How are you holding up so far this winter?
Be honest… Are you still riding?
riding in the rain
Guest post: 9 tips for a better rainy day bike ride
Some sage advice to circumvent soggy cycling.
ODOT and PBOT warn of new wave of flooding and high water
It’s coming. Get ready.
Comment of the Week: Eight simple tips for wet riding
For those of you who’ve moved to Oregon in the last year: yes, every winter is like this.
Rain, landslides, and flooded streets: How are you handling the storm?
It’s very wet out there: Are you trying to cope? Or just saying nope?
‘Day without the bicycle’ follow-up: How to make 1/3 of Portland’s bikers vanish
Massive temporary shifts from bike to other modes already happen regularly.
City contest offers rewards for sharing winter rides
PBOT recently joined a special Breakfast on theBridge event to promote winter biking.(Photo by PBOT) Though those scurvy (and yeah, OK, pretty badass) vikings in Minneapolis might not understand the concept of biking in the winter actually being fun, a new city promotion is looking to spread the word to more Portlanders. “The fresh air, … Read more
Portlanders pedal through the storm
Undeterred.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland was pelted with a serious storm this weekend. High winds and heavy rainfall lasted throughout all of Saturday and Sunday and while forecasters say the worst is over, this morning’s commute was far from a cakewalk. But like always when the weather turns tough, there are still a lot of … Read more
What are your best tips for staying warm and dry?
Rider in the storm.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)r OK folks, it has begun. After an unnaturally long spell of dry and sunny weather, some wet and cold weather is here. This morning’s commute was probably the toughest one since the end of last winter. While I’d love to think that we all pay it no mind … Read more
Wet weather open thread
Flooded bike lane and shoulder on N. Williams tonight.(Photo © J. Maus)
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