Editor's note: This movie review was written by contributor (and our down-the-street neighbor) Joe Biel. Earlier this year, we covered Biel's forthcoming documentary about Critical Mass. We're actively seeking to publish more book and movie reviews on the site -- if there's something you'd like to review for us, please get in touch.

With the simultaneous [...]

The Klamath River was our constant companion as we made our way to Happy Camp.-Slideshow below/Day 2 Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

Riders take a trails survey on the Hawthorne Bridge just before rush hour. (Photo © Elly Blue)

It's bike counting season again, and for the second year in a row there are two concurrent counts going on in Portland.

Streetsblog alerted us to this just-released training video for traffic enforcement officers in Chicago's police department.
It's worth watching -- in about ten minutes, it even-handedly explains the laws that govern both driving and bicycling in Chicago, with the frame of increasing bicycling safety as much as possible, and promoting a culture of respect on the [...]

Year: 1980/81Brand: TrekModel: 412 or 414Color:Metallic light blueSize:51"Serial: M2E7A47Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-09-11Stolen From: E Burnside St. & E 20th Ave. Portland, OROwner: Glanville EleanorOwnerEmail: sangyaa@gmail.comReward: My neverending appreciation and gratitude!Description: Classic Trek road bike, black grip tape, brand new pedals and toe clips.Police record with: Officer Greg Pashley #28089Police reference#: 09-82481This registrant has documented [...]

The buffered bike lane, westbound on SW Oak. (Photos © Elly Blue)

It was a perfect Portland morning, alternating between gray and sunny. We've been getting tips all weekend about the new buffered bike lanes being installed downtown, and I decided to ride the full length of the new lanes and see how they work.
The [...]

Here's some of the news that caught our eye this week:
- Portland's newest light rail line -- the Green Line MAX -- began operating between downtown Portland and Clackamas this weekend.
- More local leaders are looking to reduce the scope and funding of the Columbia River Crossing project.
- Road taxes and congestion pricing remains politically [...]

Rolling through the countryside south of Medford.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

If the rest of the week is this hard, I'm not sure what I'll do. Usually Cycle Oregon begins with easy, meandering miles. It's a traditional parade lap before the real riding begins on the second or third day. But not this [...]

Bags, tents, and a bit of controlled chaos is typical for Day 0 at Cycle Oregon.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

Cycle Oregon's 23rd year got started Saturday when 2,200-plus riders (and a few hundred volunteers, staff, and vendors) showed up in Medford. In front of them was 437 miles of epic riding through southern Oregon [...]

Eleni (6) and Danica (4) Maus in front of my Dad's house in Grants Pass.

Hi everyone. As you might have noticed, last week I was away from the office on a camping trip with the family. Now this week I'm still camping -- only this time I'm doing it with 2,500 other people as [...]

Year: 2002Brand: JamisModel: Durango SXColor:Red/WhiteStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-09-12Stolen From: SE 65th and SE Center St.Owner: Gregg PobanzOwnerEmail: i_puzzlepiece@yahoo.comDescription: Race Face crank. Race Face seat post. Shimano LX front hub. Wheel set is mismatched. Shimano XT rear and LX front derailleurs. Serfas RX saddle. adjustable bottle holder, air pump.This registrant [...]

Year: 2009Brand: Gary FisherModel: City Series 8Color:White/GreenSize:16 inchSerial: WTU175CO478DPhoto: http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/5877/62521076110944368179594.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-09-12Stolen From: N. Gantenbein Ave Between Skidmore St and Blandena StNeighborhood: North Portland, Mississippi areaOwner: Georgette YannettiOwnerEmail: Yannetti@gmail.comDescription: It's a white bike with light green writing and rack on the front. Says Gary Fisher on side.This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 80'sBrand: SantanaModel: Mountain BikeColor:RedSize:TallStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-11Stolen From: East Burnside, between 16th and 17th.Owner: Aaron SweetOwnerEmail: Aaronsweet@gmail.comDescription: Red Santana mountain bike STOLEN last night on Burnside. Please do not buy this bike. It will be easy to spot, as Santana typically only makes tandum bikes, and this is a single mountain bike. Please [...]

Year: 1980'sBrand: SchwinnModel: SprintColor:RedSize:54 cm (seatpost c-t)Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/laf/1370426719.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-09-11Stolen From: Garage of 747 NE Holland St. (NE 8th and NE Holland)Neighborhood: WoodlawnOwner: Adam RobinsonOwnerEmail: adamrrobinson@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Chrome Tange cross fork, black wheels, brand new Vittoria Randoneur tires, grey Velo saddle, black bars & tape, Tektro R 556 caliper in rear, black cantilever [...]

Year: 2009Brand: LemondModel: FillmoreColor:GreySize:53cmSerial: WTU0255A0087CStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-10Stolen From: 12th and Couch. Right across from Whole Foods in the Pearl.Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Michael BurnettOwnerEmail: speakoftrees@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Grey and black 2008 Lemond Fillmore. Fenders, fixed gear/free wheel hub setup, Bontrager parts.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

You've spent the week at the computer, reading about Portland's new wave of bike infrastructure -- now get out there and enjoy it! (Photo © J. Maus)

It's the weekend, and it's beautiful out. We heartily recommend that you leave your computers for the duration and go out there and enjoy the end of summer [...]

The Oregon Manifest is right around the corner!
Organizers have unveiled the final program for this year's six-week long celebration of the art, culture, and craft of bicycling. The multifaceted program promises to put a creative, utilitarian spin on all aspects of bicycling from framebuilding to racing -- and aims to put them in front [...]

The Morrison Bridge will soon be a connection for walking and biking, rather than a barrier. (Photo © Elly Blue)

The long-planned bicycle and pedestrian facility on the Morrison Bridge has progressed tangibly in the last two weeks. Multnomah County has announced that the new path is expected to be completed by December.

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: 2100Color:Maroon/greySerial: W13265557Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-5Stolen From: Kearney Plaza, NW PortlandOwner: Chris KemperOwnerEmail: christopherjkemper@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Women's road bike, clip in pedals, serial number above.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: 8000Color:BlueSerial: WL1727656Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-5Stolen From: Parking garage, kearney Plaza, NW portland.Owner: Chris KemperOwnerEmail: christopherjkemper@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Blue/silver Trek Mountain Bike. Electric tape on one of the handle bars from a recent spill. Clip in pedals. It will have a thief on the saddle.This registrant has documented proof of [...]