Showers Pass CEO Ed Dalton sportingthe Portland jacket at this year'sWorst Day Ride(Photo © Elly Blue)

Showers Pass, a local cycling gear company, has been making waves with its "Portland" rain jacket since it was introduced in 2008. The jacket is notable for crossing technical outerwear with vélocouture flair resulting in a handsome daily commuter piece [...]

Will it be the last hot, sunny weekend of the year? Here's the run-down on events. Feel free to plug these or let us know about more options in the comments.
Thursday, September 10
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Car-Free Happy Hour
Monthly social networking meetup for people who live carfree, do work that helps reduce car use, and/or [...]

A new local livable streets group is taking on the issue of cycling etiquette. They have just released the first in a planned series of PSAs called "Bikes Riding With Bikes."
The first movie, which appears to have been shot on the busy N Williams bike corridor, urges people to stop and help others who [...]

Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: 2100Color:BlueSize:64cmStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-7Stolen From: Laundry room of The Regent, 1975 NW Everett; NW 20th and Everett.Neighborhood: Nob HillOwner: Brian TroutwineOwnerEmail: goofyheadedpunk@gmail.comDescription: One rear fender, mounted u-lock and non-identical tire types. Upright handles, ripped seat. Dinosaur bell.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: motivModel: kodiakColor:blue and yellowSize:30"Stolen in portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-09-9Stolen From: NE 6th and FremontNeighborhood: sabinOwner: Seth PrickettOwnerEmail: sethprickett@gmail.comDescription: 18 speed motiv kodiak hybrid bicycle 30" stand over. cromoly frame, alloy wheels, shimano exage componentsThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

B. Spoke knickers in action(Photo by B. Spoke Tailor)

Even with more sunny weather ahead of us in the forecast, it's impossible to escape the impending reality of the rainy season. Cool, rainy mornings last week had us delving into the backs of our closets for pants, long sleeve shirts, even jackets. And of course, wool.
Last [...]

Year: 2000-Brand: khsModel: fixedColor:graySize:35Stolen in portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-09-8Stolen From: SE 27th and salmon at the murry appartments.Neighborhood: laurellhurstOwner: Dustin SeaderOwnerEmail: magicmountainblueberry@hotmail.comReward: yes.Description: handle bars are black mountain bike bars with orande grips. silver bmx stem. the bike has a fixed gear.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2000/05Brand: Gipiemme/MavicModel: Tecno-Star & Ksyrium Elite (rear)Color:700CSize:Black w/ decalsPhoto: http://www.togoparts.com/items/images/item-20050711221837360.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2009-09-5Stolen From: Cider Mill restaurant & Lounge. 6712 SW Capitol Highway. 97219Neighborhood: Between Hillsdale & Multnomah VillageOwner: Michael ReedOwnerEmail: mreed107@yahoo.comReward: $100, no questions askedDescription: There's a URL posted above of the front wheel (Gipiemme Tecno-Star, 24 bladed spoke.) Rear was a [...]

These new bike racks were just installed at SE 21st and Division.(Photo by Robert Elliott)

An example of a curb extensionwith a bioswale (at SE Clay and 11th)(Photo © J. Maus)

The city plans to turn SE Division Street into a "green main street" between SE 6th and SE 39th.
Division Streetscape and Reconstruction project manager Elizabeth Mahon presented draft intersection redesign plans to the city's Bicycle Advisory Committee last night, [...]

Easily carry kids, cargo with the PeaPod LT(Photo by Xtracycle)

If you want to carry your groceries on your bike, or pick up a load of lumber from the hardware store, there are a lot of bikes out there for you on the U.S. market, particularly longtail bikes -- particularly the Xtracycle, the Yuba Mundo, and [...]

Year: 1992Brand: SchwinnModel: MoabColor:BlueSize:SmallStolen in 97212, OR Stolen:2009-06-25Stolen From: The storage space (locked - only open to residents) of Bookmark Apartments on 40th and Tillamook.Neighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Abby SchwalbOwnerEmail: ajscorp74@hotmail.comReward: 50Description: Electric blue Front Suspension (Rock Shox) bike with black pouch attached underneath.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: TrekModel: 3700Color:RedSize:19Serial: WTU 347CQ795BPhoto: http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1755/p9070041.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2009-09-8Stolen From: One the rack outside the Gattenbien building on the Lewis and Clark Law campus.Neighborhood: Collins View - North of Tryon Creek State ParkOwner: Nellie BarnardOwnerEmail: nqbarnard@gmail.comReward: I'm a poor student commutting by bike - please help!Description: The left handlebar has a bell and [...]

Year: 2002Brand: TrekColor:BlackSize:18Serial: WW0244663Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2009-09-7Neighborhood: SWOwner: Oliver OBrienOwnerEmail: oto@lclark.eduReward: $20Description: I had a rear red flashing light mounted just below a seat pack. But my flat kit wasn't there, I had just taken it out, so they didn't get that that from me...suckers.

[Editor's note: This profile of local livable streets nonprofit Umbrella is the first story of new BikePortland news intern Jenny Leonard. Welcome, Jenny!]

"Umbrella seeks to empower community-based street culture. Streets are meant to connect, not divide, neighborhoods. We support active ideas that develop streets as vibrant, safe, and welcoming public spaces that serve communities."--Umbrella's mission [...]

The Google Trike snaps images for their StreetView feature.(Photo: Google)

It looks like Google Streetview will soon be coming to a bike path near you.
We first reported back in June on the buzz about Google's new mapping tricycles -- intended to capture streetview footage of roads where cars can't go.
Since then, we've been wondering when [...]

Placing the blame; Russell Crowe; Green Impact Zone; lawfully running reds; Google's next big thing; carfree campus; competing one-way streets

Here's the last week in news, rounded up after the long weekend.
- The electric car money is landing; Swiss battery company ReVolt is planning to open its North American headquarters in Portland. Here's an in-depth [...]

Year: 70s modelBrand: PeugoetModel: IseranColor:Dark BlueSize:58 CMSerial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-09-5Stolen From: Inside my house at night, on Delaware, close to killingsworthOwner: Talor Lee-StilesOwnerEmail: talorls@yahoo.comReward: My thanks and gratitude, sorry I am currently unemployeed and can't offer much elseDescription: single speed, red chain, no grip tape, fron brake, old wheels, brake lever is [...]

Year: 1969Brand: SchwinnModel: Super SportColor:GreenSize:58cmSerial: A9202Photo: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f38/satanjones/?action=view&current=supersport.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-09-6Stolen From: I was jumped and it was taken from me on the corner of NW 6th and Everett.Neighborhood: Downtown (Old town area)Owner: Steven MillsOwnerEmail: fooodeater@yahoo.comReward: $200Description: 1969 Schwinn Super Sport, Campus Green, Huret dropouts, all white tires, Weinmann rims, Weinmann gum hoods, white bar [...]

Year: 2009Brand: Circle AModel: custom mtb 29erColor:orange & brownSerial: 91Photo: http://www.circleacycles.com/chris/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/dscn4097.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-09-6Stolen From: In front of Half & Half, 923 SW Oak & SW 10thNeighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Bridge CoxOwnerEmail: brerbridge@gmail.comReward: of course!Description: Custom Circle A 29er mountain bike (circl a is a custom builder from Providence, RI). Custom Orange and Brown paint [...]