Gaining the handcycle perspective
Ian Jaquiss handcycling near Ladd’s Addition.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Photo exhibition will frame Portland’s bike scene
Rachel in her studio.(Photo courtesy Rachel Siegel) Portland artist Rachel Siegel wants to celebrate what she refers to as Portland’s, “astonishingly diverse and unique community of cyclists” with a juried, photographic exhibition. Siegel is still in the planning stages but she already has a working title, Cycle Seen: Picturing Portland’s Bike Culture, and she has … Read more
Sprockettes launch blog to chronicle tour
A recent performance.(File photo) This afternoon the Sprockettes will board their veggie-oil powered bus and set off for their first big tour. The ladies in pink will be on the road from today through July 31st for four performances with New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat. Luckily for their many fans, they’ve launched a blog … Read more
Six Day Championships heat up local velodrome
Motorpacing behind a scooter at Alpenrose.(File photo) The Six Day National Championships kicked off last night at Alpenrose Velodrome in southwest Portland. The event will dole out $10,000 in cash and prizes and more importantly, the winners will earn coveted national championship jerseys.
City plans events to promote path courtesy
(File photo) The Transportation Options division within PDOT is taking a proactive approach to promote courtesy between users of crowded paths like the Eastbank Esplanade and the Hawthorne Bridge. They’ve planned a series of events designed to,
67 year-old completes Portland riding quest
Super-retiree Alan Koch hasridden every street in Portland.(File photo) Three years ago, 67 year-old retiree Alan Koch set out on an ambitious mission: to pedal his bike down every street in the city of Portland. What started as an escape from boredom and an outlet for his adventurous spirit, ended Sunday with a short ride … Read more
Thieves ransack, clean out Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns
Empty racks inside Weir’s Cyclery.(Photo: Ira Ryan) Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns was the target of a major robbery last night. According to framebuilder Ira Ryan, whose shop is in the basement of Weir’s, the thieves broke into the back door and took nearly all the shop’s Specialized and Raleigh brand mountain bikes and several … Read more
BTA claims victory in SK Northwest battle
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) reports a victory over SK Northwest after SK’s development application appeal was denied Friday by the City of Portland Hearings Office. At issue was whether or not SK Northwest has to include a bike/ped trail along their proposed riverfront development. According to the BTA, SK’s most recent appeal was shot … Read more
Commander’s perspective on weekend enforcement
This morning I asked Traffic Division Commander Mark Kruger if he had any information he could share about the police presence at the Midnight Mystery Ride (MMR) and the Zoobomb ride over the weekend. Here are his thoughts on the MMR:
Police warn of presence in bus mall construction area
Bus mall construction.(File photo) The Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau are warning of increased presence in the downtown bus mall construction zones. Commander Mark Kruger says he was contacted by a PDOT engineer in charge of the project who said they’ve seen,
Portland’s green policies add $2.6B to local economy
Economist Joe Cortwright(File photo) Economist Joe Cortright has just released a white paper titled “Portland’s Green Dividend” that claims our city’s land use and transportation policies, combined with our high rate of transit and bike use contribute $2.6 billion to our local economy every year. [Download the full PDF here.] This economic impact, Cortrights says, … Read more
Police put damper on popular weekend fun rides
Cyclist gather before a Midnight Mystery Ride.(File photo) The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) were busy this weekend issuing citations to cyclists at two Portland biking traditions: the monthly Midnight Mystery Ride and the weekly Zoobomb. Both rides have grown in popularity over the years and riders reported mass ticketing at both events. The coordinated — … Read more