[Rev Phil on a recent Zoobomb] Last night’s weekly Zoobomb run turned ugly when someone hurled ice at approaching riders. The ice cause several major crashes, including a “nasty” compound leg fracture to local cycling personality and film promoter Reverend Phil. Here’s the word I got from a Zoobomber who was on the ride: “Last … Read more
[New Belgium’s marketingsuperhero Chris Winn.] New Belgium’s Tour de Fat rolled through Portland Saturday and the crew from Fort Collins, Colorado put on one of the best bike parties of the year. It got started with the craziest bike parade I’ve ever done (with clothes on). I have no idea where all the zany, outlandish … Read more
[Click photo to enlarge.] [*Update: Kris Schamp from the Bike Gallery has posted some up-close and detailed photos of the Trek Lime.] A while back I posted about how Shimano had chosen Portland as a pilot city to unveil their latest and greatest component group called Coasting. This new group is supposed to revolutionize city … Read more
[Looking south at currentend of Esplanade path.] Yesterday was the public hearing on the SK Northwest development case. Unfortunately I wasn’t there but here’s a report from what I’ve heard and read so far. According to Evan Manvel of the BTA there were about 45 people there which is “significantly more than these hearings usually … Read more
[Photo from Flickr: bublynski] There was interesting story in Sunday’s Oregonian about a rise in motorcycle fatalities in Oregon. The headline read, “Beware the thrill of the open road” and as I read it I couldn’t help but think how motorcyclists and bicyclists share common concerns and experiences.
After a long search, the BTA has finally found a new home. Their current digs (at SW 12th and Morrison) are cozy but cramped and the new space (at 1979 SW 5th) will give the growing BTA staff, “more space, private offices and better conference and work areas.” And, in true Portland fashion, they’re hoping … Read more
Judging from what I’ve read and heard recently, it seems like ODOT might actually be walking the walk in making an effort to improve their relationship with the bike community. First, I reported about Charles Sciscione’s desire to “make amends” with the bike community after the fallout surrounding the St. Johns Bridge. Then, this morning … Read more
Earlier this month, citizens, community groups, and city employees came together to raise awareness of traffic safety issues at the intersection of NW 9th and Lovejoy (more background here). I’ve published a report and photos at IShareTheRoad.com. IShareTheRoad.com is a new site I’m working on for the City of Portland as part of their ongoing … Read more
Dang. This is way late but the public hearing for SK Northwest is today at 1:30 at the Bureau of Development Services (1900 SW 4th Ave, 3rd floor). To refresh your memory, SK Northwest is the company that is in escrow on a property just south of OMSI on the riverfront. They want to be … Read more
The Oregonian reports this morning that the driver of the car that killed Gareth Parker last September has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Gareth was a passionate advocate and tireless volunteer in the Portland bike community. He was struck while riding his bike in Oregon City (here are details of the crash). For … Read more
On the Fremont Bridge during Sunday’s Bridge Pedal, PDOT wasn’t the only agency handing out something cool. TriMet bike guy Kiran Limaye (photo) was proudly passing out this awesome new sticker to promote “multi-modalism.” Kiran’s been up to all sorts of cool stuff to make TriMet more bikey. I hope to share more of them … Read more
[KATU’s coverage] In case you haven’t noticed, KATU (our local ABC-TV affiliate) has been doing some quality reporting on bicycle-related news stories lately. I can barely stand to watch most network TV news, but KATU reporters Anita Kissee-Wilder and Brian Barker are doing great work. As avid cyclists themselves, they bring a much-needed perspective and … Read more