The WheelBurro with a carriage attachment.
(Photos by H2M2)
(Photos by H2M2)
Interbike Day 1: Wading into a foreign land
Yes folks, this is the scene just
steps from the entrance to America’s
premiere bicycle trade show.
(Photos © Elly Blue)
steps from the entrance to America’s
premiere bicycle trade show.
(Photos © Elly Blue)
I just finished my first day at North America’s biggest bicycle trade show. Interbike has something like a thousand exhibitors and 20,000 attendees from all over the world. Below are photos and thoughts from my first day on the ground at the Outdoor Demo.
But before I get to that… What’s with having America’s premier bike industry event in Las Vegas? It’s a terrible place to ride a bike.
I realized this immediately upon exiting the airport on my trusty Brompton (yes, you warned me — but I had no idea it was like this). I’ll spare you the gorey details, but suffice it to say, these photos of my ride to the Sands Convention Center only start to do it justice.
red Klein Performance 1992
Year: 1992
Brand: Klein
Model: Performance
Color:red
Size:54
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2009-09-22
Stolen From: SW 12th & Market :: outside of Helen Gordon Child Development Center, near PSU
Owner: Nathan Ball
OwnerEmail: natedatater@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Klein Performance in excellent shape. All red except for white “Klein” and “Performance” stenciled on. FSA black/chrome chain rings, red tape on drop-bars, black rack, light mount on right handle, black toeclips.
Police record with: J. Cronk
Police reference#: 09-0470
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Red/Burgundy Specialized Vita 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Vita
Color:Red/Burgundy
Size:M
Serial: P8EI90081
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-09-21
Stolen From: The bike was stolen just outside the Student Union building at PSU. Bike was locked to a single rack on the corner of Broadway & Montgomery. Taken sometime between 4:30-9:30 on Monday, 9/21/09. I’m offering a $200 reward for it’s return. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!
Neighborhood: PSU Campus
Owner: Renee Lawson
OwnerEmail: kidpolaroid@yahoo.com
Reward: $200
Description: Hi there… I was stupid enough to lock my new bike up with a cable lock on my first day of school. Bike is a women’s Specialized Vita, the color is a red/burgundy. There is a rack and side basket on the back–both black. There are also the straps/clips used to hold lights on the handlebar and seat post. (Picture does not include the basket) The serial number on the bike is P8EI90081.
Police record with: 09-0468
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Catholic Charities latest to bring message to the bikeway
Portland’s bike traffic continues to draw the attention of organizations that want to engage bike riders with their messages.
Last month, the Portland Opera Company hosted an event to share their upcoming premiere of Puccini’s La Boheme with the throngs of evening bike commuters that pass by their offices on the Eastbank Esplanade. Yesterday, PBOT and local biking and walking advocates held a “Calm Commute” event on the Hawthorne Bridge, and this morning, PBOT and their Maintenance Operations Division spread a message of safety by giving out donuts and coffee on N. Mississippi Ave.
PPB Traffic Division Captain in critical condition after crash
Captain Eric Hendricks in May 2009.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
Captain Eric Hendricks of the Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division is in critical condition this morning after a crash involving three motor vehicles yesterday afternoon on Highway 30.
According to the Oregon State Police, the collision happened about ten miles west of Rainier. Hendricks and his wife both suffered critical injuries and Eric remains in intensive care at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in North Portland this morning.
Preliminary investigation of the crash indicates that a vehicle in the opposite lane swerved into the lane Hendricks was driving in and struck the driver’s side of Hendricks’ car.
Elly Blue sets off on her Great Interbike Adventure
A crowd only a true bike geek could love.
(Photos: Interbike)
(Photos: Interbike)
As I write this, our intrepid managing editor Elly Blue is en route to Las Vegas for one of the world’s largest bike industry gatherings — the Interbike trade show.
I have fond memories of working and walking the Interbike show floor, having gone several times as an employee of Chris King Precision Components, Old Man Mountain products, and later as an independent PR guy with clients in the bike business.
PBOT urges riders to slow down and be aware on Mississippi Hill
PBOT bribed riders with donuts and
coffee to share a safety message
on the Mississippi Hill this morning.
(Photos © J. Maus)
coffee to share a safety message
on the Mississippi Hill this morning.
(Photos © J. Maus)
Oh, the life of a bike commuter in Portland. Last night, people riding east across the Hawthorne Bridge were serenaded by a harpist and offered chamomile tea; and this morning, people coming south on Mississippi Avenue were offered free donuts and coffee. Both events were meant to raise awareness of bike safety.
On the Hawthorne the issue is how to deal with congestion. On the Mississippi Hill, PBOT is concerned about bike safety because they maintain two yards full of maintenance operations equipment and the street is frequented by large trucks.
red shwinn n/a 1995
Year: 1995
Brand: shwinn
Model: n/a
Color:red
Size:26
Serial: sf402366
Stolen in portland oregon, OR 97203
Stolen:2009-09-19
Stolen From: noth portland by university of portland
Neighborhood: university park
Owner: ethan k-roll
OwnerEmail: imask8r@fmguy.com
Reward: a big hug
Description: red shwinn road bike black drop handle bars mirror on left side light imputs water bottle holders front and rear fenders
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Black & White Trek Alpha 2000’s
Year: 2000’s
Brand: Trek
Model: Alpha
Color:Black & White
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-09-19
Neighborhood: SE Gladstone
Owner: KMS Staff
OwnerEmail: kmsstaff@gmail.com
Description: FOUND: Alpha Aluminum Trek. Please email us the Vin # and a good desription with your phone number. If the vin matches we will call you back.
[Updated] Event on Hawthorne Bridge tonight will encourage a “calm commute”
Hawthorne Bridge bike traffic.
(Photo © J. Maus)
(Photo © J. Maus)
In response to bike congestion on the Hawthorne Bridge — which was flung into the spotlight back in May when two bikes collided resulting in a crash on the steel deck — the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition will be on the bridge for this evening’s commute to offer a gentle reminder to slow down.
To make the message stick, organizers plan to appeal to all five senses. The BTA’s Steph Noll says the event will be “half street theater, half BurmaShave sign campaign with messages promoting calm, safe, considerate behavior on the bridge’s shared bike/ped path.”
Section of SW Broadway bike lane closed through end of week
Note the following bike lane closure announcement from the City of Portland’s Keep it Moving website:
Beginning Monday, September 21, the two right travel lanes and the bike lane on SW Broadway will be closed at the Morrison and Yamhill intersections for brick repair. Bicyclists will merge with three lanes of traffic into a single lane, and should definitely expect delays on Broadway in this vicinity. Alternate southbound route choices include SW 11th, SW 5th, SW 3rd, and SW Naito Parkway. The lane closures will remain in place all hours through the week, although workers will try to restore enough room for bikes to pass on the right when they are not working. Once the workers finish the repairs, the setting material must cure before motor vehicle traffic returns. The lanes should reopen by the end of the week. Pedestrians should be aware that the crosswalk across Yamhill on the east side of Broadway may be closed during this work. The brick intersection repair project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, putting Oregonians to work!
[Thanks to City of Portland staffer Ellen Vanderslice for bringing this to our attention.]