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Bike Summer Kickoff Ride - Full Photo Gallery

6 days ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

What an amazing way to launch Bike Summer 2025! Thousands met up at Peninsula Park in north Portland for the 23rd annual event that includes three months of free, fun bike rides. I’ll have a recap video and more thoughts Monday, but here’s the photo gallery. Sorry couldn’t snap everyone! Y’all looked amazing out there. Big thanks to Pedalpalooza organizers and Cycle Homies and all the volunteers who made this day so memorable!
BikePortland’s top ten most commented posts of all time

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Had a few things on my mind about comments so figured it was time to check in. It’s been different without the great Lisa Caballero around. Not only did she do some great writing and reporting for BikePortland, she also spent a lot of time reading, moderating, and writing comments. She would also encourage folks to make “Comment of the Week” nominations and then she’d choose one and write it up on Monday mornings.
Jobs of the Week: Wombi, Clever Cycles, Rat City, Nomad

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Need a job? Want a better job? Just looking for a change? You are in the right place. Don’t miss these recent job announcements. (Remember, you can always stay abreast of jobs as soon as they get listed by signing up for our Job Listings email.)Part Time Bike Mechanic – Wombi – Seattle StoreMechanic – Clever CyclesProfessional Bicycle Mechanic – Rat City Bikes (Seattle)Marketing & Outreach Coordinator – Nomad CyclesFor a complete list of available jobs, click here.
Dangerous close pass on Marine Drive captured on video

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Portlander Chris Ho was cycling on Northeast Marine Drive this week when the driver of a large freight truck passed him very closely. Chris shared the video online and it has spurred conversation and confusion about Oregon passing laws and road user choices. I want to elevate the incident because this is an important issue that deserves clarity and understanding. Chris is an experienced bicycle rider.
Unreliable Bob Stacey Overcrossing elevators spur website with timely updates

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

To say the Portland Bureau of Transportation has had a hard time keeping the elevators open at the Bob Stacey Overcrossing would be a massive understatement. The overcrossing plays a vital role in the bike network. It connects safe bikeways and is a bridge over light and heavy rail tracks in an area criss-crossed by large arterials. Unfortunately, since it opened in 2020 it seems like its elevators are closed more often than not. Vandalism and mechanical failures are to blame.
Weekend Event Guide: West side Critical Mass, Bike Summer Kickoff, Larch Mountain, and more

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

You’ve toiled through another Portland winter and now it’s time to shed those layers and embrace the warmth of Bike Summer. The big Kickoff Ride happens at Peninsula Park on Sunday. See you out there! I’ll have my bright neon green vest on and will be looking for folks to talk to for a podcast episode. So don’t be shy (or if you are, that’s fine too! No pressure).
Saturday’s ‘Cutty Cap Challenge’ offers prizes and an excuse to explore

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Riding bikes is fun. But if you ride a lot, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Sometimes you need something — like a goal or a game — to awaken your cycling spirit. For Portland-based Ride With GPS, the Cutty Cap Challenge is exactly that. Now in its fifth year, the event has been reimagined as a live-action game that will be played by adventure seekers in 55 cities across the globe. It started in 2021 as a relatively traditional scavenger hunt.
PBOT survey asks Portlanders to rank pro-cycling taglines

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

The City of Portland is laying groundwork for a marketing campaign that aims to spur a cycling renaissance. Hoping to put an end to years of declining and/or flat cycling growth and harken back to a decade ago when Portland was last seen as a global leader for cycling culture, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has released a survey that tests seven different pro-cycling messages.
Portland City Councilor gave up $75,000 of his own office budget for safer streets

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

With all the City of Portland budget action last week, there was one interesting tweak you might have missed. Among the 126 amendments proposed by the 12-member City Council, one of them earmarked $75,000 to traffic safety projects in District 4. City Councilor Mitch Green had unspent funds in his office budget, and according to his Chief of Staff Maria Sipin, he chose to dedicate it to small street improvements in their district.
Monday Roundup: Shared streets, a true HAWK signal, flex posts, and more

1 week ago | bikeportland.org | Jonathan Maus

Happy Tuesday everyone. We’ve got a short week, so let’s get right into it. Here are the most notable stories that came across my desk in the past week…School bollards: When PBOT gets serious about school streets (notice I said “when,” not “if”) I really hope they order a bunch of these pencil bollards to keep drivers away. (Detritus of Empire)Shared streets law: Washington has passed a new “shared streets law” and I’m jealous.