Portland Keeps Leading the Way in Oregon

by Gary Shaff on Mar, 30 2018

It is encouraging to know that other communities in Oregon, notably Portland, continue to innovate and improve the safety of the cycling environment. The picture, to the right, is of “crossbikes” markings. It is just another way to inform motorists and help define the street space for cycling.

Portland is designing and building a bicycle network suitable for “all ages and abilities.” Many of the improvements that they make are relatively low cost investments but have a high return in terms of the number of people who bike instead of driving their cars for short and moderate length trips (to visit friends, go to school, commute to work, shop, run errands, etc). The shift in mode makes for a healthier population, saves wear and tear on the streets, reduces motor vehicle congestion, and helps to off-set, in a small but meaningful way, human caused climate change.

If you are interested in helping in the Club’s effort to advocate for an “all ages and abilities” bicycle network in the Rogue Valley please email bikeed@siskiyouvelo.org

Scheduled Rides

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Saturday, Sep 30
- Velo Melo Ride 9/30
 
 10:00am: Meet at Lower Table Rock Trailhead in White City
 
 34 Miles, Moderate (11-14 mph), Some Hills
 
 Contact: Lisa Brill - lisa4bikes@gmail.com
 
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- EZRiders Ride 9/30
 
 10:00am: Meet at Lithia Sports Park in Medford
 
 20 Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
 
 Contact: Steve Nickel - nickelstephen2@gmail.com
 
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- Velo Melo
 
 Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
 
 25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
 
 Contact: Lisa Brill -
 
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- Brisk Ride
 
 Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
 
 50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
 
 Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
 
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Monday, Oct 2
- Monday Coffee Ride
 
 9:30am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
 
 25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
 
 Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
 
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