“Custom frame building is both a science and an art. It is an ever-evolving process of geometry, wizardry and psychology… “— from Rapha’s website High-end cycling apparel company Rapha chose two Portland-based framebuilders to build bicycles for their “Rapha Continental” campaign. The Rapha Continental — which is part team, part documentary, and part corporate marketing … Read more
Hardwood bicycles from Renovo will be among the locally produced bikesat the event.(Photo © J. Maus) Members of the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA) have been invited to display their work at the upcoming Bridge Pedal Health and Wellness Expo. The event takes place the day before Bridge Pedal and according to OBCA member Ben … Read more
Cars won’t be allowed on Alberta Street during future Last Thursday events.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland has decided to work with neighborhood groups and a coalition of city agencies to close NE Alberta Street to car traffic for the monthly Last Thursday event. The agreement was made at a meeting in City … Read more
An extension of the Springwater Corridor Trail is up for funding consideration.(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking comments on their list of projects eligible for funding through the federal Transportation Enhancements (TE) program. The TE program provides federal highway funds for projects that, “strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental value … Read more
A common sight this weekend.Photo gallery(Photos © J. Maus) Over the weekend, my two daughters and my mom (she’s visiting from California) joined me on Cycle Oregon’s Weekend Ride. The sold-out event was based at the beautiful and bike-friendly Fort Stevens State Park situated on the northern tip of Oregon’s Coast. The park is family … Read more
Myra Walker (if that is indeed her real name) is not shy about her dislike for some people who ride bikes in Portland. She calls them the “bikenazi” and she’s devoted a blog, Bike Free Portland, to chronicling her effort to stopping them, “cold in their tracks”.
“One of the key themes of the campaign is looking for other road users and being aware.”— BTA education coordinator Stephanie Noll “We need to see Eye to Eye—a lot is riding on it.” That’s the theme of a new, statewide safety campaign being organized by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). Last week, the BTA … Read more
Screenshot of Economist.com. Few media outlets in the world have the reputation and reach of The Economist. The magazine and website cover international news with an intelligence and depth that is increasingly hard to find. That’s why when they mentioned Portland and Seattle’s recent headline-grabbing road rage incidents, several readers emailed me the link (thanks … Read more
The BikeTiresDirect crew.(Photo: Velotech Inc.) Linda Watts is the marketing manager for BikeTiresDirect.com, the company whose headquarters in Northeast Portland fell victim to a large fire late Saturday night. BikeTiresDirect is primarily an Internet mail-order business, but they also had a retail store that was frequented by local customers.
An early morning fire has completely gutted a bike shop Northeast Portland. BikeTiresDirect.com is a mail-order shop and retailer based near the Portland Airport at NE 92nd and Colfax. Reader Chuck Bridge says he passed by this morning and said, “it looks like the whole warehouse has been gutted.”
This painting by Rachel Paul will be among her work shown at an opening party in Portland tonight. Tonight is First Friday on Portland’s Central Eastside and art galleries and other venues will open their doors to share a variety of work by local artists. Among the work on display will be openings of two … Read more
A carfree street, even without an official street closure permit. Photo taken on NE Alberta Street just east of 24th looking east.More images(Photos © J. Maus)