8.16.2009

VV goes to Portland! [pt. 2]

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Dave of Portlandize told me that on average 2,000 cyclists pass by this street corner every day.

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Here are two of them, on their way to go play hoop!

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Some more downtown shots: a cyclist casually chats on her phone while pushing her pretty rouge et noir bike across the street.

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That casual elegance of the Pacific NW gets me every time!

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Clever Cycles sells and rents these awesome Dutch bicycles, though I'm told this is an Electra.

4 comments:

Adrienne Johnson said...

This is my next trip! I want to take the train there.

Lovely Bicycle! said...

I am impressed and horrified to see that the rouge-et-noire owner rides with bare drop bars! Even with cork tape and padded gloves, my hands still hurt on mine. What a tough lady!

Kristin Tieche said...

Adrienne, I've been advised against Amtrak. I've heard of wicked delays. That aside, I LUV Portland!!!

Anonymous said...

I've heard great things about Amtrak. Yes, there are delays but the people that I spoke to said it is about the journey. Portland rocks in every way. I have never felt more in my element as a bike commuter. Enter the nicest restaurant and your fellow patrons are carrying bike helmets!