A DIY warning.(Photo © J. Maus) The Willamette Week’s “Juicy Suits” column reports a lawsuit filed by a woman who crashed into a car door while riding her bike in Southeast Portland. According to the WWeek, Kristin Ragnarsson alleges in the lawsuit that she was riding eastbound on SE Stark just past the intersection of … Read more
A new warning sign (similar to this one, although it’s not finalized) on downhill side of N. Mississippi Ave. is among several bikeway improvements planned.(Graphics: PBOT) The City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation is set to install new signage, pavement markings and a new travel lane for bicycles on N. Mississippi Avenue. It’s been over … Read more
Local racer Jacob Rathe has his eyes on a top finish in Moscow next month. 18-year old Portland resident Jacob Rathe has been selected by USA Cycling to be of four junior road racers that will represent the United States at the upcoming Junior World Championships in Moscow, Russia. For Rathe, a recent graduate of … Read more
[BikePortland.org is an official media partner with the upcoming, five-week Oregon Manifest event that will celebrate bike builders from across the nation, bike advocacy, and much more. Stay tuned for more coverage of builders, events, rides, and more.] A few of the builders who will compete. Portland just might bear witness to the Next Big … Read more
Who’s to blame for poorly timed commercial breaks during the Tour? Yesterday’s exciting Tour de France stage saw popular racer Thomas Voeckler (who won many fans for his courageous defense of the Yellow Jersey in 2004). Voeckler pounced on his breakaway companions and rolled into Perpignan alone for his first-ever stage win. But for many … Read more
Billing itself as “the premiere event for cycling microbrew lovers in North America,” the Bikes ‘n’ Brew Century will offer a physical test, a visual feast, and a bounty of good beers. The informal, 100-mile group ride (scheduled for July 18th) will take participants from Southeast Portland up and over Mt. Hood and down the … Read more
They now offer a bike loan. Just over a year ago, we reported that Portland-based Unitus Community Credit Union offered a bike loan. Now comes word that a second local credit union, Northwest Resource Federal Credit Union, has a similar program.
View Larger Map Connor was struck on SW Hall Blvd. The Beaverton Police Department reports that last night at about 11:49 pm, a man was hit by a truck on SW Hall Blvd just west of SW Scholls Ferry Road. The truck fled the scene and left 53 year old Jeff Connor laying the middle … Read more
“Whether it’s a hip aesthetic or an environmental message, transportation bikes are making a lifestyle and cultural statement that will change the face of the industry.” Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN) has made it official: “transportation bikes” are taking the bike industry by storm. In a story published on their website yesterday, the publication … Read more
“Staff finds that the bike races are inconsistent with the code criteria and are not an activity that promotes the sale of farm crops.”— Multnomah County Multnomah County’s land use planning department has reached a decision in the permit application for Kruger’s Farm. As we reported back in June, the farm stand has hosted numerous … Read more
The Oregon/Idaho chapter of the American Automobile Association (a.k.a. “Triple A”) is set to announce that their legendary roadside assistance plan will now cover people riding bicycles. According to sources, the 50 million member non-profit auto lobbying group and service organization that was founded in 1902, is set to make the announcement in a press … Read more
A Cycle Dog collar as seen at the Multnomah County Bike Fair.(Photo © J. Maus) Cycle Dog is a new Portland company that makes dog leashes, collars and other pet accessories out of recycled bike inner tubes. The company had their public debut at the recent Multnomah County Bike Fair and company founder Lanette Fidrych … Read more