Scene from Biketobeerfest 2009.

That's right, it's a weekend so epic it begins on a Thursday.  There's only so much summer left, so treat yourself to as much music, food, scenery and merriment while you can.
Thursday, August 26th
5:00pm-9:00pm: Kalkhoff Bikes Party
Head to the Kalkhoff Bikes showroom in the Pearl District for this German-themed party featuring beer, [...]

Year: 2008Brand: yubaModel: mundoColor:blueSize:largePhoto: http://gallery.bighead.org/d/31706-1/SDC11713.JPGStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-08-23Stolen From: 2226 NE weidler, heidi manor apartmentsNeighborhood: Sullivan's GulchOwner: brian venturaOwnerEmail: lorax@bighead.orgReward: 50 dollarsDescription: 2008 Yuba Mundo, blue with tan grips, twist shift rear and paddle shift front. 18 speed with silver chain guard and silver platform pedals. Large cargo area with black net [...]

Year: 2005Brand: lemondModel: popradColor:white&blueSize:49cmStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2010-08-24Stolen From: OHSU tram, bottomNeighborhood: South WaterfrontOwner: Christina BougatsosOwnerEmail: cmb555@gmail.comDescription: white Lemond with blue lettering, possibly still with women's Brooks leather saddle, slightly worn, upside down cropped handlebars, black fenders, typical Bontrager accessoriesThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Bike lane blockage on N. Williams last week.(Photos © J. Maus)

This week's question comes from reader Darren P. Darren wonders about something I think many people have encountered over the years...
"Road crews block bike lanes with their road work signs. The signs intended to warn us of dangers are dangerous. Is this legal? [...]

Year: 1999Brand: SpecializedModel: Stump Jumper CompColor:BluePhoto: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1999&Brand=Specialized&Model=Stumpjumper+Comp&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-08-23Stolen From: 38th and Hawthorne. Bike racks between Bank of America and Fred Meyer.Neighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Aaron LongwellOwnerEmail: aaron@newmedialogic.comReward: 250Description: Saddle is torn, chainstay is heavily grooved from chain scratches.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-153964This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

"... mass transit advocates block new roads and otherwise penalize drivers in an effort to force them out of their cars, thus making their lives infinitely more difficult." -- Mark Tapscott, Washington Examiner

A few interesting news items relating to automobiles have come across my desk recently so I thought I'd round them up together.
The first [...]

Lots of changes at intersection of Wabash, Willamette and Bryant.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Bureau of Transportation has completed their re-design of a North Portland intersection where two bike boulevards and a high-volume street intersect. The N. Wabash/Willamette/Bryant triangle has been significantly re-striped, two median islands have been added, there's a new crosswalk, and other [...]

View of SE 50th and Hawthorne. Truck was pointed west and coming out of eastern most intersection.

There was a crash at around 7:00 am this morning at SE Hawthorne and 50th involving a woman on a bike and a garbage truck. The truck operator was headed west on Hawthorne when the collision occurred. [...]

Year: 2008Brand: GiantModel: FCR 3Size:SmallSerial: gs8v4837Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-08-18Stolen From: 1200 NW Marhall St, ASA FlatsNeighborhood: PearlOwner: Aziz JarrahzadehOwnerEmail: aziz.jarrah@gmail.comDescription: Black/silver FCR 3 - performance spd spedals with black burn flea lightsPolice record with: portland PDPolice reference#: T10005474This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Baltimore Woods looking south with St. Johns Bridge in the background.(Photo: NPGreenway)

Metro and the City of Portland have collaborated to purchase six acres of land north of the St. Johns Bridge where they plan to extend the Willamette River Greenway Trail by over one-third mile. The $1.9 million purchase was made possible by Metro’s [...]

Rolling on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.(Photos © J. Maus)

ODOT is hosting a presentation and open house tomorrow night (8/24) to get public input on the remaining 11-mile segment of the proposed Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
I took a ride on a segment of the trail back in 2007 and [...]

Get on the bike train!(Photo © J. Maus)

Remember back in May when I happened upon the Beach Elementary School bike train? Now, a former volunteer intern with the City of Portland's Safe Routes to Schools program is organizing the first-ever Portland Bike Train Conference.
Recent college grad Kiel Johnson says he helped get the Beach [...]

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced a major study and new policies thatwill make it safer to walk in the Big Apple.(Photo: NYC DOT)

Morning folks and welcome to the Roundup...
-- The New York City DOT released a "landmark" study on walking that will help them push even farther, faster in re-claiming their streets for people (more [...]

Year: 2009Brand: CannondaleModel: F5 mountain bikeColor:BlackSize:MediumSerial: UM96406Photo: http://portlandpollyanna.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/newbike.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-08-15Stolen From: Across the street from Pioneer Courthouse on Yamhill and 5th.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Kate LaudermilkOwnerEmail: kate.laudermilk@gmail.comReward: negotiableDescription: Slicks, pannier rack, clipless pedals, suspension.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-153816This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1978Brand: PeugeotColor:blueSize:62cmStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-08-21Stolen From: SE 30th and FrancisNeighborhood: SE portlandOwner: Brandon BakerOwnerEmail: applesloth@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Blue 1978 Peugeot with red chain ring honey brown brooks saddle brooks peddle straps blue handle bar grip with bull horn style handle barsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: GiantModel: FCR-3Color:Black/silverSize:MSerial:GV718006Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frekur/2806877334/Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-08-21Stolen From: Outside the School of Education building at PSU on the corner of SW Harrison and Broadway.Neighborhood: SW at PSU campusOwner: Laura BentzOwnerEmail: Lsbentz@gmail.comReward: $250 and brunch :-)Description: The bike looks as it does in the photo, except with plastic Planet Bike dark green fenders on [...]

[Note: This post was originally published on Wednesday, 8/18)]

Portland Parks & Rec is hosting the All-City BMX Jam on Saturday.

It looks like this heat wave is finally starting to pass, and the upcoming weekend should be blissfully mild.  As a reward for all of your sweat and sunburns allow me to present a jam-packed event [...]

Year: 2002Brand: CannondaleModel: CriteriumColor:Red WhiteSize:7 Speed RoadSerial: 65610890047Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-08-20Stolen From: The bike rack outside 24 Hour in the Pearl.Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Chris ColemanOwnerEmail: chrisc@pcs.orgReward: $50Description: This is a 7 speed road bike, with white handlebars.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10005405This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1980ishBrand: schwinnModel: sprintColor:redSize:49cmPhoto: http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/blog/wp-content/bikes/hugh-schwinn-sprint/hugh-schwinn-sprint02.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-08-19Stolen From: backyard, NE emerson and 15th.Neighborhood: vernonOwner: diana berkowitzOwnerEmail: dianaberky@gmail.comReward: 100.00Description: old red paint, drop bars, black and older handle bar tape, toe clipsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event Name: SRAM 2x10 Experience at Mt. Tabor Park
Event Start Date: 26 August 2010
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
Event Description: SRAM 2x10 Experience for BIKE SHOP EMPLOYEES only at Mt. Tabor Park.
Located in the parking lot by the Amphitheater.
Come learn about and ride the new SRAM 2x10 drive train. Various bike brands available to [...]