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[Publisher's note: Big thanks to Mr. Amos Hunter for stepping up to do the Weekend Event Guide!]
Ahh... summer in Portland. The weather is looking great and the weekend is brimming with some excellent events. Get ready to haul, drink, race, and drool (in no particular order). What more could [...]

Year: 2005Brand: FeltModel: F-7Color:YellowSize:55CMSerial: A400350445Photo: http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/2239/spring2010066.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-08-2Stolen From: Alder street between SW 4th and 5th AveNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Rod CadaOwnerEmail: cadasinpdx@msn.comReward: yesDescription: 2005 Felt F7, bright yellow w/black carbon fork and seat stays; cusomized black fenders, carbon seatpost and seatpost rack; ergo shaped hadlebars, wireless computer.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10004981This registrant [...]

A man crashed while on the annual "Hoodbomb" downhill bike ride on Saturday afternoon. According to a woman who responded to the scene of the crash around 5:30 pm, a young man that was part of a group of people on the descent overshot a hairpin corner and crashed into a cement barrier. [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TrekModel: Lady / Road BikeColor:Blue/WhiteSize:SmallStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-07-26Stolen From: Rose City Golf Cours parking lot. Taken off bike rack on back of car.Neighborhood: RosewayOwner: Jacob FaganOwnerEmail: lobonese@yahoo.comReward: $200Description: Small light weight road bike with straight (mountain bike)handle bars. The wheels Did not have full spokes. Just a stagered pairs.Police [...]

Leverage stars will be out on the Springwater Trail this week.

Filming for the TNT television series Leverage will close the Springwater Corridor Trail this Thursday and Friday (8/5 and 8/6).
Leverage has been filmed in Portland for the past two seasons. According to location manager Don Baldwin, there are two sections of the [...]

Year: 2010Brand: KHSModel: Urban express size MColor:BlueSize:MediumSerial: 090102334Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2010-08-2Stolen From: stolen in Ne PDX right by the hollywood whole foodsNeighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Hannah PopeOwnerEmail: han.pope@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Blue KHS upright bike with 24 gears,it has a city bikes sticker and black fenders.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10004964This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Nate Meschke of Signal Cycles with a 29-inch mountain bike in the works for NBA player Joel Przybilla.(Photos: Matt Cardinal)

Local bike builders Matt Cardinal and Nathan Meschke of North Portland-based Signal Cycles (profile) have a tall order to fill; they're working on a new bike for 6-foot 11-inch Trail Blazers star Joel Przybilla.
Przybilla already owns [...]

This week's Ask BikePortland comes from reader Rob B.:
Hey Jonathan,
I was wondering if you have any insight into the issue of delivery trucks illegally parking in bike lanes? In particular, my daily commute takes me south on SW 1st St from the Hawthorne Bridge. In the block between Clay and Market there are [...]

Jack Toland (on the left) with friend Danny Fox.(Photo courtesy Danny Fox)

The day before Thanksgiving 2009 changed Jack Toland's life forever. Toland has raced and ridden in and around Portland for over 40 years -- much of it without a serious crash. But on November 25th, his lucky streak ended. Toland hooked [...]

