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Black Giant Cadex 1995

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Year: 1995Brand: GiantModel: CadexColor:BlackSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-04-22Stolen From: SW 16th and SW Alder
Across from a bike shop, near fireman's park.Neighborhood: SW 16th and SW AlderOwner: Sean FarrellOwnerEmail: smbfarrell@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Black Giant Cadex. Planet Bike Rear Fender. Blue bandana on the seat. Bike lock may still be wrapped around it.Police record with: 1031979This registrant has [...]

Clinic will educate press about biking/walking legal issues

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

"We've had positive responses from members of the press so far, which reinforces our hunch that a legal clinic for members of the press would be welcome as a resource." - Stephanie Routh, Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

On Tuesday (4/27), local non-profits the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) will host a special [...]

Blue Trek 1100

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Brand: TrekModel: 1100Color:BlueSerial:654075Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-04-19Stolen From: NE Monroe Street near MLKNeighborhood: Eliot - Inner NEOwner: Molly BowmanOwnerEmail: molly.bowman@gmail.comDescription: Trek 1100 Blue Aluminum Frame Road Bike, Serial #654075
- dark gray and white camouflage grip tape around the handles
- integrated brake/shift levers
- a USPS cycling team sticker on the frame crossbar
- smooth racing tires
- it [...]

Your Big Bike Weekend Guide

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Ever wanted to do this? OBRA track clinic could be just the thing.(Photo © J. Maus)

Another great weekend of bike rides and events is on tap. The weather looks just fine for pedaling, so get out your calendars and make your plans now.
Friday, April 23rd
4:00 - 6:00: Northwest Trail Alliance Trail Fest - [...]

Blue frame LeMond Nevada City

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Brand: LeMondModel: Nevada CityColor:Blue frameSize:White letteringSerial:ITK3G-17983 (TBI 1311)Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-04-21Stolen From: American Plaza Condominiums (at 2309 SW 1st Avenue) parking garage from locked bike rack.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Seema Kapadia SteelOwnerEmail: seemakapadiasteel@yahoo.comDescription: This is a blue Le Mond "Nevada City" race bike with white lettering. There is a navy pouch behind the seat with [...]

Black frame Schwinn

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Brand: SchwinnColor:Black frameSize:Blue letteringStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-04-21Stolen From: American Plaza Condominiums at 2309 SW 1st Avenue parking garage from locked bike rack.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Seema Kapadia SteelOwnerEmail: seemakapadiasteel@yahoo.comDescription: This is a black framed Schwinn mountain bike with blue lettering, approximately 10 years old.Police record with: 10-151642This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this [...]

The future of bikes coming to WebVisions conference

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

What do bikes have to do with high-tech? Plenty if you ask WebVisions conference founder Brad Smith and tech-expert and bike blogger D.L. Byron of BikeHugger.com.
They've teamed up for The (un)Wired Future of Bikes, an event that will be part of WebVisions when it comes to the Oregon Convention Center next month (May 19-20). [...]

New signs, markings coming to bike boulevards thanks to federal stimulus

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Crews from PBOT's contractor on the project have already installed a few sharrows on N. Bryant Avenue.(Photo: PBOT)

This week, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation will begin to install new signs and pavement markings on bike boulevard streets. The money for the project comes from a $1 million award the city received last [...]

Grey Gary Fisher Cobia 2009

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Year: 2009Brand: Gary FisherModel: CobiaColor:GreySize:19"Serial: WTU3435Z1723DStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-04-21Stolen From: 1201 NE Lloyd BlvdOwner: Dirk PetersonOwnerEmail: dirk.n.peterson@gmail.comReward: 100Description: Gary Fisher 29er, front fender, front headlight,Police reference#: 10-151632This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

light blue/rusty Custom/Mercier single-speed hodgepodge

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Year: hodgepodgeBrand: Custom/MercierModel: single-speedColor:light blue/rustySize:50cm(ish)Photo: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4542472358_b50aa7f736_b.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-04-18Stolen From: Stolen from our backyard, along with another bike. Just south of N Williams and N Ainsworth.Neighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Julie RindoneOwnerEmail: julie.rindone@gmail.comReward: Really freaking good coffee, babysitting hours if you have a kiddo, my forever appreciation.Description: Beat up custom single-speed, 50cm (maybe 52?) Mercier frame (no [...]

royal blue Schwinn World Tourist early 80s

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Year: early 80sBrand: SchwinnModel: World TouristColor:royal blueSize:no idea. i'm 5'4Photo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4542446806_aa833498f3_o.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-04-20Stolen From: Stolen from our backyard, along with another bike. Just south of N Williams and N Ainsworth.Neighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Julie RindoneOwnerEmail: julie.rindone@gmail.comReward: really freaking good coffee, babysitting hours if you have a kiddo, my forever appreciation.Description: Vintage, royal blue 5-speed ladies [...]

Jonathan Nicholas on bikes, broccoli and active transportation

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Job: Project Manager/Assistant Editor (Adventure Cycling Association)

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Job Title
Project Manager/Assistant Editor
Company/Organization
Adventure Cycling Association
Job Description
Adventure Cycling Association seeks an energetic, detail-oriented creative projects manager passionate about working with people, and bicycling, to plan and manage print and web projects. The candidate must research and procure materials in a timely manner for visual communications media such as magazines, catalogs, websites, newsletters, posters, and packaging. [...]

See the new bike route through River View Cemetery

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

As a follow-up to our story on Monday about a new bike route being signed through River View Cemetery, we've received a map of the route.
View the map below and consider helping River View raise the $5,000 to add signs and pavement markings to the route (details on how to donate here). [...]

Now online: Comment on proposed Forest Park cycling improvements

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

The .75 mile Tolinda Trail, shown herein orange, would be opened to bike access.(Download full map PDF here)

Portland Parks and Recreation has just published their Forest Park Singletrack Cycling online comment form. The form includes the list of 12 proposed actions to improve and expand bike access in the park and a list of [...]

Pedal-powered delivery company marks successful first year

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

B-Line founder and CEO Franklin Jones and staffer Mike Cobb on the Morrison Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus)

B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery, a local company that uses pedal-powered trikes to deliver freight around Portland's urban core, will celebrate a successful first year in business tonight with a gala celebration that will feature a keynote address by Mayor [...]

Forest Park open house draws huge crowds

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

People packed the Forest Park open house last night in Northwest Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

Judging by the huge crowds that packed into the Holiday Inn in Northwest Portland last night, it's obvious that bike access in Forest Park is an issue many people care about.
People from all user groups lined up many rows deep to [...]

Job: Shipping Specialist (Velotech) - Filled

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Job Title
Shipping Specialist
Company/Organization
Velotech

Job Description
Velotech is in need of a full time shipping specialist. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong history of self motivation, professionalism, team work, and customer service excellence. Bicycle related experience is not needed but extremely helpful.
This position requires extreme attention to detail, lifting, standing and the ability to work in [...]

Seattle launches campaign to fund active transportation

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Screenshot from StreetsforAllSeattle.org.

A major campaign has been launched in Seattle to raise money for biking, walking and transit projects. Streets for All Seattle is the result of a new and broad coalition of labor, transportation, and environmental advocacy groups that have come together to pressure city leaders to get serious about paying for multi-modal [...]

red cannondale 1987

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Year: 1987Brand: cannondaleColor:redStolen in portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-04-14Stolen From: Stolen from the basement of my home at 39th and SE Main.Neighborhood: se, hawthorneOwner: Ann StahlOwnerEmail: annstahl5@hotmail.comDescription: Small frame red 1987 cannondale with white bar tape, brown fenders and a small black back rack.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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