Happy Velotine’s Day: A bike love guide
(Photo © J. Maus)
The Scene
The people, clubs, and culture that make up Portland’s bike scene.
The Art of Mini Bike Winter
Mini Bike Winter (MBW) — the Zoobomb-created event that mixes gravity, competition, mini-bikes, and fun — is less than one month away. This will be the fifth year in a row the event has offered salvation from our winter bike-fun doldrums
Meet Jim Middaugh; Council hopeful and a great hope for bikes?
City Council hopeful Jim Middaugh sporting a bit of helmet hair.You can meet Jim this Sunday night at an event being hosted by Congressman Peter Defazio at the Lucky Lab Brewpub in SE from 5:30 – 7:00 (bring $5!).(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
Photo of the Day: Turn signals are sexy
I snapped this photo while riding across the Hawthorne Bridge this morning… Her patch says, “Turn signals are sexy.”
Guest article: Crash knocks out teeth, community helps put them back
Carl Larson This article was written by Carl Larson. A nearly ubiquitous presence on the Portland bike scene, Carl’s done everything from delivering bike maps as an employee of the City of Portland’s Transportation Options division, to working with the Regional Arts and Culture Council on the Zoobomb Pyle art rack project. Few people move … Read more
Artistic duo chosen to create Zoobomb Pyle
Vanessa RenwickPhoto © Montana Maurice As part of the process to transform their iconic “Pyle” of mini-bikes into official public art, the Zoobombers have chosen two artists to help turn their visions into a reality. According to regular Zoobomber Carl Larson — who (along with a group of others) is working with the Regional Arts … Read more
Saint Lucy seen passing out pastries on the Hawthorne Bridge
A crowd gathers around Saint Lucy while sipping free coffee and munching on free baked goods.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)View slideshow below This morning on the Hawthorne Bridge, the Breakfast on the Bridges crew surprised bike commuters with a special edition of their monthly tradition. It was the annual Santa Lucia Day Breakfast on the Bridge … Read more
Seen on the street: A colorful scraper bike
Gram and his scraper.Slideshow belowPhotos © Jonathan Maus The other day I crossed paths with a colorful personality and an even more colorful bike. I first met Gram Shipley at BikeCraft. He wanted to display his wares (hand-sewn leather mud-flaps and casino dice valve caps), but didn’t get enough of them made in time for … Read more
City Hall will host carfree-themed art exhibit
The flyer for the upcoming art exhibition.
ODOT maintenance crews paint over Brett Jarolimek memorial
[Updated: 12/7, 10:15am] This painting of the late Brett Jarolimek has been covered over by maintenance crews. I just heard from a reader that maintenance crews (from ODOT) have painted over the stencil of Brett Jarolimek that was on the underpass at the intersection of N. Interstate and Greeley. This doesn’t come as a complete … Read more
An interview with Portland’s most ticketed cyclist
(Photos © Jonathan Maus) The other day I met someone who claimed to have gotten more tickets while on their bicycle than anyone else in town. While I don’t think that’s anything to be proud of, I did think it was an interesting story and I was curious to know more. I asked the person, … Read more
Trek picks local bike fit expert to lead national program
Michael Sylvester in hisSoutheast Portland studio.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Portland-based bike fitting expert Michael Sylvester has been hired to create and lead an ambitious new bike fitting program for Trek Bicycles. Trek introduced Sylvester and the new “Fit System” at Trek World, their dealer-only trade show back in August. Sylvester — a 50 year-old yoga … Read more