Category: Bikes

  • The Rise of the eBike

    I’m trying to re-arrange my schedule to get to this one… Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2010 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Geoff Rose, Director, Institute of Transport Studies and Transport Theme Leader in the Monash Sustainability Institute (bio) Topic: Emerging Implications of Electric Bicycles Abstract: A variety of types of electric bicycles…

  • KBOO Bike Show: Cycling and Health

    Listen to the show (mp3, 26.6MB) We all know that riding a bike is good for your health. But what exactly are the health benefits of bicycling? If you ride a bike, what can you do to take care of your body? Are there stretches you can do and food you can eat that will…

  • Support (and Appreciate) Woman-owned Bicycle Businesses

    Bike Economics: A fundraiser showcasing local, woman-owned, bicycle-oriented businesses When: Thursday, May 6, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm Where: United Bicycle Institute, 3961 N Williams Ave, Portland Donation: $10 to $30 Come eat, drink, mingle, and learn about the role of woman entrepreneurs in Portland’s burgeoning bicycle economy. The sliding scale admission includes light food and…

  • Coming Up on the KBOO Bike Show: Cycling and Health

    We all know that riding a bike is good for your health. But what exactly are the health benefits of bicycling? If you ride a bike, what can you do to take care of your body? Are there stretches you can do and food you can eat that will help you ride faster and feel…

  • Barriers to Cycling

    Portland State University Center for Transportation Studies Spring 2010 Transportation Seminar Series Speaker: Overcoming Barriers to Bicycling in Low-Income and Minority Communities Topic: Lynn Weigand, Director, IBPI; Alison Graves, Executive Director, Community Cycling Center When: Friday, April 30, 2010, 12:00 – 1:00pm Where: PSU Urban Center Building, SW 6th and Mill, Room 204