Portland Transport

Category: Bikes

  • Today in Cycling History

    From the Critical Mass list via SHIFT: July 25, 1896 – 6,000 bicycle parade down Market Street, San Francisco, in demand for good roads (be careful what you ask for) July 25, 1997 – 6,000 bicycle parade takes over San Francisco (corrupt Mayor, police attack with mass media uproar conveniently masking major transportation scandals) July…

  • Post Peak Oil Family (of 6) Car

    Just because it made me smile. Hat tip to Miles for the pointer. http://www.portlandground.com/archives/2006/07/family_in_irvington_out_f_1.php

  • Toronto Star Effuses Over French Bike Rental Program

    Via the SHIFT list. Ooh la la.It’s Sunday morning. The sun banks higher. The breeze is sultry. You inhale the swooning perfume of the linden blossoms. You think: a crisp, new book would be nice. And then a latte. So you swipe your bike card through the kiosk nearby, dislodging one of these fine steeds,…

  • KBOO Bike Show: Biking Through Laos and Sharing the Road

    Listen to the show (mp3, 12.6M) Sara is joined by guest host Tim Calvert (of tall-bike commuting fame) and guests Carie and Allan Cougar – who tell us all about their recent month-long bike trip through Laos with their 2 yr. old cougar cub, Cody Wyoming. And in celebration of Portland’s ongoing campaign and the…

  • Bikes and Commuter Rail

    A reader passes on this article about a commuter rail coach designed specifically to accomodate cyclists and their bikes. The MBTA will put this in service for weekend trips from Boston to popular recreational destinations. Perhaps we could hook one on to the Wine Train?