Year: late 90'sBrand: KLEINModel: QUANTUMColor:Metallic PurpleSize:56-58Serial: 20a25Stolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2009-06-15Stolen From: 7/11 on Lombard St. and Wall Ave. near St. JohnsOwner: jason morseOwnerEmail: spokenmail@gmail.comReward: $50.00Description: Most of the components were Shimano, the handle bars were Specialized. At this point however all I expect to find is the frame which is pretty unmistakable.
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Year: 2010Brand: MASIModel: CyclocrossColor:WhiteSize:53 cmSerial: 9207170020Stolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-07-31Stolen From: REI bike rack at NW Johnson and 14th.Neighborhood: PearlOwner: Tim KirkpatrickOwnerEmail: kirktimpdx@comcast.netDescription: MASI frame - no fenders - front and rear lights - seat pack - custom made 2 weeks old.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 10-153514This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Year: 2000Brand: cannondaleModel: F400Color:greenSize:48cmPhoto: http://yfrog.com/1xphotoskyjStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2010-08-03Stolen From: downtown pdxOwner: forrest cohanOwnerEmail: cohan75@hotmail.comReward: yesDescription: stock except for saddle, speed pro tires and egg beater pedals
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Year: early 80sBrand: SchwinnModel: Super Le TourColor:BlackSize:54 cmSerial: 2F00648Photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7106940&id=854775393&ref=albumStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-08-2Stolen From: Stolen from employee entrance of Marriot Hotel on stark street between 5th and 6th Ave @ 4:31 PM.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Colin AhrensOwnerEmail: chopchophands@gmail.comReward: I'll cook you anything you want.Description: Lots of scratching on fork, no grip tape on handle bars, no [...]

Year: 2009Brand: BianchiModel: Via Nirone 7 (Ultegra, Shimano 105)Color:WhiteStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-07-22Stolen From: The Vaux Condominiums; bike storage in basement.Neighborhood: Nob HillOwner: Janette RemlingOwnerEmail: jrem08@yahoo.comDescription: Bianchi, white with red/black lettering. "C2C" ("coast to coast") on frame.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-153544This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: 7.3 FXColor:Carrera blueStolen in 97211, OR Stolen:2010-08-2Stolen From: 700 NE Multnomah (NE 7th and Multnomah; building with the Mac store in the first floor; kitty corner from the Lloyd CenterNeighborhood: Lloyd CenterOwner: Jennifer LordOwnerEmail: jenny_lord2000@yahoo.comDescription: Bright blue; Just tuned up so in great condition; brand new rear wheel (silver; forget the brand) [...]

Year: 2005Brand: NextModel: Bmx styleColor:Dark blueSize:20"Stolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2010-07-28Stolen From: SE 102nd and SE haroldNeighborhood: LentsOwner: Laura COwnerEmail: lauragracecarver@yahoo.comDescription: A kid's 20" dark blue, single speed, no hand brake bikes. Who would steal a kids bike that is literally worthless i have no idea. My 6 year old is crying!This registrant does not have [...]

Year: 2009Brand: FujiModel: RoubaixColor:white/ red/ blkSize:52Serial: 1CFJ9F01672Photo: http://2009.fujibikes.com/Road/Performance/RoubaixPro.aspxStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-07-25Stolen From: The parking lot of Kennedy School, NE 33rd Avenue, noon on Sunday July 25th. Locked on an external bike rack.Neighborhood: NortheastOwner: Veronica "Nici" VanceOwnerEmail: distalhumerus@hotmail.comDescription: Fuji Roubaix pro 09, white with silver, red and black accents. one black water bottle [...]

Event Name: Beaverton, Banks and Beyond
Event Start Date: 28 August 2010
Start Time: 6:30:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.nwbicyclesafetycouncil.org
Event Description: Hosted by NW Bicycle Safety Council and Papa’s Pizza Parlor.
This is a beautiful ride from Papa’s Pizza Parlor parking lot located next door to Terpenning Recreation Complex to Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton and back. This [...]

Without a home, but not without a bike. (Photo © J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- London has officially launched their new bike-sharing scheme with a fleet of 6,000. Here's a look into how the technology works.
- In Anchorage, Alaska a change in municipal code is being considered that would [...]

Year: 2008Brand: SpecializedModel: Rock HopperColor:White w/gold&blackSize:AverageStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-08-2Stolen From: It was stolen from the Mcmennamins Mission Theatre Pub on NW 14th and Glisan around 11-12 at night.Neighborhood: Northwest PortlandOwner: William NixOwnerEmail: nix_william@hotmail.comReward: $300Description: It is a white Specialized bike with black and gold trim. It has the attached mtn bike special handles (not [...]