A snipped cable lock spotted a few weeks ago near SE Belmont and 34th.(Photo © Elly Blue)

For some reason there seems to be a rash of bike thefts happening in Portland right now. I just noticed that we've had nine bicycles listed as stolen in Portland in the past 12 hours alone. [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TREKModel: 7.3FXColor:BlackSize:37Serial: WTU345C2559BStolen in Portland, OR 97218Stolen:2009-11-20Stolen From: My house was robbed. 70th and Alberta in NE portlandNeighborhood: CullyOwner: Ben ChenotOwnerEmail: bchenot@yahoo.comDescription: This is an all black hybrid with white Trek lettering. The most notable feature is front and back disk brakes.Police record with: J. Bryan HardyPolice reference#: 09-104250This registrant has documented proof [...]

Brand: KonaModel: DewColor:light blueSize:mensSerial: F60K5556Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-11-21Stolen From: 6th and Shaver in NE Portland. My apartment buildingNeighborhood: NE PortlandOwner: Traci ParkerOwnerEmail: traci.parker@pcc.eduDescription: Blue Kona. Front and rear fenders-black. 2 fold up baskets on back, also black, a few stickers on frame.Police record with: Multinoma/PortlandPolice reference#: 09105529This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2009Brand: BrooksModel: B67Color:HoneyPhoto: http://www.dutchbikeseattle.com/images/accessories/brooks_b67_500x.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-11-24Stolen From: Rear side of City Hall bike rack on 5th AveNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Paul PetersonOwnerEmail: pauljpeterson@gmail.comDescription: Please call 503-442-3336This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2008Brand: JamisModel: CodaColor:black/boneSize:54 cm ishStolen in Portland,, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-18Stolen From: Stolen from our garage in the alley between the 800 and 900 blocks of Simpson and Ainsworth.Neighborhood: King NEOwner: Jules RadkinsOwnerEmail: jgradkins@gmail.comDescription: Jamis Coda Black and white with a rear rack, busted toe clips, lock.Police record with: 45770This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Africa 2.0Color:blackStolen in Portland,, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-18Stolen From: Stolen from our garage in the alley between the 800 and 900 blocks of Simpson and Ainsworth.Neighborhood: King NEOwner: Jules RadkinsOwnerEmail: jgradkins@gmail.comDescription: Black single speed kona cruiser. Rear rack, ripped seat cover, gritty chain.Police record with: 45770This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Year: 2005Brand: SomaModel: Double CrossColor:Cobalt blueSize:60 cmSerial: H5H05839Stolen in Portland,, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-18Stolen From: Stolen from our garage in the alley between the 800 and 900 blocks of Simpson and Ainsworth.Neighborhood: King NEOwner: Jules RadkinsOwnerEmail: jgradkins@gmail.comDescription: Dark blue Soma Double Cross. Black Jandd rear rack, riser handle bars, shimano clipless pedals, soma saddle bag, "I [...]

Year: 2000Brand: TrekModel: 7200 HybridColor:RedSize:18-19"frameSerial: WTUF070457SStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-11-10Stolen From: Stolen from front porch on SE 37th between Division and Clinton.Neighborhood: RichmondOwner: Ivan EngOwnerEmail: acemagicike@msn.comReward: I'll prepare your taxes for finder.Description: Most of the assessories were stolen a year ago. Well maintained. Aluminum frame so looks heavy. Cateye cyclocomputer.Police record with: [...]

Tired of waiting for innovation.(Photo © J. Maus)

An exciting new coalition of America's largest cities has joined together to push for more innovative bikeway design guidelines. Cities for Cycling, which will formally launch in Washington D.C. on December 8th, will look to break the shackles of rigid federal roadway design guidelines that have long [...]

