Year: 1980sBrand: UnivegaModel: Nuovo SportColor:RedSize:SmallStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-09-20Stolen From: My house at NE Grand and NE FremontNeighborhood: Residential, just off of MLKOwner: Megan SiefertOwnerEmail: megan@khpatent.comReward: yesDescription: Older 10 sp reddish-orange w/ripped seat, lights, fenders.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1970Brand: SchwinnModel: varsityColor:yellowSize:mens smallStolen in Portland, OR 97225Stolen:2009-09-15Stolen From: The bike was stolen from our driveway on 91st Ave. In the west slope area.Neighborhood: West SlopeOwner: Christian LambertOwnerEmail: dscnelamfam@msn.comReward: $50.00Description: This bike was all original paint, seat, chrome fenders, with high pressure tires. Rasta colored stripe on handelbars.Police record with: Officer WinberlyPolice reference#: 09514933This [...]

Year: 1965Brand: HawthorneModel: CruiserColor:OrangeSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-09-17Stolen From: 12th/NE TillamookNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Yael RouttenbergOwnerEmail: olvgrn@yahoo.comDescription: Orange cruiser, original from the 60'sThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: schwinnModel: del mar cruiserColor:dark greySize:26Serial: snfsd09e53740Stolen in portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-20Stolen From: nw overton & nw 14thNeighborhood: pearlOwner: robert PaglinawanOwnerEmail: stkrmkr@aol.comReward: $50Description: cruiser with cork coloured grip tape on handlebars. woven basket on rear rack. white wall tires.Police record with: 09084588This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2004Brand: SpecializedModel: Rockhopper CompColor:BlackSize:23"Serial: Looking for it.Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ETxNgZ14u34XLDZFvyU9yA?feat=directlinkStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-09-19Stolen From: NE Corner of N. Concord Ave. & Jessup St.Neighborhood: North Portland - OverlookOwner: Karl NordinOwnerEmail: karlnordin@me.comReward: $50Description: Stolen with red Bell child trailer attached. Bike also has a rear bike rack made specifically for attaching a "Copilot" child seat to. [...]

Year: 2007Brand: konaModel: dawg deluxeColor:greenSize:18Stolen in portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-09-10Stolen From: 62nd and hendersonOwner: michael morrealeOwnerEmail: morreale87092@gmail.comDescription: marzocchi pro lo fork. stock compononents

Year: 1999Brand: TrekModel: VRX 300Color:GreenPhoto: http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?ItemID=82218&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-09-17Stolen From: NE 20th between Tillamook and ThompsonNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: John OlsonOwnerEmail: johnolson@gmail.comReward: $200.00 no questions askedDescription: 1999 Trek VRX 300 Full Suspension Mountain Bike
Weight: 28.0 lb
Size: 17.5 in.
Color: Dragonfly Green
Call John: 503-484-7465Police record with: To Follow...This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A scene from the fifth day of Cycle Oregon 2009(Photo © J. Maus)

It's the weekend! True to Portland's usual hectic end-of-summer pace, there's a lot going on around town. Be sure to check out our events guide as you make your plans. And let us know how it goes in the comments here.

The Cycle Oregon camp at Riverside Park in Grants Pass.(Photo © J. Maus)

BikePortland has confirmed that a man died in his tent Thursday night in Grants Pass while participating in the Cycle Oregon ride.
Someone on the ride first told us about the situation Friday night and then confirmed the death with official EMTs. This [...]

Brand: KiddioColor:Kid's tricycleStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-09-18Stolen From: Than Thao Restaurant
4005 SE Hawthorne Ave.
Portland
SE Hawthorne and SE 40th
In the parking lotOwner: Swan SodjaOwnerEmail: freezio@gmail.comDescription: Green, red and yellow children's triycle, red seat. Early 2000's modelThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: K2Model: Easy RollerColor:GreenSize:MediumPhoto: http://www.rei.com/product/761468Stolen in Wilsonville, OR 97070Stolen:2009-09-14Stolen From: Village at Main Street Apt. complex. My front porch.Owner: G COwnerEmail: glenn@ieee.orgDescription: Green "Easy Roller" city bike. Automatic shifter. Suspension seat.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: Gary FisherModel: WingraColor:BlackPhoto: http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7402/garywingra.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-09-17Stolen From: On N Mississippi Avenue between Shaver & Failing. Across the street from the Crow BarNeighborhood: MississippiOwner: Allyson ZukOwnerEmail: allysonzuk@gmail.comReward: Hugs and kisses for daysDescription: A black Gary Fisher Wingra that showcases a slough of scratches and dings. Obama & Uno spokecards. [...]

Year: 2008Brand: MarinModel: Hawk Hill (Mountain)Color:MaroonSize:MediumSerial: C468GSD029Photo: http://www.01bike.com/mountainbike/img/08_marin_hawk-hill4.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-09-17Stolen From: Around 4th and Market St. Stolen outside of the Market Center Building near the PSU campus.Neighborhood: University DistrictOwner: Kelly LarsonOwnerEmail: larsonshere@gmail.comReward: $50Description: Mountain bike. Front shocks. Disk brakes. Top bar of frame has a slight swoop.Police record with: Officer CronkPolice reference#: 090459This [...]

Two great job opportunities were posted on the BikePortland Job Listings at the end of last week. Weir's Cyclery is hiring a head mechanic, and the BTA is adding to their advocacy staff. Check out full details in the links below:

Lead Bicycle Mechanic -- Weir's Cyclery
Statewide Bicycle Advocate -- Bicycle Transportation Alliance

Year: early 80'sBrand: RaleighModel: racing bike w/campy breaksStolen in 97221, OR Stolen:2009-09-16Stolen From: garageNeighborhood: near the zooOwner: roger lennebergOwnerEmail: roger@ralmediation.comReward: $150Description: Classic old racing bkie with "campy" side pull brakes, In almost new condition , custom seat . RedThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Transforming a parking spot into a living room at Last Thursday in 2006. (Photo © J. Maus)

Today, Friday September 18, livable streets enthusiasts across the United States are celebrating Park(ing) Day -- with many locations around the Portland region.
Started in 2005 by San Francisco public space activist group Rebar, Park(ing) Day is a grassroots, [...]

"12 Lanes?! Insane!" reads a sign at a protest ride this summer.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland Mayor Sam Adams issued a statement this morning saying that he can no longer support a $4 billion, 12 lane replacement for the freeway bridge over I-5.
Adams states that for "reasons both fiscal and political, I believe I believe [...]

Rolling over the (newly rebuilt) historic Wimer Covered Bridge.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)

Today's ride took us 76 miles from the small timber town of Glendale to the bustling southern Oregon city of Grants Pass.
The morning started out a bit dreary and overcast, but the first rest stop brightened everyone's mood. Heaven on Earth Restaurant [...]

We've got a great lineup of events this weekend, and the weather promises to be at least partly cooperative.
Friday, September 18
Friday is Park(ing) Day
On Park(ing) Day, on-street car parking spots are temporarily turned into parks of all sorts. Metro is celebrating the occasion all over the region to promote its Intertwine trail network (and to [...]

Enjoy a cold HUB Bike Beer from the Hopworksfiets this Saturday. (Photo © Elly Blue)

Since we broke the story of Hopworks Urban Brewing's new bicycle pub on Tuesday night, site traffic has been through the roof. Our story about the Flaming Lips' upcoming naked biking video shoot raised that further. Then this morning, a couple [...]