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This just in from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA): Bicycle Transportation Alliance Starts the New Year Off Right with a Local Bike Ride It’s a 50-year tradition – the BTA and Portland bicyclists get off to a good start with the New Year’s Day Ride! This is a free, easy, family-friendly way to spend the … Read more
There were still plenty of smiles at the Holiday Bike Drive yesterday.(Photo by Chad Berkley) As we reported yesterday, the Community Cycling Center‘s Holiday Bike Drive suffered a bit due to extreme weather conditions that kept many families away. The event is their largest of the year and volunteers had readied well over 500 bikes … Read more
Enjoying a carfree Peacock Lane.(Photo by Greg Raisman) Last night was the unofficial/official start of the annual Peacock Lane holiday light festival. For the first time ever this year, organizers decided to try a carfree night. From all reports we heard, it was a big success. Not even snow, ice and frigid temps could keep … Read more
Event poster– Trailer below – Macaframa, a movie about the culture around urban fixed-gear/track bike riding, will premiere in Portland on Sunday. Prior to the event, organizers will host an alleycat race that begins in Southeast Portland at Colonel Summers Park (20th and Belmont) and ends with the screening at Backspace (115 NW 5th). I … Read more
Santa Lucia surrounded by admirers.(Photos © J. Maus) If you commute by bike from North/Northeast Portland across the Steel Bridge (or if you don’t mind going out of your way for a bit of fun), you’ll be happy to know that tomorrow, there are several places you can stop and partake in the proud Portland … Read more
Last night’s BikeCraft event was fantastic. The turnout was massive, everyone seemed to have good time, and Portland was introduced to an impressive and inspiring array of artisans who shared their arts, crafts, and other wonderful things. On that note, I present the slideshow below:
Jim Hensel, a self-described bike commuter with a “crazy big heart” is putting on a new ride that he hopes will raise money for the Oregon Food Bank. Dubbed the “Resolution Ride”, the ride will be unsupported (meaning bring your own water and snacks) and the route will take riders on a 50 kilometer loop … Read more
BikePortland readers gathered at Roots earlier this year(Photo © J. Maus) It’s nearly here — BikeCraft IV! I hope you’ll join us tomorrow, December 10th, at Roots Organic Brewing (on SE 7th just south of Hawthorne — find us in Roots’ new event space right next door to the main bar). Doors open at 5:30 … Read more
Crowds at the event last year.(Photo © J. Maus) The eighth annual Bicycle Film Festival (not to be confused with the Portland-grown Filmed by Bike fest) is set to return to Portland next week. On the schedule are two full nights of bike-inspired films (five programs total) that will show at Cinema 21 (616 NW … Read more
BikeCraft IV will be here next week! We have an amazing collection of crafters and artists this year. More people than ever before came forward, with work ranging from gorgeous artisan metalworking to silkscreened patches for your messenger bag. There is something for everyone — so shop local this holiday season as you replenish your … Read more
Queen Bee Creations will debut these at BikeCraft.(Photo: Queen Bee) We’ve already shared some of the cool bike-part jewelry you’ll find at BikeCraft IV. Today, we’ll share a bit of info and photos from not one, not two, but three(!) Portland artisans who will offer up their handmade bike panniers for sale at the event. … Read more
Big crowds turned out last year.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) With the massive success of cyclocross in Portland this year, it should come as no surprise that the season is set to end with a bang. This weekend offers up a buffet of ‘cross events that just might hold everyone over until next year (although … Read more