I got a tip from a reader about a traffic safety situation that more people should be aware of. Erik Isaacman, who runs Inner Gate Acupuncture witnessed the aftermath of a severe collision* on Friday (7/2) in front of his shop on the corner of SE Ankeny and 14th.
Isaacman says the person on the [...]

Company/Organization
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
This position has been filled.

Job Title: Bike Commute Challenge Program Coordinator
Reporting To: Programs Manager
Rate of Pay: $12.00/hour
Status: Full-time, temporary: August 2- October 8
Location: Portland, OR
Vision Statement
Bicycling transforms communities by reinventing transportation and offering solutions that help solve the universal challenges to health, livability and the environment.
Executive Summary
The Bicycle [...]

Event Name: 8th Annual Harvest Century Presented by Showers Pass
Event Start Date: 9 October 2010
Start Time: 7:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.harvestcentury.org
Event Description: Choose from 100, 75, 45, and a 3-mile looped routes from Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, Oregon. Registration fee is $45 for the 3 longer routes and there is no-charge for [...]

"If implemented, this project could cause significant potential harm to soils, water, and wildlife." -- From letter signed by members of Restore Mt. Hood Coalition

"This will attract more riders to Oregon, increasing tourism dollars in the area. This list of benefits goes on and on... the impact will be minimal." -- Michael Whitesel, member [...]

New racks have been installed in downtown Tigard.(Photo: WTA)

Remember Tigard? It's a great little town about 10 miles southwest of Portland. Back in January we held a great Get Together event at a pub right alongside the Fanno Creek Trail. The room was packed with advocates, city staffers, and even a [...]

Year: 2009Brand: MirracoModel: Icon OptionColor:BlackSize:20"Serial: WTU203P0355DStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-06-29Stolen From: HomeNeighborhood: WoodstockOwner: Sean SissonOwnerEmail: col1sis@yahoo.comDescription: Painted matte black (over original red), orange forks, purple pedals, black seat with purple guns, orange crank arms, black rims with a white skull painted on the top tube of the frame.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10004001This registrant [...]

People negotiate the Broadway Bridge closure this morning.-Slideshow below-(Photos © J. Maus)

Today was the first major test of a two-month closure of the Broadway Bridge. The bridge is closed due to streetcar track construction until September 3rd, however it remains open to biking and walking traffic. This morning, I heard from streetcar [...]

Brand: JamisModel: Satellite SportColor:CelerySize:54"Serial: u98u14040Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-07-5Stolen From: Stolen outside the Lotus Lounge in Downtown Portland on SW 3rd AvenueNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Katie BurnettOwnerEmail: katie.burnett10@gmail.comDescription: Celery green Jamis sport. Tan seat and tan cork handle bar tape. Great condition.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10004150This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: TransendColor:WhiteSize:MediumSerial: C39C8263Photo: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/transend.dx.w/2306/32082/Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-07-3Stolen From: Apartment complex, SE Center St. and SE 37th.Neighborhood: SE HolgateOwner: Leisl WehmuellerOwnerEmail: weh2life@gmail.comReward: $150Description: Silver fenders, Brown leather side seat, wooden back rack. Also has a bell, lights, and a sticker of the spanish flag on the front.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10004156This [...]

Brand: GiantColor:Dark PinkSize:Women'sStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-07-5Stolen From: NW Flanders and 20th, outside of the gray Flanders Apartments building.Neighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: Jani NygaardOwnerEmail: jani.nygaard@gmail.comDescription: Dark pink/reddish women's Giant mountain bike. I've had this bike over 10 years so it's very worn and has a lot of miles on it. The seat is cracked/torn toward the [...]

Year: ????Brand: MurrayModel: beach cruiserColor:turqoise blueStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-07-3Stolen From: It was stolen from my garage in north portland. Near the intersections of n greeley and n lombard street.Neighborhood: north portlandOwner: dan garlandOwnerEmail: dan.garland@comcast.netDescription: retro looking beach cruiser with big chrome fenders and white wall tires. the handlebars are wrapped completely in black foam [...]

Opening day at Rapha's New York City Cycle Club.(Photos: Rapha)

Rapha, the premium 'performance roadwear' brand from the U.K. whose North American headquarters have been in Portland since 2008, has set up a temporary retail space in New York City they describe as a combination of gallery, shop, and café. Serving as a 'pop-up store' [...]

Year: 1993Brand: KleinModel: PerformanceColor:GraySize:58Photo: http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/sfancler/IMG_0535.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-07-5Stolen From: The Esplinade near the Morrison bridgeNeighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Steve FanclerOwnerEmail: sfancler@gmail.comReward: 200Description: The bike is a 58 in frame. It's blueish gray with pink trim. The front wheel had 3 LED strips on it making designs while in motion (blue and red). The trailer was attached [...]

Year: 2009Brand: ScottModel: Sub 20Color:Dark GreySize:Large Men'sStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-07-4Stolen From: NW 9th and EverettNeighborhood: PearlOwner: scott lawrenceOwnerEmail: scottmlawrence@gmail.comDescription: Scott Sub 20 Commuter bike. Fenders on front and back. Bought at REI and has the REI sticker on it. Front and rear lights. Disc Brakes.This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Flyer for viewing parties at Migration Brewing.(PDF via Scribd)

Love it or hate it, it's Tour de France season! That means pubs and cafes throughout Portland are showing the big race so those of us without cable can catch all the action with fellow racing fans.
Below is a list of viewing locations in no particular [...]

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Gasoline use is on the rise again in the Pacific Northwest.
- San Francisco's bike infrastructure construction is still in limbo even after the four-year long injunction was lifted by a judge. This article explains it all.
- Colorado bicycle advocates are actively taking on the [...]

Year: '05Brand: SpecializedModel: DolceColor:PurpleSize:48cmSerial: P$IW/2037Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-07-4Stolen From: NW Thurman & 23rd. Locked to a bike lock.Neighborhood: NWOwner: erin harrisonOwnerEmail: erin.enhn@gmail.comDescription: shimano components with egg beater pedalsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: SurlyModel: Cross CheckColor:BlackSize:52cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-07-01Stolen From: Stolen from my side yard at SE 31st Ave and Main StNeighborhood: southeast PortlandOwner: Emilia SibleyOwnerEmail: emiliasibley@gmail.comReward: 100Description: Black cross check w/ road tires, bar end shifters, light blue shimano clipless pedalsPolice record with: Portland Police BureauPolice reference#: T10004122

Year: 2010Brand: DiamondbackModel: Insight 1Color:White & BlueSize:MediumPhoto: https://shop.sunrisecyclery.com/item/79592Stolen in Hillsboro, OR 97124Stolen:2010-07-01Stolen From: Bike was stolen from Fair complex Station in HillsboroNeighborhood: Washington CountyOwner: Grishma KotechaOwnerEmail: grish619@gmail.comReward: Will be awardedDescription: Brand New bike with a bike rack attached to it. MY email address grish619@gmail.comPolice record with: Hillsboro Police DeptPolice reference#: 10-805746This registrant has documented proof [...]

Year: unknownBrand: TrekModel: unknown vintage road bikeColor:silverSize:51?Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-07-3Stolen From: From gated backyard @ N Interstate and N Church StNeighborhood: North Portland/OverlookOwner: John RoperOwnerEmail: jroper4@yahoo.comReward: yesDescription: Silver unknown age Trek vintage road bike with blue handlebar tape, rear rack, cracked left hand side mirror, tag a base of seat tube labeled "Recycled Cycles" [...]