Graph from BTA survey results.
Flaming Lips to throw party, screening for naked, bicycling extras
Lips singer Wayne Coyne
in his trademark bubble
(Photo by Flaming Lips)
in his trademark bubble
(Photo by Flaming Lips)
By now the world has heard that the Flaming Lips were in Portland last month to film naked bikers for a music video for their new album, Embryonic (which incidentally has become the band’s first top 10 hit).
The video is now complete, and the band is throwing a screening and dance party this week to thank all the extras (and friends, and fans).
On Wednesday, October 28th, from 8:00pm – 11:00pm at Lolas Room, 1332 W. Burnside. 18 and older only. Party organizer Jillian Kelsheimer Sevick says to wear clothes, and get there early for swag and fun times.
Kelsheimer Sevick also cautions that due to the need to turn many hours of footage into a few minutes of music video, not everyone who showed up for the two days of shooting is visible in the final cut — but urges everyone to come watch the video and confirm your hopes (or fears).
There is also a Facebook group for shoot participants to stay in touch with the band and each other.
BTA shares results of ‘Bicycling Perceptions and Experiences’ survey
[UPDATE, 12:28pm: We’ve just published a separate story with more results from this survey that were not initially released.]
Results have been released from a survey conducted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) last August. The intent of the survey, titled Bicycling Perceptions and Experiences in Oregon and Southwest Washington, was to garner feedback and data on a wide range of topics related to bicycling, advocacy, and the BTA itself.
The survey had 2,002 total respondents, 1,000 of which are current BTA members.
From our European Desk: Bike parking pilot project at Raamplein
Todd Boulanger
[This story is by Todd Boulanger, a former transportation planner for the City of Vancouver who has been soaking up the bike infrastructure of Europe. In this report he shares some views of a bike parking project at a public square in Amsterdam.]
The bike parking options under consideration for Amsterdam’s city center
(All photos © Todd Boulanger)
(All photos © Todd Boulanger)
Reader Photo of the Week: One less pothole
(Photo by Ktesh from the BikePortland Photographers group on Flickr.)
Honey Found- Brooks Professional Saddle
Brand: Found- Brooks
Model: Professional Saddle
Color:Honey
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-10-20
Neighborhood: CityBikes Repairshop 503 239-0553
Owner: Burton Ford
OwnerEmail: dubmixford@yahoo.com
Description: I bought a modified Brooks Pro saddle with a custom cut in the center and black stitching across the bottom, holding the two sides together. I assumed it was stolen amd would like to get it back to the owner. I paid almost nothing for it. A customer came in the CityBikes annex the other day, reporting this stolen from PSU. Is this you? Do you know this guy? Get in contact.
Weekend Event Guide
Bike fun at last weekend’s Cross Crusade kiddie race.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
This is just a selection from the many bike events going on this weekend. For more, including regular weekly or monthly events, see the Shift calendar.
Powell repaving project will include two new crossings
An Oregon Department of Transportation repaving project will bring two new mid-block crossings to SE Powell Boulevard.
The $4 million (estimated) Powell Boulevard Pavement Preservation project will begin in Spring 2010 and will include repaving Powell from SE 51st Avenue to Interstate 205. In addition, ODOT will build new sidewalks (in compliance with ADA), and two new mid-block crossings.
PBOT: Spokane bike boulevard construction begins next month
Plan drawing for crossing of Spokane at SE 13th. Notice new refuge island, semi-diverter (allowing bicycles onto Spokane but not cars), and curb extension. Red boxes are places where on-street parking will no longer be allowed.
– Download Spokane Bike Boulevard project details (400K PDF) –
– Download Spokane Bike Boulevard project details (400K PDF) –
Portlander back on the road with bike porn
Bike Porn 3 trailer was released last night.
–Watch it here-.
–Watch it here-.
Portland’s bike porn provocateur “Reverend” Phil Sano is back on the road. Sano and his crew are on their 16 city “Chain Whip” tour showing Bike Porn 3: Cycle Bound (note: trailer is NOT safe for work).
Sano’s collection of short films features bikes and their people doing everything imaginable to each other. And, as you might expect, the screenings are raising quite a few eyebrows.
If you’re still scratching your head, check this excerpt from an interview with Sano that ran Salt Lake City, Utah’s weekly newspaper last week.
Sneak peek at Metal Cowboy’s latest book
Cover of Kurmaskie’s latest book,
on store shelves February 2010.
on store shelves February 2010.
Remember two years ago when we checked in on local author and self-described “adventure dad” Joe Kurmaskie right before he and his family embarked on journey across Canada?
Well, somehow the family is still together (joke) and Joe has just finished a book about the adventure.
Known to thousands of fans across the country as the Metal Cowboy, Joe’s latest book, Mud, Sweat and Gears: A Rowdy Family Bike Adventure Across Canada on Seven Wheels, isn’t slated for mass release until February 2010, but he gave us a sneak peek at the cover art and copy from the bookjacket.
wite tony hawk bmx 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: tony hawk
Model: bmx
Color:wite
Serial: 57701
Stolen in rapid city, OR 57701
Stolen:2009-05-21
Stolen From: apartmet
Owner: micahs29 seltings
OwnerEmail: chick@hotmail
Reward: 20
Description: it is a bmx bike it was wite
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike