Portland’s network of bike clubs for women is thriving
WEBSep 6, 2017 · Ride Like a Girl This group helps women build cycling skills through coaching sessions and social biking opportunities. Founder Carolyn Jen tells us, “We are a thriving group of 200 women, with almost 20 ride leaders, we have had a packed summer calendar, two bike camps, two bike tours (Hawaii and Eastern Oregon) and next week we are hosting a Cycle Oregon Solidarity Week to support the ...
Cycle Oregon rallies in return with back-to-back weekend events
WEBJun 10, 2021 · The “Road Forward” event is set for September 17-19 and promises routes on smoother, paved roads that will take you into remote sections of the Mt. Hood National Forest and along a wild stretch of the Deschutes Rivers in Maupin. Each weekend costs $350. Or you can sign up for both for $650. If you want to …
A sneak peek at Portland’s new protected bike lane design guide
WEBMay 23, 2018 · Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor) May 23, 2018. 81. PBOT’s Roger Geller unveiled the new design guide last Thursday. (Photos: Jonathan Maus) Portland has been talking about physically protected bike lanes for years. The problem is, we’ve mostly just been talking — and not building. And when we have built them, the designs have been ...
Here’s how to start riding at the Rocky Point Recreation Area
WEBAug 7, 2019 · Overhead look at the Rocky Point Recreation Area via Google Maps. Rocky Point Road is in upper right corner. At the end of last month the Portland-based nonprofit Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) announced a groundbreaking partnership with Weyerhaeuser Company that opened up 3,100 acres of off-road riding just 14 miles from downtown. While still raw and relatively undeveloped, the Rocky Point ...
New Safe Rest Village coming to Peninsula Crossing Trail in north ...
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · One of the village locations is a 62,250 square-foot parcel of land adjacent to the Peninsula Crossing Trail, a mutli-use path that’s part of the 40-Mile Loop that provides a carfree connection between N Willamette Blvd and N Columbia Blvd. The new Safe Rest Village location is just north of the Willamette Blvd entrance of N Princeton Street.
Reader Ride Report: Discovering the Fanno Creek Trail
WEBAug 26, 2021 · (A relaxing, carfree experience. Photos and story by Mike Perham) Note: This report was submitted by longtime BikePortland reader, supporter (and recently co-owner!) Mike Perham. I recently learned of the Fanno Creek Trail, a car-free bike/ped path running about 4 miles in length between T
Timberline Bike Park opens tomorrow - BikePortland
WEBJuly 9, 2020. 2. After finally opening last summer following years of major lawsuits and then facing impacts of a viral pandemic, Timberline Bike Park has had a rough first year. But with snow clearing from upper sections and thanks to many hours of trail maintenance, the mountain is ready to welcome customers starting tomorrow, July 10th.
Opinion: There’s got to be a better way to address illegal street ...
WEBMar 9, 2021 · In my opinion, the risk to public safety and the potential for police intervention to go terribly wrong is too high to ignore. — Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and [email protected]. — Get our headlines delivered to your inbox. — Support this independent community media outlet with a one-time contribution ...
Here’s the current status of over 50 Portland bike shops
WEBMar 18, 2020 · I wish everyone well. BikePortland is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out if our platform can assist you in any way. I’ll continue updating the Portland Bike Shop Status Spreadsheet as conditions change. — Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and [email protected].
Explore gaps in the 40-Mile Loop with this cool new map
WEBAug 27, 2021 · The 40-Mile Loop is a nonprofit that brings together government agencies to hasten the development of paths and trails that make a loop (hence the name) around the Portland metro area. It’s an idea that goes way back in regional lore and was originally envisioned by the famous Olmsted brothers in 1904. As cool as the idea is, it’s not cool ...