🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏
The popularity of cyclocross continues to grow.(Photos © J. Maus) The numbers are in and they show another year of very healthy growth for the Cross Crusade cyclocross race series. According to a tally by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials, 9,542 people participated in the series this year — that’s over 800 more than last … Read more
The Noll family.(Photos: Will Vanlue) The Bicycle Transportation Alliance opened its new offices (618 NW Glisan St) to the public last week for an evening of food, bicycles, and fun. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres from Madison’s Grill and beer from Hopworks. Guests also got to meet local bike builders and get an up-close look … Read more
Get your tree delivered by bike this year.(Photo: TreesByBike.com) Trees By Bike is now taking orders and their “Riders of Yule” plan to start delivering this Friday. The local business has found a solid customer base after it was started three years ago by Portlander Max Kirchoff. “Yule Dispatcher” Kirchoff says demand was so high … Read more
Work has begun on the Lumberyard at 2700 NE 82nd Ave.(Photos © J. Maus)
Snow could be on the way too.(Photo © J. Maus) If you thought wet and slimy leaves were sketchy; wait until you encounter black ice. When you hit it, there’s sometimes little you can do to stay upright. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says winter weather is on the way and freezing temps could hit … Read more
City will focus on sweeping bike lanes this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus) As the comments pouring in on our story yesterday has made crystal clear, bike lanes throughout the city are inundated with wet and slippery leaves right now. The issue isn’t simply a sign of disrespect by PBOT — the unpredictable weather has posed … Read more
New sign went up yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) turned on an illuminated bicycle sign on NE Couch at Grand Avenue. As we reported last month, the intention of the sign is to reduce the risk of right-hooks at an intersection where several injury collisions have taken place. A bike … Read more
The new median on NE 15th at Going.(Photos: Charles Powne)
Police officers and supporters of the Occupy protests chat, while police in riot gear arrested protestors inside a bank this afternoon in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
Leaves in the bike lane on Naito this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) After the burst of fall was followed by stiff winds and rain last night, leaves are covering many bike lanes in Portland. For cars, leaves aren’t a big deal, because the mass, velocity and tires on a car act like sweepers to keep … Read more
People gathered at a bar in Beaverton to give thanks to those who help make projects happen.(Photos: Will Vanlue) Earlier this week the Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA) gathered a group of advocates and citizens from around Washington County to write thank-you notes to people who have helped promote and improve conditions for bicycling, walking, and … Read more
Kiel “Bike Train” Johnson.(Photo © J. Maus) The City of Portland’s excellent monthly “Bicycle Brown Bag” discussion series continues tomorrow with a presentation titled ‘Bike Train Lessons’. Kiel Johnson, who has spearheaded a flourishing local bike train movement will give the talk. Johnson will talk about, “his successes and struggles in building a bike train … Read more