Kiki Larsen’s friend Esther Hockett reads words of remembrance at Kiki’s memorial service on Sunday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Dozens gathered at Peninsula Park on Sunday to remember Kiki Larsen. Kiki, who danced with the Sprockettes as “Agent Crush” for nearly 10 years, passed away on Thursday. Kiki died of a drug overdose. She was found … Read more
An “unconventional” family unit.Lisa Padur, Arlen Witter, and Bret Lewis.(Photo: Friends of Bret Lewis) Bret Lewis, the man who was hit and killed while attempting to cross Tualatin Valley Highway one week ago today, left behind a community of friends in Beaverton. Bret was an Oregon native, who spent most of his life in Beaverton. … Read more
Racers bowed their heads in silence to remember David Oliphant at the Cirque du Cycling on Saturday.(Photo © J. Maus) The community of people who raced with and knew David Oliphant are keeping him in their thoughts at events throughout Portland. Oliphant suffered a cardiac arrest after crossing the finish line of a race at … Read more
Sheldon Brown In a city that prides itself of two-wheeled self-reliance, it’s not surprising that Sheldon Brown’s death has had a major impact. Many Portlanders have shared their memories and feelings of great loss at the passing of someone who defies description. Part obscure bike part information guru, part cycling ambassador, part writer. One commenter … Read more
*[Updated: 10/24, 12:39pm] The victim of today’s fatal collision in North Portland was Brett Jarolimek. Brett was an employee of the Bike Gallery and his death has hit many in our tight-knit community very hard. Brett Jarolimek racing at Alpenrose a few weeks ago.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) “Artist, craftsman, son, brother, cyclist, friend… I miss … Read more