Year: 2003Brand: SpecializedModel: Sequoia ExpertColor:SilverSize:MedSerial: P2JA80480Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-11-14Stolen From: Locked on sidewalk bike rack. SW 10th & MorrisonNeighborhood: Downtown PDX.Owner: John ZellOwnerEmail: jzell@zephyr.netDescription: Road bike, silver with black logo. Aerobar (bull horns) handle bars with bar-end gear changers. Brand new Continental tires. Cat Eye cordless speedometer. Rack.Police record with: PDX PolicePolice reference#: 09-150231This [...]

What makes Mr. Geller tick?Find out tomorrow night.(Photo © J. Maus)

Whether he's dancing in the streets, rallying troops for a ride, or looking for money on Capitol Hill, Roger Geller has been on the front lines of bicycle issues in Portland for 15 years.
Tomorrow night I'll sit down for a one-on-one conversation with Mr. Geller [...]

Rapid flash beacons, which have been very effective in evaluations in Florida, will help Portlanders cross busy streets.(Photos: Stop Experts, Inc.)

PBOT is looking into a new cycle track on N. Williams as part of $7 million in bike projects next year.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is fleshing out a list of bicycle projects worth an estimated $7 million they hope to roll out between July 2010 and June 2011 (FY 2011). [...]

Year: 2007Brand: ScottModel: Sportster z(m)Color:whiteSize:medPhoto: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Scott&Model=Sportster+P2&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-11-16Stolen From: In front of the Gerding Theater at the Armory,128 NW 11th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97209Neighborhood: The PearlOwner: Cindy O'LoughlinOwnerEmail: gethergoat@yahoo.comDescription: Looks like the one in the picture but has red highlights instead of gray. Front forks are adjustable.This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

A little something to fight the chill.(Photo © J. Maus)

BikeCraft V is right around the corner. The daylong affair on Saturday, December 5 from 10am to 5pm, will be an unprecedented gathering of bike-themed, Portland-made arts and crafts.
Since we announced the event, we've had over 35 crafters sign up to participate, including old friends and [...]

Here's the word on PSU Cycling's new website:
The launch of PSU Cycling's next generation website is pretty cool for a number of reasons: a new design and re-branding of PSU Cycling, community-building features for members, officer tools, and a powerful and extensible back end. These add up to what PSU Cycling [...]

(Photo © J. Maus)

The Obama Administration has taken a solid step in matching their "livable communities" rhetoric with action. A new proposal from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) would increase the radius around transit stops and stations where bicycling and walking infrastructure could be funded. The proposal showed up last Friday in the [...]

From the Bicycle Transportation Alliance:
Let's keep our friends biking safely, comfortably, and happily through the winter months; I know it's a big part of what keeps me physically and emotionally healthy through Portland's winters. . .
Here are three free opportunities next week for folks who'd like to learn more about year-round biking skills, laws, and [...]

Portland-based Blind Pilot, shown here playing at KBOO studios, is hitting the big time.(Photo © J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- The US government is crossing bureaucratic boundaries to create policies (and funding) aimed at creating complete streets around transit hubs.
- After a tight race, Mike McGinn, who commutes by [...]

Stolen trike similar to this one.

News Release from: Portland Police Bureau
PPB Needs Help In Locating Girls Stolen Bike
Posted: November 16th, 2009 10:08 AM
Portland Police Officers from East Precinct are asking for the public's help in locating an adult tricycle that was stolen from two 13-year-old autistic girls. The bike was donated to the girls by [...]

Mud at Barton Park.(File photo © J. Maus)

In a thrilling final race of the 2009 Cross Crusade series yesterday, Molly Cameron (Portland Bicycle Studio) took her one point series lead over Sean Babcock (Team S&M) into the end of the final lap.
According to a report by Pat Malach in VeloNews, Cameron crashed trying to re-mount [...]

Year: 2003Brand: SpecializedModel: Sequoia SportColor:SilverSize:SmallSerial: P2FC86649Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-11-14Stolen From: Locked up on sidewalk rack. SW 10th and Morrison Downtown PDX.Neighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Christy ZellOwnerEmail: art@cgpdx.comDescription: Small Frame, red graphics, duct tape on right handle bar. Fenders fr and bk. Rack on back. New Continental tires.Police record with: City of PortlandPolice reference#: 09-150232This registrant [...]

Job Title
Public transportation information consulting data engineer
This position has been filled.

Company/Organization
Trillium Solutions
Job Description
Position available soon: Data engineer and customer support position at Trillium Solutions, a small software/multi-modal transportation information consulting firm in Portland, Oregon. Office is on the 7th floor of the Olympic Mills Commerce Center at SE Washington and 2nd Streets.
Position responsibilities:
(training will be [...]

Molly Cameron (in foreground) will battle with Sean Babcock this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus)

The final race in the 2009 Cross Crusade will happen Sunday at Barton Park in Estacada. For two competitors, Molly Cameron and Sean Babcock, the race will determine who walks away with the coveted title of overall series champion.
Cameron (Portland Bicycle [...]

Year: 2008Brand: JamisModel: CitzienColor:whileSize:14.5Stolen in portland, OR Stolen:2009-11-3Stolen From: Fred Meyer at GatewayNeighborhood: GatewayOwnerEmail: stefanycoca18@yahoo.comReward: we'll talkDescription: White woman's Jamis Citizen for shorter women, though it is quite a big bike anyway. It has a rack on the back for saddle bags, a shimono racing seat and a set of really nice black carbon wheels. [...]

On Thursday 11/19, Gordon Price will give a free presentation on the effective integration of transportation in high-density environments with an emphasis on land use. If you’ve seen Price speak before, fear not! He always has a new presentation and a trick or two up his sleeve…
Price is a former City of Vancouver, [...]

We're glad you're home Aaron.

Aaron Tarfman, who had been missing since Tuesday has returned to his home in Southeast Portland. He's safe and sound and was not aware of the extreme amount of concern that his absence caused among many in the community.
Aaron had written a "Farewell letter" on his personal website and judging [...]

Another interesting bike-related job opportunity has been listed on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. This one looks like a flexible part time gig for enthusiastic cycling writers. Check out the details below.

Bike Bloggers -- ZOTTA

Year: 2007ishBrand: BianchiModel: FremontColor:WhiteSize:51cmStolen in Portland, OR 9217Stolen:2009-11-11Stolen From: My front yard at N Fenwick and Lombard.Neighborhood: NoPo/KentonOwner: Gabriel DunnOwnerEmail: gabedunn18@hotmail.comReward: Depending on condition returnedDescription: White powder-coated frame, black carbon forks w/ white bianchi lettering, black bull horns, brown saddle, carbon seat post, black deep v's with armadillo tires, front brake, soma toe-clips. Set up [...]