Note: I'm currently on a family trip and not working normal hours. Email and message responses will be delayed and story and posting volumes here and on our social media accounts will not be at their usual levels until I return to Portland September 4th. Thanks for your patience and understanding. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
Reporter – Joe Hand Ride Description Ride Report I randomly decided to try out the Mountain Hardware race up to Washington Park. I got there right when it was supposed to start and got a bit confused because there was no one there. Turns out, I was the only one there. Luckily, two of the … Read more
Reporter – Ben Helgren Ride Date – Saturday, June 19, 2010 Ride description Ride Report I had the idea to ride to Boring along SpringWater Trail. We had 8 riders ready fora peaceful night ride. Seems I didn’t read BikePortland when the trail was reported closed. We rode from Laurelhurst to the trailhead and found … Read more
Ride leader Kristi at Regretsy book signing.(Photo: April Winchell) Reporter – Kristi Falkowski Ride Date – Saturday, June 19, 2010 (ride link) Ride Report Alas! Twas naught but my co-leader, Julie and I who enjoyed this fun adventure. But we had a blast. Coffee and treats at Anna Bannana, a ried over to the craft … Read more
The crowd at the Dead Freeways Ride last week.(Photo © J. Maus) Wednesday brings opportunities from the City of Vancouver, Microcosm Publishing, Attorney Mark Ginsberg, dance troupe the Sprockettes and Oak Park Skating Arena among others. Check the following links for ride details and keep an eye on the official Pedalpalooza calendar for last minute … Read more
Hammercising in Pioneer Square.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus) What do you get when you cross the moves of MC Hammer and the 80s aerobics phenomenon of Jazzercise? Yes, that’s right, Hammercise. Created by Portland’s most energetic and colorful bike-loving dancers — GiGi (Sarah Goforth) and Harry Fabulous (Jon “Dutch” Paglia) — Hammercise is the new … Read more
You could start and finish today’s bike fun in Southeast near the Cartopia food cart cluster. That is, if you don’t get too tired riding to Camas, roasting coffee beans, eating hors d’ouvres on I-5, walking in Northeast, cruising in heels, climbing some hills, eating some pizza, doing sunset yoga, singing karaoke or watching bike … Read more
Winning entry in the GPS Art By Bike Ride by Ken Southerland. (Yes, it’s a dog peeing on Ladd’s Circle.)
The dice told us where to go.–Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus) On Friday, I took a gamble and went on a Pedalpalooza ride that left the route up to chance. As luck would have it, myself and the 20 or so others on the ride got lucky and had a memorable excursion through the streets of … Read more
< Guerrilla gardeners in action.(Photo: Sabrina Gogol) Reporter – Sabrina Gogol Ride Date – Sunday, June 20, 2010 Ride Report Our ride began underneath the trees of Colonel Sumners Park. Scoffing at the rain, seventeen stalwart folks came to play in the mud. Nikkie and I gave a demonstration and then the group collectively squished ... Read more
(Photo: Jeff Bernards) Reporter – Jeffrey Bernards Ride Date – Sunday, June 20, 2010 Ride Report We had 12 hardy garden bikers, visited 6 gardens, comparing the different styles of gardening. Norris & Tulsey of Permaculture.com & Rachel of “Handmade Gardens” were super organized. We broke into 2 groups and got a very in depth … Read more
Reporter- Noah Martin Ride Date – Friday, June 18, 2010 Ride Report Our Friday ride/show had an audience of about 50 and the rain held back! After some shaky encounters with locals in the inner mlk/broadway area and a bit of a false start, the show was off and galloping. Thanks to all those who … Read more
Reporter – David Meredith Ride Date – Friday, June 18, 2010 Ride Report had a total of 5 people show up with only one rider on a true modern mountain bike, the rest of us in full form were on fully rigid rides (and one road touring bike to boot!). we met up at FTF … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project