Know before you go with new ‘surface types’ feature from Ride With GPS
(Some of the many surface types in Oregon. Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
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Book Review: ‘Calling Bullshit’ will help you be a better advocate
Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World (Penguin Random House, 2020) is a much-needed guide for folks awash in numbers who are just trying to make informed decisions. Anyone working or advocating in transportation should read it. The preface begins with a definition of bullshit and a discussion of its different types. … Read more
Portlander with NASA ties develops new space-age bicycle tire
Calvin Young and his tires. (Photos: SMART Tire Company)
Apple Maps cycling directions now available for Portland
If you use Apple devices and rely on a bicycle to get around Portland, we’ve got some good news. Apple Maps has just expanded its cycling directions feature to our wonderful city.
Lube up and ride on: Tips from a bike lube geek
Hi! My name is Maria Schur and I work as the national sales representative for HGNR, which is the Portland-based, U.S. distributor of Dumonde Tech bicycle lubrication products. If you’ve heard of me around town as Bicycle Kitty, recall my Forest Park commute back in 2012, or read my articles here on BikePortland, you know … Read more
Bike Loud to host Angie Schmitt, author of new book on race, class and pedestrian deaths
At an online meeting next week hosted by local activism group Bike Loud PDX you’ll get the chance to hear from a leading expert on the connection between America’s pervasive car culture and a startling rise in deaths of vulnerable road users. Angie Schmitt’s new book, Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic … Read more
Family Biking: Frog Bikes are a quality, lightweight option for young riders
A brand that can fill the void left behind by Islabikes.
‘Truck Trike’ maker seeks new partner for licensing and production
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Started in Portland, The Ride App’s ride is over
The ride will continue, the app will not.
Company responds to YouTuber who (once again) cuts through bicycle lock
Back in December a YouTuber named LockPickingLawyer who specializes in defeating security products caused a stir when he posted a video that showed an Ottolock being easily cut with snips in just two seconds. Ottolock is a Portland company that has found a strong niche with its relatively small and lightweight lock. The company has … Read more