The new wheel rack from TCB.

A friend stopped by the office recently with an interesting new product by Portland-based company TCB Racks. It's a product only racers are probably going to love and/or understand -- a front rack that allows you to carry your precious race wheels on the way to a workout or [...]

Sky Yaeger on a Swobo Otis.(Photo: Richard Masoner/Cyclelicious)

We're getting excited for the kickoff of the Oregon Manifest on Friday. One of the marquee events in the six-week bike culture blowout is the Constructor's Design Challenge. We've already written a lot about it, but today we take a look at it from a different [...]

The Hawthorne during Bridge Pedal. To the NY Times, this is a solution to congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus)

A lot of bikes in the news this week -- and plenty of other transportation news as well.
- A smart and inspiring New York Times op-ed calls attention to the "war" created by forcing [...]

Year: 207Brand: KonaModel: CowanColor:Mat BrownSize:14.5"Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-09-26Stolen From: store at N Greeley and LombardNeighborhood: North Portland - Arbour Lodge / KentonOwner: Julie YatesOwnerEmail: julieoyates@hotmail.comDescription: Kona Cowan with custom shocks, Marzocchi Dirt Jammer Pros, a few distinct paint scuffs, no bar ends, Blue Dragon knobbiesThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 1999Brand: TREKModel: 8900Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1999&Brand=Trek&Model=8900&Type=bikeStolen in 97213, OR Stolen:2009-09-27Stolen From: Stolen from GarageNeighborhood: North TaborOwnerEmail: scmods2000@gmail.comDescription: The bike is Red and black with White lettering. Disc brakes and front shockPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 09-087130This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2007?Brand: TrekModel: FX 7.5Color:silverSize:17.5Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-10-27Stolen From: New Seasons bike parking lot on SE. Division St.Neighborhood: SE. Division/Clinton areaOwner: ali palmeriOwnerEmail: doctorpalmeri@gmail.comDescription: Silver Trek with straight bars with bar ends attached. Bike has silver wire cage basket on back rack.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: early 90'sBrand: KLEINModel: QUANTAMColor:Metalic Purple w/ tan gripSize:58 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-09-25Stolen From: 7 Eleven, Wall Ave. & Lombard St.Neighborhood: St. Johns/New Colombia/UP WillametteOwner: Jason MorseOwnerEmail: jasonsara@hotmail.co.ukReward: big fat hug and dinnerDescription: BONTRAGER handlebars with SPECIALIZED stem and seat, SHIMANO 105 drive train and brakes, front wheel is MAVIC, back wheel is SHIMANO.Police [...]

Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: Women's 1.5Color:White/Black/RedSize:54cmSerial: WTU 296C1514CStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-09-21Stolen From: 34th and SE TaylorNeighborhood: Sunnyside neighborhood/Inner SEOwner: Margaret KirlinOwnerEmail: margaretkirlin@gmail.comReward: Yes!!! $100 if you can give me information leading to the recovery of my bike. Plus, my undying gratitude :)Description: This is a hardly used road bike so it is in [...]

Year: 2004Brand: CannondaleModel: R800Color:Grey/ WhiteSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2009-09-25Stolen From: In front of Sunnyside Environmental Middle school 34th and SalmonNeighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Jeff HolimanOwnerEmail: jeff.holiman@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Planet Bike front head light and tail light- small separation in bar tape on left side. Small bag under seat for tube, water bottle cage and tire pump holder.Police record [...]

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: 1.2 T WSDColor:WhiteSize:pinkSerial: WTU272C05140Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-09-24Stolen From: In from of Oregon Convention Center - Corner of Oregon and MLK - from the bike rackNeighborhood: Inner NEOwner: Holly McLeanOwnerEmail: rcaplan57@comcast.netReward: $100Description: Rack on the back. Convertable clips (reg on one side, for clips on the other)Police record with: 09-85982This registrant [...]

Year: 07Brand: mongooseModel: crsw450Color:whiteSize:largeSerial: 00038675807716Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-09-25Stolen From: alberta park and dekum areaNeighborhood: concordiaOwner: Kristen WienerOwnerEmail: bahagstrom@gmail.comDescription: disk breaks, 100% chick logoThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 08Brand: MasiModel: speciale cxColor:redSize:60Serial: c80100093Stolen in portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-09-25Stolen From: near alberta park and dekumNeighborhood: ConcordiaOwner: Brad HagstromOwnerEmail: bahagstrom@gmail.comDescription: Has black rack on back and clip in pedalsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Outlier's classy new wool caps(Photos © Elly Blue)

At Interbike, a lot of the best stuff never makes it to the main floor. One of the highlights of the week for me was heading up to an 11th floor hotel suite for a trunk show with a few small, independent companies.
There I met Matt and [...]

Bob Wagner, ready to roll.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bob Wagner has seen a lot from behind the windshield of his cab. For the 20-year veteran driver with Portland-based Radio Cab Company, dealing with the mix of downtown traffic is a daily task. And that task, according to Wagner, has gotten tougher in recent years [...]

Year: 2004Brand: MasiModel: Gran CorsaColor:whiteSize:56Serial: 03126233Photo: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5136/img2139t.jpgStolen in portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-09-25Stolen From: inside houseNeighborhood: Sabin (NE)Owner: James LasofOwnerEmail: james.lasof@gmail.comDescription: had a garmin gps watch on handle bars.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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A cyclocross race, Las Vegas, and Interbike make for quite a combination.(Photos: Caroline Paquette for BikePortland.org)

BikePortland's reporter on the scene at Interbike, Elly Blue, couldn't make it out to Cross Vegas -- billed as the "Biggest Cyclocross Race in America" and held on the first night of the Interbike trade show -- but we still [...]

Students at Portland State University are gearing up for a big bike she-bang. It's called Get To Know Your Bike and it's happening next week at their downtown campus in the Smith Memorial Student Union.
The event will feature vendors selling all manner of bike gear and accessories, and fun diversions like a bike art [...]

Year: 1995?Brand: TrekModel: 850Color:maroonSize:largeSerial: ukn.Stolen in 97213, OR Stolen:2009-09-23Stolen From: Lloyd Cinema between 7 and 10 pmNeighborhood: Lloyd CenterOwner: Martin meyersOwnerEmail: meyers@easystreet.netReward: $30Description: aftermarket white Rockshok front fork. Has a Spokane bike shop sticker down on the frame in the V above the crankThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Eugene bike advocates say the City missed an opportunity when they decided to not color this bike box green.(Photo: Shane Rhodes/GEARs)

Not many folks realize that when it comes to bike boxes, Eugene was way ahead of the game. They installed one on High Street at 7th Ave. way back in 1998. That bike [...]

We get some pretty amazing opportunities here on the BikePortland Job Listings, but the one listed this week is downright awesome. Check out the details below and good luck if you apply.
Check out more info here:

Bike Hub Supervisor -- Portland State University

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