(Photos: Eric Thornburg)
Thousands of people took part in the 24th annual Bridge Pedal on Sunday.
Bridge Pedal lures riders of all types to carfree highways
(Photos: Eric Thornburg)
(Photos: Eric Thornburg)
Work has begun on new section of Marine Drive bike path
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The City of Portland has embarked on a project that will give bicycle riders more separation from auto and truck drivers on Northeast Marine Drive.
Oregon Court of Appeals upholds bicycle riders’ right to pass on the right
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Oregon Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court decision that found a bicycle rider guilty of passing on the right. The case is a rare interpretation of a bicycle-related statute from this upper court and it strengthens the rights of bicycle riders statewide.
City puts cycling on sidewalk for safety at tricky northeast intersection
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
An off-set intersection and a sweeping curve combine to make the crossing of Northeast Prescott at 37th very unsettling. To make matters worse, 37th is an important north-south connection in our cycling network.
Weekend Event Guide: Bridge Pedal, Chrome sale, goldsprints, and more
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
The weekend is right around the corner. Check out our selection of rides and events below…
A good example of bus/bike integration at a transit stop
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Yesterday while taking a look at the new striping and other changes the City has made to NE 102nd (story to come), I decided to take a ride on the newly updated Halsey-Weidler couplet through the Gateway district. I reported on the project back in June and wanted to give it a check-up.
PBOT ‘unlikely to advance proposal’ for 9th Avenue diverters after heated meeting
The City of Portland is once again headed back to the drawing board for their Lloyd-to-Woodlawn Neighborhood Greenway project. Back in March, the bureau of transportation dropped a proposal that would have used 7th Avenue as the main, low-stress bicycling connection between the forthcoming carfree bridge in the Lloyd District and the ever-growing Woodlawn neighborhood. Saying they, “Underestimated the role [7th Avenue] plays in the hearts and minds of Portland’s black community,” PBOT switched their proposal to 9th Avenue.
Now, after a meeting with residents of the King Neighborhood on July 25th, PBOT says even their latest proposal for 9th lacks support and won’t be advanced until changes are made.
In an email sent to meeting attendees on July 31st, PBOT wrote: “It is clear that we missed the mark with the proposal and that there is little support in the community for the traffic pattern changes as proposed. Given the response last week it is unlikely we will be advancing the proposal we developed… PBOT is committed to working with neighbors to identify changes that can improve safety for everyone, and to do so in a way that is less disruptive for the community.”
Here’s how to start riding at the Rocky Point Recreation Area
At the end of last month the Portland-based nonprofit Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) announced a groundbreaking partnership with Weyerhaeuser Company that opened up 3,100 acres of off-road riding just 14 miles from downtown. While still raw and relatively undeveloped, the Rocky Point Recreation Area is the best and most expansive place for mountain biking and gravel grinding that doesn’t require an hour-plus drive for Portland residents.
Since we posted our story at the end of July, NWTA’s lease has become effective and the group has released more information about how to access the area. In order to start riding and exploring out at Rocky Point, here’s what you need to know:
Just a reminder – don’t buy black market parts
Saddle and seat tube taken from my bike while shopping – and no, no quick releases were involved. I hope whoever gets “such a deal” on it has a 27mm seat tube and has to deform it to securely hold my 26.8mm post. WTB “Speed She” on the loose – not even a particularly desirable seat.
New website details excellent roads and routes in The Dalles
(Photos: David Boerner)
Ever loved riding in an area so much you became obsessed with it? So much so you found yourself poring over lines on maps, dreaming and scheming on how to ride them all?
Timberline Bike Park on Mt. Hood set to open any day now – UPDATED
(Photos: Timberline Lodge & Ski Area)
After nine years of court battles and delays, a new mountain bike part at Timberline Lodge is finally ready to ride.
Family Biking: Time to start planning your bike-to-school route
(Photos: Madi Carlson)
Yikes, August has snuck up on me and the school year is just three weeks away. That means it’s time to plan out your bike-to-school route.