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Check it out… Portland Congressman Earl Blumenauer will speak at the Women’s Transportation Seminars (WTS) luncheon in October. See their blurb below: October 9th – WTS Luncheon Featuring EARL BLUMENAUER Congressman Blumenauer discusses MAP 21 Please join us for our luncheon on October 9th, featuring Congressman Earl Blumenauer, who will be talking about MAP 21, … Read more
This just in from locally based Showers Pass clothing: Ownership, Management Changes at Showers Pass, Portland-Based Outerwear Company PORTLAND, Ore., September 18, 2012 — Showers Pass Co-President Ed Dalton has sold his interest in the Portland-based cycling apparel maker to business partner and Co-President Kyle Ranson, the company announced today. “I am proud to say … Read more
Love animals? Like to bike? Then tomorrow’s Sanctuary Century should be in your plans. It’s a 100 mile bike ride around the Portland area that will raise money for organizations that provide safe harbors for chimps, farm animals, and more. Check the details below… The Sanctuary Century is a 100 mile (century) bike ride fundraiser … Read more
The Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission is hosting a public hearing on the Draft N/NE Quadrant and I-5 Broadway/Weidler Facility Plans. This is the major, two-year public process to figure out how to deal with this crucial central city area — from both a zoning/planning perspective and from a transportation perspective. The I-5 plan, as … Read more
Just got this email form a local photo studio looking to find some people who ride bikes for a photo shoot/audition/casting call. It pays $700 for one full day of work!… OPEN CASTING CALL FOR: Urban/Athletic/Outdoorsy Types Slackline Yogis, Yogis, Runners, Cyclists, Kayakers WHAT: Clothing company catalogue AUDITION: Casting is Tuesday, Sept 11th 10-12pm or … Read more
Bikeasaurus (1725 SE Hawthorne Blvd) is a great little retail shop that sells an awesome assortment of bike accessories and bike-inspired gifts. And many of the items are locally made! I’m happy to hear owner Becky Morton is celebrating her second year in business (no small feat for a small retail business!). Join her for … Read more
Portland based bike part and accessory designers Portland Design Works is celebrating four years in business with a big get together at Velo Cult Bike Shop tonight. PDW has built a solid reputation for their nifty, affordable, and well-made lights, racks, fenders and other accessories. They’re also known for throwing great parties (remember the mini-velodrome? … Read more
This morning I heard from a few people curious to know more info on a collision that happened last night at SE Hawthorne and Grand. Here are the details, as provided by the PPB: 08/29/12 @ 9:25 p.m. SE Hawthorne Blvd & Grand Ave Driver: Alexis R. Hay, 20 (female) 1990 Geo Storm 2dr, red … Read more
There’s been a bit of fire activity near the Springwater Corridor path where it goes by Oaks Amusement Park in Sellwood. Last night, crews put out what looks to be the second grass fire in the past week. Check out the statement below from Portland Fire & Rescue: PORTLAND FIRE & RESCUE RESPONDS TO WILD … Read more
Would you like to see the police utilize bicycle patrols more often? Are you concerned about how the PPB handles marches and protests? The City of Portland and the Portland Police Bureau is forming a new group of citizens to provide input into their training programs. Since there are many ways bicycling intersects with police … Read more
Another Portland business has realized the awesome role cargo bikes can play in their bottom line (and their brand/reputation). Sparky’s Pizza on Belmont (they have seven other locations) now has a fully decked-out Madsen cargo bike as one of it’s delivery vehicles… And of course Sparky’s is far from the only pizza joint in town … Read more
In case you haven’t noticed, Portland-based Northwest Trail Alliance is really becoming a strong force for good in the region. They are building trails, building relationships, and building a movement around mountain biking. NWTA President Jon Pheanis just shared a cool checklist in their monthly newsletter that’s worth more attention. Check it out… The Mountain … Read more