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Not all heroes wear capes, but some of them wear rain ponchos

What we can learn from biking in the rain.

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April 4, 2023

Taylor Griggs

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Winter riding: Staying warm and dry on a budget

Raingear comes in all styles, forms — and budgets. (Photo © J. Maus) Now that the rain has arrived in earnest, it’s time to get the daily wet weather riding routine down pat. For many of us, that isn’t going to include shopping for a new, name brand rain jacket and pants, fancy washable wool, … Read more

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November 6, 2009

Elly Blue (Columnist)

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Another homegrown bike craft: Duct tape handlebar bags

Yes that’s duct tape,with a reflective star.(Photos © J. Maus) Tomas Quinones can be seen frequently on Shift bike fun rides, Cycle Wild camping trips, and other bike cultural events. He recently began making, and selling, simple handlebar bags made out of duct tape. In Quinones’ words: I started making them for my own use … Read more

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March 27, 2009

Elly Blue (Columnist)

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Portland companies featured in USA Today bike gift guide

Castelli’s high tech, Insolito Radiation Jacket. Three Portland-based bike apparel companies woke up to good news this morning — some prominent publicity in USA Today. Their resident bike reporter Sal Ruibal featured clothing suitable for cold winter commuting. Among the brands listed are Portland companies Showers Pass, Rapha, and Castelli.

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December 3, 2008

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)


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Keeping kids warm and dry on the bike

Marion Rice and daughter Gleneden This article was written by our Family Biking columnist Marion Rice. For previous articles in this series, and for links to other articles and photos on family biking, check out the Family Biking Page.

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October 30, 2008

Marion Rice

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