Cyclocross ‘Gran Prix’ will bring national attention to Portland
It’s coming… This weekend, cyclocross racing will put Portland in the national cycling spotlight when the finale of U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross comes to town.
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Bike tour operator is latest entrant into mayoral race
Slav Davidzon A local entrepreneur who operates “sustainability focused” bike tours and who founded a successful web hosting business has just announced his candidacy for mayor. 26 year-old Slav Davidzon sent an email to supporters this morning announcing his candidacy that said in part,
New Sauvie Island bridge will give bikes more breathing room
Bikes won’t have to share the lane with cars on new Sauvie Island bridge.(File photo ©) With all the recent talk about the Sellwood and Columbia River bridge projects, I haven’t heard a peep about the Sauvie Island bridge. Last time I looked (this weekend), construction on the new bridge is moving right along. According … Read more
Portland’s ‘golden age of bicycling’
Former Oregon Governor T.T. Geer was known for his cycling, over100 years ago.(Photo courtesy Eric Lundgren) Local author and historian Eric Lundgren — who previously shared his research on Portland’s first “Cycle Park” — will speak on the topic of Portland’s bike history this Friday (11/30) at Portland State University. Lundgren’s talk is part of … Read more
Mr. Watzig responds to feedback on his bike platform
“I would welcome community input to determine whether or not it is feasible and safe to allow bicyclists to roll through a right turn…on all stop signs…”–mayoral candidate Gerhard Watzig This morning I wrote about Portland’s latest candidate for mayor, Gerhard Watzig. My story relied on information gleaned from Watzig’s campaign website and a comment … Read more
Saga of ‘A cyclist named James’ ends on a positive note
“Our community, via this website, came together to solve a public safety problem affecting bicyclists and pedestrians.”–Officer Robert Pickett, SE Precinct It all started back in May of 2006 when I read a post to the Portland Bike Forums titled, I was harassed by a cyclist named James this morning. The post, left by Erica … Read more
West Linn Arch Bridge will close this weekend
This just in from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT): The West Linn Arch Bridge (OR 43) will be closed to all traffic (including bikes and peds) this weekend (12/1 – 12/2). Full details and detour information in the statement below:
Get seen for less, thanks to PDOT
Print this coupon and save some cash on a new light! As part of their See & Be Seen safety campaign, the City of Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT) wants to encourage more bicycle riders to use lights. In addition to a marketing campaign and special events, now they’ve got a bike light coupon program … Read more
New mayoral candidate lays out a different path for bikes
Mr. Gerhard Watzig(Photo courtesy Watzig.com) Meet Gerhard Watzig, a 50-year Portland resident, local flower shop owner, and son of a Washington turkey farmer. Yesterday Mr. Watzig threw his hat in the ring to go up against City Commissioner Sam Adams in a bid to be Portland’s next mayor. His announcement and his take on the … Read more
PDOT’s ‘I brake for people’ campaign off and running
(Photo courtesy PDOT)
Team Awesome says ‘Thanks for pedaling’
On my way into lunch at Redwing Cafe in Southeast Portland today I noticed cards hanging from the bikes parked out front. Upon further inspection this is what I found:
Cold, distance no match for ‘extreme’ bike movers
On Saturday morning, over 20 friends and volunteers showed up to help Matt Picio move-by-bike from Clackamas to Portland. (Photos by Brad Reber)