"There's a lot going on in Portland, but there are other cities having more astonishing success at this point." -- Loren Mooney, Editor-in-Chief Bicycling Magazine

Bicycling Magazine's annual list of America's top bicycle cities puts Portland in unfamiliar territory: second place. Since 1995, Portland has consistently been ranked as the #1 biking city, earning the [...]

Event flyer

Leave it to Portland's very own Team Beer to do what might possibly be the most outlandish bike team sponsorship promotion ever: The Team Beer/WaxOn Wax Off.
According to Team Beer spokesman John Howe, the event is a way to get some attention for their newest sponsor, WaxOn Spa on East Burnside. Howe [...]

Year: 1980sBrand: SchwinnModel: TempoColor:Baby BlueSize:WomensPhoto: http://velospace.org/files/Tempo1.JPGStolen in Portland, OR 99721Stolen:2010-04-3Stolen From: It was locked up outside Stephen Epler Hall on the Portland State campus sometime between 5pm Friday, April 2 and 8am Sunday, April 4.Neighborhood: Portland State UniversityOwner: Amanda SealOwnerEmail: amanda.seal@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Baby blue 1980s Schwinn Tempo road bike. This is a ladies bike [...]

Cookies by bike.

There are so many bike-centric business sprouting up in Portland these days that I need a business editor just to keep up.
Adding to the long list of Portland businesses that are either operated from bicycles or focused on the people who ride them are Cookie Pedalers and The Bicycle Chiropractor.
The Bicycle Chiropractor is [...]

Year: 2009Brand: Gary FisherModel: MendotaColor:White, Blk FendersSerial: WTU338C0098DPhoto: http://www.rainiercycle.com/embedded/FR_2009_Mendota_pearl_white.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-04-3Stolen From: Outside of Doug Fir, approx 10pm. Burnside and maybe 9th.Neighborhood: East BurnsideOwner: Daniel McDermottOwnerEmail: mrtotman@yahoo.comDescription: White with black seat and fenders. Flare 5 light mounted of seat post.Police record with: PendingThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

One lucky person will win this collectible helmet signed by Bill Walton.(Photo © J. Maus)

All the pieces to the big Bike to Blazers event are coming together. The rally, ride, and mini-expo at the Rose Quarter are all set.
The big news is that the bike section is sold out! We had 100 seats [...]

Year: 2009Brand: FujiModel: TouringColor:Champagne-tan with forest greenSize:49cmSerial: ICFJ9C05384Photo: http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2385/fujitouring.pngStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-04-4Stolen From: Stolen from front porch near NE Fremont and Williams.Neighborhood: NE Fremont and WilliamsOwner: Carolina DulantoOwnerEmail: caro272@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Fuji Touring bike, serial # ICFJ9C05384, retro design in champagne-tan and forest green color, with black fenders, black rack, black drop handlebars with STI [...]

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: Defy 2Color:RedSize:MediumSerial: GZ8G5656Photo: http://jscyclery.com/images/library/large/giant_defy_2__red_silver_black_09_m.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-04-5Stolen From: SW 12th and Morrison, directly in front of Focus FotoNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Daniel FitzmauriceOwnerEmail: daniel.fitzmaurice@gmail.comDescription: The bike had a few large bumper stickers on the black and red frame - "TV," "World Peace," "Kansas City," "World's Largest Ball of Twine," a moose - from [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Even a police officer dressed in a bunny suit can't get a break when trying to cross the street in a crosswalk.
- The US federal government may soon prohibit text messaging while driving a commercial truck. Texting while driving is already illegal in 20 states [...]

Year: 2006Brand: RedlineModel: ConquestColor:bright greenSize:54 cmSerial: ICF7K04128Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-04-4Stolen From: 11th and ClatsopNeighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Jimmy GladishOwnerEmail: jimmygladish@hotmail.comDescription: The bike has yellow handlebar tape, a locking front skewer, and a locking seatpost skewer.Police reference#: 10-027031This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: 1200Color:BlackSize:56cmSerial: lostStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-04-01Stolen From: Portland State UniversityNeighborhood: SW/DowntownOwner: Talon HokeOwnerEmail: tallonhoke@gmail.comReward: Your life. And good karmaDescription: Black, Trek 1200 Specialized components and trip computer. Mercedez emblem fixed to seatpost. "Dirty Fingers bicycle repair" sticker.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: TrekModel: 1000Color:BlackSize:63"Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-04-2Stolen From: Across the street from the Side Street pub. SE Belmont and 34th.Neighborhood: BelmontOwner: Brian KinkleyOwnerEmail: Brian@Kinkley.comReward: If neccessary.Description: It's black with gray lettering and highlights. Orange tires. And blue bar wrapping.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: 1.2Color:black w/ white letteringSize:54cmSerial: ??Photo: http://www.roadcycler.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/2008-trek-12.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-04-3Stolen From: Stolen from Collins Circle Apartments parking garage (supposedly secured parking)- 1701 SW Columbia, PDX. Near Goose Hollow MAX stopNeighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Bryan ThompsonOwnerEmail: hawaiian_bry@hotmail.comReward: Yes, whatever I haveDescription: Black Trek road bike with white lettering and red accents. Black taping on [...]

Year: 1982Brand: TrekModel: 614Color:silverish-greySize:56 smSerial: N3F3A38Stolen in portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-03-21Stolen From: Lewis and Clark College- Howard Dorm laundry room
Stolen during Spring break, exact date unknown. Last seen March 21.Neighborhood: Collins View (Lewis&Clark College)Owner: Amelia HazenOwnerEmail: amelia.hazen@gmail.comDescription: Shimano and Suntour components, saddle has "Schwinn Homegrown" and a picture of a tomato embroidered on it, [...]

Jeff Bernards is getting tough on studded tires.(Photo © J. Maus)

Remember Jeff Bernards? He's the citizen activist I wrote about in early March who wants to push the state legislature to finally do something to curtail the use of studded tires. Since that story published, Bernards has been busy.
After many years of [...]

Portlander Bethany Berson

Bike corral on N. Russell near Widmer Brewery.(Photo © J. Maus)

In an effort to assess the usage rates and demand for on-street bike parking, the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation will conduct its first ever bike parking counts this summer.
The counts will be done annually and the idea is to tally the number of [...]

Brand: GiantModel: 30000 RinconColor:Krypton GreenSize:14.5 X SSerial: G(s or 5)723253Photo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Maechii/Own/MyBikethatwasStolen.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97230Stolen:2006-09-01Stolen From: Please Note: Date stolen is not available on the "Theft Date" part of this form.
Stolen late Sep or early Oct 2003, from sign post in front of 1604 SE Stark, 9-10 am, chains, locks and all.
This was when I [...]

Mike Luther and his grandson, Lucas.(Photo: Family of Mike Luther)

Last August, Portlander Mike Luther was intentionally run over by a car driven by a man incensed with road rage. Luther survived, but he and his family have suffered ever since. The road to recovery has been difficult because Luther is still unable to [...]

Tommy Lee works on tricks under the Morrison Bridge.- Full gallery - (Photos © J. Maus)

Portland's bike scene is always taking new turns.
Allow me to introduce you to Tommy Lee, Ramon Antonio, and Clay Caldwell. These guys are part of a growing group of Portlanders that like to do tricks on their [...]