KGW-TV video of bike trail discovered in Madrona Park in North Portland. If video does not load, see KGW story here.
Review: Burley Travoy cargo trailer
The Travoy from Burley.
(Photo © J. Maus – All other photos by Chris Sullivan)
(Photo © J. Maus – All other photos by Chris Sullivan)
Burley nailed it. Their new Travoy — part cargo trailer, part grocery cart, part portable office — is an amazingly well-designed product.
From the first time you hold the top handle and move it around with one hand, you get a sense that it’s unlike anything else you’ve held — much less attached to the back of your bike.
Parks to host ‘Adaptive Bike Day Clinic’
I tried out a hand-cycle a few years back.
(Photo: Seven Corners bike shop)
(Photo: Seven Corners bike shop)
On May 16th, Portland Parks and Recreation will host their annual Adaptive Bike Day Clinic. It’s a very cool event that doesn’t get much publicity, so I thought I’d share it here on the front page.
After being in local specialty bike shop Coventry Cycle Works to snap some photos for a story the other day, I was reminded that people who love to ride bikes come with all types of physical abilities. Seeing the flyer for this event in their window also made me recall a story I did back in 2007 after going on a ride with Southeast Portland resident Ian Jaquiss.
Ian Jaquiss riding his handcycle.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
Jaquiss was hit by someone driving a car when he was two years old. A resulting spinal cord injury left him without the use of his legs; but thanks to a handcycle he’s able to get around the city by bike just like anyone else.
At their event next Sunday (5/16, which also happens to be Northeast Sunday Parkways) Parks will have a variety of two, three, and four-wheeled bikes for people to try out. If you know someone who isn’t able to ride a regular bike for whatever reason, consider taking them to this event. For more information call Portland Parks and Recreation at (503) 823-4328.
- Adaptive Bike Day Clinic
Sunday, 5/16 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Eastbank Esplanade (under the Hawthorne Bridge)
First look at new bike lanes through cobblestones on NW Marshall
New bike lanes on NW Marshall. See what
it will look like when completed below.
(Photo: Paul Peterson)
it will look like when completed below.
(Photo: Paul Peterson)
New bike lanes are being constructed on NW Marshall between 12th and 14th Avenues in the Pearl District — but these aren’t just any bike lanes. What’s notable about this project is that the new lanes are being cut right through historic cobblestones (a move that has irked some local residents who say the cobbles are key to the area’s charm) and they’re part of a larger streetcar project that will make NW Marshall into a bicycle boulevard.
Your Big Bike Weekend Event Guide
Pretty Dress Ride, circa 2005.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
Another big weekend ahead for all you bike lovers. And did you remember Sunday is Mother’s Day?! If you’ve got your mom in town, head out east to Gateway for their Mother’s Day Fun Ride — or choose from any of the excellent two-wheeled endeavors below…
Friday, May 7th
5:45 pm: Seven Wonders of Vancouver Ride & Art Walk
Dress up in your glitzy, arty best and ride to downtown Vancouver for their monthly First Friday Arts Walk. If you’ve never ridden north to Vancouver (it’s easy!) this is a great way to learn how.
Goldsprints and more will help launch Metro’s new bike map
Detail of new edition of Metro’s Bike There! map.
Metro has reason to be proud of their Bike There! map. In a word, it’s awesome. It’s one of those maps that gets me inspired to explore new places every time I unfold it. Given the extensive coverage and user-friendly details, it’s no surprise they want to celebrate the launch of the latest version.
Around since 1982, this is the eighth edition of this popular map. Highlights include maps of 21 cities around the region, recreational routes, more detailed street ratings, labels for steepness, and full listings of existing rail lines to help you make that multi-modal trip (and/or steer clear of pesky tracks). Of course it’s also printed on super-durable, waterproof paper.
Red Free Spirit 489-473810
Brand: Free Spirit
Model: 489-473810
Color:Red
Size:52-54 cm
Serial: 60228284
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-05-6
Stolen From: SE 44th and SE Long Street, stolen from behind my house.
Neighborhood: SE, near Woodstock neighborhood
Owner: Marin McInnes
OwnerEmail: marinmci@gmail.com
Description: Red frame was thoroughly scratched up. cruiser handles. When stolen, it had a brown wicker basket on the front (brand new), and also a dinosaur bike bell on the left handlebar (also brand new). Red fenders, and the back fender had the letter “C” stickered onto it.
Police record with: 10-151579
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
red Voodoo Hoodoo 2000
Year: 2000
Brand: Voodoo
Model: Hoodoo
Color:red
Stolen in , OR
Stolen:2006-05-5
Stolen From: NE Webster street Portland OR
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Dirk Conradie
OwnerEmail: dirkconradie@yahoo.com
Description: Red Mens Voodoo Hoodoo Mountain bike
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
BTA slams Burnside-Couch biking conditions
Michael O’Leary of the BTA says
the Burnside Couch couplet
is unsafe to ride.
(File photo: Adams Carroll)
the Burnside Couch couplet
is unsafe to ride.
(File photo: Adams Carroll)
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is coming under fire for biking conditions on their East Burnside Couch Couplet project. In a blog post published yesterday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) wrote that the couplet is “not ready to ride” and last night KATU-TV put the story and on their 11 o’clock newscast.
BTA volunteer organizer and human resource manager Michael O’Leary has jumped on the issue in hopes of getting PBOT to make significant improvements to several aspects of the project’s design.
On the BTA blog, O’Leary wrote that the project falls short of “the world-class standards the city is known for,” and that, “Wide-ranging complaints… raise serious questions about safety.” He also spoke out about the project to KATU-TV in a segment that ran last night:
Check out the Cycle Shrine art installation
The Cycle Shrine will be up in the window of BIKEASAURUS (which opens in June) until May 16th.
(Photos: Paul Glahn)
(Photos: Paul Glahn)
