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Day: October 5, 2009

Lt. Blue TREK 530 1979

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Year: 1979
Brand: TREK
Model: 530
Color:Lt. Blue
Size:24
Serial: D4F9I51
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2009-07-12
Stolen From: 637 NE Tillamook. Portland, OR, 97212.
Neighborhood: Irvington. NE PDX.
Owner: Greg Jones
OwnerEmail: gjones999@gmail.com
Reward: $400
Description: Had silver water bottle holder, black front light holder. Brand-new white-taped handle bars. Metal toe clips. The bicycle is a 1979 model. Its a 530 series model.
Police record with: Portland Police Dept.
Police reference#: 09061415
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Highlights and heroics of the Constructor’s Challenge

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This story is part of our ongoing Oregon Manifest 2009 coverage.

manifest constructors race

High fives exchanged among racers
who didn’t complete the “epic” course.
(Photo © BikePortland/Elly Blue)

The Oregon Manifest Constructors Challenge bicycles have been built, raced, judged, and celebrated. The top 15 bikes (12 chosen for their design and the three that were raced the fastest) are on display at Manifest headquarters at NW 10th and Hoyt. Observers are weighing in with glowing reports and criticism.

The major stories have been told — of Tony Pereira’s blue stunner that won the design challenge, Joseph Ahearne’s gorgeous 9-speed mixte, and the jeans skirt and sweater worn by its rider (who changed into a cocktail dress for the final lap).

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26″ mtn DT Swiss DT Swiss Classic 340 Trail 6-bolt Disc 20mm Front EX5.1 (WE1051) 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: DT Swiss
Model: DT Swiss Classic 340 Trail 6-bolt Disc 20mm Front EX5.1 (WE1051)
Color:26″ mtn
Photo: http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=WE1051#
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-10-4
Stolen From: Hopworks Brewery lower parking lot
SE 30th and Powell
Neighborhood: SE Portland
Owner: rebecca miller
OwnerEmail: reremiller@gmail.com
Description: Front wheel off my mountain bike with disc brake
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

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Here’s the news we came across last week. Thanks to everyone who sent us links and tips.

– President Obama has signed an order prohibiting federal employees from sending text messages while driving.

– You can now download your own copy of Robert Moses’ 89 page plan for Portland’s transportation future, drawn up in 1943 with its famous plan for a network of inner-city freeways.

– The new bikesharing scheme in Dublin has run into an unexpected snag — it’s too popular. The hope was to achieve 5,000 subscribers in the first year; instead 11,000 signed up in the first two weeks.

– Few in Israel drive during the Yom Kippur holiday, celebrated last week. A radio story tells how the day turns into an impromptu celebration of bicycling, particularly for children.

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Blue Kona Dew Deluxe 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Dew Deluxe
Color:Blue
Size:58
Serial: SA80734982
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-10-4
Stolen From: Front porch of house (3427 NE 11th Avenue) – cross street Fremont.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Leland Berger
OwnerEmail: lelandberger@comcast.net
Reward: yes
Description: Had Blackburn combo light
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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