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Here’s the news that caught our eye this week: – A government-commissioned study in the UK has found, presumably to nobody’s surprise, that overall, most drivers don’t like sharing the roads with bikes when there is no bicycle infrastructure and that negative views of cyclists, generally of the “they don’t obey laws or pay for … Read more
As we continue to discuss the right hook crash that happened at NE Couch and Grand this morning, I thought I’d share a comment just left by the victim’s husband. He includes new details (which I’ve put in bold) as well as a piece of his mind about safe driving habits. “As the victim’s husband, … Read more
(Photos © J. Maus) The 17 days of Pedalpalooza officially came to an end at yesterday’s Multnomah County Bike Fair. With nearly 300 free events in just over two weeks and tens of thousands of people taking part, Pedalpalooza — which is in its ninth year of existence, depending on how you count — is … Read more
[I know I did a little recap of my own, but this one is more official — from one of the ride organizers. — Jonathan] Reporter Name Kristin Bott Ride Hott Sock II : Return of the Crew Date Friday, June 11, 2010 Ride Report Forty-ish bikey folk met at Vera Katz (who, without our … Read more
Reporter Name chris fool Ride or Event Date Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Ride Report the second annual pedalpalooza preview ride went off without a hitch and with twice as many participants as last year! micah, jim, deacon amos, timo, esther, stephen upchurch, shads, and fool took to the happy streets on a lovely evening and … Read more
Kyron Horman.(Photo: Mult. Co. Sherriff’s Dept). If you live in or around Portland you have almost certainly already heard the heart-breaking news (which has made it’s way onto front page of CNN) of a seven year-old boy who has been missing since Friday. Kryon Horman was last seen at school on Friday and as of … Read more
One lucky person will win this collectible helmet signed by Bill Walton.(Photo © J. Maus) All the pieces to the big Bike to Blazers event are coming together. The rally, ride, and mini-expo at the Rose Quarter are all set. The big news is that the bike section is sold out! We had 100 seats … Read more
Got some hot socks? Yep, there’s a ride for that.(Photo © J. Maus) Lots of great rides and events happening in the next few days. Check out the listings below to plan your weekend adventures. Friday, February 5th 6:00 pm: Monthly Vegan Dinner Bike Ride You don’t have to be vegan to join this fun … Read more
[This story is part of our ongoing coverage of the six-week Oregon Manifest event. See all previous coverage here.] The fashion world got an eyeful of bicycles when Portland Fashion Week hosted the Ready to Roll show on Saturday.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
[Thanks to Schwinn ride leader Esther Harlow for putting together a great ride full of badass, non-stereotypical femininity, and for providing this ride report. Check out Esther’s photos here, and Jonathan’s photo portraits of Schwinns and their riders the beginning of the ride (as well as the Trekstosterone ride that began in the same spot)] … Read more
The Portland Wheelmen’s annual Pioneer Century ride is coming up soon, Saturday, June 6th, to kick off the summer road riding season. This is one of the most popular road rides of the year — last year’s Pioneer Century drew over 1,200 participants. The Pioneer Century is a very flexible ride. The usual route is … Read more
What: Bike Back The Night When: Thursday, April 23, 4:30pm. Ride at 6pm Where: Col. Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmont The Portland Women’s Crisis Line has organized a community bike ride for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in collaboration with PSU’s Take Back the Night rally to increase awareness of sexual violence. Bring your wheels,bring … Read more