An "ultra-hip bike culture effete" and her fashion accessory.(Photo © J. Maus)

I noticed an interesting opinion piece in The Oregonian this morning that claims that the "newest local outdoor must-have fashion accessory" is the "walked bicycle."
In the article, author/journalist/bike commuter Lawrence J. Maushard of Southeast Portland, seems almost perturbed by the number of people who [...]

State Fair Bike Parade flyer.

The 148th annual Oregon State Fair (8/28 - 9/7) isn't usually considered a venue to put Oregon's love of bicycling on display, but this year might change that. Bikes will take center stage at the 2009 State Fair Bicycle Parade. Organizers say the reason for the parade is to, [...]

Year: 1994Brand: TrekModel: 730 men'sColor:Blue 2 toneSize:?Serial:?Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2009-01-26Stolen From: Front of houseNeighborhood: CullyOwner: Heather BussOwnerEmail: firewaterfairy@yahoo.comDescription: Has mountain bike handle bars, headlight & tail lights (one is magnetically pedal powered), blue bottle holder. Bike is dinged up and has original factory parts (no upgrades). Is blue on front and fades [...]

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is planning several "Advocacy Forums" later this summer. The forums are being held so the BTA can garner feedback and input on a variety of issues. In advance of the first event in mid-August, the BTA just released a survey asking the community what topics they'd like to [...]

Could this freshly paved section of NW Nicolai St, where railroad tracks used to be, become a new cycle track? (Note: This paved section is on a curb, above the roadway.)(Photo: Anonymous reader)

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A sample route on byCycle.org.

Someday, you'll be able to type two addresses into your computer and get customized directions for traveling between them -- by bike. The addresses could be in the same city, or across the country. You could choose between different kinds of routes, or find out how to transfer to the bus [...]

Year: 70's ?Brand: SchwinModel: World SportColor:Faded redSize:58cm ?Serial: NAStolen in , OR Stolen:2009-07-28Stolen From: Near penisular parkOwner: Max ChandlerOwnerEmail: wolfbitebait@yahoo.comReward: $20Description: Poor mans single speed. Entire right side of bike faded light pink. Sunrim back wheel. Marin mountain bike handle bars w/ carbon bull grips. Steel 3 pc crank lever set original.This registrant does not [...]

I usually post several links to interesting bike news stories I come across each morning on my Twitter feed. But, if you don't follow @BikePortland, here's a few things you might have missed recently.

"Diez was apparently incensed by Alan Simons carrying his 3-year-old child on a seat mounted on the back of his [...]

Looks nice, but advocates want a commitment that it will stay that way.

As we reported last month, the new I-5 bridge design that has won most favor with Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project staffers and advisers is a "stacked" bridge with the bike and pedestrian path underneath.
Below-deck bikeways have typically been shunned by bike advocates [...]

Many Portlanders get "active transportation" on the Eastbank Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus)

As part of their ongoing effort to identify and fund non-motorized transportation projects, Metro plans to submit a grant application for federal stimulus funding to the tune of $75 to $100 million.
In an email about the news to Metro's Executive Council for Active [...]

Year: 2006Brand: JamisModel: CodaColor:black and greySize:21.5 inchesStolen in 97222, OR PortlandStolen:2009-07-26Stolen From: Waterfront park, it was hooked up to the cement railing near the Burnside bridge on the west side of Portland.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Chris ConradOwnerEmail: rad.chris.con@gmail.comDescription: Bike has drop handle bars, some black electrical tape around the frame of the bike.This registrant has documented proof [...]

Year: 1970'sBrand: SchwinnModel: SuburbanColor:candy apple greenSize:adult women'sSerial: unkown, dammit!Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-07-26Stolen From: Side of my house near NE 19th and Stanton.Neighborhood: Irvington/AlamedaOwner: craig harlowOwnerEmail: craig.harlow@pacificorp.comReward: $50 if returned in same conditionDescription: My wife's metallic candy-apple green Schwinn Suburban, woman's with double-downtube frame design, color-matching fenders with white pinstripes, a few rust spots, big [...]

Year: 2006Brand: gary fisherModel: zebranoColor:silverSize:blackSerial: sc95jp256Stolen in milwaukie, OR 97267Stolen:2009-01-15Stolen From: house by webster rd and clackamas rdNeighborhood: milwaukieOwner: paul joyOwnerEmail: joymates@yahoo.comReward: 50.00Description: has a cushion on seatPolice record with: clackamasThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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PBOT plan drawings for bike and ped improvements to NW Naito Parkway under Steel Bridge.

Big changes are coming to what is currently a very unfriendly intersection for anyone that's not in a car. The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation recently received the final bit of funding for a $408,000 project that should drastically [...]

Year: 1990ishBrand: FujiModel: TiaraColor:Light BlueSize:52Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-07-27Stolen From: From my house in NE Alberta area.Neighborhood: NE AlbertaOwner: Tony TuranoOwnerEmail: tonyturano82@hotmail.comReward: YesDescription: Light blue Fuji Tiara with purple/red triangles. Dark blue Bontrager bar tape with a black Lemond seat. One front brake. No reaer brake. Control Tech stem
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Year: 1990Brand: FuliModel: TiaraColor:light blueSize:52Serial: NAStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-07-23Stolen From: Front of my house. I left the bike out front for about 30 minutes and it was gone.Neighborhood: NE AlbertaOwner: Tony TuranoOwnerEmail: tonyturano82@hotmail.comReward: YesDescription: Blue Fuli Tiara with purple/red triangles. Dark blue bontrager bar tape with a LeMond seat.This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Brand: KestrelColor:WhiteStolen in , OR Stolen:2009-07-27Stolen From: Basement of 2190 W. Burnside St Portland OR 97210Neighborhood: W. BurnsideOwner: Joseph FitzgeraldOwnerEmail: jpsfitz@gmail.comDescription: White Kestrel carbon road bike with painted flames off the headset. Look carbon fork.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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Brand: TrekModel: OCLV 5200 CarbonColor:BlackSize:50cmStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-07-27Stolen From: Basement of 2190 W. Burnside Ave, Portland OR 97210.Neighborhood: W. BurnsideOwner: Katherine ArmstrongOwnerEmail: katarmstrong@gmail.comDescription: Older black Trek carbon road bike. Green handlebar tape.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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How will you beat the heat?(Photos © J. Maus)

If you're out and about on two wheels today, remember to respect the heat. It's hot out there (as if you didn't know already) and it can make riding not only uncomfortable, but downright dangerous if you're not ready for it.
We hear a lot about how the [...]

Lots of local news; Cash for Clunkers excites some, nauseates others; BikeSnob to reveal identity; roadblocks to getting to school by bike; taking the Sierra Club to task; rickshaws deprioritized in Dhaka; and much, much more.

Here's a selection of the stories that caught our eye in the last week:
- It's not looking good for [...]