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Archive for April, 2007

Stolen Specialized custom build

Monday, April 30th, 2007

black specialized frame no decal’s, kenesis carbon fork black, ferrari seat, mavic wheel set, front elite pro, rear classics pro black, dean ti seat post, Black stem with a ganesh sticker, colnago tape on bars, new tires swalbe brand all black, srong light cranks with campagnolo rings, shimano sti system with 600 rear derailuer […]

Stolen Giant Iguana

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Giant Iguana Mountain Bike. Silver with black and red writing. Nice gel seat anatomically correct for women. Awesome bike that I love and miss Dearly!
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Stolen Specialized crossroads

Monday, April 30th, 2007

This is an older hybrid bike (1990s) in GREAT condition (I just bought it 3 weeks ago)–18 or 24-speed, push-button gears. lightweight.
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Portland ahead of curve in wind tunnel trend

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Portland-based Castelli testedtheir Split Second jersey in a wind tunnel.File photo: 11/1/06

A reader sent me an article about wind tunnel testing that ran in Saturday’s Wall Street Journal (not available online). According to the story, wind tunnels, which used to be the exclusive domain of elite professionals, are being used more and more by […]

Volunteers give Alpenrose its annual facelift

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Volunteers cleaned up Alpenrose Velodrome Sunday.Photo: Chris Distefano

On Sunday nearly 70 volunteers showed up for the annual Alpenrose Velodrome Clean-up Day. They painted the entire track and bleachers, patched cement on the track surface, and performed general maintenance.
The deteriorating track needs TLC every year before track season heats up.

Support for Sunday’s effort came from […]

Funding cut is opportunity for activism

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Portland City HallFile photo: 7/6/06

From a community fund drive to a rally at City Hall, there has been a wide range of reactions to the Mayor’s decision to cut funding for Portland’s Bicycle Master Plan.
On top of the list is tomorrow’s Bicycle Master Plan ride. This ride, which meets across the street from City […]

Concerns, questions raised by Mayor’s decision

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Portland’s current Bicycle Master Plan was last updated in 1995. It has served us well, but according to city planners and expert consultants, it is woefully inadequate and it no longer serves its purpose. Since it was completed, the number of bicyclists in Portland has skyrocketed and we have become a national model […]

Stolen Schwinn Moab

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Mountain Bike, Hardtail. Schwinn Moab XL. Front suspension great condition. Orange and Black but looked mostly Orange.
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Portland, Milwaukie to host Three Bridges Celebration

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Officials including Director of Parks Zari Santner, Milwaukie Mayor Jim Bernard, and Congressman Earl Blumenauer, cut the ribbon last October.File photo: 10/20/06

The Cities of Portland and Milwaukie, Metro, and local neighborhoods have announced plans to celebrate the completion of the Three Bridges on the Springwater Corridor Trail
The $5 million project, that created three new bicycle […]

Tranportation activist considers City Council run

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Chris Smith at Pioneer Courthouse SquareFile photo: 7/27/06

The word on the street is that citizen activist, blogger and consummate Portland transportation insider Chris Smith is considering a run for Portland City Council.
Smith was recently profiled in the Portland Tribune in a front page story that called him, “Citizen Smith”.
A former transportation chair for the Northwest […]

Stolen Unknown Unknown

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Early 90’s red men’s bike - was covered with stickers (KEXP, Apple, Bells Brewery); rack on back; bike lock mount on frame, orange bell
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Stolen Unknown Unknown

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Early 90’s red men’s bike - was covered with stickers (KEXP, Apple, Bells Brewery)
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Stolen K2 Crush

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Full suspension K2 Crush mountian bike. Orange color full suspension with disc brakes.
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Stolen Bianchi Brava

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Silver 44cm Bianchi Brava:
Stolen from SE 9th and Ash st. (directly next to the old La Luna Building) Saturday night between 7pm and 11:30pm. It’s a very small frame bike because I am 5″2 and I want it back because it’s the only bike that fits me.
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Ira Ryan wins Trans-Iowa endurance race

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Ira RyanFile photo: 10/29/06

Local framebuilder, and ex-bike messenger Ira Ryan covered 300+ miles of gravel roads in 25 hours to win the third annual Trans-Iowa Endurance Race.
Ira, who also won the inaugural edition of the event in 2005, beat out 120 other racers for the win.
According to live audio updates provided by ultra-endurance website Ride424.com, […]

Stolen Bianchi 928 carbon

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Flat black Bianchi with white decal 55 cm FSA cranks otherwise full campy headlite and tailite Zipp 404 sew-up wheel set Look pedals
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Stolen Ibis Mojo

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

1996 ibis mojo copper color, rear crossmax, red 2000 sid sl, black and red wtb saddle, titec seatpost, silver king headset, cables crossed underneath downtube
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