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Holladay Park will be packed on Sunday.(File photo) Saturday morning, an estimated 9,000 cyclists will begin the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (a.k.a. STP). Some will do the entire 206 mile route in one day, but most riders will opt for two days. The result is a huge “Finish Line Festival” party that takes place … Read more
The open road awaits…(File photo) Ever wanted to pack up your bike, leave your worries behind, and take off for the open road on a multi-day riding adventure? If so, now is the perfect time to give it a try. We live in a place with multitudes of bike-camping options. Whether it’s a jaunt to … Read more
“Mourning ride” byMargaret Beeson For many people, bicycles are far more than a tool for transport and recreation; they’re an inspiration for art. Here in Portland we’re fortunate to have a rich culture full of examples. Last July I put together an art exhibition at City Hall that featured bike-themed paintings, photos, sculptures, and craft. … Read more
Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard and Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder on last year’s ride.(File photo) For the third year, a who’s-who list of regional bigwigs and policy makers from Portland and Vancouver will escape from their cubicles for an up-close look at the highs-and-lows of our regional bikeway network. The “Visionaries Voyage” was the brainchild of … Read more
The scene at the 2006 Tour de Fat.(File photo) New Belgium’s awesome explosion of bike craziness, the Tour de Fat, is coming to Portland this August. I’ve attended the last two years of this event and it’s something you don’t want to miss. Besides the usual downtown bike parade, live performances (including our own Sprockettes, … Read more
I-205 bike path mess got you down?TriMet says, “let’s party!”.(File photo) In case you haven’t heard (or seen the banners), TriMet is throwing a party for cyclists next Friday (7/13). The reason? Bribery, plain and simple. Their big light rail construction project has torn up several parts of the I-205 bike path, so they figure … Read more
Racers at the line duringthe 2005 event.(File photo) Racers and organizers are getting ready for the ninth annual Alpenrose Challenge. The event — which is free to spectators — will feature three full days of track racing action on southwest Portland’s world-famous Alpenrose Velodrome. The race will draw top track talent to Portland to compete … Read more
These racers know a good start is crucial.(File photo) Last night was not the type of roller-coaster ride I expected to have at my first mountain bike race of the year.
Seattle writer Mike McCann will read his contribution from, “Cycling’s Greatest Misadventures” at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne (3723 SE Hawthorne) tonight at 7:30. The book was just released by Casagrande Press and was edited by Erich Schweikher, a local cyclist and professor of composition at Portland Community College. Schweikher spent a year collecting hundreds of … Read more
(File photo) The Portland Wheelmen Touring Club (PWTC) wants to encourage families and novice riders to explore local bike routes and get more comfortable on group rides. They’ve teamed up with River City Bicycles to offer a series of short, slow-paced rides that are perfect for families and/or novice riders. PWTC family ride coordinator Ann … Read more
And they’re off! Short track racing at PIR.(File photo) Tonight at Portland International Raceway, mountain bikers will race shoulder-to-shoulder on a mix of singletrack, whoop-de-doos, and banked corners usually reserved for motorcycles. The Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Series is a popular weekly event that is promoted by Portland Racing and runs each Monday evening … Read more
Visiting from Canada, the all-male Brakes thrilled a huge and appreciative crowd.(File photo) – View Gallery – Slideshow Below