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A scene from Artcrank 2009.(Photo © J. Maus) The Artcrank Poster Show is coming to Portland this Thursday (10/7). The event, billed as a “Poster party for bike people,” was a big success when it came to town last year. This year we’re doubly excited for its arrival because we’ve got a poster of our … Read more
This tri-bike from Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles is bound for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.(Photo: Renovo)
NW 13th Avenue was flooded with people on bikes and on foot during Sunday Parkways today. – Watch slideshow below – (Photo © J. Maus)
Have a seat at the Surly booth.(Photos © J. Maus) Surly Bikes has made a solid name for themselves over the years by offering well-built, versatile, and affordable steel bikes. You can hardly ride for five minutes in Portland without seeing one. I took a tour around their booth today with employee Emily Richard to … Read more
These two bikes show the range ofbikes made by Sun Bicycles.(Photos © J. Maus) Day Two here at Interbike and I’ve got lots of new product information and photos to share. I’ll start with Sun Bicycles, which was one of the more memorable booths I visited today in part because of their $550 (estimated retail) … Read more
Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Last night, after a full day roaming the aisles of the Interbike trade show, I hopped on a shuttle bus and headed a few miles off the strip for Cross Vegas. Cross Vegas is a major cyclocross race that draws international pros and America’s top talent. But, since it’s in … Read more
A day at the Outdoor Demo. – Slideshow below/Gallery – (Photos © J. Maus)
Once a parking spot, now a park spot.(Photo: Rebar Group) This Friday the Portland region will take part in the annual, worldwide event called PARK(ing) Day. The idea behind the event is for people to create livable, natural spaces where people usually park motor vehicles. Rebar, a non-profit group in San Francisco, started the event … Read more
John “Coop” Cooper. This Sunday, a warehouse under the east side of the Fremont Bridge that sits partially over the Willamette River will be buzzing with bikes, bike parts, and the people who love them. The PDX Cycle Swap is a new event that its organizers plan to hold every second Sunday of the month. … Read more
Have you heard? Bikestravaganza is coming to Portland this Friday, September 10th! Bikestravaganza is the brainchild of former BikePortland Managing Editor Elly Blue and local filmmaker and Microcosm Publishing founder Joe Biel. They’ve been on a whirlwind trip, visiting 10 states in 30 days, and they’re bringing it all together in Portland on Friday night. … Read more
Event flyer. An event tonight being presented by the Community Cycling Center will seek to raise the issue of equal access to bicycling. “Bikes for All: Building a healthier community with bicycles,” is part of the CCC’s ongoing effort to address what they see as a lack of ethnic diversity in Portland’s biking population.
It’s a rare media outlet that can cover something like the World Naked Bike Ride with a good balance of professionalism and good-natured fun, but the crew at G4 TV seems to have done just that. Their coverage (watch it below) of Portland’s 2010 World Naked Bike Ride features some familiar faces including “Route Czar” … Read more