Looking east on SE Hawthorne Blvd, just before Grand Avenue. Not exactly a place you'd want your kids or your mom to ride through is it?(Photo © J. Maus)

London is the latest big city to get a public bike-share system, and it comes with these cool illustrations.

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- The outcome of this year's particularly dramatic Tour de France was decided by a mere 39 seconds. Meanwhile, Bend Oregon's very own Chris Horner had a stellar ride, [...]

Jeff Harwood (far left) gets the win and the Street Sprints crown.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland's Pearl District played host to a rare form of bike racing on Saturday evening when local Ironclad Performance Wear Cycling Team held their first annual Street Sprints competition. The format was simple: a three-block, side-by-side (no drafting) sprint between [...]

Year: 2007Brand: BianchiModel: Via Nirone 7 TiagraColor:Dark BlueSize:53cmPhoto: http://imgur.com/ksrMZ.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-07-20Stolen From: Underground garage at NW 9th and NorthrupNeighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Tricia RayOwnerEmail: traydmd@yahoo.comDescription: 53cm Dark Blue Bianchi women's road bike. Shimano wheels, terry butterfly saddle.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10059348This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event Name: Two Wheeled Wednesdays
Event Start Date: 28 July 2010
Start Time: 4:30:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.tapalaya.com
Event Description: Ride your bike to Tapalaya restaurant on Wednesdays and get happy hour prices all night long ($2 Martinis, $3 Hurricanes & tasty cheap New Orleans grub).
Tapalaya is located on 28th Avenue between Burnisde and Couch.
503-232-6652
There is bike [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: vita sport x smallColor:BlueSize:47 cm/x smallSerial: PrKBP1031Photo: http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs148.snc4/36777_1401578997277_1166389241_31008229_7659297_s.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-07-11Stolen From: SW Ankany. Valentines.Neighborhood: Old TownOwner: Heather CrissOwnerEmail: laheatherette@yahoo.comDescription: Front wheel will be missing or changed.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-56815This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: Defy 2Color:RedSize:SPhoto: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_upload_us/bikes/models/zooms/2009/Defy-2--Red_Silver_Black.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-07-24Stolen From: Downtown: in the laundry room/bike parking are at 1225 SW Alder StreetOwner: Sarah GolombOwnerEmail: gohomb@gmail.comReward: Good karmaDescription: The Giant Advanced-Grade Composite fork was stolen from my bicycle. It is distinctly red and black with the "GIANT" name printed on it and was in very [...]

Event Name: The Grand Central Bakery Fair: An Urban Farming Expo and Bicycle Rodeo
Event Start Date: 18 September 2010
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.grandcentralbakery.com/about/grand-central-bakery-fair
Event Description: The biking and baking enthusiasts of Grand Central Bakery are putting a city spin the classic county fair with the first annual Grand Central Bakery Fair: An Urban Farming [...]

Year: 1973Brand: MotobecaneModel: Vintage womens road bikeColor:yellowStolen in Seattle, WA 98126Stolen:2010-07-25Stolen From: 18th WoodwardNeighborhood: SE Hosford-Abernathy/lower Clinton areaOwner: Jackie GruenwaldOwnerEmail: fiercecourtesy41@yahoo.comReward: good karmaDescription: Vintage, yellow Motobecane roadbike,dark leather Ideale saddle, cruiser bars, red handlebar grips, all parts original except the cruiser bars. I stand Five foot four and my bike fit me like a glove. [...]

Year: 1997/1998Brand: Gary FisherModel: Big SurColor:BlackSize:BeigePhoto: http://s801.photobucket.com/albums/yy293/gmillergerrymiller/?action=view&current=bike11.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97233Stolen:2010-07-25Stolen From: The bike was stolen from our backyard patioNeighborhood: SE 142nd & Mill St between Division and StarkOwner: Gerry MillerOwnerEmail: gmillergerrymiller@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: Black with Beige Tires. Says Gary Fisher in beige or white on side of bike. Has bike lock in center, [...]

Year: 2010Brand: trekModel: 2.1Color:blue/blackSize:54Serial: WTU138G0002EStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-07-24Stolen From: under morrison bridge during brewfest.Owner: dave corneliusOwnerEmail: cornys1@comcast.netReward: 200$Description: bl;ue/black with saddlebag of unique tools, helmet w/mirrorPolice record with: portland pdPolice reference#: T10004682This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

What: Bikestravaganza: Off the Chainring in Portland—Grand Finale!
When:Sept. 10th 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Madison's Grill: 1109 SE Madison Portland, OR
Event Details: Please join us for the final, hometown event of our grand tour of the upper western region of the U.S. On our tour, we're using movies and pictures to tell the story of transportation activism [...]

Event Name: Cycle the Dream
Event Start Date: 7 August 2010
Start Time: 11:00:00 AM, All day!
Location: Skyline and Thompson Blvd in NW Portland.
Event Description: The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland's signature event is the Northwest Natural Street of Dreams. This event showcases the most impressive and innovative luxury homes the building industry has to [...]

Color:Black/greenSize:25"Stolen in Portland, OR ORStolen:2010-07-25Stolen From: 4021 SE Grant CourtNeighborhood: RichmondOwner: Jean MittelstaedtOwnerEmail: jeanm@web-strider.comDescription: Black frame/green dots, mountain-type bike, 18 speed (grip shifters), two black panniers/black rack.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: FujiModel: Absolute 2.0Color:BurgundySerial: ifcj9co8299Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-07-23Stolen From: Third and BurnsideNeighborhood: BurnsideOwner: Milo Cutts-CareyOwnerEmail: mcuttscarey@gmail.comDescription: My bike, a magenta colored, fairly new, Fuji Absolute, was stolen from a bike lock-up a block North of the Burnside Bridge, parallel to the Eastern side of the Burnside Bridge Skate Park. The lock-up was near [...]

Riding the Fort Vancouver Land Bridge.(Photo © J. Maus)

What are your plans this weekend? The weather looks to be delightful here in the Portland region. Got any bike adventures in mind?
The Portland Bridge Festival kicked off yesterday. It's sort of the Pedalpalooza of bridges, with lots of fun events planned for the [...]

Event Name: Longview Grand Prix Criterium
Event Start Date: 14 August 2010
Start Time: 12:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.highlander-cycling.com
Event Description: This .5 mile Criterium will take place in the Longview Civic Center. This is a FAST course! Three lanes wide...pure speed...pour it on and let it go!
10 races between noon and 8:00 p.m. Categories 1-5, Pro, [...]

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: FX 7.3 PlusColor:BlackSize:26"Serial: SWTU063C0886EStolen in Portland, OR 972125Stolen:2010-07-22Stolen From: 5500 SE Belmont St.Neighborhood: Mt. TaborOwner: Thomas MerrillOwnerEmail: tim@merrillarchitects.comReward: $100Description: Has pedal assist feature. Battery is stored on rack above rear wheel, hub is enlarged for motor. Black fenders front and rear, small mirror on left hand grip.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: T10004652This [...]

Traffic through the Rose Quarter has been especially heavy due to the Broadway Bridge closure.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2007Brand: GiantColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-07-22Stolen From: 5th and Couch across the street from Ground Control.Neighborhood: NorthwestOwner: Jason HillOwnerEmail: jdhill@global.t-bird.eduReward: $50 and good karmaDescription: Some poor unsuspecting soul took my Black and grey Giant Mountain bike while I was playing pinball at Ground Control on Thursday night. It has a yellow Jackpot Records sticker [...]