A scene from Peacock Lane last night.(Photo: J. Maus)

As you join family and friends to celebrate the season, here are a few bits of holiday cheer sure to warm your heart.
First, we've got a batch of bike-inspired Christmas carols. If you made it to BikeCraft earlier this month you might recall The Bike [...]

Year: 1995Brand: Supergo FramesetModel: Cross Country MTBColor:ChromeStolen in 97239, OR Stolen:2009-12-18Stolen From: My apt was broken into on Corbett Ave 97239 near the Ross Island Grocery. I’m on vacation in Washington DC and return 29 December.Neighborhood: SW Corbett Terwillger near Ross Island GroceryOwner: Guy BensonOwnerEmail: monsieuranachronism@gmail.comReward: 200Description: 1995 Chrome MTB Frame Hardtale. 1995 [...]

Learn how to make one yourself.(Photo © J. Maus)

Remember Tom LaBonty? He's the Lents Neighborhood resident who builds home-made, "hillbilly-type" cargo bikes in his backyard. Since we profiled Tom back in August he's picked up a few customers, launched TomsCargoBikes.com, and now he wants to share his methods with the world.
Tom [...]

When cars attack.(Screen shot from The Oregonian)

Yesterday, someone posted a message to the Shift email list nominating a "thread of the year". It was a post from back in June and I thought it was funny enough to share.
The email was titled "Was the house wearing a helmet?" and it was posted by Joe [...]

Brand: IronhorseModel: MaverickColor:greenSize:26"Stolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2009-12-22Stolen From: The blue bike rack on the east side of 21st Ave just north of Glisan. Just outside of Virgo and Picses. This happened sometime before 530 A.M. today Teusday December 22nd.Neighborhood: NW (Nob Hill)Owner: Helgi OlafsonOwnerEmail: orchidude561@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: My bike is green. I don't [...]

Year: 2003Brand: Trek: Gary FisherModel: Tiburon (Step Through)Color:White/SilverSize:15LSerial: C37CN761Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2009-12-22Stolen From: 3205 NE Davis St., Portland ORNeighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: Sylvia LurieOwnerEmail: shlurie@spiritone.comReward: $100Description: Black wire baskets mounted on rear wheel,mirror on end of left handle bar, bell and lights on handle bar, rear lights, lock/cable attached, gray Trek helmetPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice [...]

Santa took to two wheels at the Winter Wonderland bike night at PIR. (Photo © J. Maus)

Something happens to Portland sometimes, transforming it into a different city entirely -- when it snows, or when the power goes out, or on major holidays, the city becomes strangely quiet but also wonderfully alive, with strangers greeting each [...]

A reader has sent word that Portland has a new fashion start-up focusing solely on bike-able threads. According to their still-under-construction website, Gear offers "functional, fashionable bicycle clothing" that is designed and manufactured right here in Portland.
Here are a few photos from their website:

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New "channelizing islands" at SE 7th and Spokane.(Photo: Alaya Wyndham-Price)

On Saturday, the City of Portland hosted a party and bike ride on SE Spokane Street in Sellwood to celebrate the opening of a new bike boulevard. The project's significance goes way beyond the speed bumps, "channelizers", and other infrastructure changes and marks what the [...]

Contact:
Dan Anderson, public information officer
503-823-3723
dan.anderson@ci.portland.or.us
MEDIA ADVISORY
Bureau of Transportation to conduct crosswalk enforcement with Police on Wed. in SE
WHAT
A crosswalk enforcement action includes one or more pedestrian decoys strategically positioned at locations that have marked or unmarked crosswalks and a fair amount of pedestrian activity. Drivers that fail to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk may [...]

Year: 2006?Brand: RaleighModel: CadentColor:Two tone blueSize:Small: ~49cmPhoto: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/raleigh/images/2006-Cadent-1-blue-f.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-12-22Stolen From: On SE Belmont and 24th, just outside the restaurant "Wild Abandon".Neighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Anna StreuliOwnerEmail: annastreuli@gmail.comDescription: The bike had custom cut front and back standard black planet bike fenders, a black pannier rack on the back, and SPD pedals. There is a sticker [...]

Year: 2006Brand: SpecializedModel: TransitionColor:Black/whiteSize:51Serial: N/APhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43312066@N08/4204430433/Stolen in Eugene, OR 97403Stolen:2009-12-20Stolen From: 19th and Onyx, Eugene OregonOwner: Tyler MangumOwnerEmail: Tmangum89@gmail.comDescription: Full Dura Ace components, Bontrager Gel TT sadle, Reynolds assault wheelsPolice record with: 09-22098This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: ?Brand: NishikiModel: SebringColor:RedSize:24 in?Serial: G0483 3577627Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2009-12-17Stolen From: It was stolen from inside my apartment building, which is only a 4 plex. On the top floor. You need a key in order to get into the building and up the stairs. The building is the red stucco building on NE 24th [...]

It's not often that I use this space to share what's going on behind-the-scenes at BikePortland. But with another year gone by and as we head into our fifth anniversary, I figured it was time to check in.
2009 has brought more changes to BikePortland than any year in our history -- both for me [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- One commentator says that fully half of the US's climate goals for 2020 can be achieved solely through increasing active transportation.
- Transpo Sec'y Ray LaHood went on the Daily Show to plug high speed rail -- but no mention of bikes.
- A blogger asks: Why is [...]

The Springwater Corridor Trail is a major commute thoroughfare and recreational facility. (Photo © J. Maus)

The Springwater Corridor Trail is the closest thing Portland has to a bicycle superhighway.
When the trail is complete, you will be able to walk, run, skate, or ride your bike from the Steel Bridge all the way out beyond Gresham [...]

Year: 2002Brand: TrekModel: 520Color:greenSize:19"Serial: www0219998Stolen in Kelso, WA 98626Stolen:2009-12-18Stolen From: Cowlitz County Historical Museum
405 Allen Street
Kelso WA 98626Neighborhood: downtown Kelso, one mile west of I-5Owner: David FreeceOwnerEmail: freece@kalama.comDescription: Speedplay Frog pedals, Jandd rear rack (fairly worn), black fenders, Terry liberator saddle, mounting bracket for Topeak handlebar bag (no bag, Bontrager front wheel, Mavic rear.Police record [...]

Year: 2007Brand: Gary FisherModel: commuter bikeColor:blackSize:large 6' 1" maleStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-12-18Stolen From: SE 22nd and SE Ankeny, locked to stop sign.Neighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Jeremy GatesOwnerEmail: jeremygates@hotmail.comReward: home-made cookies and good karmaDescription: Large, black Gary Fisher in great condition. Had a rack on the back and no other accessories. Large frame for 6' [...]

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: Pilot 5.2Color:SilverSize:52cmSerial: WL3239874Stolen in Portland, OR 97230Stolen:2009-12-14Stolen From: Western States Chiropractic CollegeOwner: Brad WhetstoneOwnerEmail: bradleyalanw@aol.comDescription: Silver, ultegra, white seat, yellow front tire, fenders, bontrager race lite wheels.Police reference#: T09000563This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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