Press releases, news alerts and advisories from agencies around the region. We post them here so you don’t have to navigate clunky government websites. If you have news to share, send your press releases to us via our contact page.
Who says Portland is a bummer place for mountain biking?! Tonight there are two free events where you can get your dirt riding stoke on by hanging out with pros who want to share their knowledge with you. Oh, and you’re almost guaranteed to win some great schwag just for showing up. Check details below… … Read more
Show your support for the non-profit Northwest Trail Alliance by ordering some of their new kit. Check out the ordering info below… And make sure to do it before the NWTA store closes on May 11th.
You know that guy who rides around Portland on a unicycle in a Darth Vader mask and a kilt whilst playing bagpipes? Yes, I’m talking about the Unipiper. Like Voodoo Doughnuts and Portlandia, he’s become something of an icon of our fair city. And now he’s got his own beer, aptly named UnipIPA (get it?). … Read more
Beaverton-based Yakima has just launched a big contest… And the prize really caught my eye. One lucky winner will get two tickets to Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge this summer. Check out the details in the press release below: Yakima Announces #sharethetrail Campaign to Promote Outdoor Stewardship – Winner of the online photo contest will … Read more
Our friends at southeast Portland-based Showers Pass have released yet another new product, further extending their reach beyond just the ubiquitous rain jackets they’re famous for. Check out the details in the press release below.
Bummer news… One of our great local races, Kruger’s Kermess, has been cancelled. It’s usually held in mid-May at Kruger’s Farm Market on Sauvie Island. Looks like the warm temps this year have bumped up berry picking season and the farm will be in full swing. Check out the details from race organizer Kris Schamp … Read more
Check it out. Good opportunity to play a role in local bike policy/project/planning. Press release is below and you can find more info here. Members sought for Multnomah County Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee Multnomah County is seeking to fill three vacancies on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee with new members who … Read more
Our friends at Project 529 have set up a partnership with Abus, a leading brand of bike security products. Starting in Portland and then expanding nationally, some Abus locks will come with a free 529 Garage Bicycle Registration Kit. Learn more in the press release below… ABUS Mobile Security LLC and Project 529 Join Forces … Read more
Metro is looking to develop 1,300 acres of hills north of Forest Park. This planning process will determine how best to accomodate various uses — including cycling — on new roads and trails. For more background on this project, see our report from the previous open house in December 2014. Info on May 6th open … Read more
Nathan Jones from Ride Yr Bike is hosting the Portland premiere of Inspired to Ride, a film about endurance cycling. The big event is at McMenamins Mission Theater (NW 16th and Glisan) on Saturday April 18th and the film’s cast and crew — as well as endurance racing legends Mike Hall and Juliana Buhring — … Read more
Travel Oregon announced earlier this week that they plan to add cycling to their “7 Wonders” marketing campaign. This could be a great boost to Oregon’s bicycle industry and to bike tourism in the state in general. Check out the teaser Travel Oregon has shared: 7 Wonders of Oregon Campaign Launches Cycling Component Travel Oregon’s … Read more
Watch for this bike made by Portland-based Circa Cycles on this Friday’s episode of Grimm on NBC. Sources say this Friday’s episode of the hit NBC TV show Grimm, which is filmed here in Portland, will be very bike-centric.