Friday, November 16, 2007

Cycling's Mecca

Is there such a thing?

In the US, it most likely depends on who you speak to and from what geographical location you hail. For the mountain biker, it might be Moab, Marin, or Fruita. For the trackie, T-town.

But no matter what discipline might be your passion, one town seems to support it all.

Portland, Oregon.

Annually in Bicycling magazine's list of best cycling cities, Portland has fully embraced all facets of the cycling culture. And according to this recent NY Times article, people aren't merely making a pilgrimage to the US version of cycling's mecca, they are moving there.

Halloween Cross in Portland
Photos: Kim Rueter via PezCycling News

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Friday, November 16, 2007

Cycling's Mecca

Is there such a thing?

In the US, it most likely depends on who you speak to and from what geographical location you hail. For the mountain biker, it might be Moab, Marin, or Fruita. For the trackie, T-town.

But no matter what discipline might be your passion, one town seems to support it all.

Portland, Oregon.

Annually in Bicycling magazine's list of best cycling cities, Portland has fully embraced all facets of the cycling culture. And according to this recent NY Times article, people aren't merely making a pilgrimage to the US version of cycling's mecca, they are moving there.

Halloween Cross in Portland
Photos: Kim Rueter via PezCycling News

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