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Day: December 7, 2009

Did you fight the cold today? If so, who won?

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Brrrr. See how others bundled up below.
(Photos © J. Maus)

This morning’s commute was one of the coldest (mid-20s without windchill) and windiest I can remember in the five years I’ve lived in Portland. I was curious how many people would set out on their bikes this morning (I know several friends who opted to bus or drive) and I thought it’d be fun to capture those that did on camera.

Did you ride today? If so, share your experiences/tips. If not, perhaps the photos below will inspire you to try tomorrow…

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Black K2 2ED 4.4 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: K2
Model: 2ED 4.4
Color:Black
Size:Medium
Serial: G090515548
Photo: q
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-12-6
Stolen From: Stole in Fron of the Llyod center Mall in front of nordstroms
Neighborhood: Llyod center mall
Owner: Matthew Aspiri
OwnerEmail: Virtigo18@yahoo.com
Description: The bike is a 24 speed. The lock was also stole with the bike. It was a cable bulldog lock.
Police record with: 09109075
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Silver with red accents Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Specialized
Model: Stumpjumper FSR XC
Color:Black/Silver with red accents
Size:54 CM
Serial: P0172814
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-12-6
Stolen From: stolen from behind the house
Neighborhood: Woodstock community
Owner: Chris Valencia
OwnerEmail: cjvalencia@hotmail.com
Description: Chris King headset, Ritchey stem and seatpost, crankbrothers egg beater peddles, FOX racing shox, Manitou front shock, raceface crank, SRAM cassett, schwalbe marathon 26 X 1.35 tires. Lastly, had Thompson & Bell stickers on frame.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: PP0910950
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Checking in on the 8th annual Filmed by Bike

This year’s event poster
is by local artist Tiago DeJerk.

Film aficionados take note: submissions for the the 2010 Filmed by Bike fest is just about two months away. Closer still is the deadline to nominate someone to the jury.

Judges attend two submissions screening sessions in February, get a sneak peek at all films submitted, and must “wear the FBB badge of honor proudly on their chest for the duration of their rank of Esteemed Jury Member” says Filmed by Bike’s founder Ayleen Crotty.

Here’s more from Crotty:

“The jury is hot stuff. They’re the people who get the first look at the submissions to Filmed by Bike. Over the course of two days, they wade through endless hours of good and, er, questionable bike movies from around the world. Competition is fierce: only 30 movies can make the final cut. The jury, the ESTEEMED JURY, gets to decree what’s gold and what’s… not.”

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The Monday Roundup

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Here’s the news that caught our eye amidst all the wind, ice, and fog this week:

– The embargo has been lifted! San Francisco has begun to install all the pent-up bike infrastructure that it’s been planning for three long years. They’re jumping right in to the modern era with separated bike lanes.

– The new federal push for high speed rail is getting set to create jobs and boost the economy as rail companies will be required to source rail cars from US factories. GE is already trying to position itself to supply locomotives to US markets.

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