4/21: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. I'll post as I can and should improve day-by-day. Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
Many of you already saw my photos and reflections from Bridge Pedal on Sunday. While out there I was also working on a brand new thing: interviews by bike. It’s a thing I’ve been wanting to do for years, but has taken some time to get the headspace and gear to the point where it … Read more
I did Bridge Pedal again this morning for the first time in 12 years. And it was dreamy. I used to do this massive event every year, but I got tired of the bottlenecks and the chaos. Or maybe I just became jaded. But I’ve felt a renewed sense of wonder and excitement about Portland’s … Read more
Thousands of people took part in the 24th annual Bridge Pedal on Sunday.
Routes include a maximum of six bridges instead of the usual ten.
Portland from the Marquam Bridge. Great views of downtown on a pretty day. Picture by Jeremy Kitchen. Did you ride Bridge Pedal? The weather was perfect, and I saw lots of families having a great time riding and enjoying the views.
The bridge you won’t pedal at the event.
With walkers and in strollers, on hopalongs and on leashes, Portlanders packed a series of previews Sunday of Tilikum Crossing.
Tilikum Crossing will temporarily open to bike traffic this Sunday, Aug. 9, for two events.
This year’s Bridge Pedal comes with a bonus: A chance to ride over the new Tilikum Bridge before it officially opens.
The epic 2007 Bridge Pedal bottleneck at the Ross Island Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
A scene from Bridge Pedal 2010.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)