‘OCVA’ film is about more than an epic bike ride
OCVA mixes Francesconi’s poetic and politically-charged narration with his original score and ride footage.
Art/Culture
Corking, joy, and community at PICA’s ‘Policing Justice’ exhibition
A new exhibit forces us to reflect on corking’s consequences and our community.
‘PDX Sidewalk Joy’ map is a guide to roadside curiosities
Bikes are the perfect tool for discovering ‘Sidewalk Joy’ and now there’s a map to lead the way.
‘In the Dirt’ doc brings Navajo mountain biking to Portland
Next Saturday (February 3rd) Portland will welcome two members of the Navajo Nation who will be in town to promote a screening of the new documentary film, In the Dirt. The film tells the story of a group of Native American cyclists who bring mountain biking to a reservation in New Mexico, and then watch … Read more
Pedalpalooza’s ‘Bike Play’ opens tonight
Besides big dinosaurs, the scariest thing about this year’s Bike Play is missing it.
Shift needs help spreading bike fun in Portland
Bike fun groups says help is needed to keep the scene’s gears greased.
Artist responds to angry reaction to white bike installations
We’ve been flooded with angry comments from people who think it’s selfish to appropriate a known symbol of tragedy for an art project.
Bow ties, butterflies, and bikes adorn new Lloyd mural
It’s part of an effort to create a new neighborhood identity.
TriMet seeks artists to create their next round of bus murals
From patterns etched into bus shelters to sculptures along MAX lines, TriMet has curated a public art gallery across the region.
Transportation Time Machine: TriMet bike permits
Everyone who takes long multimodal trips knows the routine: before leaving the house, double-check to make sure you have your keys, wallet, and TriMet bike permit. Right? Well, that last one isn’t necessary anymore. But some commenters on our recent throwback article about what bike advocacy looked like at the beginning of the millennium reminded … Read more
What Portland bike advocacy looked like in 2000
Usually the only window into this chapter of Portland’s history are photos, letters, and policy documents. But I was recently pointed to a series of videos created in 2000 that give us a fun view into a much earlier era of bike advocacy. The six, thirty-second videos were created by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (now … Read more
