Hammercising in Pioneer Square.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

What do you get when you cross the moves of MC Hammer and the 80s aerobics phenomenon of Jazzercise? Yes, that's right, Hammercise.
Created by Portland's most energetic and colorful bike-loving dancers -- GiGi (Sarah Goforth) and Harry Fabulous (Jon "Dutch" Paglia) -- Hammercise is the [...]

New bike parking at Doubletree Hotel in Lloyd District.(Photos: Heather McCarey)

Ken Southerland(Photos © J. Maus)

Ken Southerland, the man who got a $143 ticket back in February for carrying someone on the rear rack of his bicycle, earned a victory when the case went to traffic court this morning.
Southerland pleaded no contest to the charges and Portland Police Officer David Scott agreed to have the citation [...]

Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt.(File photo/2008 © J. Maus)

Despite pressure from citizens, business owners (including the CEO of Burgerville), and advocacy groups from around the region and the country, last night the Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to pass their six-year Transportation Improvement Program plan with no dedicated funding for the Bike Program.

You could start and finish today's bike fun in Southeast near the Cartopia food cart cluster. That is, if you don't get too tired riding to Camas, roasting coffee beans, eating hors d'ouvres on I-5, walking in Northeast, cruising in heels, climbing some hills, eating some pizza, doing sunset yoga, singing karaoke or watching bike [...]

Year: 2003Brand: FeltModel: SR-91Color:silverSerial: MT30100710Photo: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image.aspx%3Fw%3D400%26h%3D400%26filename%3D2004-Felt-Racing-SR91.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx%3FYear%3D2004%26Brand%3DFelt%26Model%3DSR91%26Type%3Dbike&usg=__s99VmLFaLTGL2m2ZEX3WFuZyO7U=&h=236&w=400&sz=20&hl=en&start=5&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=jMXTBNe4T1fGLM:&tbnh=73&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfelt%2Bsr-91%2B2003%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1Stolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2010-06-19Stolen From: Borders Books (west entrance) downtown PortlandNeighborhood: Third and MorrisonOwner: Thomas ArroyoOwnerEmail: nomad578@hotmail.comReward: noneDescription: black rack on back, insulted handlesPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: temp report # T10003800This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Coming to high schools this fall.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) will launch a cyclocross development league and training program at high schools throughout the state this fall. OBRA, a non-profit with nearly 5,000 members across Oregon, has created a white paper on the new initiative that identifies cyclocross as "a [...]

Winning entry in the GPS Art By Bike Ride by Ken Southerland. (Yes, it's a dog peeing on Ladd's Circle.)

This man has been infected by Short Track.(Photo © J. Maus)

Tonight is the kickoff of the Portland Short Track Series, an off-road racing event that takes place for the next seven weeks out at Portland International Raceway.
Short Track is an addictive mix of mountain-biking, cyclocross, and BMX-style racing. Event promoter Kris Schamp of Portland [...]

The buffered bike lane on SE Holgate is the subject of a public forum tomorrow.(Photos © J. Maus)

While many people that love bikes in and around Portland are moving to the constant rhythm of Pedalpalooza, let us not forget that without attention to advocacy, the streets we dance on and ride naked upon wouldn't be [...]

The dice told us where to go.-Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

On Friday, I took a gamble and went on a Pedalpalooza ride that left the route up to chance. As luck would have it, myself and the 20 or so others on the ride got lucky and had a memorable excursion through the streets of [...]

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Guerrilla gardeners in action.(Photo: Sabrina Gogol)

Reporter - Sabrina Gogol
Ride Date - Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ride Report
Our ride began underneath the trees of Colonel Sumners Park. Scoffing at the rain, seventeen stalwart folks came to play in the mud.
Nikkie and I gave a demonstration and then the group collectively squished the compost, clay, columbine, clover, [...]

(Photo: Jeff Bernards)

Reporter - Jeffrey Bernards
Ride Date - Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ride Report
We had 12 hardy garden bikers, visited 6 gardens, comparing the different styles of gardening. Norris & Tulsey of Permaculture.com & Rachel of "Handmade Gardens" were super organized. We broke into 2 groups and got a very in depth view of permaculture [...]

Reporter- Noah Martin
Ride Date - Friday, June 18, 2010
Ride Report
Our Friday ride/show had an audience of about 50 and the rain held back! After some shaky encounters with locals in the inner mlk/broadway area and a bit of a false start, the show was off and galloping. Thanks to all those who attended and [...]

Reporter - David Meredith
Ride Date - Friday, June 18, 2010
Ride Report
had a total of 5 people show up with only one rider on a true modern mountain bike, the rest of us in full form were on fully rigid rides (and one road touring bike to boot!).
we met up at FTF and rode up Leif [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- In Eugene, Oregon, the city is evaluating the expansion of its Urban Growth Boundary as developers seek to increase sprawl.
- Car registration numbers are decreasing across Oregon.
- The CEO of Lloyds of London warns investors that the world is staring down a "period of deep [...]

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: MysticColor:PurpleSize:16"Photo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4295743619_ee62ce5293_b.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-06-21Stolen From: SE 58th & HolgateOwner: Jack CranleyOwnerEmail: jacaranda1123@hotmail.comDescription: Girl's Trek "Mystic" - kids size (16") with training wheels
White basket in the front with purple plaid decoration
Decorative tassels coming off the handlebars
Purple handlebar grips
Studded tires
White seatPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 823-417This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Shawn Furst at the Prom Ride Friday night.(Photo © J. Maus)

I guess it isn't that big a leap from doughnuts to porno but there is a lot to see, learn and enjoy in between. Follow the link for details.
Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We'll be posting some of these and other [...]

Year: 2010Brand: NovaroModel: Marin San AnselmoColor:SilverStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-06-20Stolen From: residence garageNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Michael GarganoOwnerEmail: mdgargano@gmail.comDescription: frame markings: A0933595, silver, brand new,Police record with: yesThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2010Brand: TrekModel: 7.2 FXColor:PlatinumSize:20 inchSerial: WTU151CO351EStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-06-12Stolen From: It was stolen from my garage at my home.Neighborhood: AlamedaOwner: Kelii HaraguchiOwnerEmail: kelii.haraguchi@gmail.comDescription: Bike had 1) Co-Pilot Limo child seat with rear rack, 2) Planet Bike black fenders (front and rear), and 3) a black and white Bontrager SSR seat (not the stock [...]