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The people, clubs, and culture that make up Portland’s bike scene.
(File photo) In a meeting room nine floors above Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland, bike lawyer Mark Ginsberg hosted a mini-summit Thursday between representatives of Zoobomb and the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau.
After the meeting. L to R: Lawyer Mark Ginsberg, Traffic Division Sgt. Mike Fort, Commander Mark Kruger, and Zoobombers Dave Terry, Leah Bendlin, and Corey Sevigny.(File photo)
Gabe Graff at the CCC.(File photo) Gabe Graff started working at the Community Cycling Center (CCC) over two years ago. That may not seem like long, but given the expansive changes the organization has gone through in that time, Graff could be considered a well-worn veteran. Later this month, his tour of duty in the … Read more
Reverend Phil Sano.(File photo) Local bike community personality, filmmaker, and self-described “bike culturist” Reverend Phil Sano plans to ride his bike to the West Coast Convergence for Climate Action which starts tomorrow in Skamokawa, Washington. The event is billed as, “6 days of low-impact living and high-impact action.” Reverend Phil plans to leave on his … Read more
Kurmaskie family just hours before take-off.(File photo) Crazy bike adventures are nothing new to local author and nationally known speaker Joe Kurmaskie. The man who is known by his fans as the “Metal Cowboy” has biked all over the globe, but his current adventure might be his most daring yet. This time he’s taking the … Read more
Crowds gathered one last time at the Alberta St. Clown House on NE 25th Ave.(File photo) This month’s Last Thursday on Alberta was notable for several reasons: the clowns, the cops, and the crowds. First and foremost, it was the last month in a long run of action at the Alberta Street Clown House (they’re … Read more
Just a quick post (I’m in Oakridge right now at MTB Oregon!) to share my photos from Last Thursday on Alberta. It was a great night out there. Don’t have time to share more, but hopefully the slideshow below will tell part of the story.
Kent and his bike.(File photo) Well-known endurance cyclist and bike advocate Kent Peterson, made a brief stop in Portland yesterday. Peterson is the Commuting Program Director for the Bicycle Alliance of Washington and he’s on his “Wander Around Washington” — a 2-week, 1,100 mile sojourn to help get him acquainted with communities throughout the state.
Dingo Dizmal, captain of the Clown House.(File photo) Yes folks, it’s true. Tonight at Last Thursday on Alberta Street, the Clown House (at NE 24th and Alberta) will play host to hijinks and fun for the very last time. Due to rents that have shot far beyond a clown’s wage, Dingo, Pinga, Chlorine, Will, and … Read more
Agent Crush never got a chanceto flex her muscles in Ashland.(File photo) The Sprockettes tour is off to a memorable start. The ladies rolled into the southern Oregon city of Ashland last Thursday hoping to liven up the town with an impromptu performance in Lithia Park. Unfortunately, a few of Ashland’s men in blue didn’t … Read more
Evan Manvel(File photo) The BTA just announced that Evan Manvel is leaving the organization. Manvel served two years as the Executive Director and oversaw considerable growth and change during his tenure. From the BTA Blog: “It’s been a thrill to see the BTA grow, and biking in Portland and around the state grow with it,” … Read more
Ian Jaquiss handcycling near Ladd’s Addition.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)