To print or not to print?

by Karl Benedek
The other day, someone asked me about the “target” audience for Oregon Cycling. Hardcore cyclists? I thought about it for half a second and then thought, “of course not! Oregon Cycling is the voice of the everyday cyclist!” That is what I have strived for in editing Oregon Cycling since 2002. Sure, some [...]

Pedaling transformation

by Jan VanderTuin

In 1992 the Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) purchased Oregon Cycling. Time sure flies—and cycles. Thanks to you—the readers. Thanks to our contributors who worked for so little.  Thanks to our advertisers, especially those who supported us as they weathered the ups and downs of business. Thanks to our distributors.
Thanks to Jason Moore, [...]

Topical reflections

by Tom Baldinger
I have worked as the ad rep and occasional writer for Oregon Cycling Magazine since 2005. It has been a long road these last few years and I learned an immeasurable amount. Although my articles sometimes would not make it to print because of space issues, I have loved the opportunity to write [...]

Learn to build a sturdy cargo trailer for your bicycle

EUGENE – The Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) is offering a series of workshops on building high-quality bicycle trailers. Participants will learn basic fabrication skills and come away with a finished trailer frame and hitch.generic viagra levitra and cialis pills Aspirin And Viagra “can i take viagra”
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CAT launches cargo bike frame building apprenticeship

EUGENE – You’ve probably heard of UBI and Barnett. Now the Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) and Human Powered Machines (HPM) are introducing the first cargo frame building school in the States. Started in 1990, Human Powered Machines led the current revival of cargo bikes, trikes and trailers in the USA. This program will [...]

New safety campaign sheds light on visibility

As part of the Eye to Eye traffic safety campaign, the Portland Police Bureau’s Traffic Division and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance have formed a partnership to educate new cyclists regarding good visibility practices and bike light laws.
The BTA kicked off the project on Friday, September 26, at the “Seven Corners” intersection of SE Division, SE [...]

Pedestrian crossing hand signals

by Ray Thomas
Safe access to the streets is a critical component in our movement away from reliance on inefficient and polluting automobiles and toward more use of walking, cycling and mass transit. Along with bike lanes, crosswalks are the key safety corridors facilitating access to roadways for non-motorized users. While Oregon has been [...]

UO Campus Gears up for Bike Loan Program

by Briana Orr
Fifteen years ago, a handful of green-and-yellow painted loaner bikes dotted University of Oregon’s landscape. “The concept was altruistic but lacked funding, dedicated staff and a realistic plan,” said Dan Geiger, Director of UO’s Outdoor Program (OP). Now the OP has the space, funding, staff, and support needed create a lasting bike [...]

Ashland welcomes custom framebuilders

by Karl Benedek
United Bicycle Institute and the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association present the first ever Southern Oregon Custom Bicycle Show, Saturday, September 13 from 9am to 4pm on the grounds of United Bicycle Institute, 401 Williamson Way, Ashland, Oregon.
The day headlines with a show of classy, creative custom bikes from Oregon, Washington and California frame [...]

Twice-weekly local mountain bike shuttle starts up in Bend

by Melanie Fisher
Cog Wild has started up twice-weekly mountain bike shuttles from Bend up towards Mt. Bachelor every Tuesday and Thursday. Currently the shuttle takes mountain bikers to Swampy Snopark, but as soon as the trail from Dutchman Flat Snopark is available, the shuttles will also drop off there.
Shuttles leave from Cascade Lakes Brewery on [...]