Bells on Bikes event a big success
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.
Rides/Events
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A report from the Ride of Silence
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
Flat Track races test fixie riders’ skills
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.
Cyclists celebrate in Pioneer Square
Commissioner Adams on the pedal-powered smoothie.File photo: 5/16/07 File photo: 5/16/07
Bike to Work events start tomorrow
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
Monday Night Racing roars back to PIR
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
Shift unveils Pedalpalooza poster
With just one month before the kickoff of Pedalpalooza, Shift has unveiled this year’s event poster:
Forum members plan bike path clean-up
This Sunday, at 10AM several members of the Portland Bike Forums will meet up at Gateway Transit Center to clean up the I-205 bike path. It all started with a post to the forums on April 2nd by “Oldguyonabike”,
PDOT will lead Bike to Work Day rides
Free food, tune-ups, music, speakers, and smiles await you.File photo: 5/17/06 If you’ve been wanting to dust off your rig and ride to work, Bike to Work Day (May 16th) is the perfect day to start. No matter what part of the city you live in, PDOT wants to make it even easier for you … Read more
Sam Adams, cyclists show support at Master Plan Ride
Commissioner Sam Adams and the media. Roger Geller addresses the crowd. In the background are Roland Chlapowski (Policy Analyst for Sam Adams), Commissioner Adams, and PDOT’s Linda Ginenthal. [View my photo gallery of this ride. ]
Sam Adams to make Master Plan Ride appearance
Word from City Hall is that Commissioner Sam Adams will make an appearance at the beginning of today’s Bicycle Master Plan Ride. Rumors are that he might make a statement about Mayor Potter’s recent decision to cut funding for the Plan. Cyclists at the April Bike Master Plan Ride. File photo: 4/4/07
Portland, Milwaukie to host Three Bridges Celebration
Officials including Director of Parks Zari Santner, Milwaukie Mayor Jim Bernard, and Congressman Earl Blumenauer, cut the ribbon last October.File photo: 10/20/06 The Cities of Portland and Milwaukie, Metro, and local neighborhoods have announced plans to celebrate the completion of the Three Bridges on the Springwater Corridor Trail The $5 million project, that created three … Read more