Download free maps here PBOT is at it again. Last fall we shared a new series of maps that offered detailed routes of 100+ mile bike rides/tours you could easily take from Portland. Now they’ve completed a new series of maps for rides that offer quick escapes without leaving the city.
Imagine the possibilities…(See full map below) Remember Cycle Wild? They’re the local non-profit that organizes and promotes bike-camping trips from Portland. We went along with them for a ride back in 2009 and learned just how easy it is to pack up some gear, start pedaling, and get away from it all — without having … Read more
Cover of new map. In an effort to showcase some of the best bike rides in the region, the Washington County Visitor’s Association (WCVA) is working on an update of their bike map; and they want your feedback and suggestions to make it even better. The map covers Washington County and is intended for both … Read more
Vernonia, a popular riding destination for Portlanders, is one of several areas that now have bike routes mapped thanks to PBOT.
E-bikes are popping up all over Portland these days.(Illustration: Mark Young/Portland Storyboard) Whether you like them or not, electric bikes have arrived and it looks like they’re here to stay. E-bikes can now be found in almost every local bike shop, major manufacturers are adding e-assist to a growing number of urban and cargo bikes, … Read more
Screen grab of TriMet’s Open Trip Planner which could be ready for public beta-testing by early 2011.
On the Oregon Coast route in Newport.(Photos © J. Maus) [Publisher’s note: This article was written by contributor Daniel Ronan. He’s a student representative on the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and covers statewide programs and issues. Read his previous articles here.] Each year, between 4,000 and 6,000 bicyclists take the Highway 101 route … Read more
Today is the official launch celebration of the new edition of Bike There!, Metro’s regional map publication. This very useful resource was last published in 2007 and the new 8th edition includes broader regional coverage along with edits necessitated by our constantly evolving infrastructure. You can purchase your copy at this afternoon’s festivities for $9.00 … Read more
Detail of latest Oregon State Bike Map, now available online!
Portlander Alexis Grant has embarked on an effort to document all the streets and intersections in the city that are dangerous to people who walk, bike, and take transit. She’s started up a Google-powered Portland Active Transportation “Hot Spots” map. Check it out below:
At Kerr Bikes, you’re free to use their bike stand and tools.(Photo: Kerr Bikes) Bike rental company Kerr Bikes in Waterfront Park (just north of Hawthorne Bridge) now offers a “U-Fix-It Bike Station.” Director of the Kerr Bikes, Craig Rusch, says anyone who stops by during business hours will now have free access to a … Read more