Highlights from the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show in Bend
Bike show attendees gawk at the work and ask questions of of Eric Estlund of Eugene-based Winter Cycles.(Photos © J. Maus)
Rides/Events
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Weekend Guide: A slate of spooky cycling
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
‘Cross, culture, and more: Bend’s big bike weekend starts today!
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
Artcrank Portland debuts this Thursday!
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.
Oregon Manifest kicks off this Friday
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 to host “MapUp” event in Portland Thursday
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
Southeast Sunday Parkways recap: How’d it go for you?
It was Southeast Portland’s turn to enjoy the Sunday Parkways splendor.(Photos © J. Maus)
Sunday Parkways coming to Southeast Portland this weekend
People enjoying carfree streets at the 2010 Sunday Parkways Southeast.(Photo © J. Maus)
Twilight Criterium draws big crowds to North Park Blocks
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)
10th annual Twilight Criterium zooms into town Friday
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
Parkways set to take over downtown Sunday
The scene on NW 13th during last year’s event. Expect bigger crowds if the sun holds out through the weekend.(Photos © J. Maus)
World Naked Bike Ride: Photos and reactions (NSFW)
Just a portion of the vast crowd just seconds after the start.(Photo © J. Maus)