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Stolen LeMond Big Sky

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Silver and black LeMond Big Sky road bike with one water bottle holder, two sets of breaks and a suspension seat. The pedals are regular non-clip on pedals with some of the reflectors missing.

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Stolen K2 Bayside

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2003 Black and Silver 18-speed K2 Bayside Comfort bike with: springs on front fork, adjustable rise handlebar stem (reflective caps on ends are torn), multi-terrain tires (smooth center with tractioned sides), generic seat (replaced when original stolen last year) and pedals replaced with metal ones & plastic toe straps. Circle sticker on bottom bar said “Fear Ends Hope Begins Kucinich 2004”. 2 circle stickers on top bar said “Obama 2008”. Had 3 accessory clips: on handlebars for headlight, on seat post for rearlight and center frame for lock.

It was stolen from my work at Kaiser Permanente. The severed lock was found onsite and our security is investigating what was captured on camera.

I miss my bike 🙁

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Report from Chris Smith’s campaign launch

Chris Smith at his campaign
announcement this morning.
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(Photo: © Jonathan Maus)

This morning in front Skidmore Fountain, as MAX trains rumbled by, a small group of supporters and onlookers heard transportation and neighborhood activist Chris Smith make the first speech of his campaign for Portland City Council.

I’ve seen and heard Smith at countless meetings over the years, but now it’s a whole new ballgame.

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State fairgrounds might house new velodrome

The Oregon State Fair Pavillion building
is being considered as a location
for a new velodrome.
(Photo courtesy Oregon State Fair)

Imagine being at the Oregon State Fair, chomping on a plate of fried food, and hearing a packed crowd erupt in a thunderous roar as track racers fly by on the way to a thrilling finish.

Earlier this month, a group of track racing promoters met with the Director of Oregon State Parks Tim Wood and took a step toward making that vision a reality.

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