Campaign seeks funds for an indoor park for skating, BMX & other bikes
The current plan is for two days a week to be open to bikes.
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A peek into Portland’s BMX flatland scene
Group shotSlideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) On Saturday, I got a glimpse into another vibrant part of our local bike scene at the Portland Winter Classic Flatland Jam. The annual event was held inside a non-descript warehouse in inner Northeast, just north of E. Burnside. There was a two-sided vert ramp for the jumpers and … Read more
BMX News Roundup: A new track in Gresham and a legend in Portland
Right now it’s just a concept, but Gresham could be moving forward on a new BMX track.(Photo: David Hucke) Two big bits of news for local BMX riders… This Thursday (12/9) the City of Gresham Parks Committee will hear a presentation by residents who are working to build a new BMX/pump track at the Gradin … Read more
BMX riders rally to save jump trails near The Grotto
Local rider Ben Kaufmann riding on trails near The Grotto.(Photo: Andrew Callaci) Local BMX riders are hoping to stop what they say are plans to bulldoze a popular network of trails and jumps located in a forested area near The Grotto in outer Northeast Portland. Shad Johnson, owner of Goods BMX shop, told us that … Read more
“I Love My Bicycle” documentary follows a homegrown BMX manufacturing company
Editor’s note: This movie review was written by contributor (and our down-the-street neighbor) Joe Biel. Earlier this year, we covered Biel’s forthcoming documentary about Critical Mass. We’re actively seeking to publish more book and movie reviews on the site — if there’s something you’d like to review for us, please get in touch. With the … Read more