Yahoo: Portland #1 green city; a “role model for the nation”
Air quality, access to parks, good public transit, and bike facilities were some of the reasons Portland got #1.(Photo © J. Maus)
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Searching for “bicycle” on WhiteHouse.gov
The Capitol(Photo © J. Maus) During his campaign, Obama got us all excited when he mentioned how Portland’s bike lanes should be an example for the rest of the country. Now that he’s in office, I’m sure I join a lot of other people involved with biking who are eager for any sign that he’ll … Read more
Valentine’s Day dance will benefit Eric Davidson
Friends of Eric Davidson — the 36-year old man who was the victim of a hit-and-run in Northeast Portland last May — are putting on a benefit dance to help defray his medical expenses. Here’s the info: In celebration of the almighty power of love, Nemo Design and Infinity Images will be hosting a Valentine’s … Read more
Bike valets see plenty of action at Inaugural
An estimated 2,000 bikes were parked by volunteers.(Photos by Jeff Peel/League of American Bicyclists) As we shared last week, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) provided free bike valet services at today’s Inaugural event. Jeff Peel with the DC-based League of American Bicyclists was on the scene this morning. Jeff sent over a few photos … Read more
Threat raises question: Where can bikes legally park downtown?
Is Stephen Upchurch’s bike parked illegally?(Photo: Stephen Upchurch) Reader Stephen Upchurch sent us an email today wondering if a threatening note he got about bike parking was legit. Stephen locked to a gas pipe in front of the Brew House & Tower Building in Northwest Portland last week and when he returned to his bike … Read more
SRAM steps up for advocacy; $1 million donated so far
Mega-company SRAM has stepped up big to support the national bike movement with the announcement yesterday of a $400,000 grant to the Thunderhead Alliance and the League of American Bicyclists.
Press Release: SRAM Gives $400K to Advocacy Groups
Great news on the advocacy front: SRAM has announced a $400K grant to the Thunderhead Alliance and the League of American Bicyclists. Here is the press release: SRAM Cycling Fund Awards $400,000 to the League of American Bicyclists and Thunderhead Alliance for Biking and Walking SRAM has announced a grant of $400,000 to the Thunderhead … Read more
Portland Design Works officially launches; will deliver locally by bike
PDW’s “Panda Treat” grips. Portland Design Works has been busy since we broke word of their arrival back in September. Erik Olson, the former Planet Bike GM who moved from Wisconsin to Portland to launch the company, has now joined forces with former Planet Bike co-worker, Dan Powell. Powell and Olson have finalized their initial … Read more
Press Release: Blumenauer joins Obama bikers
This was sent to us from Blumenauer’s office on Saturday. We’re hoping for some photos and will likely put something on the Front Page if/when we get them. Biking for Obama Riders Finally Arrive In DC Joined by Rep. Blumenauer after Month-Long Bike Trek Cross-country for Inauguration Blumenauer and Becerra Answer Cyclists’ Plea for Inauguration … Read more
Catching up with a former Portland pro in Atlanta
Doug Ollerenshaw(Photo © J. Maus) Last time we checked in with ex-Portlander Doug Ollerenshaw he was recovering from a heart-breaking crash at the end of the Twilight Criterium. Also that night, he broke the news that he was retiring from racing and leaving Portland to go to graduate school in Georgia. Ollerenshaw is the consummate … Read more
Press Release: Sellwood Bridge task force decision coming Monday
This just in from Multnomah County: Sellwood Bridge task force meeting on January 19 The Community Task Force for the Sellwood Bridge Project will meet on Monday, January 19 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at OMSI, 1945 SE Water Avenue. At the meeting, the task force is expected to recommend a preferred alternative to … Read more
Eco-friendly cleaning business goes by bike
Off to another “greening”.(Photos © J. Maus) Local cleaning business, Q19 Greening, is looking to buy a fleet of Dutch cargo bikes to make good on their eco-friendly mission. I met up with their first bike-enabled employee the other day to see how things were going. Greg Davis calls himself a Q19 “greener” (instead of … Read more