[front cover] [back cover] I’m happy to share these images of the first-ever Sprockettes Calendar! The Sprockettes are Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe (check out my photos of them). They’ve performed all over Portland and next year they’re looking to spread their message of fun feminism through funky dance moves outside our borders. You … Read more
Just got these photos from Maggie Burrus-Granger. Maggie is a local artist and biker who combined her passions into this very nifty bike-powered sewing machine. She also makes embroidered pillowcases (Juli got me a set for our 5th anniversary!), knit sweaters and inner tube bags all with bikes on them. The name of her company … Read more
Just picked them up yesterday. They look super cool. The print came out very clean and the “sienna brown” ink looks great with the natural organic cotton fabric. I’m glad I went with American Apparel shirts because they’re amazingly comfy and quite nice feeling. Find out more on my Stuff page. Remember, $1 from each … Read more
Joseph Ahearne is the subject of the “Builder’s Profile” in the October 1 issue of Dirt Rag Magazine. Joseph is a top-notch guy with a bright future in the bike business. He makes beautifully functional custom bike frames and cargo racks. He’s also well-known for his popular “Spaceman Flask Holster” which is like a water … Read more
Just found a new Portland bike blog called “Ask the Wise Old Bicycle Guy“. It’s run by a former pro bike mechanic and it’s full of great advice. He noticed my recent post about Electra Townies and makes a good observation. Apparently, despite growing in popularity in this city and their recent adoption as the … Read more
As some of you may know, I have a sincere infatuation with European city bikes. While lurking around the Nike Campus Sunday I came across this fine specimen. (the photo is dark because the sun hadn’t even come up yet!). It was being ridden by a gardener who had no idea why I was so … Read more
OK, I completely goofed on this one. I know today was Talk Like a Pirate Day and this is being posted sort of late. Oh well. I thought it’d be fitting to post something about “Broadside Johnnie”. You may have seen this guy around town. He dresses like a pirate and flies a bikey-inspired Jolly … Read more
[UPDATE 9/25/05: I’ve decided to ditch Cafepress and get some stickers printed locally. They’re free! Check them out…] I thought I’d do my part to keep the long and rich Portland bike sticker tradition alive. So without further ado, I’m excited to present the following stickers for your enjoyment: “Practice random acts of bike fun” … Read more
Local bicycle parts manufacturer Chris King Components, is expanding their breast cancer awareness efforts with the “Pretty and Strong” campaign. From now until December 23rd, they will donate a portion of the sales from select pink merchandise to benefit local chapters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. So go buy some stuff from them…because I … Read more
If you live in Portland and you’ve got an eye for bikes, you probably already know of Matt Cartwright’s work. Matt makes sculptures and builds furniture out of bike parts. Some of his well-known pieces include the “bike people” atop River City Bicycles, the memorial for Matthew Scheckel at SE 37th and Taylor, and the … Read more
As you may remember from a comment to a previous post, Trek Bicycles is planning on a new bike model for 2006 called the “Portland”. This last weekend, Trek held its annual dealer-only show and photos of this new bike are just now starting to show up on web forums. I was hoping for more … Read more
With all the recent bike safety talk, I thought I’d point out a few books that will make you a more confident and safe cyclist. The Art of Urban Cycling by Robert Hurst (2004). This book is current, not dumbed down and very well done. I highly recommend it. Anyone that says, “Road rash is … Read more