The people, clubs, and culture that make up Portland’s bike scene.
[Robert Ping] Robert Ping, the BTA’s Safe Routes to School Program Director, has been named to the national Safe Routes to School Task Force. This task force is made up of representatives from various Federal agencies and leaders in health, transportation, and education and reports directly to the U.S. Department of Transportation. This select group … Read more
[Cyclocross pioneer andbike fit specialistMichael Sylvester] Michael Sylvester has a unique perspective on the Portland cyclocross scene. He was around at the beginning. Sylvester, along with a small handful of intrepid cyclocross pioneers established the first race series in Portland back in 1985. Yes, that’s over two decades before the Cross Crusade came onto the … Read more
[The Sprockettes do their thing.] The Sprockettes—those sexy, synchronized, mini-bike-dancing superstars—have released the official invitation to their big event, The International Bike Dance Off and Benefit Party.
Tim Harvey is on the final leg of his trip from Vancouver to Vancouver. This amazing explorer has ventured around the world by bike, foot and boat, and his entire route was emissions-free…as in no motorized power was used.
[Matt Bracken] This morning I met Matt Bracken, a 20-year bike industry veteran best known for his work as President of Independent Fabrications, a company widely respected for their custom-made bicycles. Matt was in town for some dealer visits (including Veloce on Hawthorne) and I caught up with him at Albina Press in North Portland … Read more
[The Zoobomb Pyle] The Zoobomb Pyle—which Zoobombers call the “People’s Bike Library of Greater Portland”—is much more than a bunch of mini-bikes, it’s an icon that symbolizes one of Portland’s proud traditions. It’s also an important part of the weekly ride that zooms from the Zoo into downtown. The bikes in the Pyle are loaners … Read more
[Angela Valdez,post crash]Photo: Nathan Lenz Angela Valdez, the well-known staff writer at the Willamette Week has left the local independent weekly and will now ply her trade at The Stranger up in Seattle. Angela is probably best known for a defining moment that will forever connect her to bikes and Portland. On July 27th, 2005 … Read more
[Cover of Sprockettes 2007calendar] The Sprockettes—Portland’s very own synchronized, mini-bike dance troupe—have been very busy lately. In addition to adding a new member (congrats Reena!), they’ve just released a few images from their 2007 calendar and announced plans for a big benefit party coming up in November. Last year’s calendar sold so well, they’re doing … Read more
[Ouch!]Photo: Herald Sun Portland-based professional bike racer Doug Ollerenshaw—who I rode with back in February—is currently in Melbourne, Australia battling with world’s top road racers in the week-long Herald Sun Tour stage race. On Monday, at the finish of the second stage, Doug was in a crash. From the picture you can tell it was … Read more
[Elly Blue] Bikey band Gatas en Zapatas—Spanish for “cats in shoes”—is playing this Saturday night at Mississippi Pizza Pub as part of a benefit event for the Village Bicycle Project’s Ghana Women’s Bicycle Initiative. The bikes that will be shipped to Ghana have already been loaded onto a shipping container and are ready to go. … Read more
[“Mr. Bike” Dave Glowacz] Dave Glowacz is the Director of Education for the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, one of the largest bike advocacy groups in the country. He’s also known as “Mr. Bike,” and author of the well-known book, Urban Bikers’ Tricks & Tips. Around two years ago, he read about the Community Cycling Center’s Create-a-Commuter … Read more
I’ve covered NE Alberta Street a lot on this site. That’s partly because it’s in my neck of the woods, but also because it’s just such an interesting street. It’s full of creative bike culture and has a vibe unlike anywhere else in the city.