Friday Profile: Milwaukie Mayor Mark Gamba leads with cycling and climate change
A rare regional politician who isn’t afraid of the word “bike”.
interviews
Freight, bikes, and the Central Eastside: An interview with Peter Stark
“I think we have more in common with the bike community than less.”
“Everybody in the industry thought I was mad”: An interview with Islabikes founder Isla Rowntree
She’s saving kids from the scourge of useless bikes.
An interview with Safe Routes to School policy advocate Kari Schlosshauer
Navigating safe routes in life and work.
An interview with bike polo player and aspiring framebuilder Jackie Mautner
“With each wave of people leading the way and creating spaces where trans people are validated, it makes it easier for everyone who follows.”
Interview: Samantha Taylor on e-bikes, helmets and looking good by bike
“I can’t afford to already have the deck stacked against me and then contribute to that by showing up to work disheveled.”
Nine questions for Sumi Malik, planning consultant and mentorship advocate
“I think of myself as having a personal board of directors whom I consult at various times for a variety of career and personal reasons.”
Subscriber Post: An interview with Friday-morning funsters PDX Coffee Outside
The group brews outdoors at 7 a.m. every Friday.
11 questions for Keyonda McQuarters of Portland’s Black Girls Do Bike chapter
“I love to ride in the city, and don’t want to just ride bike trails.”
An interview with Linda Robinson, a stalwart advocate for east Portland parks
Two words: Gateway Green.
An interview with Momoko Saunders, co-founder of Bike Farm
Momoko Saunders is the quintessential behind-the-scenes creator.
An interview with Meeky Blizzard, one of Portland’s original freeway fighters
She left her mark and inspired a generation of activists by stopping the Westside Bypass.