Meet Your Maker: Johnnie Olivan of Rejuiced Bikes
Using recycled bike frames and parts, Johnnie Olivan of Rejuiced Bikes in North Portland melds artistry and utility into his creations.(Photos © J. Maus unless otherwise noted)
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Meet Your Maker: Gigi Lascurettes, maker of Helmuffs
Gigi Lascurettes(Photos/video by Russ Roca) In this episode of Pedal People, we profile Gigi Lascurettes the maker of another Portland original – Helmuffs. Helmuffs are wool ear muffs made from recycled sweaters that attach directly to your helmet straps. Gigi’s Helmuffs have been on display at BikeCraft and can also be purchased at Bikeasaurus (1337 … Read more
Buck-a-pint fundraiser will help send Portland racer to Cyclocross Worlds
Sue Butler(Photo: SueButlerRides.com) Later this month, 39-year old Portland bike racer Sue Butler is headed to St. Wendel Germany where she’ll represent Team USA at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships. To help get her there, a fundraiser has been planned for Tuesday night at Hopworks Urban Brewery (2944 SE Powell). Hopworks will donate $1 of … Read more
‘Rat-Fiets’: Ed Roth inspired bike art
It’s been a pretty crazy day (actually crazy last couple of days)… So I thought you’d enjoy taking a break and seeing some really fun bike art created by Lents neighborhood resident Tom Labonty. Check out his “Rat-Fiets” drawing below… Drawing by Tom Labonty. See it on Flickr.
Frans Pauwels: Founding Father of Portland Bicycle Racing
[This article was written by Kelly Dodd. It first appeared in the June 2010 issue of Jan Heine’s Bicycle Quarterly magazine and is being published here with the author’s permission. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to share this historical account of a Portland bicycling pioneer, devoted advocate, and legendary bike racer.] Frans Pauwels … Read more
Portlander goes on global tour as mechanic for bike-powered bands
Mike Cobb. Portlander Mike Cobb is no stranger to impressive bicycle feats. Whether it’s winning a trackstand competition with a broken arm while being pelted with water balloons, or coming home with three medals from the 2009 Cycle Messenger World Championships in Tokyo, or by simply pedaling a 700-pound capacity cargo trike at his former … Read more
BikeCraft vendor profile: Geoff Franklin of Walnut Design Studio
Geoff Franklin in his shop.(Photos © Russ Roca) Walnut’s new bike luggage, featuring handcrafted leather and cedar panels.
Meet Your Maker: Headbadge crafter Laura Crawford
[Note: We announced vendor sign-ups for BikeCraft just last week, and we’ve already got over 30 amazing artisans ready to share their creations with you. This is the first in our Meet Your Maker series of BikeCraft vendors that will give you a closer look at the makers behind the products. The audio slideshow below … Read more
Well-lit bikes and the people who ride them
When it comes to being well-lit, Mark Allyn does it with style.(Photos © J. Maus)
“Why do we allow these deaths to occur?” – A Q&A with Peter Jacobsen
“1 in 55 Americans will die in a car crash*. My job is to say it out loud. Why do we allow these deaths to occur?” — Peter Jacobsen, P.E., public health consultant and researcher As I mentioned yesterday, public health consultant and research Peter Jacobsen, P.E., will be in Portland Friday to spread the … Read more
Sunday’s ‘Cycle Swap’ will breathe new life to riverside warehouse
John “Coop” Cooper. This Sunday, a warehouse under the east side of the Fremont Bridge that sits partially over the Willamette River will be buzzing with bikes, bike parts, and the people who love them. The PDX Cycle Swap is a new event that its organizers plan to hold every second Sunday of the month. … Read more