Parade marks epic start to Pedalpalooza
There could not have been a more fitting way to kick off Pedalpalooza 2007.
Rides/Events
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Bike gang documentary coming to Portland
Portland is home to more than a few bike gangs. We’ve got: The Belligerantes: Mostly a social club, they ride classic Schwinns with ape-hanger bars and banana seats. The Zoobombers: Everyone knows what they do. Chunk 666: Mutant bike builders preparing for “car”mageddon. Dropout Bike Club: They build all types of bikes (tall, swing, spin, … Read more
Hold on to your helmets, here comes Pedalpalooza
Pedalpalooza — a 17-day explosion of bike rides and events that sets Portland’s cycling scene apart from all others — kicks off with a roaring start today (actually, there’s a morning ride on the Columbia Slough going on right now).
City will celebrate Naito, but new bike lane lacks key connection
The City of Portland will lead a bike ride to celebrate the grand opening of the recently completed Naito Parkway Reconstruction Project.
Ride to the Bike Master Plan Open House
Just a reminder that tomorrow PDOT is hosting a special edition of their monthly Bicycle Master Plan Rides. Last month we rode in the wake of a potential funding cut, but now we ride with renewed confidence on our journey to making Portland a better place for bikes.
Outer southeast gets first crack at Master Plan input
Gravel roads — like this one in outer SE Portland — are barriers to a successful bikeway network.(File photo)
Last Thursday back to fun as usual
A winged devil jousting on a unicyclewowed a packed crowd at the Clown House.View gallery(File photo) Despite an increased police presence after last month’s unfortunate incident, Last Thursday on Alberta got back to business last night. The street pulsed with energy and creativity from street performers, local art, and of course bikes and cyclists of … Read more
Don’t miss the Clown House tonight
Captain Ace Hole, Tall Bike Superstar. Don’t let dancing mobs and “anarchy” scare you away from Last Thursday on Alberta tonight. If you do, you’ll miss a chance to see the Clown House at its best. This month they’ve got a very special guest. Captain Ace Hole from Chicago, Illinois will perform “high-flying stunts” on … Read more
Annual race series begins at Mt. Tabor
Racing by the reservoir.(File photo)
Portlanders grab two titles at Messenger Championships
Zak Kovalicik on his Ira Ryan track bike.(Photo: Ira Ryan) Portland messengers fared well at the North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) this past weekend in San Francisco. Local track racer and messenger Zak Kovalicik took home the coveted “Fixie King” crown for having the fasted fixed gear finish in the main race (and he … Read more
Weekend recap: Strawberries, bakfiets fun, and a Zoobomb run
The St. Johns Bridge on the way to Sauvie Island.(View entire gallery) There’s nothing like a three-day weekend to get the summer bike fun flowing. On Sunday, the girls and I joined about 15 other folks for a ride out to Sauvie Island for the second annual Strawberry Ride organized by Dat Nguyen. We rode … Read more
Timbuk2 event will benefit local bike group
Event poster.Click to enlarge As part of their “Artist Originals” campaign, messenger bag manufacturer Timbuk2 is hosting an art charity event at the newly opened Ace Hotel in downtown Portland. The event will coincide with the First Thursday art walk on June 7th. Three artists will use Timbuk2’s Artist Canvas bag as their canvas to … Read more