4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
[Publisher’s note: This is the first product review by new contributor Ellee Thalheimer. Learn more about Ellee here.] The women at Inverness, California based My Alibi cycling apparel are dedicated to ‘making sure you feel beautiful on your bike.’ After spending some time in their “Bloomers” cycling shorts, I’d have to say they’re achieving that … Read more
Now that Portlanders have experienced a “real” winter storm (not the occasional dusting of snow we usually get), some folks are beginning to think about how to equip themselves to ride through anything. If studded tires aren’t enough, maybe it’s time to consider the Ktrak. This morning Jack Bog reminded me of this bike, which … Read more
“The probability is that you will get your money’s worth over the life of the tire. Probably in less than three seasons. Maybe even less than this season.” – Portlander Daniel Johnson on whether or not you should buy studded tires With snow and ice a reality for at least a few more days, and … Read more
Screenshot of Cychosis iPhone app. 42-year old Kenton resident Ron Forrester has created a new iPhone application (“app”) that lets you record and keep an ongoing statistical journal of your routes, mileage, and more. The app is called Cychosis and Forrester says he’s already had sales from all over the world (interest has been especially … Read more
You’re not likely to find a bike like this at your local shop.(Photo © J. Maus) The other day, in the bike rack of my daughter’s school, I noticed a very practical children’s bike. It had everything a bike needs to be used as a real transportation vehicle — a chain-guard, generator lights front and … Read more
Inside the opening night party for Custom Bicycles of Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
Queen Bee Creations will debut these at BikeCraft.(Photo: Queen Bee) We’ve already shared some of the cool bike-part jewelry you’ll find at BikeCraft IV. Today, we’ll share a bit of info and photos from not one, not two, but three(!) Portland artisans who will offer up their handmade bike panniers for sale at the event. … Read more
Castelli’s high tech, Insolito Radiation Jacket. Three Portland-based bike apparel companies woke up to good news this morning — some prominent publicity in USA Today. Their resident bike reporter Sal Ruibal featured clothing suitable for cold winter commuting. Among the brands listed are Portland companies Showers Pass, Rapha, and Castelli.
Cover of new book based on Portland cyclocross images. One of the biggest stories about this year’s cyclocross season (besides the record crowds) has been the emergence of PDXCross.com. The site launched back in September and offers a weekly photo slideshow of all the glorious, painful and muddy action. The work is a collaboration between … Read more
Bike Gallery owner Jay Graves takes an employee (his son Simon) for a spin on a Madsen cargo bike at the kickoff event last night.(Photos © J. Maus)
This is my most comfortable winter biking outfit: wool tights, a wool skirt, and a wool top. (Photo � J. Maus) As the urban cycling revolution continues, more people than ever are using bikes to take their kids to school, haul groceries, or go out for a night on the the town. Thankfully, a quick … Read more
The Flying Pigeon (starts at $350) was an institution during China’s biking heyday. Now they’re available in Portland.(Photos: Joe Doebele)