Stories from BikePortland.org
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Rapha making moves: Shipping from Portland, larger office, new hires
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
It's been four years since UK-based cycling apparel company Raphachose Portland as its North American headquarters. Since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds, and now they're making an even bigger commitment to Portland. I recently sat down with Rapha's North American GM Slate Olson to hear about what they've been up to. Short summary: A lot! And it's very exciting for our local bike economy. The first was hiring Chris… Full Story »
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Follow up: Fix yet to come for dangerous Burnside crossing
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
I live in the Kerns neighborhood and my kids go to Buckman Elementary. During our bike/scooter ride each morning to school I see numerous kids/families trying to cross the intersection of E Burnside and 16th. They have to play chicken to get across the road. I am confused as to why there is no pedestrian/cycling light at this intersection similar to what exists further out on E Burnside and… Full Story »
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How TriMet service cutbacks, fare increases might impact bicycling
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
This morning, TriMet unveiled a proposal of service cuts and fare increases they plan to move forward with in order to make up for a $17 million budget shortfall. If you're a fan of transit, and of making our city one that is less reliant on private automobiles, this is not good news. The changes include a transformation of the existing fare system by; eliminating… Full Story »
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Cycle Oregon announces 2012 routes, grant for coastal trail plan
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
This evening a group of roughly 700 people joined Cycle Oregon staff and volunteers at the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike campus in Beaverton to hear where the two Cycle Oregon rides are headed in 2012. Everyone was excited… Full Story »
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A note from the publisher
BikePortland.org &bull Yesterday
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 Feb 7, 2012
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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Book Review: Cyclopedia - It's All About the Bike
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 7, 2012
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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'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 »
