A painting by Tiago DeJerk, one of30 local artists who will take part in Artcrank.(Photos © J. Maus)

Artcrank, a bicycle-themed poster art show premiering in Portland next month, has selected the local artists that will take part in the event.
The 31 artists will sell their work for $30 per print, with $5 of each sale [...]

Year: 1996Brand: SchwinnModel: Mesa GSXColor:red/blackStolen in 97211, OR Stolen:2009-09-22Stolen From: backyard (fenced) of a house on 25th and AlbertaNeighborhood: Alberta arts district/concordiaOwner: Dora GaskillOwnerEmail: aliveryspecter@gmail.comReward: $100Description: aluminum frame, very faded red paint, rock shox, bell and headlight housing, handlebar extensions are installed backwards, quick releaseThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

The WheelBurro with a carriage attachment. (Photos by H2M2)

Yes folks, this is the scene just steps from the entrance to America's premiere bicycle trade show.(Photos © Elly Blue)

I just finished my first day at North America's biggest bicycle trade show. Interbike has something like a thousand exhibitors and 20,000 attendees from all over the world. Below are photos and thoughts from [...]

Year: 1992Brand: KleinModel: PerformanceColor:redSize:54Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2009-09-22Stolen From: SW 12th & Market :: outside of Helen Gordon Child Development Center, near PSUOwner: Nathan BallOwnerEmail: natedatater@gmail.comReward: $50Description: Klein Performance in excellent shape. All red except for white "Klein" and "Performance" stenciled on. FSA black/chrome chain rings, red tape on drop-bars, black rack, light mount on [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: VitaColor:Red/BurgundySize:MSerial: P8EI90081Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-09-21Stolen From: The bike was stolen just outside the Student Union building at PSU. Bike was locked to a single rack on the corner of Broadway & Montgomery. Taken sometime between 4:30-9:30 on Monday, 9/21/09. I'm offering a $200 reward for it's return. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!!Neighborhood: PSU [...]

Portland's bike traffic continues to draw the attention of organizations that want to engage bike riders with their messages.
Last month, the Portland Opera Company hosted an event to share their upcoming premiere of Puccini's La Boheme with the throngs of evening bike commuters that pass by their offices on the Eastbank Esplanade. [...]

Captain Eric Hendricks in May 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)

Captain Eric Hendricks of the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division is in critical condition this morning after a crash involving three motor vehicles yesterday afternoon on Highway 30.
According to the Oregon State Police, the collision happened about ten miles west of Rainier. Hendricks [...]

A crowd only a true bike geek could love.(Photos: Interbike)

As I write this, our intrepid managing editor Elly Blue is en route to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest bike industry gatherings -- the Interbike trade show.
I have fond memories of working and walking the Interbike show floor, having gone several times as [...]

PBOT bribed riders with donuts and coffee to share a safety message on the Mississippi Hill this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)

Oh, the life of a bike commuter in Portland. Last night, people riding east across the Hawthorne Bridge were serenaded by a harpist and offered chamomile tea; and this morning, people coming south on [...]

Year: 1995Brand: shwinnModel: n/aColor:redSize:26Serial: sf402366Stolen in portland oregon, OR 97203Stolen:2009-09-19Stolen From: noth portland by university of portlandNeighborhood: university parkOwner: ethan k-rollOwnerEmail: imask8r@fmguy.comReward: a big hugDescription: red shwinn road bike black drop handle bars mirror on left side light imputs water bottle holders front and rear fendersThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2000'sBrand: TrekModel: AlphaColor:Black & WhiteStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-09-19Neighborhood: SE GladstoneOwner: KMS StaffOwnerEmail: kmsstaff@gmail.comDescription: FOUND: Alpha Aluminum Trek. Please email us the Vin # and a good desription with your phone number. If the vin matches we will call you back.

Hawthorne Bridge bike traffic.(Photo © J. Maus)

In response to bike congestion on the Hawthorne Bridge -- which was flung into the spotlight back in May when two bikes collided resulting in a crash on the steel deck -- the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition will be on the bridge for this evening's [...]

Note the following bike lane closure announcement from the City of Portland's Keep it Moving website:

Beginning Monday, September 21, the two right travel lanes and the bike lane on SW Broadway will be closed at the Morrison and Yamhill intersections for brick repair. Bicyclists will merge with three lanes of traffic into a single [...]

Year: 70'sBrand: PeugeotColor:WhiteSize:55Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-09-20Stolen From: PSU Campus across from King Albert HallNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Kevin SelleOwnerEmail: selle.kevin@gmail.comReward: gladly given.Description: White 70's Peugeot fixed gear conversion
Black Pake 700c Rims
Black Pake Crankset 165
Sugino Messenger Chainring 48t 130
Very Small Black Straightbar w/ Clear Oury's and one brake (I know give me shit if you want)
Black Crotch [...]

Hillsboro's Tour de Parks will showcase places to play for the whole family.(Photo © J. Maus)

As the biking spirit grows around the Portland region, so do the number of interesting and noteworthy event rides. Many of these rides benefit a specific cause and others are simply an excellent way to meet new people [...]

Year: 1980sBrand: Diamond BackModel: Hybrid 700cc WheelsColor:RedSize:SmallStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-09-21Stolen From: 23rd and HoytNeighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: Dana CarlileOwnerEmail: waltzingdana@yahoo.comReward: $10Description: Fixed seat post very high with cushy spring and foam seat.
May be covered with green Zupan’s grocery bag.
Rack on back.
Gears in very poor working condition: chain slips.
Right handle Grip glued together.
Light flasher bracket on [...]

Portland-based KEEN Footwear has announced a partnership with the 88bikes Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides bicycles to young people in developing countries.
The partnership is part of KEEN's Hybrid.Care campaign whose mission is to "support social and environmental organizations that have paved the way for change through community, education and understanding". The company plans [...]

A month ago, local eco-fast food chain Burgerville announced a new policy that would allow people to use bicycles in the drive-through lanes at all of their 30 something locations, after a woman was denied service on her bike broadcast the incident online.
Last Thursday they sealed the deal with a promotion at their Hawthorne location [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Tuesday, September 22nd is World Carfree Day. The Washington Post contemplates what that means.
- A new study has found that the largest US fossil fuel subsidies primarily benefit foreign countries.
- A borough in London will, for a trial period, allow people on bikes to ride both [...]