Brand: urban expressColor:blackStolen in portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-04-30Stolen From: Parked in front of river city bikesNeighborhood: southeastOwner: scott duncombeOwnerEmail: srduncombe@gmail.comReward: 150Description: Bus Project sticker on the upper crossbar. Back and front Bike Planet lights. Back wheel won't match the front wheel, back wheel will be Sunrims, tire brand panara pasela tourguard kevlar.Police record with: T0002493This registrant [...]

Parks staffer Dan Moeller on the illegal trail back in February.(Photo © J. Maus)

A work party scheduled for tomorrow will work to decommission a rogue bike trail that was discovered in Forest Park back in February.
The event has been jointly organized by Portland Parks & Recreation and the Northwest Trail Alliance. Volunteers will restore [...]

Sweeping curves on NE Couch are causing a lot of safety concerns.(Photo © J. Maus)

The new segment of NE Couch Street that leads onto the Burnside Bridge from NE MLK Blvd. raised red flags as soon as it opened. Sweeping curves make it difficult for people on bikes to avoid riding on slippery bike lane [...]

Year: 2008Brand: GiantModel: Sedona WColor:Dark BlueSize:SSerial: C38D3921Stolen in Hillsboro, OR 97124Stolen:2010-04-27Stolen From: Outside our apartment, was locked up with 2 U locks and a thick cable.Neighborhood: Jackson School Village ApartmentsOwner: Chris AndersonOwnerEmail: chris.g.anderson@gmail.comDescription: Black bottle mount, front fender.Police record with: HillsboroPolice reference#: 10803630This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2008Brand: GiantModel: Boulder SEColor:Light BlueSize:XLSerial: C38G1409Stolen in Hillsboro, OR 97124Stolen:2010-04-27Stolen From: Stolen from our apartment complex (Jackson School Village), was locked with 2 U locks and a thick cable. Frame may still have a U lock on it.Neighborhood: Jackson School Village ApartmentsOwner: Chris AndersonOwnerEmail: chris.g.anderson@gmail.comDescription: Mens gel seat, black bottle mount, front and rear [...]

(Photo: Reuben Deumling)

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a series of recommendations on how to improve health through transportation policy. The report is a resounding endorsement of the current stance of the U.S. Department of Transportation and of local and national advocacy groups and government agencies that are calling for an increased focus [...]

Year: 1999Brand: TrekColor:blueSize:14-16 inch?Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-04-30Stolen From: garage, 17th and HancockNeighborhood: NEOwner: Andrea McCarterOwnerEmail: ajmccarter@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: blue/silver women's combination mountain/street bikeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Grab some friends and head north into Vancouver for the Ride Around Clark County on Saturday.(Photo: VBC)

Here you go folks. Some great things to do on a bike this weekend. We've got a themed ride, a century, mountain bike trail work parties, a time trial and a whole lot more.
Friday (4/30)
8:30 [...]

At their Annual Meeting at the Oregon Center Ball Room on Tuesday morning, the Portland Business Alliance gave a special award of recognition to some unlikely members. The PBA -- long a thorn in the side of city bike planners (and others) for their positions on bike projects -- gave their Transportation Award to [...]

Ray Thomas(File photo from a news conference in 2008 © J. Maus)

"We have a mutant status on the roadway." That's one way lawyer Ray Thomas tried to describe the often confusing and misunderstood legal standing of people who walk and bike on the streets of Oregon.
His comment came during a special edition [...]

Stephanie Routh of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition at an Eye-to-Eye campaign event in 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)

The leader of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, Stephanie Routh, has written a guest column in The Oregonian that provides a meaningful and important perspective on the recent TriMet bus crash that killed two people and injured three others as [...]

The Harrison Family: Bill, Amarins, Cheyenne, Jasmine & Robin. What's not to love?!(Photo courtesy of Harrison family)

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Year: 1980Brand: CAnnondaleModel: UnknownColor:PurpleSize:SmallStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-04-26Stolen From: My Garage, on SE 33rd and Pardee, off Holgagte on a dead-end street.Neighborhood: Reedwood NeighborhoodOwner: Brenda GundersonOwnerEmail: newstripes@comcast.netReward: YESDescription: 20+ year old Cannondale that had been redone, with custom purple and black airbrush paint, gold Cannondale lettering, Black handlebar tape, wheels with gold/orange tires. Nice components, [...]

Year: ~1980Brand: HaralModel: ?Color:orange/graySerial: ?Stolen in Hillsboro, OR 97024Stolen:2010-02-7Stolen From: Stolen in Hillsboro park by Hispanic male.Owner: Tobin BarlowOwnerEmail: toby_j_b@hotmail.comReward: TBDDescription: Rare race bike with Time pedals. Camponolo drivetrain except for replaced rear derailer with Shimano 105.Police record with: Matt DelepinePolice reference#: 108001557This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2001Brand: UnivegaColor:neon yellowSize:26Photo: http://yfrog.com/4vmybikejStolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2010-04-26Stolen From: my enclosed patio - 118th and SE Powell Blvd.Neighborhood: SE Portland/LentsOwner: Hayley EidenOwnerEmail: HREiden@gmail.comReward: my friendsDescription: Clean bike - no rust and original parts. Attached rear rack and front light.Police record with: KuemperPolice reference#: T10002388This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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When too close leads to up-close.(Photo © J. Maus)

The other day riding home from work I had an interesting interaction.
I was riding my bike up N. Mississippi Ave. just past Widmer Brewing (map) when I noticed a big car door swing open ahead of me. Without making a sudden move, I positioned myself into [...]

Year: 2008Brand: Gary FisherModel: MononaColor:SilverSize:19.5Serial: WTU065C2663BStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-04-27Stolen From: 1630 SW Morrison St PortlandNeighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Erika PriceOwnerEmail: eprice75@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: Silver commuter bike with silver fender, black handlebars, black rack on back and bike gallery stickersPolice record with: 10-151737This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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The big bike insert as it appears in May issue of Outside Magazine.

At a meeting of the Oregon Bicycle Tourism Partnership in City Hall yesterday, Travel Oregon unveiled details of how cycling fits into their $1 million national marketing campaign.
Cycling is one of three main pillars (along with outdoor recreation and, somewhat inexplicably, golf) of [...]

The crew at 21st Ave. Bikes needs a new logo. Make it awesome!(Photo © J. Maus)

21st Avenue Bicycles in Northwest Portland needs some help designing a new logo so they've launched a contest to see which local designer can create the best one.
The designer of the winning logo will see their work all over [...]