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Portland passes halfway mark on massive transportation project. Can the central city get back on the move?
With more jobs and people than anywhere in Oregon, central city Portland drives the state’s economy. As construction costs surge, about $62 million of the area's transportation project remains unfunded.

Deschutes National Forest proposes allowing e-bikes on central Oregon trails
New rules would allow e-bikes on trails near Bend, Sunriver and Sisters.

Portland looks to increase e-bike access for moderate- to low-income residents
The Portland Clean Energy Fund is seeking to invest $20 million over the next five years to boost electric bike access for moderate- to low-income residents.

Politics Now
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon’s coastal mountain biking trail is a hopeful nod to the future
A massive mountain biking system planned for the coast has supporters and detractors.

A new bicycle corridor is in the works in southwest Oregon
Planners envision a 172-mile route connecting Roseburg to Crater Lake, then heading southwest on Highway 62 to Eagle Point.
Oregon Field Guide
New mountain biking trail in Tillamook State Forest was 16 years in the making
The Fear and Loaming mountain biking trail offers a close-to-home place to ride for those in the Portland metro area. But be ready for 2,500 feet in vertical drop over 4 miles and optional black diamond jumps.

Buying A New Bike In Oregon? Get Ready To Pay $15 More
Some say the new tax will hurt mom-and-pop cycling shops. Others say it’s a signal that bike commuters are now even bigger players in the transportation mix.

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Hut-To-Hut Biking On Mount Hood
The Cascade Huts are 256-square foot green, metal structures along the Mount Hood bike loop.
Think Out Loud
How Can Portland Become More Bike-Friendly?
Activists and city leaders are debating the future of Portland's bike infrastructure.

Think Out Loud
Oregon Outback Ride Comes to a Halt
Donnie Kolb, c0-founder of the Oregon Outback, has announced the cancellation of the 364-mile bicycle ride.