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I love when corporations figure out effective ways to promote their brand and do something positive for the world (New Belgium’s Tour de Fat also comes to mind).
Check out this video from Clif Bar. It’s part of their awesome-looking 2 Mile Challenge Natural Energy Tour.
Here’s an email I received from Basil Christopher, ODOT’s bike and pedestrian coordinator:
ODOT is planning to replace approximate 350 feet of sidewalk between the Ross Is. Bridge (far west end), and SW Hood Avenue to the north. The construction calls for replacing/widening the existing sidewalk from 6-ft to 8-ft, replacing non-standard curb, and adding a new curb ramp at SW Hood. The new ramp should have a design that’s somewhat more friendly for bikes using it to cross SW Hood. We also wanted to look at the possibility of adding bike/ped signing leaving the bridge approaching SW Hood (yet to be determined).
Weather permitting, the construction is expected to start on October 29th but may begin sooner. The work will be done at night, and will require a sidewalk closure on the bridge during work hours. The sidewalk work should only last a few days. ODOT plans to have a variable message sign (VMS) at the east end of the bridge to inform all traffic of the construction work, and sidewalk closure.
The project limits begin as you leave the bridge sidewalk at the west end, and continue approximate 350 feet to the existing curb ramp at SW Hood Ave.
Fire Lane 5 – Forest Park work party
Description: As your Forest Park Co-Representative, I am pleased to announce that our Forest Park Ad Hoc Advisory Committee has been formed and will be having our first User Group meeting at the end of the month. This is key for us, as we will be constructing a white paper which will go forward to the City advising 5-Yr Plan ammendments to bring real singletrack (yes – real singletrack!) to Forest Park.
Part of furthering our FP goals is being caretakers of what we have in a visible way and in unison with Friends Of Forest Park. This is our time to foster goodwill and to demonstrate our commitment. At the behest of Stephen Hatfield, Program Director for FoFP, we will have a Firelane 5 trail party on November 3rd. I am pleased to announce that we are currently in the process of formally adopting this piece of trail, so a strong PUMP turn-out is really appreciated. This will go on our calendar as well as the FoFP website.
FoFP has given us their wonderful Trails Coodinator, Jeff Hough, for this effort. Jeff will be supplying all of the tools we will need as well as breakfast pastries from Grand Central Bakery (yum!).
Bring: Work Gloves, Wet Weather Gear, and Water
Please let me know if you are coming so we can ensure there are enough tools (and pastries) to go around
Meeting Place: Top of Salzman, off of Skyline Rd.
Shanti Ware
503-228-0589
mtb_grrl@ msn.com
PUMP Swap Meet 2007
Description: WHERE: At The Friendly House At 1737 NW 26th & Thurman (Located one block east of the Fat Tire Farm)
HOW MUCH: $2 entry fee includes a raffle ticket
WHAT: Buy, Sell, or Trade New or Used Bike Stuff: Mountain, Road, Cross, Trials, BMX, & Outdoor Gear.
$1 Raffles Every 15 Minutes, Be in to Win, Win, & Winx12!
Tables can be reserved: $15 for a half, $25 for a full table, or $10 for floor space. Vendor set up is at 10am.
For Information & Table Reservations:
Call Susan Martin @ 503.703.4300 or email susan@workforce-dynamics.com
Friendly House is located at NW 26th and Thurman, 1 block east of the Fat Tire Farm.
Black fixed gear bike. NO front or rear hand brakes as it was used on the velodrome.
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Traditionally, the Halloween edition of the Cross Crusade is two days of fun and partying. Last year’s race, full of costumes and silliness, was one of my favorite events of the year.
But this year, in light of recent events, things might be a bit different.
However, after reading the many remembrances of cyclocross enthusiast Brett Jarolimek, it’s clear that he lived and raced through life with a smile and spirit that I’m sure he’d want to continue on in his absence.
On Sunday we’ll be taking a ceremonial lap in remembrance of Brett. For a look at what else is planned for this weekend, check out CrossCrusade.com.
As detailed yesterday by the Oregonian (and later discussed on this site), the driver of the AGG Enterprises garbage truck that killed Brett Jarolimek last week had a slew of speeding infractions on his record.
Now, I’ve learned that speeding was the least of his problems.
According to my research and to sources who have requested to remain anonymous, the truck driver’s “checkered past” includes:
System Development Charges (SDCs) are one-time fees assessed on new development that go towards paying for impacts of that new development on things like our roads and access to city parks.
Back in August, I shared that some bike projects were eligible for this funding mechanism.
Now, it’s our city parks that need support.
tall black centurion, 65cm, 27 1 1/4 sunntour wheels, red & black saddle/tall silver seat post, rear black rack, bar end shifters, kind of messed up bar tape, 2 stickers that say deterrorformed on either side of the down tube
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Very cute women’s 10-speed with cruiser handlebars and a vintage spring bottom seat. Brand new tires. Rack on back.
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could be readily identified by me, only slightly modified, rack, side basket when stolen
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Cannondale Cross XR6 Grey/Black Cyclcross. White/Pink womens specific Specialized Seat. Silver Mavic Ksyrium Wheels. Egg Beater Pedals.
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