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The magic of Forest Park’s northern reach.(Photos by Hudson Henry) After I shared a story about a recent ride in Forest Park, I heard from many readers with fun routes of their own. The story and photos come to us from southwest Portland resident Hudson Henry. Do you desperately need a mountain bike ride, but … Read more
Ride, Daniel-son. The Lumberyard, Portland’s indoor bike park, has quickly gained a loyal following. But while most people think of it as a place to ride the berms, ramps, and other fun features, The Lumberyard is also beginning to fulfill its potential as a prime location for industry gatherings, product debuts, and skills clinics. Case … Read more
Big crowd for Let’s Race Bikes! launch party.(Photos by Will Wall) Last month we shared a bit about Let’s Race Bikes!, a new coalition of local teams that want to encourage more women to suit up and race on the road. They had their big launch party on Saturday night and we heard from one … Read more
Singing and cycling are a Portland holiday tradition.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) It’s a well known fact that Portlanders love themed bike rides. Even in the depths of winter and with the holiday hustle and bustle in full swing, the bike lovers among us still find time to organize rides. And why not? Being on a … Read more
PBOT staffer Peter Koonce (L) and Metro Councilor-elect Bob Stacey at Wonk Night.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last night a solid crowd (about 37 people) showed up for our Wonk Night here on the 4th floor of the Title & Trust Building in downtown Portland. We met in the spacious lobby of Lancaster Engineering (which happens … Read more
The “Ninja Lock” from Rejuiced Bikes is made from recycle fork legs and inner tubes.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Another BikeCraft is in the books! I hope everyone found something worth buying and enjoyed meeting the talented artisans and makers who shared their work. I felt like I needed several more hours to really take it … Read more
Happy BikeCraft everyone!(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Happy BikeCraft customers… This could be you! BikeCraft is this weekend and we’re getting very excited. As I always like to do before the big show, I thought I’d share the complete list of vendors. I count just over 50 of them! It’s going to be a fantastic event. From bike bags and wooden front … Read more
Roskowski at the NACTO Designing Cities conference last month.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Martha Roskowski, the director of the Green Lane Project will be in Portland next week and she’ll moderate a discussion with local transportation officials about bikeway design. The event is set for Tuesday night (12/4) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and it’s being … Read more
This weekend! The eighth annual BikeCraft is this weekend! If you’re not already planning to be there, what I’m about to share should seal the deal. In a nutshell, it’s an event you do not want to miss. Here are just a few reasons… — North St. Bags will be in the house doing on-site … Read more
Let’s talk about bikes! If that headline made any sense to you at all, you should join us next week for Wonk Night. On Wednesday, December 5th, BikePortland (that’s me) and Lancaster Engineering (the nice, smart folks I sublease my office from) are hosting an event where we’ll discuss lots of fun and interesting topics. … Read more
Auker is back in the saddle.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) David Auker, a 62-year-old Portland resident who has been racing and riding in the Pacific northwest since the 1970s, will once again lead his annual Thanksgiving day ride tomorrow. The ride was first held in 1997; but this year’s edition is especially sweet given that it … Read more