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Meet the Boom Bike: Portland’s rocking, rolling, pedal-powered soundstage

Cobb says his latest creation is, “The pinnacle of bicycle powered sound.”

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February 12, 2024

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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City of Portland unveils bicycle ambulance prototype

The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management has long understood that when a disaster strikes, the ability to use cars and trucks could be extremely limited. Because of this reality, PBEM sees bicycles as a key ingredient in their disaster response plans.

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June 10, 2022

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Portlander gets global attention for bringing pedal-power to Standing Rock

CNN takes note of a Portlander’s pedal-powered electricity generator.

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December 5, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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New Portland business aims to supply local frame builders

Local frame builders now have a local company to buy their supplies from.

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January 14, 2015

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Portlander goes on global tour as mechanic for bike-powered bands

Mike Cobb. Portlander Mike Cobb is no stranger to impressive bicycle feats. Whether it’s winning a trackstand competition with a broken arm while being pelted with water balloons, or coming home with three medals from the 2009 Cycle Messenger World Championships in Tokyo, or by simply pedaling a 700-pound capacity cargo trike at his former … Read more

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December 16, 2010

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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Portlander hopes sponsors get him to Cycle Messenger World Championships

Mike Cobb, with his arm in a sling,during a track stand contest at the Multnomah County Bike Fair in June.(Photo © J. Maus) Portlander Mike Cobb wants to represent Portland at this year’s Cycle Messenger World Championships in Tokyo and he’s looking for a bit of help to get there. Cobb — who works for … Read more

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August 10, 2009

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

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