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Northwest Portland-based Keen Footwear wants to spread the word about the need to protect wild places for recreation, and they’re doing it with a bike ride. Dubbed Hybrid Pedal, Keen calls the ride, “a 1000 mile outdoor industry cycling initiative”. The 14-day ride will leave Portland on July 25th and is scheduled to arrive at … Read more
File photo The Three Bridges Project might have had its official opening back in October, but that event was marked by wind, rain, and speeches by planning wonks and political bigwigs. It was great (if you’re into that sort of thing), but on Saturday it was the public’s turn to celebrate and instead of wind, … Read more
Polo action comes to Portland State University.Photo: Ian Stude Are you bike polo curious, but not quite ready to mix mallets with the Axles of Evil? If so, than you’ll want to check out Portland’s only bike polo for beginners. It happens every Tuesday night from 6-8:00pm on the tennis courts just north of Shattuck … Read more
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the house, Rev Phil announces his latest film event…
Moira Green (L) and Sandi Deodato (R) rocked Bike to Work Day.File photo This morning was the annual Bike to Work celebration hosted by the Lloyd District Transportation Management Assocation (LDTMA). In addition to free massages, bike tune-ups, food, coffee, and other helpful resources for bike commuters, the event marked the debut of the Lloyd … Read more
A group of volunteers concerned about bicycle and pedestrian safety on crowded bike lanes and paths, handed out free bike bells to downtown commuters on both sides of the Hawthorne Bridge this morning.
File photo: 5/16/07 The Ride of Silence drew hundreds of cyclists to the northeast Alberta neighborhood tonight. We met at the Community Cycling Center where Alison Hill welcomed us to the ride and introduced Commissioner Sam Adams. Adams said it’s important for Portlanders to remember that the right-of-way is for all modes and that we … Read more
Photos by Dabby Fixed-gear bikes are becoming more and more popular in Portland. They make great urban riding machines and are adored for their affordability, simplicity and durability. But for some local fixie lovers, they’re also just a lot of fun to ride.
Commissioner Adams on the pedal-powered smoothie.File photo: 5/16/07 File photo: 5/16/07
PDOT’s Jeff Smith manned the grill last year.File photo: 5/17/06 Hold on to your helmets folks, tomorrow is the start of three days of Bike to Work events. It all kicks off with PDOT’s famous (and historical) Bike to Work Day Breakfast in Pioneer Courthouse Square. It’ll be a big party, with tons of fellow … Read more
Racers at PIR, with MAX and Mt. Hood in the background.File photo: 5/1/06/[View gallery] The 11th annual Monday Night Bike Race series kicks off tonight at Portland International Raceway (PIR). This popular series runs through August 27th and according to organizer Jim Anderson it’s one of the most popular series of its kind in the … Read more
With just one month before the kickoff of Pedalpalooza, Shift has unveiled this year’s event poster: