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• Bike bash will raise funds for Rex Burkholder’s Metro campaign

  Mr. Burkholder.(Photo © J. Maus) This Thursday night a fundraising party organized “by and for cyclists” will look to boost Rex Burkholder’s campaign for Metro president. From the event description: “Put together by and for cyclists... Posted Mar 16 2010, 06:54 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Politics, Rides/Events, rex burkholder

• Activists in new CRC video: “We’ve been rolled… It’s time to push back”

  A new video (watch it below) created by David Osborn from the Stop the CRC Coalition in collaboration with Coalition for Livable Future says that it’s time to “push back” on the Columbia River Crossing project. The video tells their... Posted Mar 16 2010, 02:16 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Columbia River Crossing, videos

• On Test: An Urbana bike from Montreal

  [Note: I'm going to try and start doing more product reviews. I'll post quick "On Test" updates as I get interesting things to try out. Then, depending on your interest and the quality/relevance of the product itself, I'll follow... Posted Mar 16 2010, 01:59 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Products

• On N Williams, free bike help and advice

  Just another sign of life on N. Williams Ave.(Photo © J. Maus) Bike-oriented development on N. Williams Avenue isn’t reserved for bricks and mortar businesses. Yesterday while biking home I met Dan Sloan, a man who is offering free bike repairs... Posted Mar 16 2010, 12:14 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: People, Front Page, News, Street Life

• Ask BikePortland: How can I help a car-addicted friend?

  This week’s questions comes from reader Joe W. Joe has a problem. His friend is a “car addict” and Joe wants to help him quit, but it’s a sensitive subject. Can you help? Here’s Joe’s question: “I’m trying... Posted Mar 16 2010, 11:43 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, ask bikeportland

• Bike to Blazers is set: Rally, ride, and more!

  Mark your calendars and buy your tickets, because Bike to Blazers is going to be awesome this year. On April 14th, the bike and basketball worlds will collide, resulting in a fun community event that will (hopefully) become an annual Portland tradition... Posted Mar 15 2010, 05:13 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events

• One Portlander’s mid-life crisis cure; 2,900 miles on a mountain bike

  Portland resident Daniel Fleischer will host a slideshow and video presentation of his 2,900+ mile mountain bike ride at The Mountain Shop tonight.(Photos: Daniel Fleischer) Portland realtor Daniel Fleischer turned the big 4-0 last May, “So, instead... Posted Mar 15 2010, 03:38 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Mountain Biking

• Tyler Brady still missing: New surveillance video images released

  View images below New still images taken from surveillance video nearly one month ago show 22-year old Tyler Brady — who has been missing since February 27th — riding his bike in Northeast Portland. As reported two weeks ago, Brady was last... Posted Mar 15 2010, 02:01 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News

• LaHood memo marks “end of favoring motorized transportation”

  “This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized.” — US DOT Sec. Ray LaHood US Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a new set of pro-bicycling and walking policy recommendations... Posted Mar 15 2010, 01:21 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, national news, ray lahood

• National bike promo campaign video has Portland roots

  At last week’s National Bike Summit, national non-profit Bikes Belong launched their “People for Bikes” campaign to galvanize the nation around support of bicycling. The video they used to illustrate their approach, and the one they... Posted Mar 15 2010, 12:50 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, videos

• 2010 National Bike Summit: Final wrap-up and slideshow

  Watch a slideshow of our best images below or view the full gallery.(Photos © J. Maus) I came into the National Bike Summit this year feeling pessimistic about national politics and not feeling very attached to the national cycling agenda. Now, as I recall... Posted Mar 13 2010, 10:32 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit 2010

• A big day (and night) for Oregon on Capitol Hill

  The Oregon advocacy team on the steps of the Capitol.(Photos © J. Maus) The 26-person Oregon bike advocacy team stormed Capitol Hill on Thursday, armed with cycling stats, stories, and a strong sense of purpose. It was lobbying day at the National Bike... Posted Mar 12 2010, 02:38 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, National Bike Summit 2010

• Portland company inks deal for The New Yorker bike jerseys

  Portland’s Retro is making a name for themselves in the jersey business. Southeast Portland-based apparel company Retro, has inked a licensing deal with The New Yorker to release two cycling jerseys based on the magazine’s iconic cover art... Posted Mar 12 2010, 11:13 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Products

• Vancouver (WA) gets on-street bike parking

  Back in October, we brought you news of an on-street bike parking facility that was planned for installation on Main Street in Vancouver, Washington (just a short hop over the Columbia River, north of Portland). I’m happy to report that it has been... Posted Mar 12 2010, 10:25 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Infrastructure, Bike Parking, vancouver

• Bikestation coming to Hillsboro

  A new Bikestation is coming to Hillsboro. (Photo is of Bikestation DC).(Photo © J. Maus) If all goes according to plan, Hillsboro (about 20 miles west of Portland) will be the first city in the Portland region to have a one-stop bike storage, shower,... Posted Mar 12 2010, 09:52 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Infrastructure, West Side, Bike Parking, hillsboro, bikestation