Stories from BikePortland.org
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A note from the publisher
BikePortland.org &bull 5 Hours Ago
As the publisher of this site (and president of Pedaltown Media Inc., the company that owns it), everything that is written on these pages - and everyone who writes them - is a reflection on my business, and in some… Full Story »
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ODOT installs new flashing beacon near site of Angela Burke fatality
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
The Oregon Department of Transportation flipped the switch on a new crossing treatment on SW Barbur this morning. The location, south of SW Hamilton Street near Rasmussen Village, is just up the road from where Angela Burke was struck and… Full Story »
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Mayoral hopefuls debate active transportation to sell-out crowd
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith on stage at Lincoln Hall. The three leading candidates for Portland mayor took to the stage at Lincoln Hall on the campus of Portland State University last night. Organized by the PSU Planning… Full Story »
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Book Review: Cyclopedia - It's All About the Bike
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
When a book says it's "all about the bike" and proudly displays images of disassembled bike components on its cover I assume it will eventually be sitting on a shelf in my garage, close to a pedal wrench and a bottle of chain lube. William Fotheringham's Cyclopedia from Chicago Review Press is far… Full Story »
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An interview with mayoral candidate Jefferson Smith
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
Jefferson Smith making a point during an interview in our downtown office. Jefferson Smith (he goes by Jeff) is the latest mayoral candidate to sit down with me for a chat about the politics of bicycling and transportation. Smith, 38,… Full Story »
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Can't make it to NAHBS? Local builders plan send-off preview party
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 6, 2012
Event flyer.(PDF) The North American Handmade Bike Show (NABHS) is about one month away. I'm sure some of you plan to make the trip to Sacramento; but for those that won't be there, a few local builders have put together… Full Story »
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'Cross Up' a fun mix of riding, crowds
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 6, 2012
Saturday night's "Cross Up" event was a very big night for Portland's bike scene. Amanda Sundvor and her Backyard Blam crew brought indoor cyclocross racing to The Lumberyard on NE 82nd, and they also gave a shot in the arm… Full Story »
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Unsigned: Kruse Way to Barbur Blvd
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 6, 2012
We'll be looking at routes that don't have clear directional signs but can still get people from A to B on a bicycle. If you've got a favorite secret route, drop us a line. At a recent public forum I saw someone write a note on a list of desired bikeway improvements. The note said the author wanted to see more… Full Story »
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'Window pane bandit' (or a copycat) hits another bike shop
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 4, 2012
Southeast Portland bike shop Seven Corners Cycles was broken into this morning. The thieves (or thief) made out with one new bike (a large, black Surly Long Haul Trucker), seven Chrome messenger bags, and some lights and locks. According to… Full Story »
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Blumenauer: Transpo bill mess could be "springboard" for the movement
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 3, 2012
Blumenauer does not take attacks on bicycling lightly.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) As arguably the most bike and transit-sensitive member of the U.S. Congress, Earl Blumenauer has had a trying week. Yesterday, the widely-maligned House transportation bill, a bill that eliminates the… Full Story »
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