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Dreaming of a truly public bike system like the one I used in Paris

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October 5, 2021

Maritza Arango (Events Editor)

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Need a transportation bike for your kid? Good options are out there

Most kids’ bikes available in the US, like these spotted at Tour de Ladd this fall, aren’t fitted out for city riding. (Photo © J. Maus) After an exhaustive search for a good city bike for my son, I have concluded that kids bikes in general are in a sorry state. Either they are poorly … Read more

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December 8, 2009

Marion Rice

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Front baskets help get the job done at BikePortland

Jonathan’s camera quick-draw: a common sight around Portland.(Photo © Elly Blue) The front basket used to be a necessary part of any city bike setup, but it seems to have been forgotten over time with the rise of mountain and road bikes. But baskets are coming back — and in a wider array than ever, … Read more

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August 27, 2009

Elly Blue (Columnist)

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