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See it in Portland this weekend. One of the most anticipated new bikes in years, the Faraday Porteur, is headed to Portland this weekend. The bike, which was discovered here on BikePortland when it debuted at the Oregon Manifest Design Challenge competition back in September, boasts a gorgeous design, detachable front rack, hub-powered lights, and … Read more
At the end of May, we shared the news that Portland-based Better World Club was on the verge of offering comprehensive insurance for people who ride bicycles. Earlier this month they made it official: the new “BIKEon” insurance product is being billed as the, “first nationwide, comprehensive, and affordable accident and liability insurance for bicyclists.” … Read more
Hales’ campaign website. The Charlie Hales campaign has significantly edited a page on their website that explains the mayoral candidate’s priorities on transportation. Since the end of February, Hales has been parroting themes from an article in The Oregonian that blamed the City’s (alleged) priority on “bike routes” as a main reason why we don’t … Read more
“If I didn’t bike to work, I’d spend my weekdays almost entirely indoors… On the bike, I get trees, air and a great way to get to know city neighborhoods.”— David Keegan, The New York Times Here’s the news and other cool stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – The Chicago Tribune talks … Read more
The Faraday, shown here at the Oregon Manifest field test in Portland last September, will soon be available as a production bike.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Back in September, when the entries in the 2011 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge competition were revealed, one bike in particular caught my eye. It was the “Faraday” electric-assist bike built … Read more
“…biking and walking save money, promote better health than sitting in a car, and ease traffic congestion, which makes the city more livable for everyone. Opponents of bike and walking paths are going to have come up with a better reason than an ominously named UN document.”— The Economist Here’s the news and other cool … Read more
EV incentive programs should not leave out bikes.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last week the Oregon Department of Transportation announced the availability of $4 million in incentives for electric trucks. The money comes from the federal government’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program and it’s aimed at, “encouraging the purchase of zero-emission urban delivery trucks.” … Read more
“As for Vancouver, we’ll happily stand in the middle and attempt to provide a friendly environment for vehicles both motorized and pedal-powered. Sometimes being No. 1 isn’t all that great.”— Editorial in The Columbian newspaper The Columbian newspaper devoted an “In Our View” editorial to bike issues on Sunday. The title, We like bikes but … Read more
If you’re looking for work in the local bike scene, this is your lucky day. We’ve gotten a little behind in featuring the excellent opportunities posted to our Job Listings, so we’ve rounded up the last seven of them for your browsing pleasure… Bike Commute Challenge Program Coordinator – Bicycle Transportation Alliance Bikegeeks – Planet … Read more
Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of deathfor people 10 to 24 years old, worldwide.(Photo: OSP captures the aftermath of a car-bike collision in Oregon City on May 5th.) Here’s the news and other stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – A new report found the leading cause of death in 10 to … Read more
Thanks to battery power, Jeff Bernards is cycling again.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Chronic foot pain threatened to make cycling unbearable for 56-year old southeast Portland resident Jeff Bernards. Now, after installing an electric-assist kit on his bike, he’s riding again. And loving it. Bernards is a veteran of local bike events. Years ago he started … Read more
“Experimental” traffic controldevices have been shown to double the number of people who yield to bikes.(Photo: Will Vanlue/BikePortland) Here’s the news and other cool stuff that caught our eyes this past week… – A study out of Copenhagen finds a mile traveled by bicycle is a $0.42 economic gain versus a $0.20 loss when driven … Read more