Year: 2008Brand: SchwinnModel: World Avenue 1 SMUColor:BlueSerial: idc07c01578Photo: http://images.buzzillions.com/images_products/04/00/1160587_raw.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97231Stolen:2009-06-26Stolen From: Stolen from Washington Park/Oregon Zoo.Owner: Jeremy HundleyOwnerEmail: jeremy.hundley@gmail.comDescription: Rear rack, toe clips, fenders, bell, and chain guard. Rear Wheel is Forte Titan.
700x28c tiresPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 0956394This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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[This ride report was written by BikePortland intern J.R. For more like this, see our full Pedalpalooza 2009 coverage.]

The winners take the podium (Photo by Coach Dan)

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The Epic Pizza Ride this year was in its fourth, and most extreme, incarnation, including over 100 dedicated pizza eaters, a vegan contingent, a trip up Highway 30 to St Johns, and a serendipitous convergence with the Bluesapalooza ride and its mobile sound system, blues dancers, and a roller-skating corker.
Nostalgic brainchild of the of New [...]

If there's anything better than going on a bike ride on a gorgeous sunny day, it's going on bike rides between parks to do yoga on a gorgeous sunny day with 60 other happy pracititioners. And if there's anything better than that, it's a convergence with a hundred proud Scandiniavians and their allies riding around [...]

On the midway at MCBF in 2008. (Photo © J. Maus)

"It's the bike-gasm!"
That's how the Multnomah County Bike Fair was explained to me on my first time around back in 2005.
The description holds true. After 17 exhausting, exuberant days of Pedalpalooza, fatigue is setting in (and there were even rumors on Twitter [...]

New bike corrals have replaced car parking spaces in front of two businesses on N. Williams Ave. (note the one across the street too).-More images-(Photos © J. Maus)

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Year: 2005 (?)Brand: TrekModel: Mountain Train 201Color:SilverSize:BlueStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-06-25Stolen From: DrivewayOwner: Rich ConnorOwnerEmail: rconnor@pmsimarketing.comReward: $25Description: Silver/Blue kids tag-a-long was connected to Blue Cannondale H400 when stolen.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2000 (?)Brand: CannondaleModel: H400Color:BlueStolen in 97214, OR Stolen:2009-06-25Stolen From: DrivewayNeighborhood: RichmondOwner: Rich ConnorOwnerEmail: rconnor@pmsimarketing.comReward: $50.Description: Blue with silver and blue and silver kids TREK bike trailer (tag a long) attachedThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Yesterday was quite a day.
In the span of about two hours, we learned of Michael Jackson's death, planned a ride (and had a blast), did three TV interviews, got mentioned in The Oregonian, and even got noticed by the New York Times.
And this morning, the famous bike-blogger/comedian BikeSnobNYC came across that mention of our ride [...]

A bike only lane, compliments of Hoffman Construction Corp.-More images-(Photos © J. Maus)

A few months ago, I shared a story of bike lane disrespect about how construction crews often have no regard for bikeways during their projects.
Today, we have the complete opposite; a construction detour that goes above and beyond anything I've seen.
Hoffman Construction is [...]

Ron Buel(Photos © J. Maus)

[The following editorial was written by Ron Buel. Buel is a long time Portland transportation activist through his work with Riverfront for People. Back in November 2006, BikePortland covered his initiative to bury the I-5 freeway through Portland's eastside.
In this editorial, Mr. Buel shares his concerns that, despite intentions, the City [...]

The Bike Kiss-In is becoming a time-honored tradition here in Portland. Every Pedalpalooza, couples gather in a high-traffic spot to show their passion for bikes and each other, holding up signs with slogans like "Liplock, not gridlock" and "If you were biking, you'd be making out by now."
Check out our photos from tonight's event [...]

*Scroll down for ride report, photos and video

Nice moonwalk Curt!-More images Video below-(Photos © J. Maus)

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is dead.
This very sad news has led to respond with a bike ride, full of Michael Jackson music and memories.
Meet at 6:30 at the Peace Garden above the Eastbank Esplanade at east end of [...]

Enemies turned allies; Rep. McHenry (L) and Shane Cooper.(Photo: DeFeet)

Remember Rep. Patrick McHenry?
McHenry is a Republican member of Congress from North Carolina who, back in August of 2007, sharply ridiculed and mocked the bike commuter tax benefit when it came up in Congress as part of an energy bill.
During a floor speech, McHenry [...]

Steph Routh, executive director of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, speaks at the event this morning.- More images -(Photos © J. Maus)

With the summer cycling season in full swing, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and a host of partners kicked of another year of their Eye to Eye safety campaign at a press conference near the [...]

Lincoln Restaurant tries to lure in passing cyclists.(Photo © J. Maus)

To accomodate what is probably Portland's busiest bikeway through a commercial district (outside of downtown), the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is set to install two more of their on-street bike corrals on N.Williams.
According to Sarah Figliozzi with PBOT, the new corrals will be [...]

Bikes in Forest Park.(Photo © J. Maus)

The efforts by the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA, formerly the Portland United Mountain Pedalers) to thaw relations with Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) and the Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) in order to hasten increased access for bikes in Forest Park are moving faster than I can keep up with.
I [...]

Shaun Deller's hats are back!

Pedalpalooza culminates this Saturday (6/27) with the infamous, one-of-a-kind Multnomah County Bike Fair. I know, you're sad because that means eleven long months of waiting for next year will commence -- but, you can keep the spirit alive, and remind yourself and the world of your love for bike fun. Come [...]

Year: 80'sBrand: PeugeotModel: (Custom) "Neon Corvid"Color:BlackSize:Fits me (5'4")Photo: http://www.bulldogbikerestoration.com/sitebuilder/images/1100-839x591.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-06-24Stolen From: SE 7th and Franklin.Neighborhood: BrooklynOwner: Emily HumphriesOwnerEmail: 28zombies@gmail.comReward: 100$ for returnDescription: Same decals as photo only blue, gold, and magenta on gloss black frame. Gold grip tape and blue cable housing. Custom "Neon Corvid" decals.This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

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