Archive for May, 2010
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
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Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-05-17Stolen From: NE San Rafael at N Williams Ave from our back yardNeighborhood: Eliot NeighborhoodOwner: Jennifer JakoOwnerEmail: jjako@fixpdx.comReward: $250Description: Trek 7300 WSD Metallic Lavender Blue, Black Pannier Rack, BoBike Mini Child Seat, BoBike WindshieldPolice record with: [...]
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Year: 2008Brand: TrkModel: SohoColor:Black/GreySerial: WTU0202C1187CStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-05-17Stolen From: Home garage 4723 N. Borthwick, PortlandNeighborhood: Mississippi area/Humbolt neighborhoodOwner: Brad NessOwnerEmail: nesspace@comcast.netReward: 100.00Description: Has a black brooks saddle, Red saddle bagsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1039998This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
The Rubin family is making an all-out effort to find this bike.(Photo: Len Rubin)
This is turning out to be one of the most interesting stolen bike stories we've ever followed here on BikePortland.
Len and Tamara Rubin -- owners of the prototype, one-of-kind folding bike that was reported stolen yesterday and which held the key [...]
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Screen grab from KATU TV newscast.-Watch video below-
On their 11 o'clock newscast last night, KATU-TV (ABC in Portland) aired a special 'On Your Side' investigation titled, Bike Path to Nowhere. The segment focused on the buffered bike lanes that were installed on SE Holgate back in August. To give you a sense of [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Year: 1999Brand: TrekModel: 7000Color:BlueSize:19.5"Serial: WTUC000443RPhoto: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image.aspx?filename=1999%20Trek%207000,%20blue.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-05-16Stolen From: It was stolen from the secured parking garage at 10 @ Hoyt apartments.Neighborhood: PearlOwner: Jeff HoweOwnerEmail: jghowe@gmail.comReward: $50Description: A blue mountain bike with yellow shocks and decals, gold water bottle holders, and cateye computer. The picture is of the model and not the [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Event Name: Freedom Ride
Event Start Date: July 4, 2010
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.clatskaniedays.com/bike.html
Event Description: Clatskanie invites you to come discover some of the most beautiful back roads around. This early morning ride is designed for families as well as serious riders. The family ride (8 miles) or “fat tire” ride takes you [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Still from video of Mattress Lot bike delivery.(Photo/film by Johnathon Allen)
The Mattress Lot in Northeast Portland (24th and Sandy) is the latest company to get into the trend of mixing bikes and business.
Local freelance bike journalist and videographer Johnathon Allen recently paid them a visit and put together a short video (watch it below). [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
After re-striping and other changes by PBOT, people have more room on NE Couch.(Watch slideshow below - Photos © J. Maus)
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Former police chief Rosie Sizer spoke at Bike Gallery when Portland celebrated reaching Platinum status in April 2008.(Photos © J. Maus)
Last week, Portland Mayor Sam Adams made a surprising move by firing Police Chief Rosie Sizer and moving control of the bureau back into his office (and away from Commissioner Dan Saltzman).
There might be more [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Michelle Obama has taken on the issue of childhood obesity, and her task force has called for major transportation reforms, particularly complete streets.
- This meditation on the connection between the BP oil spill and personal driving habits has been making the rounds.
- The Senate climate [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
The Proletariat, a bike for aspiring "aggromuters". (Photo: Joe Bike)
Knowing the jargon is a key part of being a true bike nerd/transportation wonk. VMT, fixies, bonk, roadies, 'bents, multi-modal -- someone should publish a dictionary of them all.
On that note, in the interest of helping you stay current, I thought I'd [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
The Totally Spoked art show opens June 3rd.
While at the Alberta Art Hop on Saturday I saw a flyer for Totally Spoked, an art show billed as "a visual feast of all things two-wheeled."
To kick off the show, organizers have planned the Totally Spoked Alleycat that will be followed by an after party at Rotture [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
STP riders on the Broadway Bridge in 2007.(Photo © J. Maus)
If you're one of the 10,000 people signed up to ride in the 31st annual Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in July, take note. For the first time since 1989, the route entering Portland from Highway 30 will be different this year.
The STP route usually winds [...]
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Year: 1992Brand: TrekModel: 400Color:whiteSize:55Photo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4506230473_94322e096a.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97220Stolen:2010-05-5Stolen From: Near 122nd and SandyNeighborhood: ParkroseOwner: Nate VOwnerEmail: fallingwaterhouse@gmail.comReward: 1Description: Bike pictured NOT the bike, but similar. with blue decals. Bontrager Race, Shimano Sora rear derailleur.Police record with: PPDPolice reference#: T10002880This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Thousands enjoyed Sunday Parkways today. - Gallery/Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
If you see this bike, please call (503) 702-2708.
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Year: 2009Brand: FujiModel: Road bikeColor:RedSize:larger frameSerial: icfj8d04614Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-05-14Stolen From: 3122 N. Williams 97227, the top deck porch at Fargo and Williams, above The Waypost coffee shop.Neighborhood: EliotOwner: Naomi LowingerOwnerEmail: omi5000@gmail.comReward: $100Description: The bike is a larger red Fuji. It was stolen from my porch and the thief knocked out the railing [...]
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Year: 2007Brand: Gary FisherModel: WingraColor:BlackSize:19.5Serial: WTU034C1742BPhoto: http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6031/p1010169bw.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-05-16Stolen From: Residence
6634 N Burrage Ave
Portland OR 97217Neighborhood: Arbor Lodge North PortlandOwner: Stephanie AbbottOwnerEmail: waterchesnut@hotmail.comReward: $50Description: Black Gary Fisher Commuter Bike. Bike Rack, Bike Planet Lights.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: T10002859This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Brand: GiantModel: JudyColor:light blueSize:whitePhoto: http://img84.imageshack.us/i/39261040.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-05-16Stolen From: It was stolen from my apartment complex!Neighborhood: ClintonOwner: Luci NeisesOwnerEmail: lucineises@gmail.comDescription: This Giant bike has large traction tires and a bike stickerThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
Year: 1996Brand: KonaModel: Fire MountainColor:BlackSize:20Serial:H6A33526Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-05-08Stolen From: Backyard through fence.Neighborhood: MississippiOwner: Chris BixbyOwnerEmail: cbixby@me.comReward: $100Description: Great condition mountain bike. Front mud fender. Rear grey saddle rack. New slick tires on front and rear.Police record with: 10-151923This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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