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)
Rides/Events
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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
Keen Footwear plans Portland to Utah "cycling initiative"
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
Springwater bash celebrates bounty of the Three Bridges
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
Bike polo for beginners rolls out at PSU
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
Bike Porn coming to Clinton Street Theater
Just when you thought it was safe to leave the house, Rev Phil announces his latest film event…
Lloyd Bikettes make debut at Bike to Work fest
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