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Oompa-Loompas at the Cirque last year.(Photo © J. Maus) This Saturday, one of my favorite annual events is coming (once again) to Mississippi Avenue — the Cirque du Cycling! The Cirque — which was conceived and is sponsored by Laughing Planet Cafe — is a one-day testament to everything bike that Portland has to offer … Read more
A scene from the Pedalpalooza Kickoff Parade in 2007.(Photos © J. Maus)
Oregon’s best and brightest bike advocates all came together for the 2010 Oregon Bike Summit.– Photo Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus) The Oregon Bike Summit happened on Friday. It was a lot of excellent information packed into one day, without a lot of breaks. That meant it was difficult for me to simultaneously attend, listen, … Read more
Mayor Sam Adams addressed the crowd.– Slideshow below/Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus) About 500 people turned out in their bike-chic best last night for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s 15th annual fundraising gala, the Alice Awards. In marvelous outfits (see them in the slideshow below), bike lovers from around the state rubbed shoulders with fellow activists, … Read more
As promised, here’s the second installment of portraits and a bit of information on the advocates here at the Oregon Bike Summit… Kirsten Kaufman, the Bike Realtor.
In case you’re wondering who’s here at the Oregon Bike Summit, I took my camera around for a few minutes during a recent break in the action to find out… Zach Ham (L) and Cullen King, founders of RideWithGPS.com.
Shift puts the fun in bike fun.(Photos © J. Maus) I’m really looking forward to our Get Together tonight. We’ll be at Plan B (1305 SE 8th) from 5:30 to about 8:00 (in the back patio if the weather stays dry) talking about Shift and getting the lowdown on Pedalpalooza 2010 (which starts June 10th!). … Read more
Bicycle Dreams shows at Clinton Street Theather on Wednesday. Fridays and weekends aren’t the only time awesome bike events happen in and around Portland. I’ve come across three notables this week I felt were worth sharing… Tomorrow, noted bike researcher and head of the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium, Jennifer Dill, will give what … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) We’re excited to announce Get Your Shift Together, our latest social gathering that will feature some awesome folks from Portland’s (in)famous grassroots bike group, Shift. This Thursday (5/27), join us at Plan B (1305 SE 8th Ave) to learn more about what Shift does, how you can get involved (they need … Read more
The Totally Spoked art show opens June 3rd. While at the Alberta Art Hop on Saturday I saw a flyer for Totally Spoked, an art show billed as “a visual feast of all things two-wheeled.” To kick off the show, organizers have planned the Totally Spoked Alleycat that will be followed by an after party … Read more
Thousands enjoyed Sunday Parkways today. – Gallery/Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)
When streets are open for people, strange and wonderful things emerge — like this fish bike spotted at Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)