Year: 1976Brand: SchwinnModel: TyphoonColor:BlueSize:26" wheelSerial: DM510760Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-05-8Stolen From: Shed inside my backyard. Cut bolt on fence.Neighborhood: MississippiOwner: Chris BixbyOwnerEmail: cbixby@me.comReward: $100Description: Beautiful condition blue vintage cruiser. Basket in the front and chrome fenders. Possible cracked or broken rear red reflector on fender.Police record with: 10-151923This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Year: 70sBrand: CenturionModel: ?Color:GoldSize:60cmSerial: ?Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-05-13Stolen From: It was stolen out of the bike shed behind the apartment building in which I live at 5415 N. Albina.Neighborhood: Mississippi areaOwner: Daniel ManuszakOwnerEmail: yossarian35@hotmail.comReward: tbdDescription: Gold Centurion with white, bullhorn handlebars. It's got new shifters. They are dropped below the handlebars with [...]

Brand: SchwinnModel: fixieColor:gold/copperStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-05-15Neighborhood: NW (Nob Hill)Owner: Elizabeth BeekleyOwnerEmail: elizabeth@twotartsbakery.comDescription: shifty dude parked a beat-up fixie outside my shop this morning. It's been leaning against the rack all day, no lock. If yours was stolen, maybe this is it? vintage leather seat, custom handlebars, worn tires.This registrant does not [...]

Year: 1940sBrand: Unknown 50lb CruiserColor:BlueStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-05-15Stolen From: Front porchNeighborhood: Creston ParkOwner: Genavie ThomasOwnerEmail: genaviet@hotmail.comDescription: Big blue cruiser, womans style, tractor seat, two rear baskets white wall tiresThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Sunday Parkways!(Photo © J. Maus)

With sunny weather and two major events on tap, this weekend is going to be big.
The 20th annual Reach the Beach ride is Saturday, which is followed by Sunday Parkways Northeast.
Besides those two headliners, there are a lot of other events going on. Check out the Shift calendar [...]

Year: 1980'sBrand: NishikiModel: International TouringColor:Blue violet/whiteSize:for a 6 foot tall personStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-05-12Stolen From: It was stolen from the basement bicycle storage area of my apartment complex. Near 15th and Morrison.Neighborhood: Close in SEOwner: Mark BarrOwnerEmail: markcarwinbarr@gmail.comReward: YES!Description: The bicycle is a 1980's model Nishiki International Touring bicycle with newer Maddux wheels, [...]

When streets are open for people, strange and wonderful things emerge -- like this fish bike spotted at Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)

Last year, the Mayor and his staff rode in the parade.(Photo © J. Maus)

In a bid to save money, the Portland Police Bureau hopes to replace some of its sworn officers with volunteer bike riders in this year's Grand Floral Parade.
Lieutenant John Brooks with the PPB's East Precinct is in charge of the parade. [...]

Detail of bike route through River View Cemetery.

It took less than a month for the community to raise $5,000 to fully sign and stripe a new bike route through River View Cemetery.
The route through the privately-owned cemetery is a popular shortcut through Portland's southwest hills. Public access is allowed, but that access [...]

Job Title
Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Coordinator
Company/Organization
City of Portland, Maine
Job Description
Public Services Department – grant funded project position – Seeking qualified individual to coordinate and manage a portion of the “Communities Putting Prevention to Work” grant. This position is dedicated to developing sustainable policy and environmental strategies that improve access to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to promote [...]

How's Bike Month going for everyone? Have you noticed more bike traffic than usual? Have you encouraged a friend to join you?
I've come across three short films lately that I thought could serve as inspiration, validation and/or motivation to keep on pedaling.

Rollin' on Front Street.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)

Just got back from a week in Maui. While there -- besides swimming with dolphins and turtles and hanging with family and friends -- I spent some time in the island's most famous town, Lahaina.
As per usual when I explore a new town (see my reports from [...]

Another Friday and another opportunity to hook you up with your future employer. This week we feature two job opportunities with one influential and respected local company: Bike Gallery.
Plus: Update 10:00am PST -- This just in from the other coast: On a short hiring timeline, the City of Portland, Maine seeks a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator. [...]

Event Name: Pfizer People's Coast Classic
Event Start Date: September 12, 2010
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://thepeoplescoastclassic.org/
Event Description: The Pfizer People’s Coast Classic bicycle tour is a six-day charity event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis. Astoria to Brookings, September 12-17. 363 miles of cycling at [...]

Year: 2005Brand: SpecializedModel: SequoiaColor:silverSize:57cmSerial:p4jx30458Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-05-02Stolen From: Bike was stolen from my garage at corner of NE 14th Avenue and Freemont. Right across from Freemont Starbucks.Neighborhood: Irvington AreaOwner: Susan DaleOwnerEmail: blissinor@yahoo.comDescription: This bike has been customized with Mt. bear gears.Police record with: Louis ParryPolice reference#: 10-038584This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Year: 2008Brand: WindsorModel: LeedsColor:RedSize:58 cmPhoto: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/images/leeds08_500.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-05-12Stolen From: The corner of SW 9th and SW Washington St. It was locked up at one of the blue bike areas with a U Lock.Neighborhood: Pearl District? I think
OwnerEmail: Reward: $100.00Description: It's Bright Red with White Lettering that says WINDSOR LEEDS. Minor scratches and [...]

Today is the official launch celebration of the new edition of Bike There!, Metro's regional map publication. This very useful resource was last published in 2007 and the new 8th edition includes broader regional coverage along with edits necessitated by our constantly evolving infrastructure.
You can purchase your copy at this afternoon's festivities for [...]

Year: 2002Brand: BianchiModel: BoardwalkColor:SilverSize:23"Serial: HIN19172Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-05-12Stolen From: Cleveland High School, SE 26th & SE Powell Blvd.Neighborhood: Hosford-AbernethyOwner: Nate KowashOwnerEmail: nskowash@rockwellcollins.comDescription: Dark silver frame, fenders front/back, black rack on back.Police record with: PPDPolice reference#: T10002817This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: MysticColor:metallic blueSize:20inchStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-05-12Stolen From: Beach School. Humboldt/concordNeighborhood: NorthOwner: Bryn DearbornOwnerEmail: dearborns@gmail.comDescription: Kids bike with white basket in front. Gear pouch under seatPolice reference#: T10002813This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: ~1970Brand: SchwinnModel: SuburbanColor:Light blueStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-05-12Stolen From: HomeNeighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: Colin RowanOwnerEmail: cmrowan1@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: Light blue Schwinn Suburban with whitewall tires and a community cycling center sticker on it.Police record with: T10002805This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike