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• “Lost Cyclist” has historical Portland connection

  Cover of The Lost Cyclist. David Herlihy’s forthcoming book, The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance, has a Portland connection that’s over a century old. Herlihy, author of the award-winning... Posted Feb 23 2010, 11:00 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, books

• Book review: The new issue of Boneshaker cycling almanac

  In the world of print, most bicycle-themed publications are novice-level — they tell you how to fix your bike or guide you through gaining skills and confidence to ride in traffic. Then there’s the other end of the spectrum — the ivory tower of... Posted Dec 30 2009, 07:04 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Art/Culture, Resources, books, guest article, arts

• Still need holiday gifts? Check out the BikePortland Bookstore

  Perhaps BikeCraft yielded the perfect holiday gifts for every bike lover in your life. But if you need that one last perfect item, check out the book suggestions below — or browse through our Bookstore for even more inspiration. December 21st is... Posted Dec 17 2009, 06:01 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Resources, books, lance armstrong, local goods, how to, sale

• Book Review: How to Live Well Without Owning a Car

  Publisher’s note: Despite a recent BTA survey showing that 90% of respondents own a car, many people are finding that living without one (or several) is not only possible but enjoyable. Even Posted Oct 26 2009, 05:32 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Resources, Family Biking, books, carfree, guest article

• Sneak peek at Metal Cowboy’s latest book

  Cover of Kurmaskie’s latest book, on store shelves February 2010. Remember two years ago when we checked in on local author and self-described “adventure dad” Joe Kurmaskie right before he and his family embarked on journey across Canada... Posted Oct 21 2009, 10:08 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: People, Front Page, News, The Scene, books

• New and noteworthy at the BikePortland Bookstore

  David Byrne will be back in town soon to promote his new book. (Photo © J. Maus) Several additional books and movies have made their way into the BikePortland Bookstore in recent weeks. Among them are two titles supported by upcoming live author appearances... Posted Sep 17 2009, 05:02 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, books

• Read and ride with Boneshaker: A Bicycling Almanac

  I’ve just spent a lovely but overly warm summer morning hunkered down in the cool basement reading the latest edition of Boneshaker. The small volume’s attractive recycled brown cover is reminiscent of an army field manual, but with an attention... Posted Jul 30 2009, 05:12 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Art/Culture, Resources, Rides/Events, books, product reviews, zines

• Learn ins and outs of bike law at UO event

  The law isn’t always entirely clear when it comes to bikes on the road — are you required to be in a bike lane? What if you want to make a left turn? Do you need to put your foot down every time you stop? How would enforcement work if we had... Posted Jul 23 2009, 08:33 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Legal, Resources, books, university of oregon

• Get off your bike and read! Summer picks at the BikePortland Bookstore

  Need something to occupy, amaze, and inspire you as you lie on the beach, in your backyard, or on your couch in the coolest room in your house at the end of a long day this summer? Check out the BikePortland Bookstore for ideas, or browse through our... Posted Jul 09 2009, 07:56 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, books

• Mapes rolls with success of ‘Pedaling Revolution’

  Mapes, seen here at the ‘07 National Bike Summit, spent four years working on the book.(Photos © J. Maus) Author and reporter Jeff Mapes is living the first-time authors’ dream. His book, Pedaling Revolution, is winning popular and critical... Posted Jun 03 2009, 09:24 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: People, Front Page, News, Media, The Scene, books, jeff mapes

• David Byrne: Coming to Portland, will release bike book this fall

  David Byrne (R), with transportation advocate Noah Budnick.(Photo: Streetfilms) David Byrne, NYC resident, former Talking Heads front man and biking’s coolest celebrity endorser/advocate, will be in Portland this summer and he’s got a bike... Posted Apr 09 2009, 08:17 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, books, celebrities, david byrne

• Local builders in global company in new “Custom Bicycles” book

  A bike from Portland-based Vanilla Bicycles graces the cover of Custom Bicycles;A passionate pursuit. With the publication later this spring of, Custom Bicycles: A passionate pursuit, the handmade bicycle renaissance in America seems to have taken another... Posted Mar 24 2009, 11:05 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Media, Framebuilders, books

• A review of Jeff Mapes’ book, Pedaling Revolution

  Author Jeff Mapes (R) speaking with the BTA’s Scott Bricker at the 2009 National Bike Summit.(Photos © J. Maus) Author and senior political reporter for The Oregonian, Jeff Mapes, will be at Powell’s Books tonight to talk about his new book... Posted Mar 19 2009, 11:08 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Media, Products, Resources, books, jeff mapes

• Pedaling Revolution and more new titles in the BikePortland Bookstore

  It’s been a while since we last added new titles to the BikePortland Bookstore. In the meantime, some new books have been released, most notably local author Jeff Mapes’ Pedaling Revolution, and many more old, good ones brought to our attention... Posted Mar 02 2009, 07:37 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, books

• Q & A: David Rowe wants you to take the “Ride of Your Life”

  The Ride of Your Life author David Rowe riding high above the Columbia River Gorge. Portland’s David Rowe is a long-distance biking expert. What makes someone an expert in pedaling all day long? First, you’ve got to put in the miles (David... Posted Feb 24 2009, 10:34 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, books