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[Photo credit: Tiago D.] Torino shmorino. Who needs those other Olympics when we’ve got our very own Mini Bike Winter Olympics? Unfortunately I didn’t partake in the ceremonies but it looked pretty awesome from the photos I’ve come across. By far the craziest thing I’ve seen are clothing-impaired Zoobombers charging into the freezing Willamette River. … Read more
I just heard from bike community mastermind and uber event promoter Ayleen Crotty that the final tally for Sunday’s Worst Day of the Year Ride was a whopping 1,525 people. That’s an amazing turnout and over twice the amount of riders they had last year. The big turnout was a cause for celebration from organizers … Read more
At the recent Worst Day of the Year Ride, folks from the CCC had a photo booth set up. Riders dressed up and got crazy for the camera and the resulting photos are really funny. Here’s one of my favorites: Go check out the entire gallery
[Carye Bye feels the love] Last night, the bike love crew from Shift to Bikes was out in full force. They put on a super cool Mocktails on the Bridge event that greeted cold bike commuters with hot drinks, cookies, snacks and smiles. Bike Gallery owner Jay Graves was on hand to do bike tune-ups. … Read more
[View event flyer] Grab your children and run for cover because Mini-bike Winter is coming. Starting Wednesday, local bike fun agitators from near and far will descend upon our fair city for a five-day feast of 16″ wheeled madness. Or, in the words of one of the organizers, “an extended weekend of naked rides, office … Read more
With well over 1000 riders, yesterday’s Worst Day of the Year Ride kicked of the season in grand style. I’ve never seen such a diverse group of cyclists on one ride. People from all walks of bike showed up, eager to pedal around town in the company of friends and long overdue sunshine. Eleni and … Read more
[Portland to Longview, sans car] Michael Wolfe has a seriously high bike IQ (or would that be bi-Q?). I met him at the PUMP swap meet and have kept in touch ever since. He recently introduced himself to the Shift email list and has already started sharing some of his vast biking knowledge. One of … Read more
[Art meets sport] It was fitting that the Cycle Oregon crew unveiled the 2006 route at a classy place like the Portland Art Museum. I’ve never seen such a big hoopla just to announce a ride. It was really impressive. From the covered and guarded bike parking to the 20 or so smiling, official-T-shirt-clad volunteers … Read more
The bike fun rampage continues… Shift to Bikes presents Valentine’s Day Mocktails on the Hawthorne Bridge When: Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30pm Where: On the south side of the Hawthorne Bridge, on the east end (under the I-5 overpass, where the path spirals down to the Esplanade). Details: Volunteers will be out demonstrating … Read more
I’m happy to announce that I’ve now raised almost $1000 for my trip to the National Bike Summit in Washington DC. I’m all registered, I’ve bought my plane tickets, and even snagged a hotel room right across the street from the Summit. Huge thanks to everyone who donated. I’ve been amazed at your generosity and … Read more
[Photo by Team Magic] The fledgling Portland Triathlon Club is hosting professional triathlete Desiree Ficker at their montly meeting tonight. Desiree is a former Pro Duathlete of the Year from 2002-2004 and the USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year in 2001. According to the club, Ficker has been in town for a training clinic and … Read more
Cold temperatures didn’t stop over 30 riders from helping Beth Hamon celebrate the third birthday of Slug Velo today. Beth founded Slug Velo as a slow and social riding club and her rides always draw a refreshing mix of bike lovers young and old. I brought Eleni along, but since today was my birthday Robert … Read more