Volunteer at the 6th Annual Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium Friday August 24, 2007 Portland’s such a great place that we even have our own downtown Professional bike race – the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. Don’t miss out on the action – come lend a hand to make it happen! Volunteers needed to help … Read more
A Velib station on rue Saint-Honoré in Paris.(Photo: luc legay/Flickr) After nearly a month since the launch of their ambitious “Velib” bike-sharing program, the city of Paris has been transformed by two-wheeled transit. An article published today in the Times of London states that in the first three weeks, the bikes were borrowed a whopping … Read more
[Editor’s note: This article was written by new BikePortland contributor Jessica Roberts.] Staple racks on SW Fourth Ave.(File photo) Did you park your bike at a rack outside your favorite store or café recently? If so, you might have been using facilities paid for by Portland’s Bicycle Parking Fund. Created in 2004, the Bicycle Parking … Read more
Pedicab operators try to pick up a rider at the North Park Blocks.(File photo) First they gave a free bike to new condo buyers, now Hoyt Street Properties in the Pearl District continues to promote car-free transportation options for visitors and residents. The company has partnered up with Rose Pedal Pedicabs and PDX Pedicabs to … Read more
Ride your bike to ¿Por Que No? and get a free taco. Today from 3-6pm only.(File photo) I just published a story about the DIY on-street bike parking in front of ¿Por Que No? taqueria on N. Mississippi Avenue. Then, in a strange coincidence, at nearly the exact moment I hit “publish,” a reader (without … Read more
[Update: The owner is hoping for on-street bike parking. Read here for the latest.] Sign says, “Today’s Special: Bike Parking”(File photo) A little taco joint on Mississippi Street in north Portland has taken a DIY approach to on-street bike parking. Directly in front of ¿Por Que No? taqueria, a few bikes have been parked in … Read more
The bicycle was stolen from Portland State University between Cramer Hall and Smith Center It was stolen 9 July 2007 I had 2 cable locks on the bicycle More Info on Finetoothcog
Here’s an update to the story about a burglary at Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns courtesy of Ira Ryan (who works in the basement of the shop), “The cops recovered 10 bikes and most of the other stuff last night. The thief was a resident tweaker in St. Johns who the cops are on a … Read more
The lock selection at Citybikes.(File photo) Yesterday a record ten bikes were listed on the BikePortland Stolen Bike Listings, bringing July’s total to 30. In May, 80 bikes were listed and June would have topped that if the listings hadn’t broken after my server crash.
@ Metro Regional Center council chamber : 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland Public hearing: Lake Oswego to Portland Transit and Trail Alternatives Analysis The cities of Lake Oswego and Portland, Clackamas and Multnomah counties, TriMet, Oregon Department of Transportation and Metro have coordinated to study options to provide transit, bike and pedestrian connections between Lake … Read more
The fun keeps on rolling along. Yesterday was a rockin’ good time. I checked out the Graffiti Ride (photos) and the Sprockettes Dance Party (photos). Both had huge turnouts and they came together for a party on the Esplanade!
@ SW Park & Salmon St (South Park Blocks) George HW Bush coined the term Little Beirut during a visit here in 1990. This ride will tour Portland’s notorious urban riot locations past and present. However, no babies will be pepper-sprayed on this ride. Cody Cougar Bikencamp