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Mini-bike jousters compete for victory at third annual Stumptown Joustdown event held at Colonel Summers park Saturday.- Slideshow below/Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)

Announcing: The Marriage of Bonnie Hildebrand & Pete Hoebel

Year: 2009Brand: NorcoModel: Yorkville/HybridColor:white/silver/blue flowersSize:smallSerial: SA812003929Stolen in portland, OR 97213Stolen:2009-06-16Stolen From: Locked in my backyard in NE PortlandNeighborhood: RosewayOwner: amy munstermanOwnerEmail: amunsterman@hotmail.comReward: $50Description: Its a womens Norco (Yorkville)hybrid with small step through frame. The frame is white and silver with light blue flower pattern in between. The seat is black with white flower pattern.Police record [...]

"Over reliance on automobiles can have adverse impacts on public health, both through lessened physical activity and from increased pollutants."-- from the bill's description of the Office of Livability

U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released the full text of the federal transportation bill. Calling it the "Surface [...]

Portland leads the way, smart growth pays, road rage crackdowns, PR problems and solutions, Critical Mass for cars, Thomas Edison and fixies, the demise of the rest stop, trikes in Scappoose.

- Portland is held up on the Huffington Post as a national example for our climate initiatives -- particularly our bicycle-friendliness.
- Portland's city council has [...]

It was a (car)free-for-all in North Portland yesterday.Slideshow below/Gallery(Photos © J. Maus)

Sunday Parkways made a triumphant return to North Portland yesterday when thousands turned out to take advantage of 7.5 miles of carfree streets.
Amid bright, warm sunshine and periodic rain showers, they came out on roller skates, on foot, and by every type of bicycle [...]

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Lots to see and do.(Photos © J. Maus)

I know Sunday Parkways in North Portland starts in a matter of hours, but if you're just waking up on Sunday morning, here are a few things to remember.
Get out and stretch your legs
The parks (Kenton, Arbor Lodge, and Peninsula) are where most of the action is, but [...]

Year: 2005Brand: SpecializedModel: HardrockColor:blackSize:silverSerial: p5an22115Stolen in portland, OR Stolen:2009-03-10Stolen From: Outside PGE park on Morrison StNeighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Eric ReddyOwnerEmail: ereddypdx@gmail.comDescription: The bike is mostly black with some silver decals. There may be a few stickers including a new Belgium brewing co and a one less car sticker. The bike was originally purchased [...]

Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: FX 7.5Color:SilverSize:20 in.Serial: WTU063C6488CStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-06-20Stolen From: Right in front of the Goose Hollow InnNeighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Grant MoreheadOwnerEmail: grant_morehead@yahoo.comDescription: Silver Trek FX 7.5. Has a black pouch attached to the seat.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1999Brand: TrekColor:BlueStolen in Portland, OR 97223Stolen:2009-06-19Stolen From: In the garage facing back alley, off of Killingsworth, between Mallory and Rodney.Neighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Wendy DudelheimOwnerEmail: Wendy51755@yahoo.comDescription: Blue Women's Trek Bike with a slightly torn leather seat.
Bell on left handle bar.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

[Report by ride leader Emily Wilson via the Shift list. This is part of our ongoing Pedalpalooza coverage. See all our reports and photos here.]
Tuesday evening, June 16th
Around 10 riders met at the Whole Foods at 28th and E. Burnside for the Take the Lane Ride.
We got take the lane stickers, copies of the law [...]

[Report by ride leader Ben Salzberg via the Shift list. This is part of our ongoing Pedalpalooza coverage. See all our reports and photos here.]
The taco ride is a victim of its own success. A lot of people really love to ride their bikes and eat tacos, it seems. Over 100 this time!
We had 4 [...]

Rolling through Peninsula Park at last year's event.(Photos © J. Maus)

This Sunday is the North Portland edition of the City of Portland's Sunday Parkways event.
Compared to last year, Sunday's event will be much larger, with two loops and over 7 miles of closed streets and organizers tell us there are also a lot [...]

[Welcome to your daily Pedalpalooza rundown. We'll post each day's events and rides here, so you can plan, email them to your friends, etc...
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Ben Ramsdell in April.(Photo by Elly Blue)

The Oregonian reported earlier this week that Ben Ramsdell, the man who was seriously injured after being intentionally run down by Johnny Escwheiler on SE Clinton nearly two years ago, will receive a $100,000 from Eschweiler's insurance company.
Escwheiler -- who underwent a temporal lobotomy at age 25 -- was [...]

Year: 2008Brand: schwinModel: circuitColor:BLACK/SLIVERSize:LARGESerial: SNIDC08D00003Stolen in VANOCUVER, WA 98663Stolen:2009-06-18Stolen From: DOWNTOWN VANCOUVERNeighborhood: Arnada neighbordhoodOwner: marcus griffithOwnerEmail: marcus.griffith@gmail.comReward: $250Description: CELL: 360.773.1194
Topeak bike rack and basket, black wheel fenders, "Keep Vancouver Normal" sticker, "BTA Member sticker"Police record with: Vancouver VPDPolice reference#: pending numberThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

[This is part of our ongoing Pedalpalooza coverage. See all our reports and photos here.]

When Rev Phil (left) comes along, you never know what to expect.- Slideshow below/Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)

Last night, a hearty group of Portland bike fun elders headed north to Vancouver to bid aloha and pay respects to our fine friend [...]

Year: 97 or 98Brand: CannondaleModel: H400Color:BlackSize:small - not sure exact sizePhoto: http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1762/dsc0041bikecrop1.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-06-16Stolen From: NE 9th & Jarrett St.Neighborhood: Alberta (Vernon/King)Owner: Laurel EddlemanOwnerEmail: eddlewoman@gmail.comReward: $100Description: My bike is all black, grip shift, cushy seat. It had 2 fold-in black wire baskets attached at the back. Also had a bottle holder, air pump [...]