Portland Bike Lane Gets Mario Kart Treatment

Some unknown Mario Kart lover went and spraypainted symbols from the game in one of Portland's bike lanes. Why? Cause that shit's poppin', son! Almost makes me want to get a bicycle. Ooooor just drive my car in the bike lane. Look out Lance, daddy's got a blue shell!

Hit the jump for a short news report.

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Portland Bicyclists Get A Boost From Mario Kart [kotaku]

Thanks to pirhan, Romeo and Sam K, who don't drive in bike lanes because they can't stay off the sidewalk.

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