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[Bacchetta in action at PIR] Sorry for the late notice but wanted to let everyone know about an neat event happening tonight at Coventry Cycle Works (2025 SE Hawthorne). The founders of Bacchetta Bikes, John Schlitter and Rich Pinto, are in town for the Race Across Oregon and there will be a party in their … Read more
Yesterday thousands of cyclists rolled down Highway 30, crossed the Broadway Bridge and rolled into Holladay Park near the Lloyd Center. The occassion was the 27th annual pedaling pilgrammage known as the STP or, Seattle-to-Portland bike ride. Organized by Cascade Bicycle Club, STP has become an institution for thousands of Northwest cyclists. From what I … Read more
[Top tube detail.] Last night I pedaled out to St. Johns to visit Portland’s oldest bike shop and catch a glimpse of the 2006 ArtBike. I really like this program (organized by Portland Open Studios) because it combines art and bikes while encouraging people to ride. While at the party I ran into Dean Cannard … Read more
[Jonathan Nicholasemceed the event.] Last Friday over 100 bigwigs assembled at PDX Airport for the second annual “policymakers ride”. Organized by Cycle Oregon, the idea behind this invite-only affair was to bring together a high-powered group of bureaucrats, planners, advocates, and politicians to experience the highs and lows of our regional bikeway network first-hand. Why … Read more
[2006 ArtBike artist and detail.] Tomorrow (7/13) Portland Open Studios and Weir’s Cyclery are having a special party to roll out the 2006 ArtBike. The ArtBike is part of a unique cycling and art event created four years ago by Portland Open Studios’ organizer and artist Bonnie Meltzer and Weir’s Cyclery. Portland Open Studios is … Read more
[Expert jouster at ’05 Organ Donor Invite.] The highlight of the recent Multnomah County Bike Fair (MCBF) were the jousting competitions. This year they even had a few unicycle jousters. In case you missed it (or if you didn’t get enough of it) I present a few video clips from the day’s action… Instead of … Read more
[Crowd awaits startof Night Ride.]Photos by taisau Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to The Night Ride last night. Luckily, BikePortland.org reader John Boyd did. Here’s his report and photos: A full moon followed us on a blast of a Night Ride which wound 15 miles through North Portland. Everything about the ride was incredibly well … Read more
Hundreds of cyclists packed City Hall last night to bask in Portland’s rich artisan bicycle culture at the first-ever Made in Portland Bicycle Show and Art Exhibition. The crowds were thick and the energy and good times flowed like the free Widmer beer. The bike show was the epicenter of the event. The marble floors, … Read more
[Drawing by Shaun Deller.] Yesterday I stopped by City Hall to check in on preparations for tonight’s Made in Portland Bike Show and Art Exhibition. I hope you can join us (it’s from 5-8PM) because we’ve put together an unprecedented gathering of bicycle-inspired art. Here are a few teasers. David “chops” Darby has three gorgeous … Read more
[By Tiago Denczuk.] The Made in Portland: Bicycle Show and Art Exhibition is really shaping up (download event flyer). In addition to nine Portland-based independent bike builders, I just confirmed that Chris King Precision Components will attend. Chris King (based in Northwest Portland) makes the world’s best hubs and headsets (they were used by a … Read more
I can’t think of a more fitting end to Pedalpalooza than thousands of people coming together at Saturday’s Multnomah County Bike Fair at Colonel Summers Park. At the peak of the day, fair organizers counted 1250 bicycles scattered throughout the park! Despite a sweltering sun the competitions rocked and all the booths were packed with … Read more
[Good times at last year’s Bike Fair.] It’s the last day of Pedalpalooza and all eyes turn to the big and wonderful Multnomah County Bike Fair. Today is your chance to observe and participate in bike fun culture at its finest. Where else can you watch clowns ride tall bikes, meet the Sprockettes, compete in … Read more