Weekend Event Guide: Surly Day, Harvest Century, Sunday Parkways, and more
Posted on September 19th, 2019 at 9:02 am.
Portlanders love their Surlys. The company is in town this weekend and wants to party with you.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
A night on the ‘East Buttes’
Posted on September 13th, 2019 at 1:17 pm.
Lights on and ready for our next dive into forested darkness.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Last night I learned the buttes overlooking east Portland are full of hidden gems that are much easier to appreciate with an experienced guide.
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Journalist Angie Schmitt, critic of ‘hyper-macho trucks’ and defender of walkers, to speak in Portland
Posted on August 30th, 2019 at 6:53 am.
(Photos courtesy Portland State University)
One of America’s leading voices in the War on Cars is coming to Portland.
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Parkways showed what Portland looks like when we embrace our values
Posted on August 26th, 2019 at 11:17 am.
For five precious hours yesterday, the City of Portland gave us a gift: They prohibited the use of cars on a loop of roads through downtown and the Central Eastside.
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Massive crowd helps Bill Walton boost Blazers and bicycling spirit
Posted on August 26th, 2019 at 8:59 am.
Walton led a huge crowd over the Broadway Bridge.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Over 40 years have passed since former Portland Trail Blazer Bill Walton brought NBA championship glory to our city. [Read more…]
Weekend Event Guide: Giro PDX, Trolley Trail Fest, Cross Kickoff, Sunday Parkways and more
Posted on August 22nd, 2019 at 8:11 am.
Do Sunday Parkways and experience downtown Portland at its full potential.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Sponsored by Western Bike Works.
Don’t let this smattering of rain fool you, there’s still summer to be had. The weather looks perfect for riding this weekend and we’ve a ton of great suggestions (including a bonus pick that happens tonight!).
Have fun out there and remember to use the comments to shout-out any other events you think we should know about.
Bill Walton rides again! And you can join him during Sunday Parkways
Posted on August 21st, 2019 at 7:20 am.
Let your mind wander back to the halcyon days of the 1970s…
You’re sitting on your porch with a drink after work and you see the biggest sports star in town pedaling a bicycle up your street. “Good luck tonight Bill!” you call out as none other than Portland Trail Blazer star Bill Walton rides by with a huge smile on his face.
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America’s top bike/walk transportation pros coming to Portland next week
Posted on August 19th, 2019 at 4:53 pm.
Portland will be in the spotlight next week when the nation’s leading experts on bicycling and walking planners descend on our city for the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals annual conference. [Read more…]
Bridge Pedal lures riders of all types to carfree highways
Posted on August 11th, 2019 at 10:37 pm.
Bridge Pedal first-timers Lee and Chris brought visitors from Africa, Toumany and Ansou, along for the ride.
(Photos: Eric Thornburg)
Thousands of people took part in the 24th annual Bridge Pedal on Sunday.[Read more…]
New website details excellent roads and routes in The Dalles
Posted on August 6th, 2019 at 2:31 pm.
This bold claim greets visitors to the front page of TheDallesRoads.com.
(Photos: David Boerner)
Ever loved riding in an area so much you became obsessed with it? So much so you found yourself poring over lines on maps, dreaming and scheming on how to ride them all?
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