900 miles of bikeways or 15 miles of streetcar?(Photo © J. Maus)

Here are some interesting numbers to help put the funding for bicycle infrastructure in Portland -- as laid out in the Bicycle Plan for 2030 -- into perspective.
According to estimates from PBOT, the full "build-out" of the plan (meaning to complete all 900+ bikeway [...]

Year: 2007Brand: REDLINEModel: 925Color:BURGANDYSize:YELLOWSerial: HR1123189Photo: javascript:popupWindow('http://www.hiawathacyclery.com/cart/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=261&zenid=612c9e1270a6c56f520c034693002875')Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97203Stolen:2009-11-11Stolen From: Out of my Garage (N Oberlin & Westanna)Neighborhood: University ParkOwner: Sam LeachOwnerEmail: melvinconverse@gmail.comReward: $50.00Description: iPhone holder on bars, new front & rear lights, back black aluminum rackPolice record with: T09000264This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Nov. 3, 2009
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Alexandra Phillips
OPRD Bicycle Recreation Coordinator
503-986-0631
Oregon Scenic Bikeways program now on the road
Online handbook tells how to nominate routes for designation
Oregon bicycle riders can now nominate their favorite routes for consideration as State Scenic Bikeways.
Such designated bikeways would follow roads and bicycle paths that connect riders with outstanding scenic, [...]

How fast is your dog?(Photo © J. Maus)

If you've attended a cyclocross race in or around Portland, you probably noticed that there are nearly as many dogs as bikes. For some reason, there's a huge cross over between dog lovers and 'cross lovers.
Now, one local race organizer plans to make the dogs part of [...]

Pedal Past the Lights II Annual Holiday Bike Ride in Portland
Portland, OR (11/12/09) - Pedal Bike Tours is jumping into the holiday spirit with a special tour to pedal through Portland's most spectacular light display, the Jubitz Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway. It’s had more than 1 million visitors in its 17 years, [...]

Get to know Mr. Geller.(Photo © J. Maus)

We're excited to announce the latest in our occasional "An Evening With..." series of live interviews. Next week, on Wednesday November 18th, we'll host PBOT's #1 bike guy Roger Geller (and all of you!) at Plan B (1305 SE 8th Ave, map).
The event will give you the [...]

At the start of the De Ronde.(Photos © J. Maus)

Oregon Public Broadcasting will air coverage of Portland's cult ride the De Ronde van Oeste Portlandia on their Oregon Field Guide program tonight.
The ride -- which is a loosely organized, grueling bike ride/race that traverses many miles of Portland's steepest hills -- attracted over 600 [...]

Party with Metropolis to celebrate their first year of business!(Photo © J. Maus)

We've been wondering when the bike event season would start winding down, and with only three events popping out at us on the calendar this weekend, it looks like it might finally be happening. Not that you're off the hook -- there's still [...]

(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland Auditor's Office has released their annual Resident Survey and the results show that the number of respondents who drive-alone to work has increased while bike use fell one percent from last year.
The City received 3,194 responses to their survey. One of the questions was "What is the [...]

AARON HAS BEEN FOUND. He's safe and sound. Details here.
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Aaron Tarfman, seen here at a bike event in 2007.(Photos © J. Maus)

Friends of Southeast Portland resident Aaron Tarfman are concerned tonight because he has not returned home for over 24 hours and he has written a poignant "Farewell [...]

Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: 7000Color:black and silverSize:20" frameSerial: WTU331K2779DPhoto: http://www.jacksbikes.com/contents/media/trek%207000%202008.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-11-8Stolen From: SE Portland at 52nd Ave. and Knapp St.Neighborhood: East Moorland heightsOwner: Gary HeptingOwnerEmail: ghepting@gmail.comReward: $10Description: It has scratches on the gear shifters from me wiping out once.Police record with: 09101488This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1984Brand: TrekModel: 420Color:Pewter, red detailsStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-09-29Stolen From: Taylor Place Apartments, 25th and Taylor.Neighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Tom HendersonOwnerEmail: tom@mathpunk.netReward: gratitude and dinner!Description: Mustache bars with braided cotton tape, black Brooks B17 saddle. Tail rack with Wald collapsible baskets. Nitto Technomic stem.Specialized Armadillo tires. Maybe an inch or 28mm wide? Downtube friction shifters (Suntour?), [...]

Some Portlanders will resort to anything to slow people down.(Photos © J. Maus)

Excessive speed. It's a killer and it's on the loose on streets throughout Portland.
It's a problem and there are many ways to combat it. One of those is to reduce speed limits. But, as you'll find out below, [...]

Still from video.(Watch it below)

When The Flaming Lips announced they were looking for naked biking extras for their new music video, Portlanders responded in droves.
Lips front man Wayne Coyne got the idea after being inspired by the massive turnout and resulting media coverage of Portland World Naked Bike Ride last summer.

Year: 2007Brand: SpecializedModel: Rock HopperColor:BronzeSize:Large FrameSerial: On FileStolen in 97006, OR Stolen:2009-10-29Stolen From: Stolen from an open garage NW Shadow Hills Lane & NW 168th PlNeighborhood: Arbor ReserveOwner: Karl BaumannOwnerEmail: kbaumann01@msn.comReward: 100.00Description: New condition. Split-support new seat, and green tool pouch under seat. Front shocks, front/rear disc brakes. Yellow Bethany Bike Store sticker [...]

November 6, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dan Anderson, public information officer
Portland Bureau of Transportation
(503) 823-3723
dan.anderson@ci.portland.or.us
Portland’s newest bicycle boulevard coming to Sellwood
(Portland, Ore.) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation will create a new bicycle boulevard in Sellwood, on S.E. Spokane Street, as the initial piece of a 15-mile project identified by Mayor Sam Adams in his First 100 [...]

November 9, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Beth Sorensen, Public Information Officer
503.823.5300; 503.823.6634 (cell)
Portland Parks & Recreation closes 400-foot section of Eastbank Esplanade for repairs
The paved section, approximately 500 feet north of the Morrison Bridge, is expected to remain closed for at least a month as engineering solutions are determined
(Portland, OR) – On Friday afternoon, November 6, Portland [...]

Concerned citizens and traffic safety advocates held signs on SE Foster last night at a notorious crossing just east of 80th.(Photos © J. Maus)

Planning Commissioner Chris Smith tried some bold proposals, but his colleagues weren't quite ready to get behind them.(Photo © J. Maus)

Yesterday, the Portland Planning Commission voted 5-0 to endorse the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. The unanimous vote is not surprising, but the important thing to note are their specific reommendations for the Plan [...]

Year: ?Brand: FreakbikesModel: Unusually large tallbike and chopperColor:blackSize:HUGESerial: nonePhoto: www.myspace.com/deadbunnybackflipsStolen in PORTLAND, OR Stolen:2009-11-9Stolen From: 43rd and divisionNeighborhood: seOwner: Kyle BlumeOwnerEmail: kristopherblume@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: so, my dickhead ex landlord thought a couple of hand made freak bikes in the backyard were mine, and since i left portland for a seven month job, he moved them out [...]