Archive for November, 2009
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Year: 2006 ?Brand: ScottModel: Speedster s30Color:red/blackSize:?Serial: 87F2005579Photo: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bikespace.net/largeImages/1574701a940882917.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bikespace.net/index.php%3Fmode%3Ditems%26id%3D651&usg=__TUfhURR7hwrqdaV3sc0oon6wsTg=&h=495&w=660&sz=130&hl=en&start=5&sig2=5u1-VhoGXSqS6ZUX-tNEJA&um=1&tbnid=qayX2DU_KsgggM:&tbnh=104&tbnw=138&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpictures%2Bof%2Bscott%2Bspeedster%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4SUNA_enUS248US248%26um%3D1&ei=3sbxSt73CJGwtAP5pJT4AQStolen in portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-11-3Stolen From: My garage on the corner of NE33rd and MorrisNeighborhood: Alameda neighborhoodOwner: Jeff EilbesOwnerEmail: jeilbes@uwalumni.comReward: $250Description: This bike was stolen out of my garage on the corner of NE 33rd and Morris. The picture is not of my bike, but same model and [...]
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
- Latest updates posted here -
[I've just published a new story with photos, notes and a video of the area around the crash. -- Jonathan]
Street view of Willamette and Haven (University of Portland is on the right).
The Portland Police Bureau has determined that a man was hit by two motor vehicles while riding [...]
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Year: ~2004Brand: raleighModel: MountainColor:bright blue spray-paintedStolen in Porltand, OR 97227Stolen:2009-11-4Stolen From: porch on williams a few doors down (south) of alberta street in N. PortlandNeighborhood: alberta arts districtOwner: carmen campbellOwnerEmail: jaguarchurch@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: This bike is very unique. it is spray painted a bright, light-blue with a little bit of yellow spray paint underneath. [...]
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Commissioner Nick Fish talks Forest Park and "freak-outs".(Photos © J. Maus)
It's been almost one year since citizen activist Frank Selker re-energized the issue of increased bicycle access in Forest Park. Since then his effort has sparked widespread momentum for the issue and now the City of Portland's Bureau of Parks and Recreation has convened [...]
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Blessing the bikes. (Photo © Elly Blue)
A bagpiper stood outside welcoming the world into St Stephen's Episcopal Parish at SW 13th and Clay last night for the dedication of the church's new bicycle shrine. Inside, Halley Weaver played the harp; her bike and the custom trailer she uses to haul the instrument was parked in [...]
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
The Oregon City Bridge(Photo: Wikipedia)
An ad-hoc working group formed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has decided that shuttle service is the "most feasible and reasonable" way to maintain non-motorized access between Oregon City and West Linn during an impending two-year closure of the bridge that connects the two cities.
According to a letter from [...]
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Blumenauer (in green jacket) avoids a taxi while riding on Sixth Ave.-Watch video below-
U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer went for a ride with bike advocates in New York City over the weekend and Streetfilms was there to capture the action.
Blumenauer rolled down the bike lane on Sixth Ave, calling the experience "pretty grim". However, when [...]
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
"Results to date suggest that sidewalks and multi-use trails pose the highest risk... and the presence of bicycle facilities (e.g. on-road bike routes, on-road marked bike lanes, and off-road bike paths) was associated with the lowest risk."
There's a constant chorus -- sometimes soft, sometimes overpoweringly loud -- in every conversation about bike infrastructure in America. [...]
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Year: 2006Brand: GiantModel: OCR 3Color:BlueSerial: GR6G1580Photo: http://shop.devercycles.co.uk/images/prod_1911.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-10-17Stolen From: It was stolen from a bike rack on the south side of Cramer Hall at Portland State University. The lock cable was cut.Neighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Ryan NelsonOwnerEmail: selfdestructing@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: My blue Trek OCR 3 has wires for a computer hookup, front and back [...]
