[Congressmen DeFazio with some random guy at the 2005 National Bike Summit in Washington DC] According to the League of American Bicyclists, the composition of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is set to take a decidedly bike-friendly turn after Tuesday’s elections. Likely to be chairman of this committee is the current ranking Democrat, Congressman … Read more
[Kirk Pacenti]Photo: Pacenti Cycle Design Portland just scored another bike industry coup. Kirk Pacenti of Pacenti Cycle Design — a well-known designer and supplier of bicycle lugs and frame tubing — has announced that he will move his business to Portland by the end of next year. Pacenti supplies artisan bicycle builders with everything needed … Read more
[Dean Mullin of CleverCycles demonstrateshis bakfiets.] I have just confirmed that the Dutch Bicycle Company — a Florida-based importer of bakfiets and Dutch city bikes — has named a Portland distributor. According to Dutch Bicycle Company owner Dan Sorger, Northeast Portland resident Dean Mullin will represent the complete range of Dutch city bikes offered by … Read more
[Jennifer Nolfi of the PDCled the meeting.] At a meeting in City Hall last night, bicycle industry leaders met with PDC liaison Jennifer Nolfi to discuss the formation of a new bicycle industry association. At the meeting were local bicycle and parts manufacturers, apparel designers, an event promoter, and representatives from Commissioner Sam’s office and … Read more
Todd Fahrner, the man behind Southeast Portland-based Cleverchimp, has just published photos and video of his latest creation. He has outfitted a Dutch “bakfiets” bike with his superlative Stokemonkey Human Electric Hybrid Drive device. Check it out:
Bike event goddess Ayleen Crotty just let me in on a big secret. She and her other bike fun operatives at Good Sport Promotion — the folks behind the Hottest Day of the Year Ride, the Twilight Criterium and others — have just unveiled details about their big new event for Summer ’07. The Cirque … Read more
[One idea for newZoobomb bike rack] The iconic Zoobomb Pile (a.k.a. the “Holy Rack” or the “People’s Bike Library of Greater Portland”) is in for a major change. Tuesday night, in a rare showing of cohesion, 20 Zoobombers met in a downtown restaurant to discuss potential new locations for the pile and share design ideas … Read more
This just in from Candi Murray of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association: The Cross Crusade is proud to host the first ever Clydesdale race at this weekend’s State Cyclocross Championships at Estacada Timber Park. Who: Those who weigh 200+ lbs (in the buff). We will be doing a weigh-in, so don’t even try entering if … Read more
The following notes on yesterday’s court proceedings are from local transportation activist and regular Shift volunteer, Carl Larson (photo). “These trials really drove the larger point of all of this home to me. These officers hide behind the shield of “safety,” but in many cases, their real goal is to protect the interests of motor … Read more
As I write this, bike lawyer Mark Ginsberg is doing battle in the Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland. He is fighting the questionable tickets of ten cyclists. BikePortland.org correspondent Elly Blue was there this morning and said that unfortunately the judge of the day is Gregg Lowe, the same guy who upheld the fixed-gear … Read more
[Made possible bythe Xtracycle] Xtracycle founder Kipchoge Spencer is coming to Portland. His band, The Ginger Ninjas, will play at the Hollywood Theater at 7pm this Thursday (11/9). The gig is part of the Environmental Action Tour and proceeds go to 1% For The Planet. This is your chance to meet and support the guy … Read more
After the success of last month’s raffle, I want to keep the fun rollling… So I’m excited to announce that this month, thanks to Cyclepath Bike Shop, I will raffle away a brand new Redline 9-2-5. Behold… [Nice huh? Enter the raffle and it could be yours.]Click image to enlarge