I am from Portland, as well. And the "bike friendly" claim seems like a joke after having lived in Amsterdam for nearly two years. I don't think we (Portlander

I am from Portland, as well. And the "bike friendly" claim seems like a joke after having lived in Amsterdam for nearly two years. I don't think we (Portlanders) have a clue what bike-friendly is. It would be nice if biking in Portland were safe enough that you didn't have to wear a helmet - like it is here in Amsterdam. (I happen to be back over here in AMS for a month).