Outgoing Republican state senator reflects on personal, political ties to bicycling

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As this photo hints, Jason Atkinson is not your typical Oregon Republican politician.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

After a 14-year ride in the Oregon state legislature and one serious attempt to become governor, Republican Senator Jason Atkinson announced last week that he won't seek re-election. For Oregonians that care about bicycling, this isn't good news. [...]Sponsor BikePortland.org. Advertise here.

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