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Rob will be in Portland next week.(Photo © J. Maus) The newly hired top gun at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Rob Sadowsky, won’t officially take the helm until July 1st, but you can meet him and hear him speak at our big Bike to Blazers Rally in Waterfront Park on April 14th. Sadowsky will be … Read more
Screenshot from Alice Awards site. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has unveiled a new website and theme for their 2010 Alice Awards and Auction event. They have also confirmed this year’s list of nominees. “Alice lifts off: Soar with us on two wheels” is the tagline on the new website, which features a vintage aviator … Read more
Aaron McBride of Pedal Nation Events.(Photo © J. Maus) For a first-year event, there’s a lot of buzz in the bike scene about The Bicycle Show, which is coming to the Oregon Convention Center this weekend (and I’m not saying that because they’re an advertiser). Aaron McBride with Pedal Nation events has packed the schedule … Read more
Detail of Oregon portion of new Sierra Cascades Bicycle Route. The Adventure Cycling Association will officially launch their new Sierra Cascades Bicycle Route tonight at the REI store in the Pearl District. As I reported back in February, the new route stretches nearly 2,400 miles from Canada to Mexico. It will also give Oregon a … Read more
Event flyer Leave it to Portland’s very own Team Beer to do what might possibly be the most outlandish bike team sponsorship promotion ever: The Team Beer/WaxOn Wax Off. According to Team Beer spokesman John Howe, the event is a way to get some attention for their newest sponsor, WaxOn Spa on East Burnside. Howe … Read more
One lucky person will win this collectible helmet signed by Bill Walton.(Photo © J. Maus) All the pieces to the big Bike to Blazers event are coming together. The rally, ride, and mini-expo at the Rose Quarter are all set. The big news is that the bike section is sold out! We had 100 seats … Read more
Portlander Bethany Berson
Oregon’s official state bike rack (as seen in Sisters at the 2007 summit).(Photo © J. Maus) If you followed my National Bike Summit coverage, you know that these are exciting times for bike advocacy in Oregon. We’ve got the advocates, planners, partners, and politicians — from small communities to Capitol Hill — to make Oregon … Read more
(Photo: Portland Triathlon) The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon has been named the “Greenest Race in the World” by Triathlete Magazine. The accolade appears in the March issue. Race owner and organizer Jeff Henderson sent us over a clipping from the magazine. Here’s an excerpt:
From the 2008 edition of the ride.(Photo © J. Maus) Portland’s version of the Ride of Silence is set for May 19th. Ride organizer Brian Echerer has been working with other citizen activists and partners in hopes of re-invigorating the ride after a disappointing turnout last year and he got a boost in that regard … Read more
April 14th! Bike to Blazers is shaping up nicely and now we’ve even got the blessing of Blazers icon and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton (watch video below). But before I bring you up to speed, get your tickets if you haven’t already. We’ve got a limited amount set aside so all us bike … Read more
Mr. Burkholder.(Photo © J. Maus) This Thursday night a fundraising party organized “by and for cyclists” will look to boost Rex Burkholder’s campaign for Metro president. From the event description: “Put together by and for cyclists, it’s a great way to help one of Oregon’s cycling pioneers, Rex Burkholder. Enjoy excellent wine and delicious food, … Read more