Category: Bikes

  • A Tale of Two [Bicycling] Cities

    Over the past 15 years Portland has been very successful in building its bikeway network, installing bicycle parking, and running promotional programs in support of bicycling. The results have been dramatic as increasing bicycle use has correlated nicely with the growth of the network and has demonstrated the success of the “build it and they…

  • Wanted: 3000 Donuts

    The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is searching for 3000 donuts. At a recent staff meeting, our Program Director Brita Johnson asked if we knew where to find 3000 donuts. That’s right, 250 dozen. Well, Voodoo Donuts has their Tex-Ass Sized donuts, but asking them to make 3000 cool donuts isn’t a likely winner. Perhaps Franz Bakery,…

  • KBOO Bike Show: Pedalpalooza

    Listen to the show (mp3, 13.4M) All about Shift’s 2-week bike festival.

  • KBOO Bike Show: City of Portland Summer Bike Events

    Linda Ginenthal and Janis McDonald from the Portland Office of Transportation discussing City-sponsored summer bicycle events.

  • KBOO Bike Show: Slug Velo

    Listen to the show (mp3, 11.3M) Beth Hamon describes what Slug Velo is about: cycling as social event with a “no drop” policy. Cycling education in the schools.