BikePortland Podcast

1000 Friends of Oregon Transportation Policy Manager Cassie Wilson has worked for over a year as a leader with the Move Oregon Forward coalition in hopes of passing a transportation bill that goes beyond freeway expansion megaprojects and continues the march toward better transit, bicycling, and walking conditions statewide.As someone who's been in the trenches on this effort for more than a year now, I wanted to check in to see what's on her mind and how she's feeling as the bill has been whittled down to almost nothing and might be headed to referral. Links:BikePortland coverage of the bill.1000 Friends of OregonHB 3991 Bill Overview

Portland road safety advocate Sarah Risser (Bike Loud, PBOT Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Families for Safe Streets) and I talk about the pros and cons of blaming individuals over the system when it comes to traffic crashes.This conversation was inspired by a social media post when I scolded a driver for causing a bad wreck. Sarah then suggested I watch a video about Safety Science from Transportation Alternatives and narrated by safety expert and There Are No Accidents author Jessie Singer.We dive into the need for blame, the limits of systems thinking (when our systems are totally dysfunctional), and several related issues around why fixing our broken streets and associated traffic culture is so challenging in America.

We're back! Eva Frazier joined me (BikePortland founder and editor Jonathan Maus) for our 40th episode of "In the Shed," the show where we chat about whatever comes to mind. In this episode we touched on a bunch of good stuff:The Reign of Taco RideThe wonder of Portland's neighborhood greenway networkWhy runners and cyclists should get togetherThe Portland Biking Renaissance (and why Mayor Wilson should embrace it)Our impressions of MADE Bike Show Week Without DrivingHow many city councilors can we get to participate in Sunday Parkways?NW diverter updateEva's Cargo Bike Picnic and general Bike Summer amazingness Portland Botanical Garden coming along river near University of Portland Progress on North Portland Greenway And more! Thanks for listening. And thanks to all BikePortland financial supporters and monthly subscribers. Please become a paid subscriber of BikePortland today so we can keep making cool things for you to read, watch, and listen to.

In this episode I share 16 short interviews with folks I bumped into at the MADE Bike Show on Friday, August 22nd. The show runs through this weekend, so you should totally go check it out if you're hearing this any time before August 25th! Sit back and enjoy fun chats with:Mike Smith, co-founder of No. 22 Bicycle CoNatalie Peet, bikepacking racer repping Slow Southern SteelGary Fisher, MTB iconDave Bonilla, Portlander and @daverave64 on InstagramMolly Lofton and Megan Dean, Moondust ApparelMark DiNucci, Portland framebuilding legendBrad Davis, Nomad Cycles PDXOscar McBain, UC Davis Campus Bike Shop GMWendy Downs, Inside Line EquipmentJohn the Johnster, cool Portlander who I follow on InstagramDylan Wiggins, Right Hook FinishesBrad Wilson, Wilde BikesDave Levy, Ti CyclesBrian Tucker, Yellow Bird Thread WorksBrenda Martin, another cool Portlander!

It's all anyone in the local bike and transportation scene has been talking about for the past two weeks — a plan hatched by an opaque city office to remove diverters on two neighborhood greenways in northwest Portland under the guise of making it easier for police to patrol the area. In this episode, BikePortland founder, publisher, and editor Jonathan Maus welcomes community advocate and former host of the the Sprocket Podcast, Joan Petit, into the Shed to hash it all out. Links: - BikePortland coverage so far - City Administrator Michael Jordan's Memo (PDF)- Central Precinct Commander argument for the plan - The historic 8/12 Bike Advisory Committee meeting- Portland Solutions org chart#portlandoregon #goodgovernance #portland #advocacy #urbanplanning #politics #policing #streetdesign

Welcome to the Shed! In this episode, we talk about:Eva's trip to BendPPS School Board electionsAll about Ainsworth (Eva got menaced) and what PBOT has in store for an upgradePBOT's new bicycle marketing effortHow to counter people who say, "But not everyone can ride a bike."Reasons for optimism at City HallCity budget stuffState transportation package update and cap and trade.Bike Summer rides in the Portland Mercury print editionHow'd she get there? A tough one from SE Woodstock and Cesar Chavez to Peninsula Park for the Kickoff Ride!SW Barbur. Ugh! Why?and more!Thanks for listening and for supporting BikePortland!

Co-hosts Jonathan Maus and Eva Frazier are back with another fun chat about all things bikes and Portland. In this episode, Eva and I talk about:My recent total knee replacement surgeryCycle Oregon Block PartyBike Summer for newbies and veteransWhy we need wildlife cameras but for Portland cyclistsRecent Portland City Council debatesWhy it's time for Portland to empower citizen volunteers to improve our streetsUnhinged Nextdoor posts about Rose City Golf Course trail planHow it's nearly impossible to ride a reverse steering bike... and the challenges of super tall bikes.and more!

