Category Archives: Skateboarding

E144 – Cory Poole Skates to Salem



Cory Poole from the NW Skate Coalition undertakes a long-distance longboard trip to work between Portland and Salem!  We’re hoping he crosses the entire state of Oregon someday.  He returns to the show with some updates on the local skate scene, and also talks about his experience at the Fiets of Parenthood event.

Brock stayed up far to late for work this weekend, and passed Aaron in a school bus earlier today, who removed part of his finger unintentionally.  Cory mentions the Rob Thompson bicycle phone charger that an amateur electrician could probably make themselves.

We also include an interview Brock taped with TriMet trainer Ken Jenson at the OMSI sustainable transportation event that neighbored the Cascadia Cargo Bike Fair in July!

Mail
Aaron’s friend Sean who is crossing the country by bike found a podcast sticker still affixed to the Twin Bridges bicycle camp.

Headlines
Fast Co. via Marcus: Smart handlebars give any bicycle a brain transplant

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E130 – Will & Lea Vanlue: Suburban -> Urban



Will Vanlue is a bicycle advocate who began commuting out of practicality, but has developed a great passion for transport on two wheels.  He writes a blog entitled The Prudent Cyclist, and is also a communications staffer for Portland’s Bicycle Transportation Alliance and a member of the utility bike collective TRANSPORTland.  Will’s wife Lea Vanlue also joins us to add her perspective and commentary!

Headlines
Oregonian via Brandon: TriMet prepares to offer mobile ticketing for smartphone users
Oregonian: Oregon City police investigate pellet-gun shooting of skateboarder

Mail
Alexis recommends a seminar on skateboarding as transportation at Portland State University on May 31!

Phoebe from Boston remembers Orbitz, the beverage!

Caminando al DF walked 60 miles to Mexico City and says that it went great!

Dan from MN appreciated the coverage of cancer and uses patriotism as a shield.

more mail coming next week…

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E128 – Cory Poole & Billy Meiners: NW Skate Coalition



Cory Poole & Billy Meiners from the NW Skate Coalition join us to talk skateboarding in Portland.  It’s not just a hobby, although it is fun – it’s also a great way to get around town that meshes well with the city’s streets and transit network.  Since they are two of the nicest guys in the business, we’re happy to share our conversation with them here!  Check out pdxdownhill.com and skatefriendlypdx.com for more details if you’re intrigued, as well as some long distance skate touring from the guys atlongboardtramp.com.

Dr. Brandon Rhodes rejoins for an episode to cover for Aaron who had to work this week during showtime.  Brock discusses the Portland Afoot region-wide game he participated in and the release of their new mobile app.

Headlines
BikePortland: Portland Farmers Market introduces the Produce Pedaler

Mail
Marcus donates and writes in about a potential visit to Portland. We recommend a few spots to eat:
Horse Brass Pub
Cackalacks cart
The Big Egg
The Country Cat

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music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)