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Thanks to everyone who has donated so far to help pay my way to DC for the National Bike Summit. I’m looking forward to joining my friends at the BTA and spreading the word about how an independent advocate can use the web to build, nurture, and connect a bike community. Jessica at the BTA … Read more
It was an amazing morning of bike love here in Portland. We had a great turnout at both Breakfast on the Bridges: Driver Donut Edition (photos), and the “I Share the Road” rally (photos). The sun even came out to lend its endorsement to the proceedings. And I’m sure it didn’t hurt that the events … Read more
A group of cyclists intends to put a TriMet twist on this Friday’s Breakfast on the Bridges. The event (which happens on the last Friday of every month) usually consists of volunteers handing out free coffee and pastries to early-morning bike commuters on the Hawthorne and Broadway Bridges. However, in light of recent events organizers … Read more
Critical Mass defies a neat definition. It is simultaneously revered, despised, and tolerated. Regardless of what you think about it, it’s important to remember that everyone does the ride for different reasons, and every city’s Mass has a different vibe. Here in Portland, our ride is completely civil and law-abiding. Cyclists and cops even have … Read more
Tonight is the Super Legal Ride created by super-advocate Elly Blue. The first one got some media attention (Portland Mercury and KGW-TV) and its goal and execution has come into question on the Shift email list. The debate revolves around whether or not it’s a good idea for cyclists to advocate for a new law … Read more
As I just reported, there’s a contingent from Portland going to the National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.. I’ve been wanting to go the the Summit for years but never really considered it until now. The schedule looks awesome and just think of all the bike people, the ideas, the conversations! Imagine me explaining Chunkathalon, … Read more
An interesting movie is coming to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) on March 6th. It’s called “Wired to Win” and according to the film’s website: “the film combines spectacular live-action footage with cutting-edge computer graphics and medical imagery to demonstrate how each brain responds to experience and challenge in ways we’re only … Read more
Yesterday I had an earth-shattering realization: Recumbents are just bikes and the people that ride them are normal, friendly people. OK, I’m exaggerating a little…I never actually thought they’d be abnormal or mean or anything….it’s just that we all know how a certain stigma exists between ‘bent and upright riders. I have long been curious … Read more
Just noticed this interesting New Year’s Eve ride summary written on napkins by CHUNK chronicler, Silken. It’s sort of hard to read but I think this napkin (#3 of 5 in the series) says: “Later, Ian and his tallbike did a slow motion crash on Karli. She cried a lot but then drank a beer … Read more
On New Year’s Day the girls and I joined about 100 or so others for the annual BTA New Year’s Day ride. After a long trip down to Southern California it felt great to get out and pedal around the city. As an added bonus it was Danica’s first ride ever! Danica is my 4.5 … Read more
Last year, the Lance Armstrong Foundation put on its first LiveSTRONG Ride in Portland (Beaverton actually). Now I just got word from Cyclelicious that they’ve announced a full series of LiveSTRONG Rides for 2006. The Portland edition with happen on September 24th and registration is already open. Judging from the crowds last year, I’d say … Read more
Registration for the 27th annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic opens today. On July 15, 9,000 riders will brave the 200 mile journey in the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest (you can do it in one or two days). Here are some interesting facts from the 2005 ride (taken from the STP website):