Rob Galanakis wants Portland Public Schools to see the forest and not just the trees outside classroom windows. His campaign for a seat on the PPS Board leans heavily on the idea that PPS goes about its business largely with its head in the sand while solutions to many problems can be found in the streets just beyond school grounds.Galanakis, a co-founder of BikeBusPDX and software company owner who moved to Portland in 2014, biked over to the BikePortland Shed on Wednesday to share more about his vision for Portland’s troubled school district.This podcast is made possible by support of individuals like you. If you value BikePortland, please share a one-time contribution or become a monthly subscriber. https://bikeportland.org/support

A few days ago I sat down with Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos to have a conversation about policing and transportation. Avalos, who represents an area east of I-205 including Lents in southeast and the Portland Airport, is a first time member of city council, but she's no stranger to local politics. She was chair of the Citizen Review Committee, where she served for six years and became a well-known advocate for police accountability. Prior to being a city councilor she was executive director of Verde, an environmental justice nonprofit.I met Councilor Avalos in a conference room at Midland Library on SE 122nd Avenue. The impetus for our conversation was the new Community Board for Police Accountability or CBPA, a new, high-profile venue for oversight of the Portland Police Bureau. More than just a committee, the new, 21-member board will have a significant budget, will hire its own investigators, and will issue binding decisions. It's crucial that this new CBPA have at least one member who understands how transportation issues relate to public safety and policing. It's my hope this interview encourages someone in our audience to apply for one of the positions. You have until April 14th to get your applications in. Here's the link to the application.

We're back! Eva Frazier and I (Jonathan Maus) talked about all sorts of good stuff in this episode... from politics around I-5 Rose Quarter project to why the state's bike tax is so annoying. Here's a handy outline and links to stuff we talked about:Bike shop banter: My new Metropolis Cycle tie-dye t-shirt, latest shop closures.Thoughts on the I-5 Rose Quarter vote at Metro Council and why I'm disappointed in Lynn Peterson and Duncan Hwang. And the bad optics of white urbanists opposing the project while Black Portlanders support it. Ladds 500 is next weekend! (4/12)Protest season is here. Hands Off Rally is Saturday, 4/5Eva shares here Saturdays in May ride series.Why hasn't PBOT revealed downtown Sunday Parkways route?How you can eat and drink your way through the week with Portland bike events.New segment of the Green Loop through North Park BlocksNew bike lane coming to NE PrescottConvo with Candace Avalos and policingHow'd he get there? I share my route from North Portland (Peninsula Park) to SE 122nd and Stark (Midland Library).Legislative transportation package draft is out. Why the bike tax is so annoying.April 26th is carfree 82nd Ave Parade and a Cycle Oregon Block Party at Baerlic Brewing in Southeast Thanks for listening! Please become a paid BikePortland subscriber today!

This Saturday, March 8th, Dave Guettler will celebrate the 30th anniversary of River City Bicycles, the business he started in 1995. In this conversation he shares stories about his early years in the bike industry, how and why he moved to Portland to open his dream shop, and much more.Host: Jonathan Maus.Recorded on March 4th in the BikePortland Shed in north Portland.Links:Video: River City's shrine to Eddy MerckxVideo: River City's Rooftop Bike People RiverCityBicycles.com

Eva Frazier (former bike shop co-owner and now chair of nonprofit Bike Loud PDX) and Jonathan Maus (BikePortland publisher & editor) are back for another fun chat. Eva shares that she's working with a group of folks to bring back the Bike Commute Challenge/Bike Month festivities, I share about my recent visit to the newly reopened Kenton Cycle Repair, we had a visit from my cat "Tito," and much more.

A special Thursday edition, since I'll (Jonathan Maus) be gone tomorrow!Such a fun chat with the wonderful Eva Frazier. Here's a taste of what we touched on this episode:Update on BikeLoud's Bike Buddy program (they hired someone!)Route finding from NE 156th and Halsey to Bike Happy HourTrump coming into office and what it means locallyThe need for more events to build a more resilient communityEva's visit to Lloyd Center (and Portland's skate culture)Fareless Square historyNew bike brand Primos Cycles Local media rant (and how KATU plagiarized a BikePortland story)Why I was annoyed by the Justin Timberlake on the Bike Bus thingWhat consequence for the Springwater drunk driver from last May?Cool event alert: City of Possibility and more!Thanks so much for your support and for listening. Please tell a friend and contact us if you've got something to say or want us to explore a specific topic.

I (BikePortland editor Jonathan Maus) caught up with Joshua Force, a former Portlander who's now 15,000 or so miles into what he calls the Worldwide Bike Ride. He joined me from Quito, Ecuador and I asked him about how he adjusts to so many new places, what it's like creating his really cool puzzles and writings on the road, where he got his inspiration for the ride, why he loads most all his weight on front racks, and more!Follow Joshua on IG https://www.instagram.com/ukodus.8/Substack https://worldwidebikeride.substack.com/ You can support his work via GoFundMe

