The people, clubs, and culture that make up Portland’s bike scene.
Have you noticed these cool little bike stencils popping up on popular bikeways throughout the city? I’ve seen them around the Hawthorne Bridge, on the Springwater Corridor Trail, and several other places. I have no idea what they’re all about but I’m curious. BikePortland.org reader Matt Picio is curious too so he snapped these photos … Read more
Matt Cartwright is a North Portland-based artist who specializes in metal fabrication. He is responsible for many local bike sculptures including the people on the roof of River City Bicycles and many others.
[Ready, set, Zoobomb] This weekend Zoobombers celebrate their fourth anniversary with two days of mini-bike madness known as the BIFFday Summer Olympics. On Saturday they’ll assemble at Colonel Summers Park (SE 20th and Belmont) at 2:00 for events like mini-bike polo, chicken races (where mini-bikers duel with someone riding on their shoulders), and the ominous-sounding … Read more
[Aaron and his couchat Bridge Pedal.] Self-described “transportation diplomat” Aaron Tarfman has launched a new blog. “Innovative Transport” will chronicle his bikey adventures and share his insights on urban planning and infrastructure. Tarfman is a professional architect who rode his bicycle across country from New York City to Portland in 2003 and has become a … Read more
[See the interviewon CrankMyChain! TV] Filmmaker Dan Kaufman visited injured Zoobomber Reverend Phil in the hospital last night. Rev Phil suffered a “spiral fracture” of two bones in his leg after crashing on Sunday’s Zoobomb run. Kaufman has posted the video interview on his website. When asked about the alleged ice-throwing that led to his … Read more
[Rev Phil on a recent Zoobomb] Last night’s weekly Zoobomb run turned ugly when someone hurled ice at approaching riders. The ice cause several major crashes, including a “nasty” compound leg fracture to local cycling personality and film promoter Reverend Phil. Here’s the word I got from a Zoobomber who was on the ride: “Last … Read more
[New Belgium’s marketingsuperhero Chris Winn.] New Belgium’s Tour de Fat rolled through Portland Saturday and the crew from Fort Collins, Colorado put on one of the best bike parties of the year. It got started with the craziest bike parade I’ve ever done (with clothes on). I have no idea where all the zany, outlandish … Read more
Last week I worked a table at the Interstate Farmers Market. I passed out free bike maps and stickers, talked to folks about bikes, and answered random bike questions. As an ice-breaker I asked people to try and stump me with a question about bikes in Portland. I got quite a range of responses including;
[Michael Wolfe enjoys the view.] Michael Wolfe is an unabashed bike nut. About the only thing that gets him more excited than riding, is discovering and sharing new bike routes with others. Last winter, he showed me a whole new perspective on the Sandy River when I joined him for my first-ever recumbent ride. Then, … Read more
[Alan Koch in December] Back in December I shared the story of my ride with Alan Koch. Alan is a retired photographer who’s on a quest to ride every single mile of paved road in the City of Portland. Despite some setbacks—including a fall from his bike which took him out for 5 weeks—he has … Read more
[A ‘zine by Alon Raab.] Well known PSU professor Alon Raab was in a crash with a motor vehicle while riding his bicycle to class yesterday. According to a spokesperson at the Department of Sociology, Raab suffered a broken collarbone and is expected to return to class tomorrow. Ironically, Raab is a dedicated enthusiast of … Read more
Raleigh Bicycles (based in Kent, WA) will be shooting their 2007 catalog in and around Portland this weekend. The catalog is intended to be a “natural extension” of their ’06 edition which was set entirely in Seattle. According to their marketing director Reed Pike, besides a visit to the Alpenrose Velodrome to photograph their Rush … Read more