The mystery storefront at 515 SW 3rd.(Photo: Dana Troy)

Several readers have alerted me to a mysterious sign posted on a vacant storefront on SW 3rd that reads, "Coming Soon... Portland Bike Station".
I made a few calls and couldn't find out much about it. One source did confirm for me that it is legit and [...]

I still don't know who's responsible for this stencil. I spotted it on the bikesignal loop detector at the corner of NE Lloyd and the Steel Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus)

It seems like an eternity has passed since I put together the Bike to Blazers ride. And in Blazer terms, it is.
Back in April 2006, our [...]

Jacqueline Authier honks Stephen Upchurch's horn.- Slideshow and video below - (Photos © J. Maus)

The 2009 Pedalpalooza got off to a rollicking start last night as an estimated 300 people turned out for the traditional Kickoff Parade.
The ride met at St. Francis Park in southeast Portland and then meandered through main streets (including a jaunt [...]

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7:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast on the Bridges
Every Friday in [...]

TriMet will allow only walking of bikes only through this section (and more) of the Esplanade path.- Detour map below - (Photo © J Maus)

It's the opening day of Pedalpalooza and summer bike season is getting underway. Unfortunately, TriMet needs to partially close a section of the highly trafficked Eastbank Esplanade starting this Monday (6/15).
Here's [...]

Commute mode split Portland has now...

The City of Portland and Multnomah County will co-present their Climate Action Plan to citizens at a series of town halls beginning this Monday.
The plan is their "40 year roadmap for the institutional and individual change needed" to reach their ambitious climate protection goals. The over-arching goal is to [...]

"Paving that section of abandoned rail would go a long way to making it easier for residents of that part of Tigard to get into downtown."-- KT, from a comment on our story last week

On Tuesday, the Tigard City Council approved a resolution that would allow them to assume responsibility for an abandoned railroad line [...]

Year: 1983Brand: PeugeotModel: PSV-10Color:Pearl/Blue/OrangeSize:58 cmPhoto: http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/Randy+Dugan/peugeot/IMG_2711.JPG.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-06-8Stolen From: Hawthorne and 35thNeighborhood: SEOwner: Matthew BaldOwnerEmail: matthew.bald@gmail.comDescription: The bike is identical to the one pictured below except:
-A super sweet and UNIQUE black and shimmery gold Schwinn saddle.
-A big ol' DEAN stem
-Ergo brake levers
-Bar end shifter for rear derailer, downtube shifter [...]

Lents looks to be more bike-friendly.

A potential new baseball stadium isn't the only hot topic in the Lents neighborhood these days.
Residents have teamed up with community organizations and the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation to start identifying a network of low-traffic bike boulevard streets.
It all started when PBOT traffic/bike safety specialist Greg [...]

"Follow me to Pedalpalooza" -- spotted this morning outside Powell's on NW Couch at 11th.(Photo © J. Maus) - Slideshow below -

Can you feel it? That energy/buzz/mojo you sensed in the air when you woke up this morning was because Pedalpalooza starts tonight (as if you didn't know already).
This our fifth year covering this [...]

[Editor's note: We'll be posting Pedalpalooza ride reports as they come in. Pedalpalooza begins today, but there has already been one ride -- a preview ride, on Tuesday, June 9, encapsulating as many themes and destinations as possible. This report came over the Shift list yesterday.]
Special thanks to Laughing Planet Cafe, official sponsor of our [...]

Year: 03Brand: BianchiModel: San LorenzoColor:Black/CelesteSize:55 cmSerial: H3J1 3939Stolen in portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-06-3Stolen From: Hayden Bay Marina parking lotNeighborhood: Hayden Island/Jantzen BeachOwner: Art GrobeOwnerEmail: artg01@yahoo.comReward: YesDescription: Great condition, Bianchi Celeste Bar tape, all ultegra running gearPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 09-048766This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Skye Blue(Photo: Carole Giraud-Sevigny)

If you've ever ridden a tall bike, you can understand the attraction: Finally, for the first time in your bike-riding life, you're not just traffic, you're above traffic.
There's something exciting and fun about pedaling at such heights. Do it with a few friends and it's even better. That was the [...]

"I know she wasn't responsible [for the fee], but I was still tempted to ask her, 'how much are you charging for golf clubs again?'"-- Slate Olson, upon being told his bike would cost $175 each way

On Wednesday, May 20th, Portlander Slate Olson was headed to Washington D.C. on a business trip when a woman [...]

Year: 80's?Brand: NishikiColor:Grey with chrome tipped forksSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-06-6Stolen From: My bike was stolen from Portland State University between Nueberger Hall and Smith Hall, next to SW Broadway and Harrision.Neighborhood: Downtown - SW - PSUOwner: nik ayresOwnerEmail: nik.ayres@gmail.comReward: $200Description: It is an old Grey Steel Frame Nishiki Road Bike. It has a Sun [...]

The Google Trike snaps images for their StreetView feature.(Photo: Google)

Imagine using the popular Streetview function of Google Maps on your favorite local bike path.
Well, according to an article published today in USA Today, that might be possible sooner than you think.
Google made waves back in May when images of their new photo-trike hit [...]

Detail of ride flyer.

Cascadia Rising Tide -- a grassroots network of activists that, "take direct action to confront the roots causes of climate change and promote local, community-based solutions to the climate crisis" -- will lead a ride next week exploring areas of North Portland that will be impacted by the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) [...]

Year: 2005Brand: NorcoModel: CRD 1Color:Silver with black carbon blade forksSize:54 cm mediumSerial: s/n sf41044813Photo: http://img197.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=img3403g.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-06-6Stolen From: The bike was stolen from outside Harvey's Comedy club Downtown (6th and Glisan) on saturday night between 6:30 and 9:00pm in broad daylight. One U-lock was cut to remove the frame, the other they couldn't [...]

Brand: MercierModel: GalaxyColor:blueSize:about 55 cmPhoto: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/images/gal07_big.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-05-16Stolen From: A basement on the 1300 block of SE Miller St.Neighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Jonathan FrochtzwajgOwnerEmail: jfroch87@gmail.comReward: $100, no questions asked.Description: It had a blue frame with white lettering, a blue and black seat, and one broken toe clip. Call me at (818) 430-2071 if you know, [...]

Brian Alfano (L) and Bill Dolanwant you to do Business on a Bike.(Photos © J. Maus)

In a city where biking is woven into the cultural fabric, not even the business arena can escape the two-wheeled influence.
In Portland, we've got a group for people that use bicycles to conduct their business (which I've heard might be [...]