Live from the Cycle Oregon Kickoff Party
The crowd awaits the announcement of this year’s Cycle Oregon route.(Photo: Jonathan Maus)
Rides/Events
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NAHBS preview: Jordan Hufnagel/Hufnagel Cycles
The hand and the work of Jordan Hufnagel.(Photos: Jonathan Maus) Jordan Hufnagel made his debut back in November at the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. Since then, the 26 year-old behind Hufnagel Cycles has been very busy. I stopped by his shop just off SE Madison and 7th to see what he’s got up his sleeve … Read more
Two NAHBS seminars will have local flavor
The upcoming North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) will offer more than just a chance to ogle at gorgeous handmade bikes and the latest fashion and accessories to go with them: A full slate of informative seminars are also planned over the three-day show.
Startup framebuilder will display ‘Courage’ at NAHBS
Aaron Hayes in his shop.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) 33 year-old Northeast Portlander Aaron Hayes has gone from zero-to-NAHBS in just six months. Burnt out from his job as a consumer products designer for Portland-based Ziba Design, Hayes launched Courage Bicycle Mfg., at the suggestion of his girlfriend. “She was volunteering with a school group that … Read more
A small, yet re-energized Critical Mass
Friday’s Critical Mass in downtown Portland.More photos here(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Around 60 Portlanders remembered Critical Mass last Friday. While that number may seem low, it was the biggest turnout the ride has seen in many months. After seeing signs of a resurgence, I showed up to Friday’s ride (for the first time in over … Read more
Remember Critical Mass?
Flyer for this month’s Critical Mass. Critical Mass — that enigmatic, fun, controversial, “defiant celebration” of bikes as traffic — has been all but missing from Portland’s bike scene lately. The theories about its demise vary, but in the last year or so it seems to have lost its mojo here in “Bike City USA”.
Eugene Walking and Biking Summit this weekend
Riding in Eugene.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) I never got a chance to write about this, so below is a pasted announcement from the City of Eugene about their Walking and Biking Summit. Eugene’s 2nd Walking and Biking Summit January 26, 2008 8:30am – 1:00pm South Eugene High School Cafeteria – the cafeteria entrance is at … Read more
PDOT announces Sunday Parkways open houses
The City of Portland is holding two public open houses for residents to learn more about their Sunday Parkways event planned for this June in North Portland. The one-day event (which PDOT hopes to repeat if it’s successful) is an opportunity for North Portland residents to get out and be active in their own neighborhood, … Read more
Watch the Filmed by Bike event trailer
Check out the fun trailer created by the folks behind Filmed by Bike, Portland’s very own bike-centric film festival coming to the Clinton Street Theater this April:
The Art of Mini Bike Winter
Mini Bike Winter (MBW) — the Zoobomb-created event that mixes gravity, competition, mini-bikes, and fun — is less than one month away. This will be the fifth year in a row the event has offered salvation from our winter bike-fun doldrums
Builders Prep, Parties Set for National Bike Show Coming to Portland
Inside last year’s NAHBS in San Jose, CA.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Bike industry bigwigs, exhibitors from all over the world (including 11 from Portland), after-parties, loads of media outlets, hordes of custom bike fans, and some of the most beautiful two-wheeled creations ever seen are coming to the Oregon Convention Center February 8-10th. It’s the … Read more
It’s Winter, It Must Be Time For a Palm Tree Ride
Ride poster illustrated by ride leader Shawn Granton. Shawn Granton is an urban history renaissance man who delights in sharing Portland’s backroads. He’s well known in bike circles for his monthly Pedal Potluck Picnics, theater history rides, and illustration talents that have graced countless ride and event posters over the years. This Sunday he’s leading … Read more