Archive for September, 2009
Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Brand: GTModel: ZASKAR LEColor:RedSize:MensStolen in POR, OR 97211Stolen:2009-09-6Stolen From: KILLINGSWORTH & 35TH AVEOwner: kyle mayfieldOwnerEmail: bkmayfield@gmail.comReward: 1 Blackberry PieDescription: Suspension in the Front. Anodized Aluminum frame? New hand grips. New seat. Worn GT ZASKAR LE stickers on frame.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Year: 1999Brand: TitusModel: HCRColor:titaniumSize:15"Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/susangrandjean/3894118329/Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-09-6Stolen From: Stolen from my car at the trailhead of Saltzman from Hwy 30.Owner: Susan GrandjeanOwnerEmail: hikeabike@yahoo.comReward: cookies, meet my dog - UmaDescription: Titus Titanium, hard tail, 26" wheels, Reba front fork, xt crankset, sram xo grip shift. thomson elit seatpost, specialized stem, blue chris king headset, [...]
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Sunday, September 6th, 2009
Year: 2005Brand: SpecializedModel: DolceColor:purpleSize:44cmStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-09-6Stolen From: My bike was stolen at the church of 7th and stanton near irving park. I just had my bike sent from Pennsylvania so I don't have proof of purchase, but I think I might have the receipt somewhere in PA and can get it sent if [...]
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Saturday, September 5th, 2009
Year: 2003Brand: fujiModel: aceColor:red/black/silverSize:52 cmSerial: IF3C00530Photo: http://yfrog.com/14fujiace2003sidejStolen in portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-09-3Stolen From: locked up outside of the Goodwill on 52nd and Martins.Neighborhood: woodstockOwner: colleen lesterOwnerEmail: colleen.lester@gmail.comReward: $50Description: black fork, silver body, black/red seat; light blue bar tape, some scratches, small rips in seat.Police record with: 09-78877This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Year: 09Brand: eZeeModel: Forza Electric AssistColor:Black 17"Serial: WPRO5464APhoto: http://ezeebike.us/Forza_SpecSheet_8.5x11.LoRes.pdfStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-09-4Stolen From: Stolen on test ride from The eBike StoreNeighborhood: BoiseOwner: Wake GreggOwnerEmail: Info@ebikestore.comDescription: Black Mountain bike with fenders, rear rack, bell.Police reference#: 09-079373This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Hope you find some open road this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus)
Well, it's been another wild and crazy week here on BikePortland. Thanks everyone for your comments and contributions. We're signing off (unless there's any important, breaking news) until Tuesday.
If you need some ideas for things to do over the long holiday weekend, check [...]
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Beloved's "Half Full" model. One of six bikes in their lineup. See the others below.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
"He [Jeremy Jordan] implies that he is new to the criminal system and that his serious crimes are, at heart, the result of an "accident" fueled by an alcohol problem he did not know he had. This is far from the truth." -- Michael Schrunk, Multnomah County District Attorney
31-year old Jeremy Jordan, who was [...]
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Two great job opportunities came up on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. Check out full details in the links below:
Transportation Policy Advisor -- Office of Mayor Sam Adams
Design/Drafting -- Renovo Hardwood Bicycles
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
A $38 million project focused on N/NE Portland could bring a cycle track to N. Williams.(Photo © J. Maus)
Metro has selected four active transportation projects to include in a grant application for possible funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's $1.5 billion Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program.
The four projects, with an [...]
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
We need more like him.(Photo © J. Maus)
Yesterday the Safe Routes to School National Partnership launched their "Dear Congress: Why Safe Routes to School is Important" campaign. The intention of this grassroots lobbying effort is to send a clear message to members of Congress that their constituents care deeply about getting more kids to [...]
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
Mike Luther and his grandson, Lucas.(Photo: Family of Mike Luther)
The family of Mike Luther -- the man who was seriously injured while riding his bicycle near NE 122nd and Glisan one week ago -- has released a statement on the eve of a grand jury hearing in the case.
According to his family, Luther, who turns [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Brand: Alpha MercuryColor:black/goldPhoto: <a target=_new href="">Stolen in Portland, OR 92nd and WebsterStolen:2009-09-2Stolen From: 92nd and Webster. Near Sandy Blvd.Owner: Morgan JacobsonOwnerEmail: ponyboy.jacobson@gmail.comReward: $200Description: fixed gear.
black alpha mercury frame. the top tube has a designed bend in it. originally gold and painted black. the gold shows through the chipping.
handle bars are straight [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
PBOT's Greg Raisman shared a preview of Going plans at our recent Get Together.(Photos © J. Maus)
In case you haven't heard, the City of Portland's Bureau of Transportation is smack dab in the middle of a major campaign to create 15 miles of new bike boulevards in Portland.
We've covered the projects and the process behind [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Police say this is similar to the suspect's vehicle.
The Portland Police Bureau just released a statement and photo they hope will help them find the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run case that happened on NE 122nd Avenue last week.
On Thursday, August 27th at 2:15am, 52-year old James Wagner was struck and killed by someone driving [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
[*We had the dates of the New Seasons/BTA Benefit BBQ wrong. It's Sat-Sun (not Sun-Mon.) Sorry for any confusion.]
Here are some of the events going on during the long weekend. Feel free to let us know about more of what's going on in the comments.
Friday, September 4th
4:00pm: Carfree Couve Ride
Celebrate Carfree Day in Vancouver, Washington. [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
"What could be more romantic than spending the evening under the lights at Alpenrose? How about spending the evening at Alpenrose riding through the mud with a few hundred other people?"
Alpenrose will host even more 'cross fun this year.(Photo © J. Maus)
That's the hook OBRA is using to get folks excited about their newly [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
New parking for bikes on Russell at Interstate.(Photos © J. Maus)
Last night Widmer Brothers Brewery held a celebration for their newly installed, on-street bike parking corral. A party for bike parking is one thing, but last night's event was a bigger deal because Mayor Adams led a bike ride to it from City Hall [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
A tragic road rage story has been making international headlines. On Monday evening in Ontario, Canada, a bike messenger has died after a road rage altercation with a prominent political figure.
Witnesses describe seeing a black convertible going 90 kilometers an hour the wrong way down a street in an upscale Toronto shopping district with [...]
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: 2.5 WSDColor:blue & whitPhoto: http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/226/bikedzv.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-09-3Stolen From: 1309 SE 32nd Pl a homeNeighborhood: Hawthorne BlvdOwner: Robles MariaOwnerEmail: roblesm_01@yahoo.comReward: $200Description: It's a blue & white Trek bike with black stripes running down the forks, there were two water holders on it and a religious cloth wrapped around one. Please contact [...]
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