides by new sharrow markings recently installed in N. Concord Avenue.(Photos © J Maus)
Wayne Thompson(Photo: Mult. Co. Sheriff) Wayne Conrad Thompson, who was initially charged with First Degree Assault for backing his car into Mike Luther in a parking lot in August 2009, was sentenced with only probation yesterday. The Oregonian has the story: “A 35-year-old driver who struck a bicyclist while reversing his SUV was sentenced to … Read more
As we hinted at a few weeks ago, TriMet is set to begin construction of their new Bike & Ride facility at the Sunset Transit Center this month. A statement released yesterday said the project will begin June 21st and the facility is expected to be open for business by end of July.
Oompa-Loompas at the Cirque last year.(Photo © J. Maus) This Saturday, one of my favorite annual events is coming (once again) to Mississippi Avenue — the Cirque du Cycling! The Cirque — which was conceived and is sponsored by Laughing Planet Cafe — is a one-day testament to everything bike that Portland has to offer … Read more
Williams will get an extra foot to handle its heavy bike traffic (as seen in this photo taken yesterday).(Photo © J. Maus)
David Oliphant1962 – 2010.(Photo: Cort Buchholz) David Oliphant, 47, collapsed after crossing the finish following a race at Portland International Raceway last night. After being attended to by on-scene medics, Oliphant was rushed to a local hospital but doctors were unable to revive him and he later died. Kenji Sugahara, executive director of the Oregon … Read more
Bill Stites and his Truck Trike. – Slideshow below/Gallery – (Photos © J. Maus)