Stories from Kickstart Karen

  1. All Summer Long

    Kickstart Karen &bull Jan 18, 2012

    It's snowing in Portland, Oregon right now and like a lot of people I'm longing for summer. But it's not because of the weather. Al is most well known for his books that document 1950s Portland hot rod culture and… Full Story »


  2. Put A Zine On It

    Kickstart Karen &bull Aug 20, 2011

    Portlandia creators, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein at In Other Words bookstore benefit. I was there covering this benefit for a future Portland State Vanguard issue, but couldn't resist this Bumpstart photo op. During the Q + A, I asked… Full Story »

  3. New Beginnings

    Kickstart Karen &bull Apr 7, 2011

    Scootering brings people from all walks of life together, people we might not get to know otherwise, but because of our shared love of motor-scooters they enter our lives and if we are lucky enough they become part of our… Full Story »

  4. Getting Crafty with Amy Sedaris

    Kickstart Karen &bull Nov 23, 2010

    Amy Sedaris with her copy of Bumpstart! Full Story »

  5. The Morning After

    Kickstart Karen &bull Sep 22, 2010

    Woke up the morning after Cannonball in Portland, Maine. Weird not having to saddle up the scoots and ride 300 + miles. Instead, Murray, Lynn, Matt, and I scooted to the waterfront for brekkie at Becky's Diner. Full Story »

  6. Nighty night Olive.

    Kickstart Karen &bull Sep 15, 2010

    Bill Sr. Was driving a Zuma while his son, Bill Jr. Drove the support truck. They were also providing support for the Lambretta rider, Starr. They all got in late to Grand Forks, BC on the first night. Starr went… Full Story »

  7. Day 2 - Glacier National Park (part 1)

    Kickstart Karen &bull Sep 14, 2010

    Day two was a mix of scenic wonder and personal challenge. The start of the day had us riding through the visually stunning and mystical Glacier National Park. I rode with the Northeast boys (Matt, Murray, and Simon) and Naked… Full Story »

  8. Day 2 - Glacier National Park (part 1)

    Kickstart Karen &bull Sep 14, 2010

    Day two was a mix of scenic wonder and personal challenge. The start of the day had us riding through the visually stunning and mystical Glacier National Park. I rode with the Northeast boys (Matt, Murray, and Simon) and Naked… Full Story »


  9. Rainy Days and Mondays

    Kickstart Karen &bull Sep 8, 2010

    I headed out for Vancouver on Monday partially to avoid the rain heading to Portland the following day. Just as I was passing through Seattle it found me and wouldn't let up as I headed north. It continued dumping on… Full Story »

  10. Sponsor Thanks

    Kickstart Karen &bull Sep 3, 2010

    August was a really busy month for me and now it's only a few days till the starting line of Scooter Cannonball Run. Where'd summer go? Still have so much to do, but I wanted to stop and take a… Full Story »

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