🚨 Please note that BikePortland slows down during this time of year as I have family in town and just need a break! Please don't expect typical volume of news stories and content. I'll be back in regular form after the new year. Thanks. - Jonathan 🙏
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The City of Beaverton (Portland’s neighbor to the west) and their Bicycle Advisory Committee are planning “Bike Beaverton” tomorrow night. The event poster encourages folks to “Join your neighbors… for an evening bicycle ride through Beaverton.” The route will be a 7 mile loop starting and ending at the Beaverton City Library using low volume … Read more
And they’re off!(Photos/video © J. Maus) Last night, the Zoobombers were invited out to PIR to test their mettle on the course used by the Mountain Bike Short Track Race Series. Race Organizer Kris Schamp said he wanted them to come out because he’s always envisioned the event as a “different type of race”. “It’s … Read more
Kids and bikes: what’s not to love?(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club has unveiled their schedule of family-friendly rides. Ride organizer Ann Morrow says the club’s Family Rides are designed especially for novice riders and/or families with children in bike trailers, on tag-alongs or on their own little bikes. “It’s a great … Read more
Racers in repose between heats.More imagesSlideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) On Friday, the local racing community came together to support an injured friend. Zak Kovalcik (pictured here at the event) broke his collarbone while racing at Alpenrose Velodrome a few weeks ago and, without insurance and being unable to work (he is a bike messenger), … Read more
Cover of, Around the World on Two Wheels. In a city with its share of adventurous, daring, eccentric, bike-riding women, the story of Annie Londonderry feels right at home. In 1894, Ms. Londonderry (her real name was Annie Cohen Kopchovsky) embarked on an audacious journey — a solo bicycle ride around the world. Her expedition … Read more
Scott Nowicki displayshis style and skill.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Those who were brave enough to confront the freakishly hot weather at the Multnomah County Bike Fair on Saturday, were rewarded with a fun and fitting end to Pedalpalooza. While some were happy to enjoy the two-wheeled ambiance with a nap in the shade, others … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) Track racers have been battling it out in Porltand’s southwest hills at the Alpenrose Velodrome Six Day Challenge this week. The event is the official FIAC National Six Day Championships and the final day of competition is this Saturday.
[This is part of BikePortland’s ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.] How ’bout a little bike fun with your Mayor Elect? Mr. Adams seen here in September 2005.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s the last weekday of Pedalpalooza and we’ve got another full menu to choose from. The day … Read more
Worth a thousand words.(Photos © J. Maus) Once again, Pedalpalooza is entering its final few days, and once again, I’m thinking not only about all the great rides I did, but about all the great rides I missed. One of these years I just might pack up my bike with a sleeping bag and a … Read more
[This is part of BikePortland’s ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.] Like playing chicken? Get to the Hen Peck 5000!(Photo © J. Maus) Pedalpalooza may be almost over, but the fun is going on strong. On the menu today/tonight are several awesome choices. If you want something family … Read more
[This report is part of BikePortland’s ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.] Riders enjoying the fruits of their ride to the top of Rocky Butte Park.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen)
[This report is part of BikePortland’s ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.] Dig in!(Photos © J. Maus) About 25-30 vegan bikers joined the Vegan Baked Goods Ride yesterday. Armed with a few dollars and a big appetitie, they started in SE Portland at Papa G’s bakery, headed west … Read more