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Disaster Relief Trials tests mettle of bikes and their riders (video)

The longer I document bike culture, the more I realize just how much a bike and a motivated rider can do together. Just when I feel like I’ve seen it all, I am once again inspired and amazed. This phenomenon came into play once again at the 10th annual Disaster Relief Trials, which were held … Read more

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June 14, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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City of Portland unveils bicycle ambulance prototype

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management has long understood that when a disaster strikes, the ability to use cars and trucks could be extremely limited. Because of this reality, PBEM sees bicycles as a key ingredient in their disaster response plans.

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June 10, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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10th anniversary Disaster Relief Trials will take place in Cully Park June 11th

(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

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February 28, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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‘Disaster Relief Trials’ will return for 10th anniversary event

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October 22, 2021

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Regional disaster response effort will include ‘Bike Emergency Transportation Routes’

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February 18, 2021

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Portlander gets global attention for bringing pedal-power to Standing Rock

CNN takes note of a Portlander’s pedal-powered electricity generator.

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December 5, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

15 Comments


2016 Disaster Relief Trials set for October 22nd

Might as well be prepared.

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September 21, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

19 Comments


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‘Disaster Relief Trials’ demonstrate biking’s potential after The Big One

Stop. Drop. Roll. Then get on your bike.

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October 17, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

54 Comments


Talk of a disastrous earthquake got you down? Just keep on biking

Bicycles make community, a product that will be in high demand after The Big One hits.

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July 22, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

69 Comments


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Dates set for 4th annual Disaster Relief Trials

Changes in store for this fourth annual cargo bike competition.

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July 3, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Cargo bikes, community win the day at Disaster Relief Trials

Our recap and photos of the third annual Disaster Relief Trials.

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July 21, 2014

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

12 Comments


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‘Disaster Relief’ and family cargo bikers join for major event this weekend

Back for its third year, the Disaster Relief Trials has joined up with Fiets of Parenthood for a cargo bike fair you won’t want to miss.

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July 16, 2014

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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