Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: Soho 1.0Color:Grey/BlackSize:25"Serial: wtu256co591cPhoto: http://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/media/trek%20soho%201.0%202008.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-10-8Stolen From: 1214 NW 25th Ave. ApartmentsNeighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: John YatesOwnerEmail: jyates@pdx.eduReward: $100Description: Simple with few attachments. Huge frame for a 6'8" guy. It has scratches on the front fork from the bus racks. Paint is worn off near the front gears.This [...]

The 4-by-4.(Photos © J. Maus)

Every now and again I come across a bike on the streets of Portland that I feel is worth sharing.
Back in December 2007 we featured Gram Shipley and his scraper bike. Last night, outside the Bike Commute Challenge party at City Hall, I did a double take on a [...]

This San Diego family would fit right in in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

I took a trip down to Southern California to visit family last week (to the north Orange County town of Cypress to be exact). Each time I go, I see my surroundings through a lens that's colored by the dueling perspectives of [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Sprout (unmarked- read on front as "5 Brand")Model: N/AColor:Yellow, black handlewrapSize:'57Serial: N/AStolen in Portland, OR 07217Stolen:2009-10-01Stolen From: Corner of N Saratoga and N Newcastle, between Denver and Greeley, just north of Rosa Parks.Neighborhood: Arbor LodgeOwner: Bill EllisOwnerEmail: Billsellis@gmail.comReward: $200Description: Also listed on the top of the frame is "love your mom" read up [...]

Roy's talent, style, and popularity could do wonders for the reputation of bicycling in Portland.

In the few years he's been in the NBA, the Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy has become a bona-fide star. That's one reason why back in July 2008, we featured his love of biking on the Front Page. [...]

Year: 2008Brand: jamisModel: road bikeColor:grey/black/yellow wrapsSize:54Serial: v73v01118Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-10-9Stolen From: sellwoodNeighborhood: sellwoodOwner: stuart cassellOwnerEmail: stuarticassell@gmail.comDescription: It has yellow handlebars and shifters at the bottom of the handle bars. They are grey.Police record with: officier marleyPolice reference#: 0990889This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job Title
Customer Service Representative/Returns Processing
This position has been filled.

Company/Organization
Team Estrogen
Job Description
Customer Service Representative, Returns Processing
Team Estrogen is an online retailer of women's cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride her bike, run, or exercise in comfort and style. We are a small, [...]

"Whereas, bicycle messengers provide a value-added service that businesses seek out as a means to reduce costs and improve efficiency, crucial to the movement of important information..." -- Mayor Sam Adams, in a proclamation of 10-9 Day

Professional bike messengers around the country will recognize today as 10-9 Day, a.k.a. Messenger Appreciation Day.
October 9th [...]

Two new job opportunities were posted on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. 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 -- [...]

Year: 2005Brand: BianchiModel: BravaColor:Mint GreenSize:49Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97006Stolen:2009-10-9Stolen From: It was stolen from my apartment complex, Thorncroft Farms, in Hillsboro.Owner: Ashley NeedhamOwnerEmail: ash.needham@gmail.comDescription: It's not in great shape so I was surprised it was stolen. It has a water bottle hanger, brakes, gears, and the stickers from the shop I bought it at, which [...]

The women of Gladrags were one of five small businesses with 2-4 employees who commuted by bike every day of the month.(Photos © J. Maus)

The BTA announced results of their 15th annual Bike Commute Challenge tonight. The event, which pitted workplaces against each other in a friendly competition to see how took more bike [...]

Get your freak on at Freak Bike Fall.(Photo © J. Maus)

Will this be the last sunny weekend of the year? Better not risk it. There's a ton to do, whether a freakbike festival, a rural century, a fashion show, or a good day's work with a pick-axe is more your style.
Friday, October 9
5:00pm: Freak [...]

Sasquatch vs. Unicorn: Guess which is which.

This weekend the Cross Clash race series aims to boost a good-natured racing rivalry between Washington and Oregon. The rivalry has existed for years, but Cross Clash organizers say this will be the first time it will be settled by a cumulative tally of racers from each state.
The [...]

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Oregon's largest nonprofit bicycle advocacy and education organization, has been undergoing substantial internal changes in the past year and a half.
These changes were thrown into stark relief with the release of the organization's Annual Report for the fiscal year of January 1 through December 31, 2008. The report -- scheduled [...]

Detail of the IBPI's Virtual Bike Tour map. (Larger version below)

Portland's bike network is one of the finest in the country. As such, our city regularly plays host to urban planners, engineers, and other wonky folks who want to learn and understand, first-hand, how our bike facilities look and feel.
Usually, these visitors [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: AllezColor:whiteSize:black letteringSerial: WUD092002248EPhoto: http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9681/jillsbike.jpgStolen in seattle, WA 98195Stolen:2009-10-01Stolen From: UW Campus infront of the Paul Allen Computer Science Engineering buildingNeighborhood: U-DistrictOwner: jill waltersOwnerEmail: jillovb@msn.comReward: yesDescription: all stock parts. white/56 spec allez sport. Sora front and Tiagra rear derailleurs. black tape on U handle barsPolice record with: UW policePolice reference#: 09-001903This registrant has [...]

From the Momentum Fashion show at Interbike last month. (Photo © Elly Blue)

Momentum Magazine is partnering with Oregon Manifest and Portland Fashion Week to produce the Ready to Roll Cycling Lifestyle Fashion Show this weekend.
The show, featuring special guests Team Beer and Tina Brubaker, will be at the Vigor Industrial Shipyards at 5555 N Channel [...]

The Portland Police Bureau has just released a new internal training video meant to educate officers about bike-related traffic laws.

This is an internal training video for the Portland Police Bureau. It is narrated by Officer Robert Pickett, who serves as a liaison for bicycling issues, Bicycle Transportation Alliance advocate Michelle Poyourow, and a team of [...]

Year: 2008Brand: BrooksModel: B-17Color:Brown/ black postStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-10-6Stolen From: 50th & Hawthorne .. in front of the Hot Dog place.. across from AngelosNeighborhood: HawthorneOwner: jacob laneyOwnerEmail: organicpeculiarity@gmail.comReward: $$$Description: BROWN stock , ovular scratch on front part , lack post , frog light , silver scratched through black post. . very new , and [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Co-MotionModel: Norwester TourColor:MaroonSerial: S12208Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-10-6Stolen From: Stolen from garage, NE 16th and Tillamook.Neighborhood: Irvington, NE PortlandOwner: Lavinia GordonOwnerEmail: laviniacgordon@gmail.comReward: $500Description: Maroon Co-Motion Norwester touring bike. Silver fenders, black rear rack. Front disc brakes, Dura Ace shifters, Chris King headset, Shimano Ultegra front derailleur, Shimano XTR rear derailleur.This registrant has [...]