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Day: July 7, 2009

Dark Dreen and Silver Gary Fischer Tiburon 2002

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Year: 2002
Brand: Gary Fischer
Model: Tiburon
Color:Dark Dreen and Silver
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2009-07-7
Stolen From: 711 NE Halsey St., Parking lot
Neighborhood: Lloyd
Owner: Michael Sulis
OwnerEmail: msulis@sulix.com
Reward: 100
Description: Hybrid, with panier and one ortlieb bag (i had the other with me). Handlebars have been extended with aftermarket grips. aftermarket fenders added, front fender has a HUB sticker on it (hopworks urban brewery). Pedals are two sided – one flat, one SPD.
Police record with: not filed yet
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Schwinn Cruiser 1970’s

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Year: 1970’s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Cruiser
Color:Red
Size:Mens
Serial: ?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-07-3
Stolen From: Stolen from my front yard as i ran inside to get something
Neighborhood: overlook/ mississippi
Owner: Soren Clark
OwnerEmail: sorenclark@gmail.com
Reward: hope not
Description: standard beach cruiser frame with tan ouri grips and a tan italian leather seat. has 5 gears on rear tire with a stick shift at the stem. had lights and even a lock run through the frame
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A summer bike camp on two wheels (Slideshow)

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A day with the CCC

Seeing the neighborhood at biking speed.
– More images/Slideshow below-
(Photos © J. Maus)

Last Friday I spent the day with the Community Cycling Center’s “Coasters” summer bike camp.

The camp is for kids 6-8 years old and the idea is to teach them how to ride on city streets, do basic bike maintenance (very basic), build confidence, show them around the neighborhood, and of course to just have fun.

My daughter is finally old enough to join so I went along with her on the final day of the week-long camp. After gathering at the CCC on Alberta and 17th, we rolled east via N. Going Ave. The street is slated to be a major bike boulevard and it’s easy to see why. It’s plenty wide, already has low traffic, and its just one block south of Alberta. Even biking with 13 kids, several of whom were fresh from the sidewalk and the watchful eyes of parents, was stress-free.

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blue Davidson Road bike

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Brand: Davidson
Model: Road bike
Color:blue
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2009-07-5
Stolen From: around southeast 51st and taylor.
Neighborhood: belmont/hawthorne
Owner: brent mills
OwnerEmail: pavemeant@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: time carbon fork, cinelli stem, mixed bag of shimano components dura ace/105, blue with 3 stripes–white, yellow and red, skinny metal platform pedals
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

AAA will extend roadside assistance to bicycles

The Oregon/Idaho chapter of the American Automobile Association (a.k.a. “Triple A”) is set to announce that their legendary roadside assistance plan will now cover people riding bicycles.

According to sources, the 50 million member non-profit auto lobbying group and service organization that was founded in 1902, is set to make the announcement in a press release tomorrow.

Thanks to the Internet, we can get a sneak peek at what they’ve got planned. Here’s how they introduce the service:

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New business puts old inner tubes to good use

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Mult. Co. Bike Fair - MCBF '09-72

A Cycle Dog collar as seen at
the Multnomah County Bike Fair.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Cycle Dog is a new Portland company that makes dog leashes, collars and other pet accessories out of recycled bike inner tubes.

The company had their public debut at the recent Multnomah County Bike Fair and company founder Lanette Fidrych says, “People are really gravitating to them.” Fidrych, an avid bike rider herself, has two white Labradors (Regan Ray and Hanna Mae) that serve as her “in-house test team”.

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olive/army green Surly Long Haul Trucker 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Surly
Model: Long Haul Trucker
Color:olive/army green
Size:46 cm
Serial: M7123502
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-07-6
Stolen From: Alberta street and Rodney. Directly out of my garage when i stepped inside for 45 seconds.
Neighborhood: Boise
Owner: Laura Hardin
OwnerEmail: youarewhatyouemail@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: this is a road bike built for touring/communiting. It has yellow handlebar tape, one of those oregon stickers with the green heart in the middle and a green sticker that says “NY” on the top bar. It’s got a black rack, and is loved dearly.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau-Matthew Jamison
Police reference#: 09-0595292
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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