The people, clubs, and culture that make up Portland’s bike scene.
[Updated: 11/6, 9:37am; 11/7, 10:22am] A donation jar for Leo at a Southeast Portland cafe.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Nearly a year ago I introduced you to Kyrstin Westwind — the carfree, single mom who was just starting a bike-powered blender business called Sprocket Smoothies. Since then Kyrstin has been busy attending local bike events (at … Read more
Back in July I brought you news of “Cycle Seen”, an upcoming photo exhibition that will celebrate Portland’s bike culture. Now comes word from organizers that they’ve officially began accepting submissions. Here’s they press release they sent out: WHAT IS Cycle Seen? Cycle Seen is an exhibition celebrating the diverse and dynamic culture of cycling/cyclists … Read more
“xmas bike” from felixpdx on Flickr.
The Pyle, at its current location on SW 9th.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) Even though it’s been over a year since Zoobombers first met with PDOT about it, the process to integrate the iconic mound of mini-bikes known as the Zoobomb Pyle into a piece of official public art is now moving along quickly. After the … Read more
On my way into lunch at Redwing Cafe in Southeast Portland today I noticed cards hanging from the bikes parked out front. Upon further inspection this is what I found:
On Saturday morning, over 20 friends and volunteers showed up to help Matt Picio move-by-bike from Clackamas to Portland. (Photos by Brad Reber)
Event flyer.(Click to enlarge) A photo essay that documents the American cyclocross scene is coming to Portland. Washed in the Mud: US Cyclcross Portraits is the work of Santa Cruz, California-based filmmaker and photographer Brian Vernor. Vernor, who’s best known for his work on “Pure, Sweet Hell”, traveled with the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross … Read more
Gordon Price(Photo: PriceTags.ca) Next Thursday (11/29) Gordon Price will give a free presentation on the effective integration of transportation in high-density environments, with an emphasis on land use. Price is a former City of Vancouver, B.C. Councilor and current Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia Professor who teaches, researches, and writes extensively on … Read more
(Photo © Jonathan Maus) We packed the Lucky Lab in Northwest Portland last night for the third annual BikeCraft. The crowds kept the artists and vendors busy and many folks walked away with some fantastic, locally made items. Once again, I was very impressed with the quality and selection of the bike-inspired goods that were … Read more
(Photo © Jonathan Maus) In just a few short years Ayleen Crotty’s Filmed by Bike event has gone from a quaint little bike movie get together, to a full-blown film festival. Part of the fun is that she chooses folks from the community to serve on the official jury. I did it a few years … Read more
Stay warm in style with S’mittens.See them and lots more at BikeCraft! I hope you plan to join us for the third annual BikeCraft this Thursday night (11/15). The assemblage of cycle-inspired artists is something you just won’t get to experience anywhere else. BikeCraft is on the same night as PDOT’s See and Be Seen … Read more
Crowds were thick all day.View slideshow below(Photos © Jonathan Maus) I still can’t decide what was more impressive at yesterday’s Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show; the crowds or the builders. One of the event organizers, Austin Ramsland, says that over 1,800 people attended the show. They were treated to an unprecedented display of building prowess from … Read more