The Suppenküche (a.k.a. Überfiets).- Slideshow below- (Photos © J. Maus)

Portland-based cargo bike maker Metrofiets (of Hopworks Beer Bike fame) unveiled their latest creation at the Seattle-to-Portland bike ride last weekend: A super lightweight front-loader that builder Jamie Nichols hopes will change people's idea of what a cargo bike can be.

Screen grab of TriMet's Open Trip Planner which could be ready for public beta-testing by early 2011.

Year: 2003Brand: Independent FabricationModel: Crown JewelColor:Orange-RedSize:68cmPhoto: http://imgur.com/2Wugs.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-07-20Stolen From: Underground garage on Northrup between 9th and 10th.Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Phil MannOwnerEmail: pcmann@gmail.comDescription: VERY large frame (custom built for 6'8" man) Ksyrium wheelset, ultegra/dura ace components, Alpha Q carbon fork, Brown SDG saddle.Police reference#: 10059348This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Event Name: Repair & Riding Classes
Event Start Date: 15 August 2010
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.BIKEmpowered.com
Event Description: BIKEmpowered offers classes for from basic riding and repair classes to wheel building. 30 years experience.
Some are designed for families to learn together, others for teens and older.
BIKEmpowered coaching techniques give you solid skills to ride and repair [...]

James Corless in Southwest Portland this morning.(Photo © J. Maus)

James Corless, the Director of Transportation For America -- a national coalition of 400 organizations pushing for a new transportation program -- is in Portland today. Corless is here to meet with local experts, learn about Portland's innovations, and share an update on their campaign [...]

Floyd Landis at today's opening stage.(Photo: Pat Malach/Oregon Cycling Action)

CyclingNews reports today that embattled professional bike racer Floyd Landis will start the Cascade Cycling Classic in Bend this week. In addition, CyclingNews reports that ABC's Nightline television show will be following him for an upcoming episode. The presence of Landis and ABC news [...]

Rapha Performance Roadwear, whose North American headquarters are in North Portland, has partnered with Focus Bicycles USA to field a professional cyclocross team for the 2010-2011 season. The Rapha-Focus Team will consist of young up-and-coming racers Chris Jones (Auburn, California) and Zach McDonald (Seattle, Washington).

Gates around damaged trail prevent through bike traffic.(Photos © J. Maus)

A portion of the Willamette Greenway Trail north of the Steel Bridge is closed to biking and walking due to an erosion problem that is causing the paved trail to crack and sink into the river. A handwritten, "Sidewalk closed - Use Naito" sign [...]

Robby Fenstermaker in his SE Madison Avenue location in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-based used bike shop The Recyclery has closed two of their four locations. The Ladds Addition and SE Madison Avenue shops are now closed, while the St. Johns and downtown Portland locations will remain open.
Owner of The Recyclery, Robby Fenstermaker, confirmed [...]

Parks will consider adding stripes and signage to warn riders of these bumps.(Photos © J. Maus)

Last week I joined a Portland Parks & Recreation staffer for a visit to the Eastbank Esplanade. Our intention was to see what, if anything, could be done to smooth out a series of bumps that exist on ramps [...]

When I first became familiar with Bogota's ciclovias -- the event that inspired Portland's Sunday Parkways -- I was excited by its sheer size. Unlike in Portland, Bogota (and other cities in Latin America) closes major thoroughfares, not just small residential streets during their events. The result is an event that has transcended [...]

Smiles for miles at East Portland Sunday Parkways.-Slideshow below/Gallery-(Photos © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation's Sunday Parkways event traveled to uncharted territory over the weekend with its first every foray into outer east neighborhoods. Thousands turned out to walk and bike on 4.5 miles of streets that were (mostly) closed to motor vehicle [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Bend, Oregon continues to be the choice of big-time race organizers. They've been chosen to host the 2011 and 2012 Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships.
- The final 150 mile gap of an off-road biking and walking path running from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh will be [...]

From the Bureau of Transportation:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
SE Hawthorne and SE Madison reconstruction work begins Sunday night
The Portland Bureau of Transportation will be reconstructing SE Hawthorne Boulevard and SE Madison Street between SE Grand and SE 12th beginning Sunday night. The general public should expect delays in the area due to lane closures.
The street surfaces will be [...]

Year: 2009Brand: specializedModel: allezColor:RedSerial: WUD092020314EPhoto: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1849901706.htmlStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-07-18Stolen From: NW Couch and NW 10th between 3:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on July 18th. Was removed from a pole with a sign. Sign and screws left on ground.Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: john patrickOwnerEmail: john@jwpatrick.comReward: YesDescription: bright red, brand new specialized allez bicycle. hardly used, flawless [...]

Year: 2007Brand: KonaModel: SmokeSerial: I120602073Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-07-17Stolen From: Locked to a street pole on 727 SE Morrison St.
In front of Pigeon Toe Ceramics and Rose City Tobacco shop.Neighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Elspeth RunyanOwnerEmail: elspethrunyan@gmail.comDescription: Great condition, black Kona brand bike.
Cat Eye brand front and back lights, Kryptonite brand U-lock holder on frame of bike.This registrant [...]

Still from 'Get Dirty' by Robin Moore Productions.

Portland-based filmmaker Robin Moore has done it again. The man behind the phenomenal web video sensation, "Performance," which parodied fixed gear and roadie culture, has released "Get Dirty," which does the same to mountain bikers.
Moore's latest is equally entertaining. Listen to the lyrics...they're hilarious! Check [...]

Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara, CA.

What's everyone up to this weekend?
I've been in California visiting family. We took a few days to venture to my old stomping grounds of Santa Barbara. The photo at right is the bike parking at Butterfly Beach, a gorgeous stretch of sand in front of the [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: ArielColor:Green/BlackSerial: WUD096058208EPhoto: http://www.westhillshop.com/images/products/detail/ariel_green_black_10.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2010-07-16Stolen From: It was stolen off my front porch in the middle of the day. I had it locked to my handrail.
Woolsey Ave by Columbia Park between 2-3pm.Neighborhood: Kenton/St JohnsOwner: Rachelle VanSickleOwnerEmail: shello97203@gmail.comReward: If it's returned in the same condition, I'll give you all the money [...]

Year: 2007Brand: Gary FisherModel: KaitaiColor:blackSize:19 inchSerial: wtu22450012bStolen in Gresham, OR 97030Stolen:2010-07-6Stolen From: Mt.Hood Community collegeNeighborhood: Kane avenueOwner: Anthony CartisserOwnerEmail: mrlimpet1@live.comReward: possibly, no ransomDescription: Black,rack over rear tire, blinking headlight and tail light,no reflectors on wheel spokes, and 2 reflectors on rack above rear tire,disc brakesPolice record with: GreshamPolice reference#: 10-707739This registrant has documented proof of [...]