Racers on the big climb.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

The Cross Crusade stopped in Sherwood (about 22 miles south of Portland) yesterday for the third stop in the eight-race series. The race was held at the Sherwood Forest Equestrian Center, nestled in a valley of horse pastures and wooded areas showing the bursting colors of [...]

Here is the news that caught our eye last week:
- At December's summit on climate change in Copenhagen, Saudi Arabia is planning to push hard for wealthy countries that successfully reduce oil use to compensate oil producing nations.
- US Rep Earl Blumenauer (representing Portland) has just announced a federal Livable Communities task force. Meanwhile, the [...]

"Why a Planning Commissioner Blog?... Because public policy can be complicated and three minutes at a hearing is a pretty limited opportunity to engage in a substantive conversation." -- Chris Smith

If you care about bike policy or planning in Portland, chances are you've heard of Chris Smith. Smith is a consummate citizen activist [...]

Photo: City of Stuttgart via Cyclelicious)

Earl Blumenauer speaking on the Hawthorne Bridge back in August.(Photo © J. Maus)

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and the House Democratic Caucus have announced the formation of the Livable Communities Task Force (LCTF). Blumenauer has been named Chairman of the Task Force, which has a mission to,
"...identify the ways in which the federal government affects [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: SirrusColor:BlackSize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2009-10-16Stolen From: Was locked up outside the Goose Hollow apartments.Neighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Dan HoganOwnerEmail: d_hogan_12@hotmail.comDescription: Black Specialized, brand new tall frameThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2000Brand: SpecializedModel: Expedition SportColor:GreenSize:17Serial: SCC9B4945Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-10-17Stolen From: off of locked car rack on SE Morrison Street between 33rd and 24thNeighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Ryan MottauOwnerEmail: ryanmottau@yahoo.comDescription: Combination cable lock on frame and seat post, kickstand, new tiresThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2005Brand: Van DesselModel: Country Road Bob (Powder Coat all White)Color:WhiteSize:54cmPhoto: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=1878051&id=746177235Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-10-15Stolen From: East Burnside and 9th. Next to Doug Fir.Neighborhood: East BurnOwner: Kyu ParkOwnerEmail: negativek2@comcast.netReward: $100Description: Single speed Van Dessel,all white (frame/fork) no decals.Straight bar Paul Components Love levers and Neo Retro brake Thompson stem and set back [...]

Enjoy the great fall weather!

Well folks, it's the end of another eventful week here at BikePortland. My arm hurts from typing so much so I'm going to really enjoy this weekend and come back with more hot, fresh bike news on Monday.
There's a ton of stuff going on starting tonight and into the weekend. [...]

City Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) has selected City of Portland Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield as Public Sector Professional of the Year at its annual awards meeting in New York City last week.
According to a statement from the APBP, Burchfield was honored, "for his contribution to [...]

This is our weekly reminder of recently posted job listings on BikePortland.
SoupCycle, who cook up and deliver by bike is searching for a "Souperhero" and Hillsboro based womens clothing retailers, Team Estrogen, seeks a customer service representative. Each job comes with unique benefits. Check out full details in the links below:

SoupCycler Extraordinaire -- SoupCycle
Customer Service [...]

Year: 1975Brand: SchwinnModel: not sureColor:copper brownSize:unsureSerial: not surePhoto: noneStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2009-10-16Stolen From: SW 5th & Madison in front of Portland BldgNeighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Devra StaneartOwnerEmail: bearprecioso@yahoo.comReward: maybeDescription: early to mid 70s Girls 10-speed Schwinn, copper brown, front & back black fenders, cats eye front light, similar back light, large basket (fits grocery bag [...]

"I'd like to think through a little further of what the impact would be." -- John Carroll, real estate developer with Carroll Investments

On Wednesday, I published an article that incorrectly stated that the Portland Planning Commission had voted to approve a zoning code change that would make a major increase to the minimum number of [...]

Year: 80sBrand: MotobecaneModel: grand TouringColor:largeSize:beige/goldPhoto: http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5365/bikev.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-10-15Stolen From: Burnside and 20th NE PortlandNeighborhood: NE PortlandOwner: Quinn Jarvis-HollandOwnerEmail: sholl2000@aol.comReward: $20Description: Sorry have better info now, looks like bike in the photo. had new seat fitted a few weeks ago and tape on handlebars is very worn, left side was peeling off. These are [...]

Year: 1970s?Brand: MotobecaneModel: grand touringColor:gold/beigeStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-10-14Stolen From: Burnside and 20thNeighborhood: NE PortlandOwner: Quinn Jarvis-HollandOwnerEmail: sholl2000@aol.comReward: $20Description: it is a classic I use it to ride to school. Has a new seat worn tape on handlebars left side tape was hanging off.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Police Chief Rose Sizer talks with citizen traffic safety activists Susie Kubota and Erin Greeson after the City Council meeting yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus)

Today, the Portland City Council unanimously approved the Transportation Community Policing Agreement.
At yesterday's Council meeting, the four City Commissioners (Mayor Adams is away) heard testimony from traffic safety advocates and [...]

Year: 2007Brand: PereiraModel: CustomColor:Dark GreenSize:HugePhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pereiracycles/2078882996/sizes/m/in/set-72157603348844241/Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2009-10-16Stolen From: NE 74th and Everett, Portland OregonNeighborhood: Montavilla / Mt. TaborOwner: Harrison Green-FishbackOwnerEmail: greenfishback@gmail.comDescription: Custom Pereira commuter / off road touring bike. Built for a 6'8" rider. Bike is as pictured with the exception of new on one mary bars as opposed to [...]

Get ready, it's almost the weekend -- and as usual, rain or shine, there are plenty of opportunities for learning and socializing, on and off the bikes.
Event guide below:

Year: 07Brand: Iron HorseModel: 6 Point 8Color:MED 17"Serial: F710A7007 7H-63Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Iron+Horse&Model=6Point8&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-10-15Stolen From: Inside my truck which was parked on Garfield off of Rosa Parks WayNeighborhood: NE Rosa Parks / GarfieldOwner: Darrin SeedsOwnerEmail: seeds_id@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: All white frame, saddle and components, set up with a single 36t chainring and white LG-1 chainguide. [...]

Cover of Parkin's memoir.

Former professional road racer Joe Parkin, who spent a decade competing in Europe back in the 1980s, will headline an event tomorrow night as part of the ongoing Oregon Manifest.
Parkin was one of the first U.S. racers to compete in Belgium and he's written about his experiences in a memoir titled, A [...]