It’s a big week for Vision Zero: Here’s why
From Portland to Salem, it’s time for Vision Zero to become real.
Rides/Events
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Cycle Oregon unveils routes for 30th anniversary rides
An instant ‘Classic’
In Brief: Cycle Oregon 2017 is at Bend/Crater Lake
Tonight was the route announcement for Cycle Oregon’s 30th anniversary ride. There’s a large loop that includes Crater Lake and Sisters/Bend. The start/finish is at the town of Tumalo, just north of Bend. The route is very similar to the 2007 route; here’s the breakdown.
Surly Bikes is hosting two events in Portland next week
This should make them even more popular around these parts.
Survive winter riding with these 30 pearls of wisdom
The straight dope on surviving and thriving on big adventure rides during winter.
Weekend Event Guide: Blaq sale, the Grinch, and Christmas lights
Shop a sale, pay homage to The Grinch, see some lights.
Bike industry leaders organize to support national strike against Trump administration
Using shared love of bikes to confront normalization of sexism and hate.
Weekend Event Guide: Big sales, Division protest, holiday lights, ‘Kimmy Cross’, and more
Ride or don’t. We’ve got options.
Annual ‘Holiday Bike Drive’ makes 411 new bike wishes come true
411 new bicycle riders in Portland.
Photos from Day 2 of SSCXWCXPDX, a.k.a. ‘Burning Man on bikes’
It was one for the ages.
SSCXWCPDX Day One: The crazy qualifiers – Photos by Rob Kerr
The Singlespeed Cyclocross World Championships (SSCXWC) made a triumphant return to Portland yesterday. Hundreds of racers descended on Kruger’s Farm at Sauvie Island for what looked like an epic day of qualifying heats. Race organizers outdid themselves with creative competitions, fun courses, and lots of surprises — including the presence of cyclocross legend Sven Nys, … Read more