Riding under the lights (and in the cold) last night at PIR.(Photos © J. Maus)

Note to event organizers: All it takes to coax hundreds of biking Portlanders to your event -- even in temps hovering near the 20s -- is to make it carfree and serve free hot drinks.
Last night was the first-ever bike-only night [...]

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 [...]

View of NE Broadway during the morning rush hour.Share your caption ideas in the comments.-Larger version here(Photo © J. Maus)

Year: 2009Brand: K2Model: 2ED 4.4Color:BlackSize:MediumSerial: G090515548Photo: qStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2009-12-6Stolen From: Stole in Fron of the Llyod center Mall in front of nordstromsNeighborhood: Llyod center mallOwner: Matthew AspiriOwnerEmail: Virtigo18@yahoo.comDescription: The bike is a 24 speed. The lock was also stole with the bike. It was a cable bulldog lock.Police record with: 09109075This registrant has [...]

Year: 2001Brand: SpecializedModel: Stumpjumper FSR XCColor:Black/Silver with red accentsSize:54 CMSerial: P0172814Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-12-6Stolen From: stolen from behind the houseNeighborhood: Woodstock communityOwner: Chris ValenciaOwnerEmail: cjvalencia@hotmail.comDescription: 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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Mayor Adams has a laugh with Ian Stude.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photo © J. Maus)

Adams Carroll: BikeCraft V has come and gone. More than 50 talented crafters and artisans rolled their wares into Sandbox Studio. They shared handmade jewelry, prints, bike accessories, apparel, and much much more. A huge turnout kept the vendors busy and the large, light-filled [...]

Legislation would make more federal funds available for bike projects.(Photo © J. Maus)

U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is looking to introduce a new bill to Congress next week that would create a $2 billion grant program that would hasten investment in biking, walking, and other "active transportation options".
Blumenauer's office sent out a one pager and [...]

Packed with (mostly) opposition.(Photo © Adams Carroll)

Opposition to the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) took center stage at this morning's meeting of the Project Sponsor's Council (PSC). From a protest outside the meeting, to over one hour of public testimony -- the project's key players heard that the project remains disliked by many people.
Opposition to [...]

Year: 2007Brand: REI NovaraModel: K2 Mach 2.0Color:BronzeSize:XLSerial: ICK27L04916Photo: http://www.stolenbicycleregistry.com/temp/1259777958.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2009-12-01Stolen From: Taken from my garage near SE 60th and HolgateNeighborhood: WoodstockOwner: Eric KellonOwnerEmail: emkello@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: My bike had black plastic fenders on the front and rear wheels. Also a cargo rack on the back and a water bottle holder on the diagonal [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TIMEModel: VXRSColor:red/blackPhoto: http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v646/233/21/550861792/n550861792_2075271_5496956.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2009-12-4Neighborhood: Cully (near Alberta and 60th)OwnerEmail: jhn303@yahoo.comReward: yesDescription: Dura Ace 7800, powertap wheel, carbon frame, 58 cm road bike stolen from my home this morning. If you come across this bike please call me at 207-522-8341.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Zine Trike, ready to roll. (Photo © Elly Blue)

Among many exciting new crafts and crafters debuting at BikeCraft tomorrow is a new offering from a familiar company.
The Zine Trike is the newest addition to the fleet of local bookseller and publisher Microcosm Publishing.

All you want for Christmas is a new gig? This week we feature a copywriting position at Velotech and the Regional Managing Editor spot at Momentum Magazine.
Check out the BikePortland Job Listings for details on these and other positions.

Copywriter -- Velotech, Inc.
Regional Managing Editor - Portland -- Momentum Magazine

Bicycling in Washington County presentsissues very different from Portland's.(Photo © J. Maus)

This past year has involved many transitions at the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Staffing has been particularly affected -- over the course of 2009, nine full time staff left and six new staff were hired (some at less than full time).
These transitions culminated with the [...]

Lake McTighe from Metro's active transportation initiative contributedher perspective.(Photos @ Adams Carroll)

Last night about 40-50 Portlanders (and at least one Vancouverite!) packed into a room at the back of Floyd's Coffee Shop in Old Town for a mini town hall discussion on the state of bike activism in Portland.
We had pitched it as an informal [...]

Metro President David Bragdon.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland Mayor Sam Adams

Job Title
Regional Managing Editor- Portland
This position has been filled.

Company/Organization
Momentum Magazine
Job Description / Assignment
Develop your skills as an editor and organizer with our future-focused, positive and growing
magazine. We are looking for an energetic, talented editor with a positive outlook and a great
skill for motivating and organizing creative people. Your local team will report on and reflect [...]

Year: 2003Brand: GiantModel: VT2Color:BlueSize:Unknown, but it has a dent on the top/right/middle of the top tubeSerial: GN327510Photo: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6y_PunS14gQ/SuqDI1HKxQI/AAAAAAAAEHc/vVKR_fEZapA/s400/vt2.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2009-12-2Stolen From: My bike was stolen outside of a building on Portland State University's campus, while it was parked next to Broadway.Neighborhood: University District I believe, right down townOwner: Rios MaxOwnerEmail: butane@pdx.eduReward: $50Description: The [...]

PBR mudflaps anyone? Offered byEdwin of A Convenient Cycle.(Photo © Elly Blue)

I hope you bring your holiday shopping list to BikeCraft. The big show happens this Saturday (10-5 at 420 NE 9th Ave) and it's going to be a-ma-zing.
We've got around 50 vendors. They're all based in Portland and they all have fantastic, handmade [...]