Mt. Hood bike race adds tough recreational ride to the schedule
This just in from the organizers of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic… Mt Hood Cycling Classic Adds Two-Day “Tour de Hood” Recreational Ride Challenge
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The only candidate truly running (and biking) for the job
[Via the Portland Mercury Blog] Check out City Council candidate Harold C Williams Two. He’s announced a run and bike ride he hopes will end with a job at City Hall:
Portland Mercury: Dozono stripped of public financing
This just in from Amy Ruiz at the Portland Mercury… Mayoral candidate Sho Dozono has been stripped of public financing. Dozono is the only real challenger to Sam Adams and he has said he would drop out of the race without public funds. A brief snippet of the ruling is below: Presiding State Administrative Law … Read more
Bike Walk Vote releases more endorsements
Bike Walk Vote, which bills itself as “the political arm of the Portland area’s bicycling and walking movement”, has announced several more endorsements. This is their second round of choices, back in January they endorsed Chris Smith and Jeff Bissonnette. For Portland City Council, they have chosen to endorse Jim Middaugh and Randy Leonard. In … Read more
Press Release: Team Oregon looking for new members
This just in from locally based racing/riding club Team Oregon: Looking to learn about bicycle racing and want a group to ride with? Team Oregon is looking to expand its roster 2008 Team Oregon, a local cycling team, is looking to continue its growth and is always accepting new members. The team was established in … Read more
Chicago passes slew of bike safety ordinances
Chicago’s City Council has passed new laws that are intended to send a serious message to motorists about operating safely around bicycles. Mayor Richard Daley told the Chicago Tribune, “We are committed to making Chicago the most bicycle-friendly city in the country, and safety is a very critical part of the plan.”
Bike commute benefit, SUV tax loophole pass House vote
Now it’s onto the Senate. More on this story was published yesterday. Official press release from Blumenauer’s office is below:
Discounted registration for Carfree Conference ends Friday
If you want to be part of the International Towards Carfree Cities Conference in Portland this summer (and who doesn’t!), don’t forget to take advantage of the early registration discount. By registering early for the four-day conference you can save as much as $110 off the price of admission. The program for the event includes … Read more
Press Release: Middaugh certified for Council run
It’s official: Press release below… OFFICE OF CITY AUDITOR CITY OF PORTLAND February 25, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JIM MIDDAUGH CERTIFIED Today, the Auditor certified Jim Middaugh as a Campaign Finance Fund candidate for the May 20, 2008 Primary Election. Mr. Middaugh, candidate for Commissioner No. 2, achieved 1,623 verified qualifying contributions from Portland registered … Read more
PDOT seeks bike delivery staffers
Here’s a great opportunity to ride your bike and get paid ($15.12) for it. Transportation Options SmartTrips Bicycle Delivery Staffers Options is looking for three hearty bike riding individuals for 12 week positions to help us process and deliver hundreds of packages to southwest Portland homes. Yes, that is hilly southwest. Job duties include data … Read more
Shimano buys Pearl Izumi from Nautilus
Cycling apparel juggernaut Pearl Izumi, who was previously owned by Vancouver, Washington based Nautilus, Inc., has been purchased by component maker Shimano. Here’s the official press release: SHIMANO PURCHASES PEARL IZUMI FROM NAUTILUS, INC. IRVINE, Calif. USA 2/19/08 — Bringing premium sports apparel and footwear to its offering of industry-leading cycling and fishing products, Shimano … Read more
Town halls focus on funding for bridge repairs
Below is a press release sent to me by Multnomah County: The last two town hall meetings in a series will be held on February 11 and 19 to present information on the condition of Multnomah County’s Willamette River bridges and a proposal to fund their repair. County commissioners and transportation staff will share information … Read more
Comment of the Week: Real talk about building bikeways in east Portland