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The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has launched an online survey to capture how Oregonians (whether they bike or not) feel about bike advocacy and the BTA in general.
BTA Advocacy Manager Michelle Poyourow says they want to hear what everyone -- members or non-members -- thinks about bike advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington. [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Gary FisherModel: WingraColor:BlackSize:17.5 inchSerial: WTU141C3550DPhoto: http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5007/p4260005.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-08-5Stolen From: In front of the St. Johns Theater while we watched Harry Potter.Neighborhood: St. JohnsOwner: Andrea GlaneOwnerEmail: changingx@yahoo.comReward: 50Description: It has a white cats eye light on the handle pars, front and back black fenders (plastic I believe), and an extra long rear [...]

The Twilight Crit is a thrill for riders and spectators.(Photos © J. Maus)

Since 2002, the Twilight Criterium has brought professional bike racing to downtown Portland. The event attracts some of America's fastest riders and thousands of spectators to witness their talents. But this year, when a title sponsor pulled out, it almost didn't [...]

Stolen in , OR Stolen:2009-04-6Stolen From: McMeniman's Cornelius Pass Roadhouse parking lotNeighborhood: HillsboroOwner: Kevin Van DykeOwnerEmail: kevin97116@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: bag of bike accessories and jerseys stolen along with laptop and other non bike stuff. Especially want my Race Across Oregon jersey back. 4 STP 1 Day Rider t-shirts as well as shorts, raingear, etc also [...]

Year: 2007Brand: konaModel: lisa dsColor:white/greenSize:smallStolen in pdx, OR 97217Stolen:2009-08-6Stolen From: 2237 n saratogaNeighborhood: arbor lodgeOwner: eddie frenchOwnerEmail: eddie.french@comcast.netDescription: has only been road a few times looks brand newThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2005Brand: specializedModel: s-works cyclocrossColor:blkSize:58Serial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-08-6Stolen From: 2273 n saratoga 97217Neighborhood: arbor lodgeOwner: Eddie FrenchOwnerEmail: eddie.french@comcast.netDescription: Black anodized frame with decal on top tube wearing off, singal front chainring with a 40t Q-ring, carbon control tech cranks. 503 975 4411This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Patrick Barber on his every day bike."It's a lot like driving a car."(Photo © Elly Blue)

[This is the second in a series of "My City Bike" interviews with Portlanders who ride bikes intended for urban transportation. This interview is with local graphic designer and bike fashion blogger Patrick Barber. This spring we posted a guest [...]

Bridge Pedal is more than just a ride. It's another reason to get silly and have fun with friends on your bike.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2010Brand: KinkModel: WhipColor:REDSize:20"Serial: ACA09E001285Stolen in VACOUVER, WA Stolen:2009-08-4Stolen From: SE 12th Street and SE 95th Avenue. Clay Canyon areaNeighborhood: Ellsworth SpringsOwner: Thomas BakkerOwnerEmail: thomasjohnbadboy@comcast.netDescription: Please call 360.253.2863Police record with: Vancouver PolicePolice reference#: V0914630This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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The mission to make Oregon "The Land Bicycles Dream About" has taken a big step forward. A new website to promote biking in Oregon and to inspire people to get out and ride launched yesterday. Check it out at RideOregonRide.com.
The site was first pegged as a priority during a brainstorming [...]

Year: 09Brand: BianchiModel: 928 mono-qColor:celest greenSize:57Stolen in lake oswego, OR 97034Stolen:2009-08-4Stolen From: subway downtown lake oswegoOwner: Phelan KosturOwnerEmail: pkostur@yahoo.comReward: yesDescription: its full ultegra with an fsa crank that has 49 52 chain rings it also has a powertap rear wheel. it has a celest saddle and carbon water bottle cages the front shifters are scraped [...]

The Recyclery is moving out of this location.(Photos © J. Maus)

Popular used bike shop The Recyclery is leaving their current home in a Quonset hut on the corner of SE Madison and SE 7th and opening up at two other bike-friendly locations in the coming weeks.
I caught up with shop owner Robby Fenstermaker at their [...]

Year: 2006Brand: Gary FisherModel: WingraColor:BlackSerial: WTU234C0621BStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2009-08-3Stolen From: US Bank Tower garageNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Joe WilliamsOwnerEmail: williamsjm@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Black Wingra 24 speed. front and rear lights, odometer. No toe clips.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blumenauer, on a ride through Portland yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Obama Administration's Cash for Clunkers program has caused a lot of confusion and a bit of outrage among bicycle and sustainable transportation advocates. For politicians devoted to the environment and sensible transportation choices, it has meant tough decisions.
Started as a way to kickstart the economy [...]

Year: 80sBrand: fujiModel: espreeColor:sanded down/ just metalSize:um i'm 5'7" and it fit meSerial: ?Stolen in portland, OR Stolen:2009-07-25Stolen From: NW 23rd and LovejoyNeighborhood: THe stupid PearlOwner: oliver fauriaOwnerEmail: oliverfauria@gmail.comDescription: so it's kind of nondescript. the bike is totally sanded down to the metal it has black a black saddle and grip tape. in the front [...]

Robert Bertini

Portland State University professor Robert Bertini has been selected by the Obama administration to be the deputy administrator of the federal Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
According to The Oregonian, Bertini starts his new job on August 17th. At PSU he was a professor of civil and environmental engineering and the director of [...]

Trek Bicycles CEO John Burke shakes hands with Earl Blumenauer during a fundraiser last night.(Photos © J. Maus)

U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer was the guest of honor at a fundraising event held in North Portland last night. Bike industry and advocacy bigwigs from across the country joined a host of local bike luminaries to thank [...]

Doing a double take at the closure of the entrance to a major bike route. (Photo by Scott Mizée / npGreenway in the BikePortland Photographers pool on Flickr)

Yesterday morning we reported on the temporary closure of the Steel Bridge lower deck, a major walk and bike commute route, from early morning to around 2pm. Reader [...]

Riding in Scappoose is in jeopardy if fire closures are not honored.(Photo: jordan_n22/Flickr)

A popular mountain bike trail riding area in Scappoose, a town just 20 miles north of Portland, has been closed due to high fire season brought on by recent record-setting heat. The closure affects hundreds of thousands of acres of private forest [...]

Waiting for the light to change at SE Grand Ave.(Photo © J. Maus)

Bike traffic in Portland seems to be at an all-time high this year. A few weeks back I shared a glimpse of bike traffic in N. Williams and I've been amazed at what I've seen in other areas as well. I [...]