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Riders dove into freshly prepared Mexican food from Verde Cocina during the lunch stop at Banks Elementary School.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Chris King, the man who founded one of the world’s leading bike companies back in 1976, has always been a gourmet. I can recall, as an employee of Chris King Precision Components back in … Read more
A pair of bike advocates are hosting a fundraiser for Metro Councilor Sam Chase, shown here in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Two upcoming events are perfect examples of how bicycling plays an important role in local, regional, and statewide politics. Tonight at Lucky Lab in northwest Portland (1945 NW Quimby), a pair of … Read more
Bike trips are worth celebrating.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans on making some noise about the success of cycling on the Hawthorne Bridge. To toast the upcoming one-year anniversary of the automated bicycle counter and the 1 millionth trip of 2013, PBOT is hosting a special “Breakfast on the Bridges” … Read more
The surefire cure for Portland smugness is to get a taste of the exciting things other cities are up to.
Sorry for the late notice folks… But I forgot to mention we are sharing our perspectives and takeaways from the recent study tour to the Netherlands. It’s a brown bag discussion at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 24th at Metro Regional Center (600 NE Grand Ave). Details below: Netherlands Transportation Tour Debrief Can Dutch-style bicycle … Read more
Top: Phillip Ross, Metrofiets (L), Dan Powell, Portland Design Works. Bottom: Shannon Holt, Oregon Manifest (L), Steve McCallion, Chrome Industries.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
One of the perks of living in a great bike town is great bike shopping. This weekend you’ve got two opportunities to find major scores from two very cool bike companies: The Vanilla Workshop and Vespertine. Vanilla needs no introduction. This is the brand developed by southeast Portlander Sacha White and it includes his world-famous … Read more
It’s here! The biggest event of its kind in the world. One of the most interesting and influential bike events in Portland starts with a kickoff party tonight. The Disaster Relief Trials was first held last year at Velo Cult Bike Shop in Hollywood and since then the event has ridden a wave of interest, … Read more
The Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge is this Saturday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) We don’t usually capitalize our headlines; but there’s so much going on this weekend I felt it was necessary. Of course, as Murphy’s Law would have it, I’ll be out of town enjoying some of the best bikeways in North America in Sunriver with my … Read more
Splat! Pie jousting was a big hit with the kids at MCBF.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Pedalpalooza came to a close on Saturday at the Multnomah County Bike Fair. The event was held adjacent to the now-defunct Washington High School at SE 12th and Alder. While it seemed to lack the crowds and energy of past … Read more
A Pedalpalooza ride came face-to-face with the dangerous and outdated Barbur Blvd.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) (NOTE: The headline of this story was originally, “When it comes to bicycling, SW Barbur Blvd is an embarrassment.” But after realizing that it’s just terrible and dangerous for everyone, I removed the bicycling part. — Jonathan) Let’s be honest: … Read more