[Club founder, chops.]Photos by dropoutbikeclub It’s not every day I get to tell you about a brand new bike club, especially one as interesting as Dropout. The Dropout Bike Club wants to spread the love and fun of mutant and freak bikes (like tall bikes and choppers) to everyone. They’re sort of a kinder, gentler, … Read more
[By Tiago Denczuk.] The Made in Portland: Bicycle Show and Art Exhibition is really shaping up (download event flyer). In addition to nine Portland-based independent bike builders, I just confirmed that Chris King Precision Components will attend. Chris King (based in Northwest Portland) makes the world’s best hubs and headsets (they were used by a … Read more
[Mural detail. Photo Carye Bye] The Community Cycling Center (CCC) in Northeast Portland has announced a mural project. According to the CCC’s Alison Hill the mural will be painted on the west facing wall at 1700 NE Alberta Street and will depict a children’s pedal-powered costume parade. A local artist, with funding by the Regional … Read more
I can’t think of a more fitting end to Pedalpalooza than thousands of people coming together at Saturday’s Multnomah County Bike Fair at Colonel Summers Park. At the peak of the day, fair organizers counted 1250 bicycles scattered throughout the park! Despite a sweltering sun the competitions rocked and all the booths were packed with … Read more
[Good times at last year’s Bike Fair.] It’s the last day of Pedalpalooza and all eyes turn to the big and wonderful Multnomah County Bike Fair. Today is your chance to observe and participate in bike fun culture at its finest. Where else can you watch clowns ride tall bikes, meet the Sprockettes, compete in … Read more
[Photo by Dat.] I’m excited to announce the Made in Portland Bicycle Show and Art Exhibition coming to City Hall on Thursday July 6th from 5-8PM. Join us in a celebration of our artisan bicycle industry as we showcase Portland’s independent, custom builders and artists. As I reported last month, this event is part of … Read more
[You gotta love her committment.] Yesterday I finally got around to checking out the Zoobomb crew. I’d just finished grooving with Mobile Mystery Dance Party and headed up the hill to Washington Park to see what they were up to. I wasn’t on a mini-bike like last time, but it was fun just being up … Read more
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24. View the full schedule here.] It’s opening day for Pedalpalooza and things get off to a fast start. Here’s a list of today’s events.
Tomorrow is the start of Shift’s annual Pedalpalooza, an unprecedented frenzy of bike fun. [Last year’s parade.] I think we’re pushing nearly 150 bike events over the next 17 days. If you haven’t seen the calendar and mapped out your plan of attack, do it now. Things get off to a rollicking start with tomorrow’s … Read more
34 year-old Matt Cardinal has had two life-long passions; bikes and art. He’s been drawing and riding as long as he can remember. I first saw Matt’s chalk drawings at the downtown Bike Gallery during the Trek Portland launch party. Ever since then I’ve been trying to connect with him and learn more about his … Read more
[The newlyweds ontheir new tandem.] Tonight I attended a special event at the Alberta Street Clown House, the wedding of Roadkill Racoon and Reddish Raddish (their real names are Carol Banner and Morgan Nilsen). I have to admit, when I first heard about this I thought it was just another excuse for a party and … Read more
[Art Nouveau, Vanilla-style.] Back in November, I posted about a poster that Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles was creating with local artist Dan Gillsdorf. Now that the print is finally done, I’ve been waiting for Sacha’s permission to publish more details. After first offering it to Vanilla owners, he has given me the green light … Read more