Enjoy your weekend!

What are you doing to make the most of what now seem like refreshingly low temps this weekend?
There are too many bike-related events going on this weekend to summarize succinctly -- check out our Weekend Events Roundup for an enticing selection.
Whatever you do, let us know how things go in the thread [...]

Marion Rice and daughter Gleneden onMarion's city bike: an Xtracycle conversionwith a rear child seat and front basket.(Photo © J. Maus)

[This is the first in a series of "My City Bike" interviews with Portlanders who ride bikes intended for urban transportation. The first interview is with our family biking columnist Marion Rice.]

BikePortland: What kind [...]

Earl Blumenauer(Photo © J. Maus)

With bipartisan support, U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) has introduced a new bill -- the Orphan Highway Restoration Act -- aimed at improving state highways that run through America's main streets.
According to Blumenauer, "orphan highways" are former U.S. numbered highways that over the years have lost traffic volume to [...]

A new residential bike parking shelter on SE Washington near Laurelhurst Park.(Photos © J. Maus)

It's Friday, that means it's time to highlight another excellent career opportunity recently listed on the BikePortland Job Listings.
Check out more info here:

Consumer Communications Designer, Marketing -- Yakima Products, Inc.

Year: 1977Brand: RaleighModel: Super CourseColor:GoldStolen in Portland, WA 97217Stolen:2009-07-28Stolen From: 1021 N. Holman, Portland ORNeighborhood: Northeast PortlandOwner: Scott StephensonOwnerEmail: j_scott_stephenson@hotmail.comReward: $100Description: 1977 gold framed Raleigh Super Course. White lettering with crest falling off on headpost. Cream handle bar tape. Mountain bike clipless pedals.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Mayor's office would rather have folkspark... and then walk during Last Thursday.(Photos © J. Maus)

Shoshanah Oppenheim, the Mayor's staffer who has been working with the Alberta community on the carfree Last Thursday, said they want to clear up as much space for pedestrians as possible for tonight's event.

Brand: SpecializedModel: Hardrock SportColor:SilverSize:15" frameSerial: P7DAD5822Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-07-27Stolen From: Stolen in front of office building. 1400 SW 5th Ave.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Nathan BellOwnerEmail: nathan@digitaltrends.comReward: 100Description: It is new and has front shocks and is a 21 speed mountain bike.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Enjoy the crowd (and the bikes) at carfree Last Thursday tonight.(Photos © J. Maus)

Looks like we're out of the 100s, but this weekend is still shaping up to be respectably hot so remember to heed these best practices to beat the heat.
If you're prepared to venture out, you have a great lineup of events [...]

The hot, eerily empty Springwater Trail yesterday.(Photos by Erin Greeson)

Today, while commuting home midday to finish my work from an air-conditioned office, a great thing happened. Just when I thought I’d prepared smartly for the 100-degree ride — dousing my head in cold water beforehand and chugging water all morning long — my lack of [...]

Year: 2007Brand: CannondaleModel: SynapseColor:SilverSize:60cmSerial: A0752174Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2009-07-29Stolen From: Shed in yard near NE 33rd and IrvingNeighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: Chuck ReifOwnerEmail: reif.chuck@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Has mark on top bar where Cycle Oregon stickers were. Two water bottle holders, small hand pump, black underseat bag.Police record with: Portland PoliceThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

I've just spent a lovely but overly warm summer morning hunkered down in the cool basement reading the latest edition of Boneshaker.
The small volume's attractive recycled brown cover is reminiscent of an army field manual, but with an attention grabbing color illustration of a bicycle enticing me in to the table of contents. It [...]

See bikes from Sprout Cycles and six other local builders during First Thursday in the Pearl next week.(Photo © J. Maus)

A small social media application development company in the Pearl District will host a First Thursday event next week featuring five local, up-and-coming bike builders.
The show, hosted by the StepChange Group (500 NW 9th Ave.), [...]

Year: 2003Brand: SpecializedModel: AllezColor:BlueSize:54cmStolen in Eugene, OR 97405Stolen:2009-07-29Stolen From: Near the Autzen Footbridge in Eugene.Neighborhood: UniversityOwner: Lydia ChambersOwnerEmail: lydiajchambers@gmail.comDescription: Has Orange grip tape and blue tires, also has a holder for a hand pump and 2 water bottle holders.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: MontagueModel: MXColor:black/graySize:18Serial: AJ047-MX-85Stolen in Portland, OR 97015Stolen:2009-07-29Stolen From: Bike rack in front of Comfort Suites motel, 15929 SE McKinley Ave.Neighborhood: ClackamasOwner: Marc LeonardOwnerEmail: marc@cncsnw.comReward: 250Description: Nearly new, no personalized features. Minor nick on left side of seat post below Montague name. Prowheel crankset, where most MX's should have Suntour.This registrant has [...]

Russ Roca and his custom Bilenky.An Evening with Russ RocaMonday, 8/3 at 6:00pm Roots Brewing (1520 SE 7th Ave)

Eight years ago, budding photographer Russ Roca's pickup truck died. A curious and eco-conscious guy, he wondered if he could get by living in Los Angeles without a car. Turns out he could. It changed his life, [...]

Reader Tomas Quinones and a friend made this bike rack out of bamboo, rope, and used bike tubes. (Photo by Flickr user TomasCoSauce in the BikePortland Photographers pool)

Hoyt Street Properties in the Pearl has long been a fan of bikes.(Photo © J. Maus)

At the 34th annual Street of Dreams event, Portlanders will get a healthy dose of our local bike culture in addition to the usual tour of luxury homes.
This year's event, which focuses on the Pearl District, will feature a special [...]

A bike from Montreal's "Bixi" system.

Five companies interested in partnering with the City of Portland to implement a bike-sharing system have responded to a call for proposals to take part in a demonstration event in mid-August. Meanwhile, the Boston Globe is reporting that the City of Boston will implement, "the nation’s first citywide bike-sharing [...]

An ad for OnPoint credit union that showed up on the doorstep of a reader.