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Get out those costumes!(Photo © J. Maus) Not to be outdone by the happenings in Bend this weekend, Portland has its own slate of Halloween-inspired bike events going on. The fun actually started this morning with the annual “Superheroes” edition of the Breakfast on the Bridges event. But if you missed that, don’t despair, there’s … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, the central Oregon town of Bend has become a premiere bike town. As they proclaim on VisitBend.com, “No other town in America can boast 8 USA Cycling National Championships in 4 years!” This weekend will only further Bend’s reputation as they host the Day of the Dead Cyclocross Festival — … Read more
A scene from Artcrank 2010.(Photos © J. Maus) Artcrank, the “poster party for bike people,” is coming to Portland for the third consecutive year and the big opening night shindig is this Thursday (10/6)! Artcrank was a huge hit last year and organizers have added an extra day to handle the demand.
As of this Friday night, the rules of utility bike design might be changed forever. At least that’s the hope of the entrants and organizers of the Oregon Manifest. The Manifest has challenged a field of the best and brightest builders and designers in the country to create the “ultimate modern utility bike” and the … Read more
Google will be in town Thursday for a “MapUp” event to raise are awareness of (and participation in) their Google Map Maker feature. Map Maker is Google’s attempt to let anyone edit its vaunted map and have the additions go public to its millions of users. The application lets people add in their favorite short-cuts, … Read more
It was Southeast Portland’s turn to enjoy the Sunday Parkways splendor.(Photos © J. Maus)
People enjoying carfree streets at the 2010 Sunday Parkways Southeast.(Photo © J. Maus)
Racers round a corner as throngs of spectators cheer them on during the Twilight Criterium around the North Park Blocks last night. (Photos © J. Maus)
Friday night is the 10th anniversary of the Twilight Criterium, Portland’s only major downtown bike race, and organizers are pulling out all the stops. Over the years, the event has morphed from just a bike race into a huge party and mini-festival. Ayleen Crotty with Good Sport Promotions says they’ve made several additions to the … Read more
The scene on NW 13th during last year’s event. Expect bigger crowds if the sun holds out through the weekend.(Photos © J. Maus)
Just a portion of the vast crowd just seconds after the start.(Photo © J. Maus)
June 18th.(Photos © J. Maus) Thanks to a group of devoted volunteers working on a shoestring budget so that 10,000 people can enjoy a naked bike ride through the streets (not to mention all the people who enjoy it without even being there or participating), the Portland edition of the 2011 World Naked Bike Ride … Read more