Portland’s snow plows and protected bike lanes
Is there a plowing technique that could help avoid this in the future?
Riding in the Snow
Portland has had its share of snow over the years… And it doesn’t stop people from biking. Check out the coverage of past storms and snow commutes below
Devin Bailly’s wild ride on Highway 26 during the snowstorm
“All my other options felt worse.” Portlander Devin Bailly is no stranger to epic rides. So it’s a bit ironic that perhaps his most daring ride ever happened on his commute home from work. We’ve covered Bailly’s cycling exploits before. He’s the mastermind behind the challenging hill climbing series PDX Classics – Chasing Lions, which … Read more
Hubris and icy streets: a cautionary tale
I’m not particularly worried about traveling in cold and icy weather. But that didn’t stop me from completely wiping out on black ice while biking the other day.
Snow still blocks many bikeways, one week after storm
(Many key bikeways still a dangerous mess nearly one week after the snow fell.) The major snow and ice storm that moved into Portland Friday is still having negative impacts on bicycling conditions throughout the city. While conditions for drivers have improved greatly in the past few days and some bikeways are clear — large … Read more
If snow comes, let’s keep our cool and keep riding
(You won’t be the only one out there. Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland))
Don’t fear the frozen sunshine; embrace it! (Inspiration and tips for snowmageddon)
Don’t fear the frozen sunshine… Embrace it!
Weather conditions update: Icy patches abound, freezes temps continue, more snow on the way
A brief check-in about the weather.
Need inspiration to keep riding? Our readers have you covered
From the Police bicycle unit to a bakfiets rider, lots of fun in the snow.
How to keep little bike passengers cozy in the cold
No such thing as bad weather when you have these helpful tips.
City’s new snow and ice plan still doesn’t include greenway plowing
Commissioner Saltzman answers critics with a new plan for snowy streets.
Is the bike shop open? Are the bike lanes icy? An open thread for post-storm intel
Got tips? Spread the wealth (of knowledge).