Jason Turner (L) and Greg Fredette are the duo behind Veer, a new documentary feature film on Portland’s bike culture.(Photos © J. Maus) With their just-completed documentary Veer, photographer Jason Turner and writer/director Greg Fredette offer a rare look at the struggles, triumphs, and all-out craziness of Portland’s bike culture. The duo spent an entire … Read more
Sampling a sharrow on Market St. in downtown San Francisco.More images(Photos © J. Maus) It’s been several days since my last report from the road. Since then, we’ve driven south from Ashland and made our way into San Francisco. Before I share photos, I’ve got some embarrassing news: I got a speeding ticket. While motoring … Read more
The Sprockettes and Officer Smith of the Ashland Police Department.More photos(Photos © J. Maus)
From a performance in June of 2006.(Photos © J. Maus) For long-time readers of this site, my fondness for The Sprockettes is well known. I’ve covered them for over three years now, snapping hundreds (thousands?) of photos of them in action at performances around town. Since the first time I saw them dance, I was … Read more
Scott Nowicki displayshis style and skill.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Those who were brave enough to confront the freakishly hot weather at the Multnomah County Bike Fair on Saturday, were rewarded with a fun and fitting end to Pedalpalooza. While some were happy to enjoy the two-wheeled ambiance with a nap in the shade, others … Read more
Poster for the Sprockettes Bicycle Bash. Portland’s Sprockettes — an all-female mini-bike dance crew — are all set to host bike dance troupes from all over the West Coast at their upcoming “Bicycle Bash”. The big party will follow the Multnomah County Bike Fair this Saturday (6/28) and will feature a prize giveaway, a silent … Read more
Chain Reaction is (L to R): Sauce, J-Roq, Jamey, Blake, Lee, and Morgan.(Photo Gallery)(All photos © J. Maus)
Awesome. Pre-order yours today! For the past two years, the Sprockettes calendar has been a hot holiday item, and now they’ve done it again. This year’s calendar will be bigger, glossier, and full of more awesome photos, graphics and pure Sprockette dancing goodness than ever before. From the looks of these images, and from what … Read more
Last week I had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot for the beautiful and talented mini-bike dance troupe, The Sprockettes. During the shoot, someone suggested forming the letter “S” with their bodies. That went so well, I figured what the heck, let’s go all the way. Here’s the result (I like how their arms … Read more
Agent Crush never got a chanceto flex her muscles in Ashland.(File photo) The Sprockettes tour is off to a memorable start. The ladies rolled into the southern Oregon city of Ashland last Thursday hoping to liven up the town with an impromptu performance in Lithia Park. Unfortunately, a few of Ashland’s men in blue didn’t … Read more
A recent performance.(File photo) This afternoon the Sprockettes will board their veggie-oil powered bus and set off for their first big tour. The ladies in pink will be on the road from today through July 31st for four performances with New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat. Luckily for their many fans, they’ve launched a blog … Read more
Visiting from Canada, the all-male Brakes thrilled a huge and appreciative crowd.(File photo) – View Gallery – Slideshow Below