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• Introducing “Eugene’s version of BikePortland”

  Screen grab from WeBikeEugene.org. Got some great news from Eugene-based bike advocate (and juggler) Mike Seager the other day. He and a few other volunteer contributors have launched WeBikeEugene.org, “a site that could be described as Eugene’s... Posted Feb 24 2010, 02:12 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Resources, eugene, From Other Cities

• Eugene celebrates Gold bike-friendly rating

  Riding some of Eugene’s downtown bikeways.(Photos © J. Maus) Last week, Eugene transportation planners and bike enthusiasts got some exciting news; the League of American Bicyclists announced they were a “Gold” level Bicycle Friendly... Posted Oct 26 2009, 11:50 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, eugene

• Eugene revamps an old bike box, but advocates aren’t satisfied

  Eugene bike advocates say the City missed an opportunity when they decided to not color this bike box green.(Photo: Shane Rhodes/GEARs) Not many folks realize that when it comes to bike boxes, Eugene was way ahead of the game. They installed one on High... Posted Sep 25 2009, 04:29 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Infrastructure, eugene

• Meet the ‘Wheelburro’, a new cargo trike from Eugene

  The WheelBurro with a carriage attachment. (Photos by H2M2) Rick Dunaven from Eugene thinks he’s onto something with his new cargo trike design. His “Wheelburro” is the latest new twist in the ever-growing niche cargo bike market. Dunaven... Posted Sep 22 2009, 06:00 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Products, cargo bikes, eugene, kids, family, bike industry

• Why the City of Eugene opposes the Idaho Stop law

  The letter from Eugene’s bike program coordinator in opposition to the Idaho Stop bill.(Download PDF) Last week, when the Idaho Stop Law bill — which would allow bikes to treat stop signs as yields (adopting a law similar to one already on... Posted Mar 23 2009, 06:23 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Politics, Legislation, 2009 legislative session, eugene, idaho stop law

• Industry mag: Burley admits error in selling to Costco

  A screenshot of the BurleyD’Lite on sale at Costco.com. When a friend of mine said they saw Burley trailers being sold at big-box retailer Costco last week, I was shocked. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Burley is known as a premium priced, quality brand... Posted Jan 13 2009, 03:31 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, eugene, burley

• Whining bikers and an update on the leaf pile issue from Eugene

  “It appears the bike riders have gotten a little soft over the years…Just be careful, folks. It’s not Afghanistan.”– Eugene resident Marty Casado in a letter in the Eugene Register-Guard about concerns over leaf piles in the bike... Posted Dec 12 2008, 08:57 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, eugene, leaves

• Leaf issue also piling up in Eugene

  (Photo © J. Maus) Some Eugene residents are concerned that the city’s leaf program puts them at risk, and they’re not going to take it falling down. The city allows residents to drop their leaves into streets and bike lanes and — according... Posted Dec 07 2008, 05:15 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, eugene

• Eugene-based CETMA unveils new cargo bike

  The new CETMAcargo bike from Eugene.(Photos courtesy Lane Kagay) The latest news in the hot cargo bike market comes from Eugene. The photo above is of the new CETMAcargo bike designed by Lane Kagay of CETMA Racks. All loaded up.(Photo: Lane Kagay) CETMA... Posted Nov 19 2008, 02:15 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Infrastructure, cargo bikes, eugene

• U of U students get free bikes with new ‘Bike Loan Progam’

  Bike Loan Program staff: Dave Villalobos, Briana Orr, and Price Armstrong.(Photos courtesy U of O) The University of Oregon has found something constructive to do with the many bikes that are abandoned and impounded on their Eugene campus each year —... Posted Oct 09 2008, 01:37 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Advocacy, Bike-sharing system, eugene