Just a reminder to stop by our Get Together this Thursday the 23rd from 5pm to 7pm at the Green Dragon (928 SE 9th Ave).
We have a great lineup forming of folks who do business in inner industrial Southeast Portland, or who can speak to citywide issues. Ellen Vanderslice from the City of Portland will [...]

"Bike Flags" are one of several concepts the city hopes will help identify SE Clinton as a bike priority street.

The City of Portland has shared more of the design elements they're hoping to bring to Clinton Street as part of their Clinton Street Bike Boulevard Enhancement Project.
Earlier this month, we shared a few peeks of [...]

Ed Groth carrying an empty keg, wine bottles, and other party leftovers by bakfiets.(Photo by Anomalily in the BikePortland Photographers pool on Flickr)

After years of encouragement from advocates and citizen activists, the City of Tigard says they plan to establish an official Bicycle Advisory Committee.
During a phone call, City of Tigard transportation project engineer Mike McCarthy told us the decision to form the committee comes as part of a larger effort. McCarthy said the Bike Advisory [...]

Year: 1995Brand: DiamondbackModel: WildwoodSize:blackStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-07-22Stolen From: DV8 parking lot, intersection of Foster & PowellNeighborhood: Foster PowellOwner: Rick BlasingOwnerEmail: rick.blasing@yahoo.comDescription: Says "Wildwood Diamondback on frame. grey beverage holder, black flashlight holder mounted on handlebar.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blumenauer demonstrating one of several green ways to getto work.(Photo © J. Maus)

U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the Green Routes to Work Act of 2009 into Congress yesterday.
The bill looks to promote "low-carbon" transportation options by providing tax credits for both employers and individuals.
In a press release about the bill, Blumenauer states:
"With [...]

Rolling through the Willamette Valley.(Photos © J. Maus)

Last Friday a few friends and I decided to ride our bikes down to Monmouth (about 15 miles west of Salem) for the start of the Cycle Oregon Weekend event.
When I checked the map to plan the route, I realized this was a perfect opportunity to test out [...]

CEO of Performance said 150,000 customers were affected by credit card fraud.

Seeking to explain their response to a credit card security breach, I got a call last week from the PR spokesperson for Performance Bicycle Inc.
Performance owns Nashbar, a large online retailer that recently acknowledged that credit card scammers hacked into their site, took [...]

Year: 2007Brand: DiamondbackModel: TransporterColor:BlackSize:LargePhoto: http://utilitycyclist.blogspot.com/2007/07/2007-diamondback-transporter-review.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-07-21Stolen From: 200 SW Market Street GarageNeighborhood: PortlandOwner: Andrew De VeuxOwnerEmail: adeveux@hotmail.comDescription: black & orange bag under seat post, specialized armadillo tires, bike pilot tail light, slight rusting on handle bars, bike pump on lower barPolice reference#: 0964503This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2004Brand: SpecializedModel: hard rockColor:tealStolen in Corvallis, OR 97330Stolen:2009-07-10Stolen From: witham hill oaks apartmentsOwner: Jared CollinsOwnerEmail: jaredmcollins@yahoo.comReward: 50Description: big al barsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: ?Brand: SchwinnModel: TravelerColor:RedSize:SmallSerial: ?Photo: http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7370/schwinno.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-05-7Stolen From: back yardNeighborhood: IrvgintonOwner: Suzanne PinckneyOwnerEmail: suzannepinckney@gmail.comDescription: Red Schwinn Traveler, 10 speed, good shape, small (I'm 5"2')
Stem shifters
Drop down bars with top and drop down brake levers
Rear fixed saddle style basket with black fish eye light attached with twisty tie
Newly wrapped red handle bars; wrapped [...]

Brendt Barbur, shown here at the 2007 Bicycle Film Festival in NW Portland, is coming back to Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Bicycle Film Festival is headed to Portland.
The fest, which makes stops in 39 cities in every corner of the globe, will be hosted by what is becoming Portland's official bike movie screening location [...]

Pat Malach

[This preview of the 2009 Cascade Cycling Classic was written by photographer/race reporter Pat Malach. Recently on BikePortland, Pat shared a primer on the 2009 racing season. See more excellent racing coverage and photography on his blog, OregonCyclingAction.com.]

A look at the preliminary rider list for the upcoming 2009 BMC Cascade Cycling Classic in Bend [...]

Evening rush-hour on N. Weidler at Williams.(Photos © J. Maus)

The other day on my way home I found myself right in the middle of major bike traffic on N. Williams Ave. I usually go up the Mississippi/Albina Hill, but the heat made Williams much more appealing.
My first sign of bike traffic was at the bike-only [...]

Year: 1999Brand: Le MondeModel: Alpe D'HuezColor:blue/orangeSize:58cmStolen in 48823, OR Stolen:2009-07-12Stolen From: Hiddentree Apartments
1226 Red Oak LaneNeighborhood: East Lansing. MIOwner: Kevin JohnstonOwnerEmail: kmj@msu.eduDescription: Dura Ace and Shimano 105 companenets
Scott Drop -in handlebars 44cm
Speedplay pedals
Rolf Vector Wheels
TTT stem
Rock Shock seat post

Whooping it up at Short Track.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

Made it out to the Short Track MTB Racing series at Portland International Raceway last night.
It was a very healthy scene. Organizer/promoter Kris Schamp is getting nearly 400 participants each Monday and it's easy to see why. The vibe is fun and welcoming and the [...]

Cover of report that was squelchedby NHTSA for political reasons.See report at NYTimes.com.

The New York Times reported yesterday that the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA) kept the public in the dark about research that warned about the risks of distracted driving.
The information is now coming to light thanks to Freedom of Information Act requests [...]

Year: 2007Brand: ScottModel: SpeedsterS-60Color:BlackSize:26Serial: H7z2027548Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-07-21Stolen From: 2400 Se Taylor
PDX 97214Neighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Katherine KarnezisOwnerEmail: katherine.Karnezis@gmail.comReward: $25Description: call 503 233 3335 or 320 2899This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Dennis Kelly, proprietor of theNorth Portland Mobile Bike Shop.(Photos © J. Maus)

There seems to be no shortage of bike shops in Portland. But, if you stare at a map of the metro area long enough, you'll notice that there are still pockets of the city without a shop nearby. There are also some folks [...]

A cul-de-sac near Fernhill Park saw a lot of action Sunday.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

On Sunday, thousands of Portlanders got a chance to explore Northeast Portland in a way they've never done so before. From the gorgeous homes on the Alameda bluffs to the outskirts of the Alberta Arts district, they walked, jogged and biked [...]