The Urban Assault Ride, the self-described “biggest bike scavenger hunt series in the world” is coming to Portland for a second year, this Sunday, May 31. Teams of two will compete by racing around town, hitting checkpoints scattered across Portland, and completing various and sundry obstacle courses of ingenious design. The goal of the ride … Read more
I think it’s safe to say thisis the most bikes ever parked in front of the Rumpus Room.(Photos © J. Maus) Last week we held our third monthly Get Together event. In previous months we’ve held them in North (St. Johns) and Southwest Portland (Multnomah Village) and this time we rolled to the Rumpus Room … Read more
A group merge during a Bicycle AdvisoryCommittee tour of east Portland last July.(Photo © J. Maus) You’re invited to our next BikePortland Neighborhood Get Together in the Powellhurst neighborhood of outer Southeast Portland — that’s right, we’re going east of I-205. Anyone who lives, works, commutes, or otherwise spends time in outer Southeast Portland is … Read more
This year, the streetwill be officially carfreefor opening night crowds(Photos © J. Maus) Filmed by Bike, Portland’s legendary bike film festival now in its seventh year, is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever, taking over the entire street with a beer garden and plenty of room for the expected record crowds to … Read more
“Bump” showing his skills.(Photos by Elly Blue)-Slideshows below- Mini Bike Winter is Zoobomb’s answer to all of Portland’s summer bicycle fun — but less of it, and on small bikes. The festivities go on for several days, and after missing the glorious Hamster Ball on Saturday night I determined to head out on Sunday to … Read more
The view from N. Willamette Blvd.(Photos © J. Maus) We had our first ever Get Together event in St. Johns tonight and I have to say — mission accomplished! We had a nice turnout. Knowledge was shared. New connections were made. Beer, fries, tots, and burgers were consumed. All in all, a great way to … Read more
Are you fixed curious?(Photo © J. Maus) Here’s your bike-fun filled Weekend Guide: Saturday (1/31) Saturday Fast Friday An event including sprints, footdown, sharks and minnows, tricks, a group ride, and more. Check out PDXFixed.com for more. 4:30pm at NW 13th and Quimby Sellwood Bridge March A march led by residents of the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood … Read more
Riding along N. Central Ave. in St. Johns.(Photo © J. Maus) We’re excited to announce the first in what we hope are many BikePortland Get Togethers. The first one is happening this Tuesday (2/3) in St. Johns (details below). The idea behind these new events is simple. We want to meet up with you off-line … Read more
A Queen Bee wallet. BikeCraft IV is right around the corner and we’ve got a fantastic line-up of new and returning vendors you will not want to miss. Since we last profiled several of this year’s confirmed BikeCraft vendors, more creative, bike loving folks have stepped up wanting to share their wares. Here’s a sampling…