A Trail Blazer bike bell -- get one at the Rally!

Tomorrow (Wednesday April 14, 2010) is Bike to Blazers and we've got a load of updates and final details to share.
First, remember that this event is free and open to everyone (you only need a ticket to the game). Also, you don't need a [...]

Here's the official press release from the Trail Blazers about the big event tomorrow!:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                          
April 12, 2010
CONTACTS:                  
Bill Evans, Trail Blazers, 971.678.4210
Kris Koivisto, Trail Blazers, 503.797.9783
FANS READY TO ROLL TO THE ROSE GARDEN FOR ANNUAL BIKE TO BLAZERS GAME
Third-annual event will pay homage to Bill Walton’s route across the Steel Bridge
PORTLAND, OR — [...]

Brand: RaleighColor:Blue/Cow PrintStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-04-01Stolen From: #6 bus headed north on MLK BlvdNeighborhood: Alberta?Owner: Nicholas MaierOwnerEmail: nicholas_maier@yahoo.comReward: $25Description: /HORN handles/COWPRINT seat/WHITE rims/SINGLE speed/BLUE framePolice reference#: T10002058This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2004Brand: specializedModel: allez sportColor:blue/whiteSize:55cmSerial:p4bf26135Stolen in portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-04-04Stolen From: 28th and n.e. glisanOwner: poki pagter-newtonOwnerEmail: misterpoki@gmail.comDescription: this is my primary transportation and i haven't driven in years. if anyone can help that would be rad. thanks.Police record with: portland police officer maulPolice reference#: cn 10-27498This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Riders on the Clinton St. neighborhood greenway.(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation plans to change how they refer to projects that calm residential streets and put an emphasis on non-motorized traffic. The term "neighborhood greenways" will soon replace "bicycle boulevards."
I alluded to this new term in a story last month [...]

Get ready to climb.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland's infamous De Ronde van West Portland, modeled after the classic Tour of Flanders in Europe, takes off this Saturday (4/17). There's been some confusion over whether or not the ride was even happening, so consider this post your official invitation to take part.
The men behind the ride, [...]

Daybreak Cohousing makes biking easy.(Photo: Sally Painter)

A new housing development opening this weekend in North Portland will combine two Danish influences on our city: cohousing and biking.
On Saturday (4/17), the Daybreak Cohousing development at 2525 North Killingsworth Street will host its grand opening celebration. Daybreak is a planned community where residents own their own [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Commuting—in car traffic at least—is the number one thing that makes U.S. Americans unhappy, according to one study.
- New Jersey, with a pedestrian fatality rate twice that of the nation as a whole, has a new law requiring that you come to a complete stop [...]

Event flyer

Veteran pro road racer Chris Horner nabbed the biggest win of his career on Saturday, riding to victory in the final stage of Spain's Basque Country Tour. Horner is a resident of Bend, Oregon and he'll be in Portland his fall as official ambassador for the Echelon Grand Fondo event.
The Echelon Grand Fondo [...]

Year: 1996Brand: SpecializedModel: Ground ControlColor:red and yellowSize:18"Serial: PM592664Photo: http://houg.com/bicycle/bicycle%20by%20fireplace_1000x651.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2010-04-8Stolen From: Dante's nightclub at SW 3rd. Avenue and W Burnside Street.Neighborhood: downtown PortlandOwner: Eric HougOwnerEmail: bikeportland@houg.comReward: $200Description: Most notable modification: FSA (Full Speed Ahead) carbon fiber crank with larger 53 tooth high gear in front replacing the stock 44-tooth.
Also there was a [...]

Year: 2007Brand: SpecializedModel: Expedition SportColor:Brown/MediumSerial: LI06I06001Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-04-9Stolen From: NE Cleveland and ShaverNeighborhood: Boise ElliottOwner: Tegan Carter LangeOwnerEmail: teganamber@gmail.comDescription: Cruiser with wide two-tone Black/Brown Leather seat, stickers include: Amnesty International, IndyBound, "Revolution Begins With An Individual."Police record with: Portland PoliceThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Big crowds on Saturday. - Gallery/Slideshow below - (Photos © J. Maus)

Judging by the crowds and the vibe on Saturday I'd say the Pedal Nation Bike Show has earned a solid spot on the Portland bike calendar. Hats off to co-founders Andrea Updegrave and Aaron McBride; they dove right into the community and succeeded [...]

On the catwalk at the Urban Bicycle Fashion Show.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bike fashion in American is finally going way beyond spandex.
As biking takes off in big cities around the country, it's not surprising that people want to look good doing it. They also want clothes that can stand up to the rigors of [...]

Custom cruiser commuter from Love Machine Cycles. (Photos © J. Maus)

Here are some of the bikes from the Pedal Nation Bicycle Show that caught my eye...
Below is the Proletariat from Stop Cycles. Stop Cycles is a new brand of urban bikes from the mountain bike and downhill specialists at OneGhost Industries. The bikes [...]

Joe Doebele and his new ShuttleBug cargo bike.(Photos © J. Maus)

Joe Doebele, owner of Joe Bike on SE Hawthorne Blvd, debuted a new, family-oriented cargo bike at The Bicycle Show today. Dubbed the ShuttleBug, the bike is the first product from Joe Bike that is made 100% in Portland.

Joseph Ahearne's new Cycle Truck.(Photo: Ahearne Cycles)

Year: 2008Brand: NorcoModel: YorkvilleColor:light blueSize:19"Serial: sa70941806Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-03-30Stolen From: Franklin High schoolNeighborhood: SoutheastOwner: Jim McConnaugheyOwnerEmail: jkmcconn@comcast.netDescription: Woman's hybridPolice record with: PortlandPolice reference#: t10002001This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The new Team Metal Cowboy jersey.

North Portland resident and nationally known author Joe Kurmaskie is set to announce "Team Metal Cowboy" at The Bicycle Show tomorrow. Kurmaskie, who is slated to give a presentation on the Main Stage at 4:00, will share the news that he's now sponsored by Eugene-based bike manufacturing company Co-Motion [...]

Bob Stacey

Rex Burkholder(Photos © J. Maus)

UBI's new frame building classroom.(Photo: UBI)

The United Bicycle Institute will start its first framebuilding class on Monday (4/12) and the classes will be taught by two of Portland's most prominent frame builders -- Tony Pereira and Joseph Ahearne.
Ashland-based UBI has been offering professional mechanic training courses since they opened their campus in North Portland back [...]