In this episode, I (BikePortland Editor & Publisher Jonathan Maus) sat down in the Shed with veteran Portland bike fun purveyor and artist Shawn Granton. Shawn has been involved with the local bike seen since 2002 and has created art for many rides and events over the years. A former comic illustrator published in Momentum and Bicycle Times magazines, Shawn is the author of the Urban Adventure League blog, a collaborator on popular Zinester's Guide to Portland, and leader of several well-known local rides such as the Dead Freeways Ride and the Palm Tree Ride.We talked about: What it was like moving to Portland in 2001 and how Shawn got into the bike scene.Shawn's first Portland bike that he bought at Citybikes in 2001.How a sticker Shawn made in 2022 led to creation of the Midnight Mystery Ride, which is still held monthly to this day. Why Shawn doesn't like rain jacketsHis favorite local bike camping overnighter spots.Going back to school for a geography degreeThe 20th anniversary of Shawn's Palm Tree Ride and why he likes to stick up for "weird" palm trees.How online algorithms rob people of the serendipity of discovering things on bike ridesand more! Links: Urban Adventure League blogUrban Adventure League on InstagramBikePortland story about Shawn's Winter Palm Tree Ride (2008)

Brock Dittus from the Sprocket Podcast joined Eva Frazier and Jonathan Maus for the first episode of 2025! The conversation ranged from cycling on Sauvie Island to the popular "How'd she get there?" segment where Eva had to share a good bike route from PCC Southeast to the forthcoming In-N-Out Burger near the airport. Tune in, hang out, and get cozy in the shed.*BikePortland: Community Journalism Since 2005*- Latest news on our website (aka "blog"): https://bikeportland.org/ - Subscribe and support: https://bikeportland.org/support- Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikeportland/ - Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.bsky.social - Listen to our podcast: https://bikeportland.org/cats/podcast

Olivia Clark was the top vote getter in Council District 4 (everything west of Willamette River and small portion of Southeast including Sellwood). She's also a possible pick for City Council President. No matter how you slice it, her impressive background in and out of government means she will likely be a consequential member of the new, 12-member Council. In this interview (recorded in the BikePortland Shed on Friday, December 20th), you'll learn about her background (she's toured by bike with Adventure Cycling and has done several Cycle Oregon rides), and her her policy and political perspectives. Olivia Clark Campaign Website

Happy Friday everyone. It sure was nice to have Eva back in The Shed after a few week holiday hiatus. This episode was meaty! Here are a few of the things we talked about:"How'd She Get There?" segment was Sellwood to Lake Oswego (including some very scary options).Why Eva is creeped out by lobster-style bike gloves (something about the devil).Michael Reiss and his amazing leaf sweeping work.Why I think it's time for PBOT to privatize bike lane maintenance I went on a huge rant about all the Vision Zero drama going on with PBOT, the PPB, and so on.The 82nd Ave Plan that was just adopted at City Council and why some transportation advocates don't like it.Why pitting bikes against transit (like PBOT is doing on 82nd) is a no good, very bad idea.The new Bike Happy Hour location on N Williams Ave.Closure of Cynergy E-BikesAnd more.Thanks for listening!

Get cozy and listen and/or watch the latest chat between BikePortland Editor and Publisher Jonathan Maus (hi, that's me!) and Bike Loud Board Chair and former bike shop owner Eva Frazier.Here's a taste of this week's banter and helpful links:What's up with all the leaves in bike lanes and why the issue is challenging for advocates.How'd She Get There? OMSI to Gateway Green: Eva and I discuss the best bike route from Central Eastside to Gateway.Cranksgiving is this Sunday! Eva will be there helping organize.My impressions of TriMet's new ramp at Hollywood Transit Center — which is not a "bike ramp" because that is "ableist ideology".Bike Happy Hour promo - And yes we're meeting next week 11/27 even though it's a "blacked out" holiday week.Bike shop news updates and the new "Secret" bike shop on Hawthorne from the inimitable Starmichael Bowman.How the Tillamook/Hancock neighborhood greenway works through a plaza in HollywoodOur frustration with the new signal on NE Going and Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdWhat's up with the bumpy pavement on Tillamook and Ankeny greenways?!KGW called out drivers parking in bike lanes!*BikePortland: Community Journalism Since 2005*Latest news on our website (aka "blog"): https://bikeportland.org/ Subscribe and support: https://bikeportland.org/supportFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikeportland/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.bsky.social  Listen to our podcast: https://bikeportland.org/cats/podcast

I already did a story, video and photo gallery from the World Day of Remembrance event that took place in front of Portland City HAll this past Sunday, but there were some things said by incoming city council members and by a Portland Bureau of Transportation staffer that I really wanted to underscore. This episode includes audio clips from four speakers at that event with my takeaways interspersed in between.You'll hear from: Clay Veka, PBOT Vision Zero CoordinatorMitch Green, District 4 Councilor-electTiffany Koyama Lane, D3 Councilor-electAngelita Morillo, D3 Councilor-electSteve Novick, D3 Councilor-electLinks: World Day of Remembrance event coverage on BikePortland (11/18/24)Portlands new city council bodes well for bicycling (BikePortland 11/12/24)*BikePortland: Community Journalism Since 2005*Latest news on our website (aka "blog"): https://bikeportland.org/ Subscribe and support: https://bikeportland.org/supportFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikeportland/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bikeportland.bsky.social  Listen to our podcast: https://bikeportland.org/cats/podcast