Year: 2007Brand: TrekModel: 7100Color:blackSize:20Serial: WTU332C0405BPhoto: noStolen in Portland, OR 87209Stolen:2009-08-25Stolen From: In front of Hair 77 (11th and NW Glisan)Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Lynn LashbrookOwnerEmail: lynn@smww.comDescription: Just Basic with a back plastic fenderThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Spotted a FollowMe in use at Sunday Parkways.

Tag-alongs (a.k.a. trail-a-bikes) are common sights on the streets of Portland. They're an excellent option for kids who are too big for a trailer, but who aren't yet able to safely ride in traffic by themselves.
Now there's a new twist on this popular product -- the "FollowMe". [...]

These are the two options bike and pedestrian advocates are being asked to choose from... but what if neither are acceptable?

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: 3700Color:Green/graySize:16"Photo: http://www.bikes.msu.edu/stolen/pics/trek-3700-8-30-05.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-08-25Stolen From: North Portland (from my front porch, where it was locked up), near Lombard.Neighborhood: St. John'sOwner: Amy CissellOwnerEmail: amy@amycissell.comDescription: At the time of the theft, it did have a cat-eye on it, but it wasn't working. Cushy ladies saddle. It was a little scratched up. The [...]

Jonathan Reed (R) and Craig Bachman chat at our July Get Together.(Photo © J. Maus)

I hope you'll join us tonight at Radio Room (1101 NE Alberta) for our August Get Together.
This will be a great chance to meet new people, learn about what's going on in the local bike scene, and share your experiences about [...]

Aaron Hayes of Northeast Portland-based Courage Bicycle Mfg. drew a lot of attention for the imaginative details on this bike he made for his girlfriend. It features S & S couplers and a rare combination of a Schlump 2-speed crankset and two "Dos Enos" cassettes in the rear.(Photo: Aaron Hayes)

One of Tom LaBonty's creations.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland is truly a cargo bike lover's paradise. Whether you want the legendary "bakfiets" from Holland, a less expensive version from China, a high-end custom version made in Portland, or a myriad of other locally available options, this town is a veritable cornucopia of cargo bikes.
New [...]

Brian Campbell and his motor-less home.(Photos © J. Maus)

This morning I looked our office window and saw a familiar bike pedaling by. It was Brian Campbell and his massive motorhome/camper bike. A few minutes later he had swung around and parked for a quick chat.
It's been almost three years since I first [...]

Well, it looks like Travel Oregon does have money after all to maintain their recently launched Ride Oregon Ride! website.
This just in from PSU's Institute for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation:

Paid internship at Travel Oregon
Travel Oregon is seeking an intern to enter route information for roads and trails into a WordPress-based cycling website. We're [...]

Incentivizing proximity; transit cuts; greener buses; high speed rail; Portland in the news; and how block parties can change the world.

Here are some of the news stories that caught our eye in the last week:
- Highway projects nationwide are on hold indefinitely as it becomes less likely that Congress will pass a transportation funding authorization [...]

A baby seat in a bakfiets is not a rare sight in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

A reader contacted us with a dilemma -- she is about to have her first child, she doesn't own a car, and she travels primarily by bike. In preparing for her new life as a parent, she had some questions.
Is [...]

Looking east on SE Holgate.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: PureColor:BlackSize:16mSerial: WTU343C3842DStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-08-23Stolen From: backyard of our home near NE Killingsworth and NE 22nd AveNeighborhood: ConcoridaOwner: Scott BalloOwnerEmail: scott.ballo@gmail.comDescription: mate black cruiser style trek pure with a bell child's seat attached to the seat post. Bell seat was grey with red and blue. only other addition to the Trek [...]

Year: 1985Brand: SpecializedModel: AllezColor:GraySize:apx55cmSerial: I'm looking for the paper workStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-08-22Stolen From: The bike was in my back yard about 10th and NE Alberta,
Stolen between 12:30 and 9:30 Saturday Morning 8-22Neighborhood: NE AlbertaOwner: David StoopsOwnerEmail: Dave@Blackstarbags.comReward: if you paid for it i'll reimeburseDescription: '80 lugged road bike
Green riveted BROOKS Saddle
Black DeepV [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Dew PlusColor:Green/BlackSize:54Serial: I040801730Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2008&Brand=Kona&Model=Dew+Plus&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-08-17Stolen From: Was stolen right out front of Yoga Union on 50th and Lincoln SE Portland.Owner: Fredi AvilaOwnerEmail: alf_avila@yahoo.comDescription: 2008 Kona dew plus 54cm green frame with black wheels and disc brakes.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 0973480This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Kidical Mass. Tonight!(Photo © J. Maus)

Another weekend full of excellent and fun bike events is upon us (we are lucky aren't we!?).
Here's the rundown:
Friday, August 21
4:30 - 6:30pm: Bikes, Boheme, and Beer
The Portland Opera wants to hang out with all the people on bikes that pass by their headquarters on the Esplanade just south of [...]

Crews installed the new bike corral this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)

The folks at Widmer Brothers Brewery are so excited to have a new, on-street bike parking corral in front of their Gasthaus Pub (on N. Russell at Interstate), they're planning a party to celebrate.
On September 2nd they'll host an event called "Bikes and Brews". [...]

Chris Smith, newest member of Portland Planning Commission.(Photos © J. Maus)

Citizen activist Chris Smith is the newest member of the Portland Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is a volunteer body that advises City Council on "any proposal that directly affects any goal or policy related to any element of the City's Comprehensive Plan".
Smith -- [...]

This bike has been recovered (see comment below).
Year: 2002?Brand: CanondaleModel: M3005EColor:RedSize:SmallSerial: 7LC5N14Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-08-20Stolen From: Broad daylight from inside home garage with door open.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Jay HooverOwnerEmail: jay.elaine@gmail.comDescription: Mountainbike with rack and fenders, water bottle holder, front and rear lights and non-knobby tires.Police record with: 09074618This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Two great job opportunities came up on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check out full details in the links below:

Administrator -- Community Cycling Center
Customer Service Admin. -- Rapha