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STP riders on the Broadway Bridge in 2007.(Photo © J. Maus) If you’re one of the 10,000 people signed up to ride in the 31st annual Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in July, take note. For the first time since 1989, the route entering Portland from Highway 30 will be different this year. The STP route usually … Read more
Thousands enjoyed Sunday Parkways today. – Gallery/Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)
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When streets are open for people, strange and wonderful things emerge — like this fish bike spotted at Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)
Last year, the Mayor and his staff rode in the parade.(Photo © J. Maus) In a bid to save money, the Portland Police Bureau hopes to replace some of its sworn officers with volunteer bike riders in this year’s Grand Floral Parade. Lieutenant John Brooks with the PPB’s East Precinct is in charge of the … Read more
Detail of bike route through River View Cemetery. It took less than a month for the community to raise $5,000 to fully sign and stripe a new bike route through River View Cemetery. The route through the privately-owned cemetery is a popular shortcut through Portland’s southwest hills. Public access is allowed, but that access has … Read more
Rollin’ on Front Street.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus) Just got back from a week in Maui. While there — besides swimming with dolphins and turtles and hanging with family and friends — I spent some time in the island’s most famous town, Lahaina. As per usual when I explore a new town (see my reports … Read more
The site features interactive route maps of the best rides in Oregonand much more. RideOregonRide.com, a website that promotes bike tourism in Oregon is set to receive the 2010 President’s Award from Travel Portland. The Ride Oregon site was first officially conceived at the Oregon Bike Summit in 2008, where attendees said having one place … Read more
[This article was written by Daniel Ronan, the student representative on the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.] Jerry Norquist is Chair of the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) is mentioned frequently here on BikePortland, but did you know that the Oregon Department … Read more
Detail of map showing one of the paths through Delta Park near I-5. The City of Portland plans to start up a citizen bike patrol to work the paths around Delta Park and Interstate 5 in North Portland. According to an announcement for the upcoming training event that happens Tuesday (5/11), members of the new … Read more
Cobbled bikeway in Maastrich, The Netherlands.(Photo: Alex Hamlin) Since our story last week, people are still weighing in about the Bureau of Transportation’s decision to remove old cobblestones on NW Marshall in order to lay down new bike lanes. The story struck a chord with reader Alex Hamlin, who rode his bike around Holland for … Read more
– Stories and photos by Jennifer Clunie Susan Otcenas (in black), President of Team Estrogen, demonstrates cycling attire intended support women of all shapes and sizes. In a field still often dominated by male interests and pursuits, women are coming together to stake their claim in Portland’s $90 million a year bicycle industry. Last night, … Read more