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Blumenauer outside his office in March 2008.(Photo © J. Maus) U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer shared his daily ride to his office on Capitol Hill with a reporter from National Public Radio yesterday. Here’s one of the exchanges they had while riding the streets of D.C.: NPR: “Why hasn’t Congress been able to do anything on … Read more
MCBF 2006.(Photo © J. Maus) This just in from Multnomah County Bike Fair (MCBF) headquarters: If y’all love biking and hanging out in the park with great music, games, & free beer, try volunteering at the Multnomah County Bike Fair this Saturday! The Multnomah County Bike Fair is Portland’s annual festival of debauchery & bike … Read more
Showers Pass, designers of popular rain-gear, are now based in Southeast Portland (they were previously in the Southwest Hills area). I have been meaning to do a story on them, but I noticed Bicycle Retailer & Industry News Magazine had a story on them today: Showers Pass Moves, Boosts Management
Another day of exciting Pedalpalooza ride choices. Tonight is the debut of Portland’s Kidical Mass and the reprise of one of last year’s coolest Pedalpalooza rides, the Sexy Cyclist Ride. You might also want to check out the Worst of Portland ride, and see the seedy underbelly of Portland’s vaunted bikeway network. Below is a … Read more
The Sprockettes Dance Party Ride leaves the PSU Park Blocks at 6:00 tonight!(Photo © J. Maus) Below is a list of Pedalpalooza events for Wednesday (6/18). More information at Pedalpalooza.org. Bike to Skate Oaks Park, Rose Quarter fountain Take Trimet (1 center court) 5:00pm – 9:00pm Meet at the Rose Quarter at 5pm leave at … Read more
[via Biking Bis] Johaan Bruyneel, one of the men behind Lance Armstrong’s eight Tour de France victories, has a new book and he’ll be stopping in Portland to talk about it on July 8th. The book is, We Might As Well Win. Here’s info on his Portland visit: Johan Bruyneel Book Signing/Talk Powell City Books … Read more
Joel Grover, head buyer for the Bike Gallery, stopped by BikePortland headquarters this afternoon to deliver my latest test bike — a Gary Fisher Simple City. It’s a pretty basic, flat-bar townie bike. It’s got a 3-speed internal hub, rear coaster brake (front hand brake) and it weighs about 25 pounds. I shot a quick … Read more
[This report was posted to the Shift email list by Emily Wilson.] Last night, on a balmy June evening approx. 45 bicyclists gathered for a tour to tickle the 5 Senses We: – Stopped to Smell the roses in Ladd’s Addition – Tasted some treats at Voodoo Doughnuts – Felt the vibration of the pavers … Read more
Remember my story about Unitus Community Credit Union’s bike loan program? Today, Tracy Streebel from Unitus emailed to let me know they’ve officially launched the program and the website, bicycleloan.com is up and running. Check it out if you need to get a new bike or some gear but don’t have the cash up front.
Bicycle racing in the north Mississippi Avenue neighborhood on June 14th 2008 Hundreds of racers will take to the streets for this inaugural event – Cirque du Cycling Criterium Portland, Ore. Bicycle racing comes to North Portland for the Cirque du Cycling Criterium presented by Laughing Planet Café, which is just part of a full … Read more
As part of an ongoing effort to renovate and improve the Bryant Street Pedestrian/Bike Bridge, the span will be temporarily closed while City of Portland and ODOT crews complete some repaving work. According to the Piedmont Neighborhood, the bridge will be closed from June 9-11 and they recommend crossing over I-5 via Portland Blvd/Rosa Parks … Read more
Check out the video below. It was created by Daniel Sharp for Nau, a clothing designer that used to be based in Portland (before closing their doors).