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Real estate agent goes by bike
[Geoff Greene, realestate agent.Photo: Geoff Greene.] Geoff Greene is a former mechanic (he wrenched at the CCC for 3 1/2 years) and bikey entrepreneur who is now a Re/Max real estate agent. The 33 year old, who is known as “the Schwinn Guy” by most of his friends, has woven his love of bikes with … Read more
PUMA debuts “Dear Dabby” column
[The infamous Dabby.] Some of you might be familiar with Dabby. He’s a regular commenter on this site, a long-time Portland bike messenger and a somewhat infamous, provocative and enigmatic character (check out Dabby in my photo archives). Hoping to capitalize on his charisma, the Portland United Messenger Association (PUMA) has debuted a “Dear Dabby” … Read more
Meet artist and cyclist Matt Cardinal
34 year-old Matt Cardinal has had two life-long passions; bikes and art. He’s been drawing and riding as long as he can remember. I first saw Matt’s chalk drawings at the downtown Bike Gallery during the Trek Portland launch party. Ever since then I’ve been trying to connect with him and learn more about his … Read more
Local pro on the mend after European trip
[Doug’s new ride.] Like many serious bike racers, Doug Ollerenshaw always dreamed of racing in Europe. Last month he finally got his chance. He traveled to Belgium with his Team Health Net/Maxxis teammates for his first and long-awaited foray into European racing. It was a harsh introduction. His first race, the Trophee des Grimpeurs,was a … Read more
Bike action at Alberta Art Hop
On Saturday me and my ladies rode over to Alberta Street to check out the annual Art Hop. The picture-perfect day attracted all sorts of folks riding all sorts of bikes. And, as usual, I couldn’t keep my eyes (and my camera) off them. I noticed some old favorites in action like the Clownhouse’s Spin … Read more
Meet a bicycle crash investigation expert
[Officer Darke Hull.] Officer Darke Hull of the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division is one of six Portland officers to have been recently certified as a Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Investigation expert. The certification came after a rigourous, 5-day course offered by the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM). I met with Officer Hull … Read more
The bike move that never ends
Lately I’ve been seeing more and more bikes being used by Portland’s homeless population. I’ve started to get to know a few of them and hear their stories and experiences about their nomadic, rolling existence. Sometimes I won’t meet the owner of the bike, I’ll just observe its load and marvel at the bungee cording … Read more
A visit to the BMX Museum
[Gary Sansom, curator.] Over 20 years ago, 40 year-old Northeast Portland resident Gary Sansom was a top BMX racer. Like many guys his age (including me), he grew up wanting to be a BMX superstar. Eventually (also like many of us) he grew up, got a “real job”, and got on with his life…but his … Read more
Vanilla Bicycles adds to cross roster
[Kevin Hulick.Photo: Doug O.] Kevin Hulick will be sponsored by Vanilla Bicycles for the 2006 cyclocross season. Hulick, who won the “A” category in the prestigious Cross Crusade series last year, will join accomplished racers Shannon Skerritt, Molly Cameron, and Rhonda Mazza aboard a swanky new Vanilla cross bike this fall. Hulick, who went to … Read more
Metal Cowboy wheels into Wordstock
[Joe and the boys taking a break from the bikes in Colorado. Photo by Julien Campmeil] North Portland resident and author Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie will be presenting from his latest book at the Wordstock Festival this weekend. Back in November, I posted about Joe’s cross-country bike ride with this two sons, Quinn (7) and … Read more
Ride along with Portland pro at Tour of Georgia
The Tour of Georgia is the biggest professional bike race in North America. The six stage race draws the top teams and cyclists in the world. Among them is Portland’s very own Doug Ollerenshaw, a member of the Health-Net Maxxis team. A few months ago I rode along with Doug on a training ride around … Read more