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Enrique Peñalosa(Photo: Wikipedia) Former mayor of Bogota Colombia, Enrique Peñalosa, will be in Portland for a special event on May 14th. Peñalosa is revered in urban planning circles for his pioneering role in the ciclovia movement (which inspired Portland’s Sunday Parkways), his development of bus rapid transit, and his role in re-shaping Bogota’s streets to … Read more
Portlander Mykle Hansen at Anne Amie Vineyards in Carlton.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) This past Saturday I joined 25 nice folks for a ride through one of the Willamette Valley’s many wine-producing regions. The ride was organized by Juli and I, along with another couple, as a way to raise money for our kids’ schools. We … Read more
PBOT has declared May PDX Bike Month and they’re pulling out all the stops to make it a good one. They’ve got over 30 events listed on their website and they’ve got a new Twitter account and Facebook page to help promote them. Here’s more from PBOT Transportation Options ringleader Timo Forsberg: PBOT and many … Read more
There’s still work to be done and money to be raised.(Photo: Brian List/OBRA) Since a project to renovate the aging surface at Alpenrose Velodrome was announced last month, the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) has seen an outpour of support. Although much of the work to smooth the straightaways is complete, there’s still a big … Read more
Did you know the new Trolley Trail south of Milwaukie is almost fully complete? In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a ton going on around our regional network of trails and multi-use paths* — a.k.a. “The Intertwine“. To help get the public up to speed and foster collaboration and momentum on the projects, Metro and … Read more
It’s hard to believe that Portland’s bike film festival — Filmed by Bike — is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The festival kicks of this Friday night and continues through Wednesday with nine screenings and 75 movies on the schedule. In addition to the usual weekend slate of films, organizer Ayleen Crotty has added … Read more
The stars have aligned for Portland to take part in the global Cyclo Femme ride on May 13th. The ride was created by Girl Bike Love (a website and online community for women who ride) with the goal to, “create a unified voice for women in cycling, encouraging and empowering more riders.”
The Velo Cult grand opening party.
The show is a great place to check out new bikes and other cool stuff.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Pedal Nation/PDX Bicycle Show is back for its third year and it looks to be better than ever. Organizers have added a new Bike Swap to the mix, and there are over 120 exhibitors and vendors … Read more
Time to get Tweedy.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last time we checked in on the Tweed Ride, last year’s organizers were casting about for new volunteers to step up and make it happen. Now, after several meetings, I’m happy to report that the 2012 Tweed Ride Planning Committee has set a date of April 1st for … Read more
Gary Fisher in 2008.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Gary Fisher, a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame who helped usher in the off-road era, is coming to Portland next month to help kick off the 10th anniversary edition of the Filmed by Bike festival. Here’s the verbage from “Go With Gary” event organizers: “How … Read more
The Bike Snob (Eben Weiss) has a new book and he’s headed to Portland next month as part of an 11-city promotional tour. The Snob’s eponymously named first book was a smash hit and he’s back for more with, The Enlightened Cyclist: Commuter Angst, Dangerous Drivers, and Other Obstacles in the Path to Two-Wheeled Transcendence … Read more