Sorry folks, but so far no photos have surfaced from this ride.. Here are some photos. Big thanks to Jacque Authier for leading the ride and providing this report:
Report: Sexy Cyclists Ride
Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/21
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
Hey, I’m putting on a ride today! The Communified Ride (lame name I know) will be a fun, quick spin around the waterfront (with a few bridge crossings of course). It’s a social ride and the goal is to learn about the bike community, meet some new people and talk about upcoming events and/or find new recruits for whatever bikey stuff you’re up to. I will also bring my tripod and set up some black/white style portraits (think Sears) of you and your bike. Meet at 6:00 at Salmon Street Fountain…I’ll be rockin’ out with my new bike radio! (yes I just linked to an advertiser).
And sorry for getting behind on ride reports…they’re coming soon.
Here’s a list of today’s events:
Oregonian plans webcast on bike safety
Oregonian columnist Margie Boule will be hosting a webcast on bike safety at 1:00 tomorrow (6/21).
Join in and ask questions at the Margie Boule Show.
And just FYI, Boule wrote about bikes in her column last Sunday.
UPDATE: SK Northwest appeals permit decision, public hearing set
[UPDATE: Download appeal JPEG, 94K.]
SK Northwest, the company that wants to develop a parcel on the Willamette River and not allow public trail access through their property, has appealed the recent denial of their development permit.
According to Kate Green of the City of Portland Bureau of Development Services, a public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 at 1:30 PM (location TBA).
Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/20
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
Here’s a list of today’s events:
Brazen bike thief working on Broadway
A recent stolen bike listing describes a brazen thief clipping bike locks in broad daylight on NE Broadway Blvd:
“My bike was stolen a few hours ago outside Costello’s Travel Cafe on NE Broadway between 22nd and 23rd. It was 7:00pm, bright out, and busy on the street. A woman who was parking right beside the thief challenged him when she saw his bolt cutter, and he gave her the finger and rode away. He cut through a wire rope lock quickly. He was white with brown hair, a mustache, a lump on his neck like a cyst, jeans, a dark t-shirt and a dark baseball hat. He carried a green bag slung across his chest. About 35 years old, 5′10″ and about 175 pounds. Very brazen and very quick with his work.”
Keep your eyes peeled for this guy…or better yet, trash your cable lock and invest in something he can’t cut through.
Andy Clarke visits Vancouver
[Mayor Royce Pollard and Andy Clarke.]
Last night, BTA Director Evan Manvel and I biked up to Vancouver to see League of American Bicyclists Head Honcho (and arbiter of coveted Platinum rankings) Andy Clarke award the Vancouver City Council a “Bronze” Bicycle Friendly Community Award.
ODOT bike crash figures increase
The Oregon Department of Transportation released their 2005 crash statistics today and the numbers don’t look good for cyclists.
In 2005 there were 802 total crashes involving bikes, including 11 fatalities and 779 injuries. That’s 100 more crashes and 100 more injuries than in 2004.
State Rep. to push for “Eric’s Law”
In response to the tragic death of local cyclist Eric Kautzky, State Representative Jerry Krummel (seen at right) plans to push for “Eric’ Law” in the 2007 legislative session. According to Krummel:
“I plan to push legislation at the state level to encourage other counties to offer these memorial signs. We are also looking at ways to increase penalties targeted at “sleepy” drivers. Once we get the bill introduced it will be called “Eric’s Law.””
Stolen: Giant MTB
[Submitted by amalia]
my bike was stolen about 5pm today in front of the belmont library. it was locked- using an old kryptonite lock (maybe one that you can open with a pen? is that for real?).
it’s about 7yrs old, brand is giant- it’s black and yellow. a mountain bike- 21 speeds.
saddle is a liberator x by terry. has a rack on the back. slicks for tires. derailleur problems.
daliabeth@yahoo.com if you see it.
thanks
Catching up with the Zoobombers
[You gotta love her committment.]
Yesterday I finally got around to checking out the Zoobomb crew. I’d just finished grooving with Mobile Mystery Dance Party and headed up the hill to Washington Park to see what they were up to.
I wasn’t on a mini-bike like last time, but it was fun just being up there (and you can still get going pretty fast on a Schwinn 3-speed!). They were hanging out, grilling burgers and having some good times.
Report: Mobile Mystery Dance Party
Yeah! We danced and grooved all over the city. Thanks to Captain Clash for the killer sound system and for this report from Carye Bye: