Bill Stites and his Truck Trike. - Slideshow below/Gallery - (Photos © J. Maus)

A scene from the Pedalpalooza Kickoff Parade in 2007.(Photos © J. Maus)

Gerik Kransky (BTA) and Leah Jackson (Bike Me! Vancouver) at last night's council meeting.(Photo: Marcus Griffith)

Vancouver City Council heard testimony regarding the proposed elimination of Vancouver’s Bike Program from more than twenty bike advocates from both sides of the river during last night's city council meeting.
Although, the full public hearing and final vote on [...]

Bumblebee is Portland's newest bike shop!

I came across another new bike shop in Portland yesterday, Bumblebee Bicycle (2331 SW 6th Ave.), just a hop and skip over I-405 from Portland State University. With the opening of Splendid Cycles (1407 SE Belmont) at the end of last month, and Abraham Fixes Bikes a few weeks [...]

Year: 2009Brand: FeltModel: F35XColor:Black/GraySize:57 cmSerial: 35661318Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-06-8Stolen From: Stolen from our home's garage near Alberta and Denver.Neighborhood: Overlook's north side.Owner: Mike Davis DavisOwnerEmail: tekamah@me.comDescription: Black and gray Felt cyclocross bike, black handlebar tapePolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: T10003457This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1998Brand: Gary FisherModel: Hoo Koo E KooColor:SappireSize:smallSerial: 212 4405Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-09-8Stolen From: Stolen between 15th and Sandy.Neighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Ryan JirikowicOwnerEmail: rypajir@gmail.comDescription: Bike was sapphire, painted black which was chipping away. Rock shocks on front. knobby tires.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1972Brand: RaleighModel: SpriteColor:BrownSize:52cmStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-06-5Stolen From: The intersection of N Mississippi Ave and N Failing St in front of the Tupelo Alley apartment building.Neighborhood: MississippiOwner: Marc DyerOwnerEmail: grandpamarc1@hotmail.comReward: A six pack or a couple of tacos. Both are served with smiles and hugs.Description: Has a bell on the right side of [...]

Oregon's best and brightest bike advocates all came together for the 2010 Oregon Bike Summit.- Photo Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)

The Oregon Bike Summit happened on Friday. It was a lot of excellent information packed into one day, without a lot of breaks. That meant it was difficult for me to simultaneously attend, [...]

Brand: Norht St BagsModel: WoodwardColor:NavyPhoto: http://northstbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/10-046_ww_navyroyal-568x568.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-06-3Stolen From: They were stolen off of my front porch. They were inside medium sized priority mail boxes waiting for shipment.Neighborhood: South TaborOwner: Curtis WilliamsOwnerEmail: curtis@northstbags.comReward: $100 no questions askedDescription: Not a bike, but a pair of bicycle bags was stolen. They are identical [...]

Steve Jobs of Apple unveiled his latest gadget today, the iPhone 4. It's got lots of nifty new features, and one of them in particular seems like it could foretell some interesting new bike-related apps.
The new iPhone has tied the gyro, accelerometer, and GPS capabilities together for "6-axis motion sensing." With GPS, a [...]

Allan Classen, founder, editor and publisher of the NW Examiner, has leveled serious criticisms at what he calls "members of the Portland Bicycle Church" in his June issue (PDF here).
Several readers have sent me his monthly Editor's Turn column titled, When the saints go riding on, which refers to bikes as "not merely [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- As the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to spread, we are continuing to not make the personal or policy connection between the disaster and oil consumption.
- Large scale bikesharing programs are taking off in the U.S. this year. First DC, then Denver...and now [...]

Kyron Horman.(Photo: Mult. Co. Sherriff's Dept).

If you live in or around Portland you have almost certainly already heard the heart-breaking news (which has made it's way onto front page of CNN) of a seven year-old boy who has been missing since Friday. Kryon Horman was last seen at school on Friday and as of [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SCOTTModel: SUB 40Color:black/whiteSize:small frameSerial: TY9G10884Stolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-06-7Stolen From: 1130 NW 26th ave, a 6-plex building on the corner of NW 26th and Northrup. It was locked on the landing outside the top floor doors.Neighborhood: NorthwestOwner: Katie DavenportOwnerEmail: k.davenport5@gmail.comReward: $200Description: The bike is a small black frame a hybrid type of bike. [...]

Year: 80'sBrand: BianchiModel: Strada Lx CrMoColor:light pinkish purpleSize:49cmPhoto: <a target=_new href="">Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-06-6Stolen From: Front porch of my house on SE 35th and Alder.Neighborhood: Near BelmontOwner: Sara GoldenOwnerEmail: dear.saragolden@gmail.comDescription: Bianchi Strada Lx CroMo, sugino gt cranks, single speed, flip flop hub, mustache bars, black bianchi saddle with red underside. NOTE: The photo provided [...]

Year: 2001Brand: Gary FisherModel: WahooColor:greySize:blueStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-06-6Stolen From: Quail Ridge Apartments, off of Barbur Blvd. 4735 sw luradel apts.Neighborhood: SW PortlandOwner: brian messmanOwnerEmail: brian.c.messman@gmail.comReward: $50.00Description: Bike had RockShox suspensiion (black). Black handlebars, black handgrips. Black seat. Broken black back fender. New front wheel.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Mayor Sam Adams addressed the crowd.- Slideshow below/Gallery -(Photos © J. Maus)

About 500 people turned out in their bike-chic best last night for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance's 15th annual fundraising gala, the Alice Awards.
In marvelous outfits (see them in the slideshow below), bike lovers from around the state rubbed shoulders with fellow [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SE Racing 700CModel: Draft Single Speed Road BikeColor:GraySize:54inSerial: icf7k02734Photo: http://img718.imageshack.us/content_round.php?page=done&l=img718/867/2009seracing700cdraftsi.jpg&via=muploadStolen in Fairview, OR 97024Stolen:2010-06-6Stolen From: Fairview Oaks Apartments 227th and Halsey. A police report has been filed but have no information at this time.Owner: Mariah HuskicOwnerEmail: mkhuskic@yahoo.comDescription: 2009 SE Racing 700c Draft Single Speed Road Bike
BOTTOM BRACKET: Euro Cartridge BB
BRAKES: [...]

Year: 1977-9Brand: PeugeotModel: Road BikeColor:White & YellowStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-06-4Stolen From: In front of Low Brow on MW 10th and HoytNeighborhood: Pearl/NWOwner: Emily WilderOwnerEmail: divinityatlast@gmail.comReward: $50Description: White with bright yellow grip tape and bright yellow tires. Can't miss it. Black seat with electric blue accents. Was converted to a single gear. My baby! :(This [...]

Action from last year's Multnomah County Bike Fair.(Photo © J. Maus)

Hard to believe... but it actually feels like summer! Sun is shining bright, nice little breeze, perfect bike weather.
I was out this morning and the streets were teeming with bikes. Use this post to share your adventures, promote rides, report on events [...]