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6/20: Hello readers and friends. I am having my second (of two) total knee replacement surgeries today so I'll be out of commission for a bit while I recover. Please be patient while I get back to full health. I hope to be back to posting as soon as I can. I look forward to getting back out there. 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
In light of the attention being given to the TriMet Bikes on MAX survey, I want to encourage everyone to not distribute and complete copies of the on-board survey. I linked to a PDF of it yesterday solely to present the information, not to encourage folks to print it out and send it in. An … Read more
Bikes rule the city during Bridge Pedal.(File photo) It’s that time of year again when the entire city surrenders to bicycles for the annual Bridge Pedal ride. This Sunday close to 20,000 people are expected to register for their once-yearly chance to contemplate freeway bridge views undeterred by the noise and risk of motorized vehicles, … Read more
[Post updated at 11:33am] There is mounting evidence that TriMet is considering a shift in their bike policy that may include a rush-hour prohibition of bikes on trains and an increased emphasis on bike parking at stations to encourage cyclists to park-and-ride. Currently, bicycles are allowed on MAX trains during all hours with some restrictions. … Read more
Reverend Phil Sano.(File photo) Local bike community personality, filmmaker, and self-described “bike culturist” Reverend Phil Sano plans to ride his bike to the West Coast Convergence for Climate Action which starts tomorrow in Skamokawa, Washington. The event is billed as, “6 days of low-impact living and high-impact action.” Reverend Phil plans to leave on his … Read more
Bikes don’t always mix well on crowded trains.(File photo) A large increase in the amount of bicycles being taken on MAX trains has been a simmering problem for TriMet since the beginning of spring. That increase, combined with confusion over their policies has led to a situation in dire need of attention. I heard from … Read more
This September, Portlanders will have an opportunity to learn more about our city’s commitment to livability on the Bike to the Future ride. The ride is September 16th Created as a fund raiser for the non-profit Coalition for a Livable Future, the ride will take participants to interactive destinations to learn about issues like affordable … Read more
Jacob Prinz (left) and Liakos Ariston of Daedalus Cycles.(File photo) Local bamboo bike builders Jacob Prinz and Liakos Ariston of Daedalus Cycles are putting the finishing touches on their new city bike and they invited me to their shop to take a closer look. Ariston and Prinz are building bikes from a loft of a … Read more
[See below for YouTube version of McHenry’s statement.] Poster that accompanied a statement on the House floor by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) who said bicycles were a, “19th century solution to a 21st century problem.”
On SE Caruthers.(File photo) An article in the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) today reports that the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) will seek $300,000 in grant funds to continue their enhanced enforcement activities at the MLK Viaduct construction site. The work zone (near OMSI, east of the Esplanade) has been the source of headaches for … Read more
Cyclists on the Eastbank Esplanade.(File photo) A week after they published a story about the Sullivan’s Gulch Trail gaining steam, the Oregonian has written yet another pro-bike editorial. In today’s issue (also, don’t miss the Mia Birk profile on the front page), the Oregonian admits that their “snide and snarky” comments about the Eastbank Esplanade … Read more
Kids at a rest stop on Alberta Street.(File photo) The sun didn’t come out much yesterday, but that didn’t stop us from having fun on the Hottest Day of the Year Ride. It was great to see many kids and families on the ride. At one point, my and my girls were in a group … Read more
I usually don’t share product news, but you know I have a weak spot for all things Dutch. Here’s an exclusive look at Vancouver BC-based Jorg&Olif’s brand new “Scout” (it’s not set for full public release until August 10th):