Slug Velo turns four in predictable fashion
[The zany bars of Louie and Becky Berry’s tandem.]
The Scene
The people, clubs, and culture that make up Portland’s bike scene.
BTA's Safe Routes leader moves on
[Robert Ping speaks at Sunnyside School in SE Portland, 10/4/06.] Robert Ping, the BTA’s Safe Routes to School Program Director, has accepted a position with the Bikes Belong Coalition. He made the announcement to co-workers today and will transition to his new role of State Network Manager of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership … Read more
Advocate’s commitment shows…on her hair
[Emily Gardner and her shairrows.] Emily Gardner‘s new hairdo shows that she’s always got bikes on her mind, literally. When the BTA Policy Advocate recently dyed her hair she decided to go with something that pays homage to bike-related road markings.
Check out the Mini Bike Winter promo video
Dan Kaufman of CrankMyChain Cycle TV has put together this fun Mini Bike Winter promotional video. It includes footage from last night’s Zoobomb (can you say cold and gravelly?), deep thoughts from Zoobombers, and narration from a strange-sounding Reverend Phil.
Library now carries bike zines
[“Heed the Moronic Dictum” by C.H.U.N.K. 666 and “Go By Bicycle #3” are part of the Library’s new zine collection.]
Bikes in the community: My talk with John Canda
[John Canda, head of the Mayor’s Office on Youth Crime Prevention] On Wednesday I met with John Canda to hear his perspectives on how bikes might play a larger role in community policing. John is the Mayor’s youth crime prevention czar. Prior to that, he led the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, one of six coalitions … Read more
Pedicabs, palm trees, and family bike limos
[Hold on Danica!] After all the drama last week, I looked forward to a weekend of good, old-fashioned bike fun. Taking advantage of a dry, non-freezing day, I finally got our new trail-a-bike (a Burley Piccolo) up and running. I did it “family limo” style with the trail-a-bike attached to a trailer. I was happy … Read more
Don’t miss the Wintertime Palm Tree Ride
This Sunday is your chance to take in one of the finer pleasures of Portland’s bike culture. Artist, historian, and urban lore afficionado Shawn Granton will lead the Wintertime Palm Tree Ride. Shawn and his Urban Adventure League are well-known in bike circles for leading interesting and informative rides that give participants insight behind seemingly … Read more
Portland bike documentary in the works
The Willamette Week has the scoop on a full-length documentary in the works about Portland’s bike scene. The film’s creators — Greg Fredette, Jason Turner and Aaron Douglas — added more information in an email to the Shift list yesterday:
Filmed by Bike jury, poster revealed
Filmed by Bike is Portland’s very own, homegrown bike film fest that gets bigger and better every year. The lady behind the action is Ayleen Crotty. She has just announced the esteemed jury that will help select this year’s films: Allan Folz – Shift, Breakfast on the Bridges Caroline Colon – .83 Seattle Janis McDonald … Read more
Meet two local illumination experts
Many cyclists in and around Portland are aware of the survival imperative of being visible while riding at night. But there are two guys I’ve come across recently who take it to a whole new level. [Tomas and his lights.]Photo: Tomas A few days ago I discovered the blog of local cyclist Tomas Quinones. I’ve … Read more
Changes atop the Traffic Division
[Commander Marty Rowley] After just nine months on the job, Marty Rowley, Commander of the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau will retire on January 17th. In the interim, Lieutenant Mark Kruger will take his place until a new Commander is named. According to sources, Chief Sizer will keep Kruger in that position, “for … Read more