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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):
Portland bikers, consider yourselves spoiled with bike fun. Here is a round-up of rides happening on the first day of 2006 (if you know of others, feel free to add them to the comments):
This just in from local biker Elly Blue: “The Super Legal Bicycle Ride will be a rolling demonstration of cyclists riding safely, courteously, and in compliance with all Oregon laws. We aim to show that current state laws hinder traffic flow when they require cyclists and motorists to behave identically. We will educate the public … Read more
(photos by Dave Sharp)” /> Wow. What a night. A great turnout from bike lovers of all stripes! Thanks so much to everyone who braved the wintry chill to join us at the BikeCraft Faire and Shift Social last night. It felt amazing to have so many different parts of the cycling community come under … Read more
Just when you thought the list of bike crafters could not get any better… After some recent publicity a few more artists have emerged and have now been added to the roster. I know, I know, you must be thinking, “can there really be more artists making bike-themed stuff!?” and the answer is…yes! First, I’m … Read more
Saturday night is the Cross Crusade party and awards ceremony. It’s happening at Mountain Cycle/Kinesis (3808 N. Williams). I heard last year there were 400 people in attendance and given the burst in popularity of ‘cross in Portland one can only expect it to be bigger and crazier this year. The Cross Crusade folks have … Read more
The BTA‘s Alice B. Toeclips Awards are like the Oscars for the Oregon bike scene, and they just put out the call for nominees. Here’s the info: “It’s time once again for all good cyclists to heed the call and help us build up to the big bang – by nominating your biking heroes for … Read more
[updated*] Just one week until the BikeCraft Faire! Here’s an update followed by a plea for help in spreading the word… In addition to an impressive list of very talented and bikey artists and crafters there are a few surprises that you won’t want to miss:
On Friday’s Critical Mass we timed the tree-lighting ceremony in Pioneer Courthouse Square just right. After creeping up Broadway we ended up stopped just outside Starbucks on the west side of the square when the countdown began and the big tree was lit. It was kind of a cool moment. Our bike bells mingled nicely … Read more
Two great benefit events happening this week: On Friday there is a Bicycle Film Night Fundraiser to benefit Times Up!, an advocacy group in NYC. They need to raise a bunch of money for legal fees associated with their battle for cyclists’ rights against the NYPD. The feature presentation will be “Still We Ride,” a … Read more
You’re cordially invited to the first ever Portland BikeCraft Faire. It’s happening from 4-10PM on Wednesday, December 7th at Urban Grind Coffee (2214 NE Oregon). I’ve brought together some amazingly talented local artists that will have handmade, bike-themed arts and crafts for sale. Check out the warm, fuzzy cycling caps from Shaun Deller, wood-cut prints … Read more
This morning, Eleni and I packed up the trailer and joined Slug Velo for their Fall Colors ride. We met up with about 30 other folks and pedaled down the Springwater Corridor trail, past Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, through Sellwood, down to Reed College and back to the Lucky Lab on Hawthorne. It was a … Read more
Comment of the Week: What the police say (and don’t say) in crash statements