14 February 2006 Archives

More stolen bikes recovered

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Because of savvy BikePortland.org readers, we’ve recovered two bikes in the past two weeks. I just love it when this happens and it’s proof that by keeping your eyes open and regularly checking the Stolen Bike Listings we can leverage the power of community to re-unite bikes with their owners. Here are the stories of these two recent recoveries:

Here’s the original listing. And the story:

Great News! I am writing to let you know that an individual that had access to my wife’s bike was prompted to make contact with me after coming across my stolen bike posting on your website. I’ll spare you the details here, but you and the rest of the bikeportland.org community can be assured that the high visibility of your stolen bike postings were critical in recovering the bike. Chalk up another win!

[Posted by “rcmotorider”]

Well, it saddens me to be making this post but some a-hole stole my Mtn. Bike yesterday from the 24 Hour Fitness Center on NW Johnson. It happened around 4:00pm.

My bike is a Large, White SANTA CRUZ, Chameleon. It has a “ThudBuster” seat post, black “Marzocchi” forks, “Easton” handle bars with bar ends that have been taped up with black electrical tape, also it has a “Cane Creek” stem (goose neck), a “Carolina Fatz” sticker across the upper frame tube, clipless pedals, a standard LED tail light, etc., etc.

I am sorry to say that I do not have any spare money to offer as a reward but I would be eternally greatful for any info leading to the recovery of my two-wheeled transportation.

I can be reached at (503) 754-5156 or by email at rcmotorider@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance for reading and any help that may come!!!

Introducing BikeSeattle.org

Two weeks ago I got an email from Cameron Mallory. Cameron is a computer programmer who has lived in Seattle for 6 years, has ridden STP, commutes by bike, and races cyclocross. He said he’d been reading BikePortland.org for several months and wanted to do something similar up in Seattle. I of course was thrilled and I encouraged him to get started.

So go and take a look at BikeSeattle.org. Good luck Cameron!

Mountain Pedalers push park proposal

The Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) hope ongoing meetings with the Parks Department will move them closer to realizing their ultimate dream, a public bike park within Portland city limits. The group has be working hard to make this dream come true. They’ve attended countless meetings, drafted a 10 page proposal, and amassed over 550 signatures of support (sign the petition). They could really use our support to move the process along:

“We are still waiting for the Parks and Recreation Department to acknowledge that there is a “legitimate need” for a Bike Park in Portland. A potential site has been located but nothing is confirmed as yet. More information will be forthcoming later as we start to get some positive responses from Parks and Recreation. To ensure more action…we must show there are enough people who want to see this proposal become a reality. So, rally the troops and get everyone you know to sign.”

More stolen bikes recovered

Stolen: Santa Cruz MTB

Introducing BikeSeattle.org

Mountain Pedalers push park proposal

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