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Year: 1998?Brand: GiantModel: CrossColor:GreenSize:25"Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-11-2Stolen From: Backyard of residence 39th & AshOwner: Charles FreebornOwnerEmail: charles@charlesfreeborn.comReward: $50.00Description: Black rear luggage rack, Trek brand U lock around seat post held to rack with bungee. Rear fender only
"Incredibell" handle bar mount bellPolice record with: 09-98730This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
People came from far and wide to take in the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show last weekend. -Slideshow below/Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Map of location.
Two women who were crossing SE Foster Blvd at 80th Ave on foot last night were struck by a car. One woman, 23 year old Lindsay Leonard, died on the scene. The other, 29 23 year old Jessica Finlay, is in critical condition.
According to the Oregon State Police, the women were crossing [...]
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Year: 2001Brand: TrekModel: 2000Color:RedSize:54cmSerial: WL1629302Stolen in portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-11-2Stolen From: Hawthorne Ave. Vintage shopNeighborhood: SEOwner: Mary SchindelerOwnerEmail: marycatweaver@hotmail.comDescription: Well worn, red Trek 2000 road bike. Light on the back. Duck tape on front.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Screen grab from ImagineJumptown.com.
The Portland Trail Blazers have released their vision of the Rose Quarter's future. On ImagineJumptown.com they lay out ideas to create "a world-class mixed-use sports and entertainment district in one of Portland's most vibrant neighborhoods."
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Here's the news that caught our eye this week.
- On Tuesday, a cable on San Francisco's Bay Bridge snapped. The bridge and its approaches have been closed since, resulting in transportation difficulties and rare photos of huge swathes of urban freeway completely empty of cars.
- In the midst of a mayoral election in which [...]
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Year: 2000Brand: HaroColor:YellowStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-10-31Stolen From: Near Alma and Lombard st. Near the Fred Meyers.Neighborhood: St. John'sOwner: Lena TraenkenschuhOwnerEmail: lena.loftus@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Yellow Haro mountain bike with blue shocks and a blue front fork. Has black fenders and may still have a cable lock attatched.Police record with: Officer Jim HabkirkPolice reference#: 09-98399This registrant [...]
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Year: 2006Brand: CannondaleModel: F4Color:BrownSize:MSerial: R096916Photo: http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/10/cusa/model-0FS4.htmlStolen in portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-01Stolen From: 320 SE 2nd (off of Burnside and the river)Neighborhood: Inner SEOwner: Klaas de JongeOwnerEmail: klaasfietst@hotmail.comReward: everlasting gratitude!Description: Brown cannondale with front custom rack, large 1 liter bottle holder, lights, silver ring contraption through front shockPolice record with: 09-098369This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Year: 2004Brand: BianchiModel: DenaliColor:greySize:15.5Serial: H4604202Photo: https://www.bianchiusa.com/04-bicycles/04-mountain/04-denali.htmlStolen in portland, OR 97211Stolen:2009-11-01Stolen From: 320 SE 2nd Street (near Burnside and the river)
outside of the Howl partyNeighborhood: Inner SEOwner: Michelle RuberOwnerEmail: michelleruber@yahoo.comReward: Big love!Description: Cell phone 503.867.0900
My bike had tons of stickers from different countries, a back rack, bike computer, front and rear lights, giraffe print panniers, front [...]
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Year: 85ishBrand: CannondaleModel: Road/racingColor:redSize:mediumSerial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-10-14Stolen From: Pro 300 Bowling alley on 30th and Powell.Neighborhood: SEOwner: Andrew JudkinsOwnerEmail: judkins53@gmail.comDescription: Red frame, blue tape, yellow/gold seat. There is a big whole in the frame where the original front derailleur was. The current derailleur is now attached to the frame with a band.Police record [...]
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Year: 1991Brand: CannondaleModel: Mountain BikeColor:Black w/ Pink letteringSerial: 01807015794Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-10-21Stolen From: My backyard at SE Taggart St and 39th Ave.Neighborhood: RichmondOwner: Jennifer GregorOwnerEmail: gregordj@teleport.comDescription: Black bike with bright pink lettering, bike racks on back (silver colored I believe), trailer hitch, water bottle holder and clip to carry bike pump are attached to [...]
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