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There is a lot of biking in Portland. Consistently ranked the top bike city in the States<ref name="Virgin">"[http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.asp 11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World]". ''Virgin Vacations''. Virgin Airlines.</ref><ref name="OPB">Theen, Andrew. "[http://news.opb.org/article/1953-oregon-cities-rank-high-bike-friendliness/ Oregon Cities Rank High For Bike Friendliness]". OPB News. 2008-04-29.</ref><ref name="WSJ">Dougherty, Conor. "[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124242099361525009.html 'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis]". Wall Street Journal. 2009-06-16.</ref>, Portland is second only to Amsterdam in ''Virgin Vacations''' world ranking for the most bike-friendly cities.<ref name="Virgin"/> | There is a lot of biking in Portland. Consistently ranked the top bike city in the States<ref name="Virgin">"[http://www.virgin-vacations.com/site_vv/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.asp 11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World]". ''Virgin Vacations''. Virgin Airlines.</ref><ref name="OPB">Theen, Andrew. "[http://news.opb.org/article/1953-oregon-cities-rank-high-bike-friendliness/ Oregon Cities Rank High For Bike Friendliness]". OPB News. 2008-04-29.</ref><ref name="WSJ">Dougherty, Conor. "[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124242099361525009.html 'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis]". Wall Street Journal. 2009-06-16.</ref>, Portland is second only to Amsterdam in ''Virgin Vacations''' world ranking for the most bike-friendly cities.<ref name="Virgin"/> | ||
==Basic safety== | |||
'''Wear a helmet!''' They are available cheaply- [[Portland State University]] even has $5 helmet events occasionally. They also sell lights and locks cheaply on occasion. [http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/06/03/legacy-health-system-is-selling-bike-helmets-for-5/ Legacy Health] has had similar programs. | |||
==Basic laws== | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Bike routes]] | * [[Bike routes]] | ||
* [[Bicycle shops]] | * [[Bicycle shops]] | ||
* [[Bicycle events]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 14 April 2010
There is a lot of biking in Portland. Consistently ranked the top bike city in the States[1][2][3], Portland is second only to Amsterdam in Virgin Vacations' world ranking for the most bike-friendly cities.[1]
Basic safety
Wear a helmet! They are available cheaply- Portland State University even has $5 helmet events occasionally. They also sell lights and locks cheaply on occasion. Legacy Health has had similar programs.
Basic laws
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World". Virgin Vacations. Virgin Airlines.
- ↑ Theen, Andrew. "Oregon Cities Rank High For Bike Friendliness". OPB News. 2008-04-29.
- ↑ Dougherty, Conor. "'Youth Magnet' Cities Hit Midlife Crisis". Wall Street Journal. 2009-06-16.