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A breakout group at a BTA Advocacy Forum held in August.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 in Northwest Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will hold the first of seven Member Forums. The BTA says this members-only event will allow their staff and board to discuss the issues that are “relevant and important … Read more
In 2008, Summit attendees asked for a website. In 2009, they got it!(Photo © J. Maus) Speaking of bike tourism promotion… The fifth annual Oregon Bike Summit has been scheduled for June 4th. Organized by Cycle Oregon, this Summit has become the key event in galvanizing the effort to make Oregon “The land bicycles dream … Read more
The NW Bike Show was held at the Expo Center in North Portland.– Slideshow Below –(Photos: Jim Parsons) The Northwest Bike Show was held over the weekend out at the Portland Expo Center. Our correspondent Jim “K’Tesh” Parsons was there and shot a bunch of photos of exhibitor booths and attendees (watch his slideshow below). … Read more
An estimated 600 riders turned out for “De Ronde” last year.(Photos © J. Maus) The De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia — a ride through Portland’s hills inspired by the classic Tour of Flanders — will not be held this year. With the ride’s April date approaching, I’ve been getting a steady stream of emails about … Read more
Rain? What rain?(Photo: Good Sport Promotion/Flickr) The Worst Day of the Year Ride is now the second largest ride in Oregon. This past Sunday organizers say that 3,500 people showed up, putting it behind only Bridge Pedal’s 20,000 or so participants in terms of size. This was the ninth annual Worst Day Ride, so named … Read more
At the 2007 summit, we helped PBOT with the safety chapter of the 2030 Bike Plan.(Photo © J. Maus) Tonight from 6:30-8:30pm at the White Stag Building (70 NW Couch St) is the 4th Annual Transportation Safety Summit. Hosted by Mayor Sam Adams, this event will be an excellent opportunity to learn and to share … Read more
The Ben Hurt Chariot Wars were held Saturday in North Portland. – Chariot Wars Gallery/Slideshow below – The seventh annual Mini Bike Winter ruled the streets of Portland this past weekend. Hosted by Zoobomb, the event showcased one of Portland’s distinct brands of bike fun.
Graphic from the Too Po’ Fo’ Alice event website. As a reaction to the high price of tickets for the BTA’s Alice Awards & Auction fundraising gala, a group of well-meaning Portland bike activists have announced their own version — the “Too Po’ Fo’ Alice Potluck.” On the event’s Facebook page, organizer of the potluck, … Read more
Carnage awaits at the Chariot Wars event.(Photo © J. Maus) This year’s Mini Bike Winter is shaping up to be one of the best ever. The event — which tries to capture the fun and creative culture of Portland’s beloved Zoobomb community — features parties, competitions, and this year, even a panel discussion. Mini Bike … Read more
Last Thursday on Alberta: A tough crowd.(Photos © J. Maus) A community meeting this Monday (2/8) being hosted by Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Sam Adams could have a major impact on the future of the Last Thursday on Alberta event. The meeting’s event page states, “The Mayor and Commissioner are considering options … Read more
Ride poster. Very nice. This year’s Cycle Oregon ride (which will be the 23rd annual), will take place from September 11-18 and it will have a “Round-Up” theme highlighted by a layover in Pendleton during the 100th Anniversary Pendleton Round-Up rodeo. As per usual, the announcement came during a gala event at Nike Headquarters in … Read more
Contact: Tara Corbin Cycle Oregon 503-880-2912 tara@cycleoregon.com Cycle Oregon Kickoff Party: New Routes, New Territory 2010 registration will begin immediately after announcement of all-new routes – and a venture into new places PORTLAND, Ore. – Cycle Oregon, riding a wave of momentum after record-breaking sellouts for both its events in 2009, will reveal new routes … Read more