Year: early 90sBrand: UnivegaModel: hybridColor:Blue/TealSize:24 in./61 cmSerial: 6N562073Photo: http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5992/univega.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2009-08-17Stolen From: Bike racks adjacent to the streetcar tracks running between Cramer hall and Lincoln hall on the PSU campus.Neighborhood: PSU/DowntownOwner: Dan FullerOwnerEmail: danielpfuller@gmail.comReward: $50Description: The photo linked to above shows the bike as it appeared when it went missing. Frame and forks [...]

Year: 1980Brand: Paris SportModel: 10 speedColor:Light Blu MetalicSize:26"Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-08-18Stolen From: Stolen right off front porch.
Bike was locked with coil lock...but not to fixture.
Family neighborhood.
2925 NE 35th Place near StantonOwner: Mark MerskyOwnerEmail: mmersky@dcsimedia.comReward: yes...Description: Vintage Paris Sport 10 Speed. Racing bars changed out for straight-across, mtn style. Hybrid tires for on [...]

Year: 1988Brand: SchwinnModel: Traveller IIColor:Blue/yellowStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-08-18Stolen From: E burnside and 6th ave.Neighborhood: Inner seOwner: Mike PifkeOwnerEmail: Mikepifke@gmail.comReward: 50 bucksDescription: Wrapped w blue and yellow electrical tape. Chrome handlebars, one shimano front brake w black pyramid lever mounted backwards on the right handlebar. Sun rims, acs freewheel. Singlespeed. Yellow tires.This registrant does not [...]

Bikes for sale at A Better Cycleon SE Division.(Photo © J. Maus)

An article published Monday in the popular New York Times blog, Freakonomics, claims that used bikes in Portland are overpriced.
In, Bicycle Inflation in Paradise, reporter Robin Goldstein sets out to buy a used bike during a recent visit to Portland and then is [...]

Electra's new "Ticino".

The Tour de Fat parade is always full of fun.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

New Belgium Brewing's Tour de Fat rolled through Portland on Saturday. The event has been coming to town since 2003 and somehow, it just keeps getting better.
Maybe it's the huge bike parade that always attracts a high percentage of freak/art bikes [...]

Portland Opera has found another way to tap into the local bike scene. Back in May, we brought you the story of how they actively encourage visiting Opera stars to borrow bikes while they're in town.
Now, they plan to bring the Opera directly to the bikeways with a new event they call Bikes, Bohème, and [...]

Year: early 90sBrand: UnivegaModel: Via CarismaColor:Blue/TealSize:61 cm/24"Serial: 6N562073Photo: http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5992/univega.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2009-08-17Stolen From: Bike went missing from the bike racks adjacent to the streetcar tracks running between Cramer hall and Lincoln hall on the PSU campus.Neighborhood: PSU/DowntownOwner: Dan FullerOwnerEmail: danielpfuller@gmail.comDescription: The photo linked to above shows the bike as it appeared when it went [...]

Brand: BianchiModel: AxisColor:CelesteStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-08-17Stolen From: Stolen from home close to 23rd & johnson stNeighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: Robert BarnetteOwnerEmail: liz.spajic@yahoo.comReward: $100.00Description: Single silver water bottle cage, platform clipless pedals, pedros under seat tool kit pouch....This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Talkin' bikes at last month's Get Together.(Photos © J. Maus)

We're excited to announce our next Get Together!
If you live/work/ride in or around inner Northeast Portland's Alberta Arts District, join us next week to talk bikes, bike commuting, bike business, bike events, bike advocacy, and more.
We'll host an evening of socializing and inspiration [...]

There was a lot of news this week. We broke it down by region.
National news
- The $3 billion federal Cash for Clunkers program has been slightly hard on used car dealerships, but is great for auto salvagers, con artists, people who couldn't previously afford to get an SUV, and new car manufacturers, particularly ones in [...]

Edwin Skaug stands inside his new store.(Photos © J. Maus)

When 30-year-old Edwin Skaug realized convenience stores aren't exactly convenient for people who ride bikes (they typically lack bike parking and they don't sell any bike essentials), he figured he'd open one up that was. The result is his new business -- A Convenient Cycle.

Year: 2007Brand: 3RenshoModel: TrackColor:PurpleSize:55cmPhoto: http://www.pedalconsumption.com/m_s/stolen_bikes.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-08-15Stolen From: A block down from MLK and Ash St., near Rotture.Neighborhood: SEOwner: Jake RickerOwnerEmail: jakericker@gmail.comReward: YESDescription: For image #1
• Frame: 3Rensho (purple-metallic)
• Front Wheel: SPIN Tri-Spoke (white)
• Rear Wheel: Chub Hub (black), H Plus Son Formation Face (black)
• Headset: Campy NJS (silver)
• Stem: Dura-Ace (silver)
• Handlebars: [...]

Year: 2007Brand: BianchiModel: Pista ConceptColor:WhiteSize:53cmPhoto: http://www.pedalconsumption.com/m_s/stolen_bikes.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-08-15Stolen From: A block down from MLK and Ash St., near RottureOwner: Patrick ThamesOwnerEmail: patrick@pedalconsumption.comReward: YESDescription: For image #2
• Frame: Pista Concept 2007 (white)
• Front Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Rear Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus [...]

Year: 1970Brand: SchwinnModel: cruiserColor:redSize:womensStolen in portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-08-14Stolen From: down town portlandOwner: Paige PrendergastOwnerEmail: paigeprendergast@yahoo.comDescription: red lady bug bell, metal wire basket, chipped paint, white letters, faulty back brakeThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Oh, the things people will do when they can play in the streets. Jumping over a kiddie pool at SE 47th and Taylor.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

Southeast Portland received the gift of Sunday Parkways today. And -- like they have in the previous two events this summer -- people turned out in droves to [...]

Brand: MotobecaneColor:blackSize:54cmStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-08-16Stolen From: 82nd and division in Taboo's parking lot. My car was broken into and the bike was taken out of my car.Neighborhood: hollywood districtOwner: Morgan MannOwnerEmail: morganlareemann@gmail.comDescription: Motobecane about 54cm? painted flat black, has some blue around the bike's logo above the fork, silver fork, white persuit style handlebars [...]

Year: 2005Brand: KonaModel: Jake the SnakeColor:blueSize:58cm (approx)Serial: F407K0443Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-08-11Stolen From: 11th and SE BidwellNeighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Nate MakiOwnerEmail: natemaki@yahoo.comReward: 100Description: Front and rear fenders. Rear rack.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

As we mentioned last week, tomorrow's Sunday Parkways will be made all the bike fest-ier this time around because the Ginger Ninjas and their Pleasant Revolution Bicycle Music Tour are in town.
We just heard details from the band on where the performances will happen throughout the day. There will be five locations [...]

Year: 60sBrand: SchwinnModel: VarsityColor:21"Size:OrangePhoto: http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4926/1151fb14a3k13me3o78bg5b.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-08-15Stolen From: Stolen from closed garage alley off Ladd Avenue. Two other bikes were stolen out of garage- red nishinki and purple fuji.Neighborhood: Ladd's AdditionOwner: Tracie WeitzmanOwnerEmail: tlweitzman@gmail.comDescription: Orange handlebar tape, back rack, 27 x 1 1/4" wheels, Oregon State University stickers from the early 80s [...]