A local cyclist, concerned with what she feels is too much “negative police attention on cyclists,” emailed the Mayor’s office after this morning’s enforcement action and has heard a detailed response from one of his staffers: Here is the response as relayed by the Mayor’s “public advocate,” Jeremy Van Keuren:
[Still from interview with Phil and his lawyer. See it at Crank My Chain TV] This morning at the Multnomah County Courthouse nearly 20 cyclists showed up to support Reverend Phil Sano in his trial for an incident that happened on the World Naked Bike Ride last June. The group included BTA Director Evan Manvel, … Read more
Lieutenant Mark Kruger, 2nd in command at the Police Bureau’s Traffic Division had this to say about this morning’s enforcement action at Broadway and Flint: “Today we worked a mission at Broadway and Flint because we have a complaint from the Water Bureau of bicyclists running the stop sign there and creating a hazard. PDOT … Read more
This just in from BikePortland correspondent Carl Larson: Portland Police Bureau motorcycle officers are currently conducting an enforcement sting on NE Broadway Blvd. as it approaches the east side of the Broadway bridge. If you’re headed that way, consider this a friendly reminder to be on your best behavior. If you were stopped and/or ticketed, … Read more
[Last year’s event poster wasdrawn by Shawn Granton] Filmed by Bike is Portland’s very own bike film festival. Now in its fifth year, the fest has grown from 80 people in a cafe its first year, to 550 people packing into the Clinton Street Theater last year. This year, organizer Ayleen Crotty will offer three … Read more
[Anxiously awaiting her new bike.] At Legacy Emanuel Hospital yesterday, weeks of hard work paid off when over 400 kids were cured of their longing for a new set of wheels. The Community Cycling Center’s 11th annual Holiday Bike Drive was just what the doctor ordered. This year, the kids not only got to pick … Read more
[*UPDATE: According to project manager Jean Senechal-Biggs, my source for this story misunderstood the plans. PDOT is building the foundations for these right now and the actual structures aren’t scheduled to be installed until Spring.] [Rendering of a Bike Oasis by Browning Shono Architects] Way back in September 2005, I wrote about a series of … Read more
The effort to create a new velodrome facility for track racing in Portland continues to the pick up steam. After reading my article last Tuesday, Boaz Herzog from the Oregonian filed a similar story that made the front page of today’s Sports section. Organizers behind the velodrome effort are setting up a website, gathering pledges … Read more
[Reverend Phil Sano] This Wednesday, a colorful and well-known character in Portland’s bike scene, will find himself in court facing 2.5 years in jail. Reverend Phil Sano is on trial for an incident that happened during the World Naked Bike Ride on June 10, 2006. Based on eyewitness statements, and reports published in the Portland … Read more
[Photo: Ethan Jewett/Stickeen Photography] The long-awaited, Dutch-inspired Electra Amsterdams have hit U.S. bike shops, and it just so happens there’s one in my basement right now ;-). Unfortunately I have to give it back after the weekend so stay tuned for a review on Monday… UPDATE: Read my review and see more photos of the … Read more
My friend John Climaldi shared some great news yesterday. British bike mag Cycling Plus has chosen this little ‘ol site as their “Website of the Month.” I know this is pretty shameless promotion, but it’s an exciting bit of PR for BikePortland and I wanted to share it with all of you. Here’s the scan … Read more
[*Update: As promised, here are more photos of BikeCraft, taken by Ethan Jewett of Stickeen Photography. (thanks Ethan!)] [City Hall was packed!] Portland’s bike scene had a memorable one-night stand in the atrium of City Hall last night. Twenty vendors shared their wonderful bike-themed wares with hundreds of gift-seekers at the second annual BikeCraft. Filmmaker … Read more