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The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, our state’s official sanctioning body for competitive cycling, knows it isn’t doing enough to support participation of Black, Indigenous and people of color. And they’ve taken a first step to do something about it.

In a statement shared with the group’s 4,500 members yesterday, OBRA Board of Director members Stacy Westbrook and Christy Hawkins wrote, “The events over the last few weeks have shone a spotlight on the systemic racism prevalent in our communities. OBRA recognizes that the cycling industry, and the sport of cycling, has contributed to this.”

Westbrook and Hawkins then acknowledged that OBRA is not living up to its vision statement that “each and every person in the state of Oregon” has an opportunity to participate in bike racing. “We continue to fall short of supporting this vision in our outreach and support of cycling with communities of color, specifically Black communities,” they wrote.
 
The OBRA Board established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee earlier this year (a move that came after widespread outcry over the anti-transgender views of former board member Inga Thompson). The aim of that committee is to “explore ways to make the sport of cycling more accessible and accepting of communities that have historically been underserved by our organization and sport.”

With every 2020 bike release boasting improved aerodynamics, how much difference are we talking?

Israel Start-Up Nation owners Ron Baron and Sylvan Adams with the WorldTour squad (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)Israel Start-Up Nation is reportedly in talks with Chris Froome, Greg Van Avermaet and Jasper Stuyven with the hopes of signing star riders.

You know what they say about the best laid plans, right? Well, the original PEZ plan was to review La Passione kit in late winter/early spring when the weather was colder. So something like a long-sleeve jersey and thermal bibs (maybe even 3/4-length bibs). But COVID changed all that and the world as we know it was essentially put on hold. Italy — one of the countries hardest hit by COVID — had more important things to worry about than shipping out cycling product.Fast forward to today.As I write, the world is beginning to emerge from COVID and in my part of the world (Babylon on the Potomac) the seasons are changing. It’s not yet officially summer, but we’ve already had some days in the 80s and even 90s(F)! Italy has re-opened and La Passione was able to send warm weather kit. Che grande!La Passione Duo Jersey Blue/Red – $95New for this season is the Duo jersey. Even though La Passione is an Italian company, I’ve always associated their “signature” look with their blue/red kit, which is more French, and the Duo Blue/Red is a favorite. It’s a more understated/classic look, yet still stands out just enough. But if you want more color/pop, the Duo jersey is available in five other colors.But the Duo jersey isn’t just about how it looks. This is a serious race fit aero jersey. Speaking of fit, you would be advised to actually consult with La Passione about sizing before buying (if you’re not able...

Here’s an up-close look at the Italian brand’s Duo jersey ad Minimal bibshorts.You know what they say about the best laid plans, right? Well, the original PEZ plan was to review La Passione kit in late winter/early spring when the weather was colder. So something like a long-sleeve jersey and thermal bibs (maybe even 3/4-length bibs). But COVID changed all that and the world as we know it was essentially put on hold. Italy – one of the countries hardest hit by COVID – had more important things to worry about than shipping out cycling product.Fast forward to today.As I write, the world is beginning to emerge from COVID and in my part of the world (Babylon on the Potomac) the seasons are changing. It’s not yet officially summer, but we’ve already had some days in the 80s and even 90s(F)! Italy has re-opened and La Passione was able to send warm weather kit. Che grande!La Passione Duo Jersey Blue/Red – $95New for this season is the Duo jersey. Even though La Passione is an Italian company, I’ve always associated their “signature” look with their blue/red kit, which is more French, and the Duo Blue/Red is a favorite. It’s a more understated/classic look, yet still stands out just enough. But if you want more color/pop, the Duo jersey is available in five other colors.But the Duo jersey isn’t just about how it looks. This is a serious race fit aero jersey. Speaking of fit, you would be advised to actually...

In this week’s Freewheeling episode, Abby chats with WorldTour coach Ben Day, who coaches pros like Ruth Winder, about the differences in training between men and women.

We also dive into what viewers can expect from racing this season, given the highly condensed calendar, as well as about what the disruptions in racing have meant for the athletes Day is currently working with.

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Climate change activism group Sunrise PDX is hosting an info session tomorrow (6/17) on Metro’s Get Moving 2020 transportation funding bond measure.

It’s been easy to forget with the pandemic and protests dominating the news since March, but Metro still hopes to put this measure on the ballot in November. If all goes according to plan it will raise $3.1 billion for infrastructure projects, including $975 million for the new SW Corridor MAX light rail line.

“Now more than ever the intersectionality of environmental justice, racial justice and transportation justice is a major key in how our city proceeds with its priorities,” reads a description of the event. “Feedback about the anti-oppression and community engagement portions of this bond will be an especially important part of how we move forward.”

Sunrise will be joined by Getting There Together Coalition, a group of 50+ organizations that’s working to make sure investments are equitable and don’t result in displacement of low-income people.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says a Portland man was found dead Saturday on a dirt trail north of Highway 20 about 28 miles east of Bend. According to their statement, 36-year-old John Eric Sims was believed to have been riding a mountain bike prior to his death.

Here’s more from DCSO:

“On 6/14/20 at 12:32 p.m., deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a deceased male, who had been located by ATV riders. This location was approximately one mile north of Hwy 20 near milepost 28. Deputies arrived on scene and began conducting a death investigation. Detectives and a Deputy Medical Examiner from the Deschutes County Medical Examiner’s Office arrived on scene to assist in the investigation. The male was later identified as John Eric Sims, age 36, of Portland, Oregon.

Egan Bernal (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)As the return of bike racing approaches, the pros will no doubt be stepping up their training after a long wait and uncertain lay-off.

The next generation Polyvalents and Pass Hunters are in production! We have had so much interest in them, we decided to open up a pre-order so folks can get their frame spoken for.

So, without further ado, let's jump in!

(Photo by Fairfax Media via Getty Images)Wiggle has confirmed a number of customers have fallen victim to fraudsters who made unauthorised purchases from their accounts.

Bernard Hinault (Picture: Getty Images) Bernard Hinault is involved in a plan to save the ailing Mavic.

We can’t all be Geraint Thomas, so should we have a bike like his, asks Simon Smythe

The two new Garmins bolster the top and bottom ends of the brand's computer lineup

Damiano Cunego at the 2016 Giro (Picture: Getty/ Tim De Waele)Damiano Cunego has been hospitalised with a serious brain infection.

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