4/25: 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. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

The ‘Cirque’ delivers racing, art bikes (and nakedness)

The Cirque filled Mississippi Ave with bikes.(Photos © J. Maus) Once again, the Cirque du Cycling delivered. The third annual event, dreamed up and (generously) supported by Laughing Planet Cafe, took over Mississippi Street with a full day of bike parades, racing, community booths, and more. The Art Bike Parade (slideshow below) featured some excellent … Read more


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Cirque du Cycling!

Come one, come all! The circus is coming to Mississippi Avenue. Cirque du Cycling, presented by Laughing Planet Café, is part circus, part bike street race and a benefit for Self Enhancement, Inc. The whole event kicks off at 4:00 with a free three mile family ride to Peninsula Park. There is also a bike … Read more