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We really can count ourselves lucky to be in Portland. Not every city in the country is thinking this far ahead when it comes to transportation, but ours is putting real effort into getting people out of cars and onto bikes. One of the biggest pushes is the new E-Bike Voucher Program , aimed at helping riders who could benefit most from switching to an e-bike. It’s a nation-leading idea, and while the full rollout is still a little ways off, the details we have now paint a cl

If you’ve been planning to buy, or are already riding an e-bike, you’ve definitely seen a Rad Power Bike or two. For years, Rad was the  big name in the consumer e-bike world. Affordable, accessible, everywhere. But being the first big player in a category doesn’t always guarantee long-term stability, and right now Rad Power Bikes is facing some serious challenges. Between battery safety issues, financial strain, and unresolved recalls, the outlook for the brand isn’t great .

If you ride through Portland — whether you’re powering up SE Foster, rolling along the Waterfront, or cruising the Springwater Corridor — you’ve probably noticed how many e-bikes are out there. They make hills easy, rainy commutes doable, and suddenly, a “short” ride doesn’t feel like such a commitment. That said, the rules for e-bikes in Oregon (and Portland) are real — and it helps everyone if you know them. Here’s a straightforward guide to keep you legal, safe, and part o

If you ride regularly in Portland — whether you’re climbing Mt. Tabor, rolling through Ladds, or navigating the Clinton greenway — you start to recognize the bikes that really belong  here. Two brands show up again and again for good reason: Marin  and Kona . Both come from riding cultures shaped by rugged terrain, wet seasons, long climbs, and year-round cyclists. In other words, the same conditions we deal with here every day. Cyclists enjoy a sunny ride on Marin Fairfax bi