I’m very completely satisfied to announce that you may now purchase a print of probably the most superb classic Portland bike map in existence. Sure, that 1896 Cyclists’ Highway Map of Portland District that we’ve shared on TikTok and right here on the Entrance Web page is now out there for buy on BikePortland.
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This exceptional map was first printed in 1896 (that’s not a typo) and was endorsed by the Multnomah Wheelmen biking membership. It was bought on the Oregon Historic Society present retailer within the Seventies after which bought for just a few years by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (now The Road Belief) earlier than it went out of print someday within the 2000s. There’s a lot to like about this map, however maybe the best factor is the way it illustrates the cultural prominence and recognition of bicycling in our area practically 20 years earlier than vehicles had been even bought.
BikePortland has resurrected this map. We’ve teamed up with Portland-based map vendor Transit Maps to finish just a few minor digital restorations and might now supply high quality, archival prints of this particular piece of historical past. Purchase one at the moment for simply $40 and get free transport.
The map contains a number of superb particulars that provide you with a window into Portland bike tradition on the flip of the nineteenth century. It’s an ideal present or splurge for: transportation nerds ( who you might be!), map geeks, bike advocates, bike lovers, or anybody who appreciates forgotten historical past.
Specs:
- 24″ tall by 30″ broad.
- Map highlights embody: location of taverns marked, advertisements focusing on cyclists, Vancouver Ferry info, “Data for Wheelmen” sidebar, and extra.
- Every poster is printed on-demand utilizing totally archival, UltraChrome inks on Moab Lasal Matte, a ravishing, sensible white, 230gsm (11 mil) alpha cellulose paper which is acid- and lignin-free.
- Every print is fastidiously inspected, wrapped in pH-neutral paper, then rolled and positioned in a sturdy chipboard tube for transport.
Order one at the moment and we’ll get it shipped out straight away. We’ll additionally convey a restricted quantity to our Pitch & Bitch occasion subsequent Wednesday (12/7).
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