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Blue Schwinn street bike 1970's

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Year: 1970'sBrand: SchwinnModel: street bikeColor:BlueSize:18"?Serial: yes..Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-05-8Stolen From: backyard, through fence.Owner: Chris BixbyOwnerEmail: cbixby@me.comReward: $100Description: Beautiful condition vintage schwinn. Chrome fenders. basket in the front.Police record with: T10002683This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brown Nishiki street bike

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Brand: NishikiModel: street bikeColor:BrownSize:16"?Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-05-8Stolen From: Backyard, through fenceNeighborhood: Boisie ElliotOwner: Chris BixbyOwnerEmail: cbixby@me.comReward: $50Description: Nice street bike, fendersPolice record with: T10002683This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Kona Fire Mountain 1999

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Year: 1999Brand: KonaModel: Fire MountainColor:GreySize:20"?Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-05-8Stolen From: Backyard, through fenced yard. cut Lock on fenceNeighborhood: Boise ElliotOwner: CHris BixbyOwnerEmail: cbixby@me.comReward: $50Description: Shimano Components, Grey saddle bag rackPolice record with: T10002683This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Giving women a leg up: Event brings together business owners and supporters

Friday, May 7th, 2010

- Stories and photos by Jennifer Clunie

Susan Otcenas (in black), President of Team Estrogen, demonstrates cycling attire intended support women of all shapes and sizes.

In a field still often dominated by male interests and pursuits, women are coming together to stake their claim in Portland's $90 million a year bicycle industry. Last night, [...]

PBOT director Sue Keil issues statement on Couch bike lane

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Director of PBOT, Sue Keil.(File photo © J. Maus)

Here's the latest in the East Burnside Couch Couplet story. Yesterday PBOT released an official statement about the dangerous bike lane from head of that bureau, Sue Keil.
In the statement Keil writes, "It has come to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s attention that the bike lane [...]

Event: Tualatin Hills Ride Into Spring (5/15/10)

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Event Name: Tualatin Hills Ride Into Spring
Event Date: 15 May 2010
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.thprd.org
Event Description: This is a free, non-competitive and fun bicycle ride offered by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Three one-way distance options will be offered: 2.2, 4.5 and 8.0 miles, all starting at the Tualatin [...]

Rogue bike trail deja-vu: More bad PR for trail builders

Friday, May 7th, 2010

KGW-TV video of bike trail discovered in Madrona Park in North Portland. If video does not load, see KGW story here.

Review: Burley Travoy cargo trailer

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The Travoy from Burley.(Photo © J. Maus - All other photos by Chris Sullivan)

Burley nailed it. Their new Travoy -- part cargo trailer, part grocery cart, part portable office -- is an amazingly well-designed product.
From the first time you hold the top handle and move it around with one hand, you get a sense [...]

Parks to host 'Adaptive Bike Day Clinic'

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

I tried out a hand-cycle a few years back.(Photo: Seven Corners bike shop)

On May 16th, Portland Parks and Recreation will host their annual Adaptive Bike Day Clinic. It's a very cool event that doesn't get much publicity, so I thought I'd share it here on the front page.
After being in local specialty bike shop [...]

First look at new bike lanes through cobblestones on NW Marshall

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

New bike lanes on NW Marshall. See whatit will look like when completed below.(Photo: Paul Peterson)

New bike lanes are being constructed on NW Marshall between 12th and 14th Avenues in the Pearl District -- but these aren't just any bike lanes. What's notable about this project is that the new lanes are being cut [...]

Your Big Bike Weekend Event Guide

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Pretty Dress Ride, circa 2005.(Photo © J. Maus)

Another big weekend ahead for all you bike lovers. And did you remember Sunday is Mother's Day?! If you've got your mom in town, head out east to Gateway for their Mother's Day Fun Ride -- or choose from any of the excellent two-wheeled endeavors below...
Friday, [...]

Goldsprints and more will help launch Metro's new bike map

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Detail of new edition of Metro's Bike There! map.

Metro has reason to be proud of their Bike There! map. In a word, it's awesome. It's one of those maps that gets me inspired to explore new places every time I unfold it. Given the extensive coverage and user-friendly details, it's no surprise [...]

Red Free Spirit 489-473810

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Brand: Free SpiritModel: 489-473810Color:RedSize:52-54 cmSerial: 60228284Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-05-6Stolen From: SE 44th and SE Long Street, stolen from behind my house.Neighborhood: SE, near Woodstock neighborhoodOwner: Marin McInnesOwnerEmail: marinmci@gmail.comDescription: Red frame was thoroughly scratched up. cruiser handles. When stolen, it had a brown wicker basket on the front (brand new), and also a dinosaur bike [...]

red Voodoo Hoodoo 2000

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Year: 2000Brand: VoodooModel: HoodooColor:redStolen in , OR Stolen:2006-05-5Stolen From: NE Webster street Portland ORNeighborhood: NE PortlandOwner: Dirk ConradieOwnerEmail: dirkconradie@yahoo.comDescription: Red Mens Voodoo Hoodoo Mountain bikeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

BTA slams Burnside-Couch biking conditions

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Michael O'Leary of the BTA says the Burnside Couch couplet is unsafe to ride.(File photo: Adams Carroll)

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is coming under fire for biking conditions on their East Burnside Couch Couplet project. In a blog post published yesterday, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) wrote that the couplet is [...]

Check out the Cycle Shrine art installation

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The Cycle Shrine will be up in the window of BIKEASAURUS (which opens in June) until May 16th.(Photos: Paul Glahn)

Shop Focus: Recumbents for everyone at Coventry Cycle Works

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Coventry Cycle Works is a Portland gem.(Photos © J. Maus)

With over 25 years of service, Coventry Cycle Works at 2025 SE Hawthorne is one of Portland's oldest bike shops. Last year, Marilyn Hayward took the reins from a retiring Sherman Coventry and has brought a renewed energy to the business. I dropped by a [...]

The Pedouins in Portland today: Fundraiser, potluck planned

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

The Harrison Family

The Pedouins, a family of five on an inspiring, 7,000 mile ride from Kentucky to Alaska, are set to arrive in Portland in the next few hours. Bill, Amarins, Cheyenne, Jasmine and Robin Harrison have been riding a five-seater tandem bike, road-schooling their kids (ages 2 to 6) and relying on the [...]

'Pocket park' and cycle-track: A closer look at the NE Holman bike boulevard project

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

PBOT's latest plans for a new, traffic calming park on NE Holman at 13th.

Event: Tour de Hood (6/5/10)

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Event Name: Tour de Hood
Event Start Date: June 5, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 AM
Web Site: http://www.tourdehoodride.com/
Event Description: Ride one of Oregon’s most beautiful and challenging recreational rides! Experience two of the same courses that challenge racers in the popular Indie Hops Mt Hood Cycling Classic stage race, while benefiting local kids’ organizations [...]

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