State scenic bikeways are meant to share the splendor of Oregon.(Photo © J. Maus)

Do you have a favorite ride that you feel deserves recognition as an official State Scenic Bikeway? If so, you’ve got from now until January 31st to get your paperwork in. That’s because the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has [...]

Year: 2006Brand: FujiModel: CrossCompColor:Red/WhiteSize:54Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image.aspx?w=400&h=400&filename=2006-Fuji-Cross-Comp.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-11-30Stolen From: 10th and Flanders St, in front of the SkinniDip frozen yogurt storeNeighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Eric GreggOwnerEmail: egregg@inavero.comReward: $150Description: Has an underseat bike bag, a rack on back for panniers, and a a small bike computer on the handlebars.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Sara Stout is busy creatingwonderful things for BikeCraft.(Photos © Elly Blue)

I recently paid a visit to Sara Stout in the treehouse where she lives, paints, and tends to her bike fleet and aging dog Betty (a longtime fixture at bike moves). This week, the treehouse has been transformed into a BikeCraft factory, where Stout [...]

Year: ?Brand: DiamonbackColor:PinkSize:WhiteStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-11-28Stolen From: Lloyd CenterOwner: Kyle LattimerOwnerEmail: kylelattimer@gmail.comDescription: The bike was just purchased from the police warehouse in Salem so the bike should have some serial numbers written on the bike with red marker. The bike is half pink and half white. That is all the information I have. Please [...]

The first BikePortland social in 2008(Photo © J. Maus)

What is the state of bicycle advocacy in the nation’s most bicycle-friendly city?
Join us this Thursday for an informal discussion of just that. Come talk and learn about recent staffing shake-ups at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the Community Cycling Center’s efforts to reach out to minority populations, [...]

Hit and run on a bike; bike laws (pro- and anti-); how to save the bus system; high speed rail; seat belts on the motorcoach; Rosa Parks revisited; the art of bike safety

Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
- Prominent medical journal The Lancet has published a study that includes a strong recommendation [...]

Year: 2005Brand: BianchiModel: PistaColor:ChromeSize:57cmStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-11-10Stolen From: NW Savier St between 24th and 25th Aves.Neighborhood: Nob HillOwner: Kevin MurphyOwnerEmail: kcmurphy@gmail.comReward: YESDescription: All Chrome (debadged the painted on decals on top tube and downtube–headbadge remains on headtube) Bianchi Pista. Converted to 7 speed internal gear hub with rolling rear brake. Custom built front and [...]

Year: 2004Brand: Novara-REIModel: RoadColor:Red/CreamSize:Medium Women’s sizeStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2009-11-27Stolen From: Portland Public Library CentralNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Emily BrennanOwnerEmail: bren@pdx.eduReward: $100Description: I wrapped the handles myself (obviously an amateur job). Stickers are: Big blue sticker in Russian, A “boycott eat public land beef”, a “I only drink tap water”. There is a big black back fender. [...]

Year: 2004Brand: Novara-REIModel: RoadColor:CreamSize:WhiteStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2009-11-27Stolen From: Portland Public Library CentralNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Emily BrennanOwnerEmail: bren@pdx.eduReward: $100Description: I wrapped the handles myself (obviously an amateur job). Stickers are: Big blue sticker in Russian, A “boycott eat public land beef”, a “I only drink tap water”. There is a big black back fender. Also a [...]

“This new position proved to be my most challenging professional venture.” — Scott Bricker

On November 18th, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) announced that Scott Bricker would no longer be their leader. The firing was effective immediately, and it caught some in the community off guard. After all, Bricker had the longest tenure of [...]