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An entry in the 2009 Constructor’s Design Challenge.(Photo © Elly Blue) Organizers of the Oregon Manifest have announced they’re moving to a biennial format and scaling back the event to focus on the Constructor’s Design Challenge. The event, which began as a handmade bike show over one weekend in 2008 and grew into a six-week … Read more
Ride, learn, and mingle at the upcoming Trail Fest.(Photos © J. Maus) The Northwest Trail Alliance has announced the first annual Portland Trail Fest. The event, which organizers says will become their annual signature event, will be a four day “celebration of trails, knobby tires, and the planet.” Beginning on Earth Day (4/22), the Trail … Read more
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