Year: 2007Brand: LemondModel: VersaillesColor:silver/blueSerial: LEM19677276LStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2009-11-24Stolen From: Stolen out of locked garage, at intersection of N Campbell and N BryantNeighborhood: Arbor Lodge, North PortlandOwner: Joseph KappOwnerEmail: josephpatrickkappiv@gmail.comReward: negotiableDescription: 20-speed, wide handlebars, beautiful bikePolice record with: CN: 09-105259This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2007Brand: AtomlabModel: TrailpimpColor:BlackSize:one sizeSerial: wish I had itPhoto: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/3113247/Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-11-23Stolen From: 5341 SE Mcgloughlin BlvdNeighborhood: Inner SE/SellwoodOwner: Lloyd SmithOwnerEmail: nlitworld@hotmail.comReward: 12pk of your choiceDescription: Black Atomlab Trailpimp, White Marzocchi XC600 fork, single speed, one Hayes rear brakePolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 09-105077This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Year: 2002Brand: EmpellaModel: BonfireColor:BlackSize:54cmPhoto: http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs068.snc3/13546_194094139640_640789640_2720659_7075040_n.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-11-22Stolen From: Stolen out of my GF's apartment at the Harrison Towers in SW.Neighborhood: SW downtownOwner: Franz EllersOwnerEmail: franz@franzellers.comDescription: Black Empella Cyclocross bike, was packed for shipping. Had a new Shimano R700 compact crankset, black bar tape, XT/Shorty 4 brakes, 9sp Dura Ace RD, Ultegra Shifters. They [...]

"To support, promote, and actively participate in bicycle-powered commerce for a healthier world." -- Mission statement of the Bicycle Business League

Back in May, we reported from the first meeting of a group of local bike-based business owners who came together to discuss the formation of a new organization. The idea was to join forces [...]

The Broadway/Williams intersection is in dire need of improvements.

[Adams Carroll contributed reporting to this story.]
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has known for years that the intersection of NE Broadway and Williams is one of the most dangerous in the city for bike traffic. Significant plans to improve the intersection were drawn up [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Over one third of US young people between the ages of 17 and 24 are unfit for military service -- primarily due to obesity and poor health.
- The Netherlands may soon become the first European country to charge a kilometer tax (with higher fees [...]

[This story was co-written by Elly Blue and Jonathan Maus]

Scott Bricker(Photos © J. Maus)

Last week the Board of Directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) -- Oregon's largest bicycle advocacy organization -- fired Scott Bricker after he served just two years as the organization's executive director.
"What's going on down there?" we were asked by David [...]

Year: 2007Brand: JamisModel: CodaColor:Grey/BlackSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-18Stolen From: It was stolen from my locked, back yard bike shed. The back door hinges of the shed were popped off.Neighborhood: NE Ainsworth and MLKOwner: Michelle KostaOwnerEmail: michelle.kosta@bbbs.orgDescription: It was around a 52-54 cm grey/black road bike w/ flat bars, black bar ends and a rear rack. [...]

Year: 1996Brand: CannondaleModel: F600Color:BlueSize:TallSerial: GK07713 151242 6FA5WXStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-20Stolen From: 2304 NE Prescott St. (NE 23rd and Prescott) From the garage where the lock was dismantled.Neighborhood: NE- Alberta ArtsOwner: Melissa WilliamsOwnerEmail: krismelissa@comcast.netReward: yes with the return of the Burley TrailerDescription: The bike is a F600 blue tall men's bike. It has the [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Gary FisherModel: WahooColor:black/brownSize:26Serial: WTU141C1034CPhoto: http://imgur.com/F2xNb.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-11-20Stolen From: Savier and 24thNeighborhood: Northwest PortlandOwner: Russell AustinOwnerEmail: ruwiau@gmail.comDescription: Had front and rear fenders, front and rear light, ipod usb cable tied around handlebarsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 70?Brand: shwinnModel: holly woodColor:MULTI COLOURSize:medSerial: ?Photo: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=2987937&imageID=53558480Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97211Stolen:2009-10-31Stolen From: HOWL A HALLOWEEN PARTY WHERE ROTURE IS 3RD AND SOMETHINGNeighborhood: DOWN TOWN INDUSTRIALOwner: WAYDE JOHNSONOwnerEmail: waydelove@gmail.comDescription: VERY COLORFUL HAND PAINTED BIKE WITH A TAIL WITH A SCULL ON THE END LATE 60S EARLY 70S SCHWINN HOLLY WOOD MED SIZE STEP THREW.WITH A [...]