No Logo: Nike’s sponsorship shows lopsided funding priorities
Not so long ago, a consumer boycott was one of the recognizable ways those who rejected this sort of dominance or inequity pushed back.
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Lost at SE Salmon & 23rd: consciousness
Did anyone see me wipe out some time before 8:00 this morning?
Barriers
Community is back because we’re actually interacting with people, not machines.
Ted’s snow pictures and movies
When I saw the weather was snowy this morning I tortured my indoor-only kitties and then geared up to go bicycling with my cycling friend Jeremy, aka @kitchen. We met down by Voodoo donuts. The lack of a line meant we actually went in to buy a few to fuel ourselves. I had a tiny … Read more
$99 Bike Fitting Sale at PedalPT ends 12/31
Just an FYI: Our annual end-of-year $99 Bike Fitting special is coming to an end next week on 12/31 for any and all bikes + skill levels. This killer price also good for Gift Certificates! If you ride regularly, are getting a new bike for X-mas, or have big plans to ride a TON in … Read more
Christmas Day By Bike
This time Santa gave me the greatest gift of all. A city devoid of cars.
Flashing Lights Are Blinding
If you blink you stink.
$1000 Scholarship to Attend National Bicycle Summit in Washington D.C.
Travel Oregon is awarding several $1000 scholarships to attend the 2016 National Bicycle Summit (March 7-9) with Oregon’s delegation. Scholarships are allotted specifically for individuals working on rural bicycle tourism-related projects throughout the state, and who are able to attend the entire Summit in Washington D.C., including a special Lobby Day. Deadline to apply is … Read more
Event: Multi-Faith Friendship Ride to Rizwan Mosque
I would like to do my part to help prevent a wave of hatred from engulfing our country.
The case against using gas taxes for bike infrastructure
Subscriber AJ Zelada thinks the gas tax is a “snake eating its own tail.”
Seeking Bike Oriented Designers and Tradesmen
In addition to owning The Bike Concierge, I have also taken on the position of project manager for First City Central Marketplace & Bistro. Located in Oregon City in the historic train depot at the Amtrak stop, FCCM&B is a bike themed and cylist oriented bistro and tourism center. After a long period of planning … Read more
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie live event this Friday
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie will be in Oregon City this Friday, December 4th, as a fundraiser for the Oregon City Trail Alliance. The mission of the OCTA is to advocate for better cycling and walking in the Oregon City area, both for transportation and recreation. Joe will ber telling stories from his book and his … Read more
Comment of the Week: We need more public restrooms downtown