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Rides/Events
Families and advocates speak out against unsafe streets
Hearing testimony from people who have been through hell and are still standing, still giving voice to their truth and tragedy, should give us all momentum to keep up the fight for safer streets.
Photo Gallery: Jenna Bikes Ride
After amassing a large following on TikTok, Jenna Phillips is connecting with fans in real life.
Portland to take part in international World Day of Remembrance for traffic victims
The international event will give local advocates an opportunity to press for changes.
Top transportation brass get earful at forum on Powell Blvd safety
It’s not small thing that an event of this magnitude came together just 16 days after Sarah Pliner’s death.
‘Thanks for riding today’ mug will debut at Breakfast on the Bridges Friday
Custom camping cup for cruising across the river.
Top bicycle builders coming to Portland for ‘Open House’ Saturday
If you’re the type of person who can lose yourself in the beauty of a bicycle, or if you’re in the market for your dream bike, then you don’t want to miss the Chris King Open House this Saturday. The seventh annual event will be a gathering of 15 of America’s top bicycle makers (and … Read more
Human protected bike lane, safety forum planned as response to SE Powell Blvd tragedy
Portland-based nonprofit Bike Loud PDX is not taking the death of Sarah Pliner lightly. The group has been working nonstop since last Tuesday’s tragic collision to make sure something is done to make the intersection where she died safer. On Wednesday, they are asking everyone to join them for a demonstration on SE 26th and … Read more
Get ready for Walk + Roll to School Day
International Walk + Roll to School Day has been celebrated in dozens of countries around the world since 1997, and Portland has excitedly participated for years. But I suspect this year’s observance – set for this coming Wednesday, October 12th – will be even bigger than usual. After more than two years of Zoom school … Read more
Lovers of bikes and beans will gather for international ‘Coffee Outside’ day
To a devoted set of Portland coffee and bike lovers, Saturday mornings are set aside for riding to a local park to brew (and drink) coffee outside. This weekly event, aptly titled PDX Coffee Outside, has been a weekly local tradition for several years and it’s still going strong. And this Saturday October 1st is … Read more
A special Alice Awards marks The Street Trust’s 30th anniversary
Saturday night’s Alice Awards at Lloyd Center Mall were a mix of old and new, in more ways than one. The annual awards gala and fundraiser for The Street Trust took on a historical note on what was the nonprofit’s 30th anniversary. There was a display of old photographs, and a trove of documents from … Read more
The Street Trust and Biketown kick off program to reel in new riders
“There’s definitely an interest in BIKETOWN, but accessing it is still a barrier for a lot of people.” -André Lightsey-Walker Last Friday, transportation advocacy non-profit The Street Trust (TST) held their first event in a series of group rides to help new people get comfortable riding around the city using Biketown, Portland’s electric bike share … Read more