Year: 2007Brand: RidleyModel: ExcaliburColor:blackSize:54Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2010-08-16Stolen From: SE PDXNeighborhood: Mount TaborOwner: Nathan PhelanOwnerEmail: runmtbrun@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Ridley Excalibur-Mavic kysrium, bontrager, look, race face, and ultegraPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-67602This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Paul Higgins, as seen from the window of a TriMet bus.(Photos: Screen grabs of Dan Christensen's blog)

At the end of last month, TriMet bus operator Dan Christensen published a shocking essay on his personal blog. The essay was titled "PORTLAND! KILL THIS BICYCLIST!" It went into detail about how Christensen was so frustrated [...]

Event flyer.

An event tonight being presented by the Community Cycling Center will seek to raise the issue of equal access to bicycling. "Bikes for All: Building a healthier community with bicycles," is part of the CCC's ongoing effort to address what they see as a lack of ethnic diversity in Portland's biking population.

Job Title: Veterinary Assistant
Company/Organization: Portland Veterinary Cardiology
Job Description: Portland Cardiology, a veterinary specialty practice providing state-of-the-art care for dogs and cats with heart disease, is seeking a full-time veterinary assistant.
We are a small team with big responsibilities. We enjoy what we do for our patients and their loved ones. We are nice to each [...]

Two crashes involving bicycles have come across my desk in the past few days. People involved in both the crashes have asked for the public's help in tracking down the suspects.

Luckily, she wasn't riding the bike when the person ran into it.

Year: ?Brand: BianchiColor:BlackPhoto: http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/130/l_9337e1a73feb4abdaf3c40e61c4d4909.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-08-14Stolen From: Stolen from the back of my house (NE 13th and Ainsworth)Neighborhood: North EastOwner: Morgan NilsenOwnerEmail: morganic007@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Black Bianchi with red and black accessories (grip tape, tires, and bottle holder) + new Planet Bike bike seat.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10005261This registrant has documented proof [...]

Someone has stenciled several video game symbols in the N. Williams bike lane.- See the rest of them below - (Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 1980'sBrand: RaleighModel: ? not sureColor:BurgandySize:mensStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-08-18Stolen From: Stolen from inside basement. Southeast 13th off of powell in brooklyn neighborhood.Owner: Jennifer LaMastraOwnerEmail: jenlamastra@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: Black foam handle bars. Tops breaks a little special. Nice new foam seat. Saddle bags zip down off a compact handled case. Some [...]

Not recommended unless you are friends.(Photo © J. Maus)

This week's Ask BikePortland question comes from Daniel C. He had a disagreement with someone over how many bikes can fit on one of PBOT's standard staple racks. Daniel also wants to know if there are manners to keep in mind when sharing a staple [...]

Local streets like NE Going are in need of pavement maintenance, but current methods -- developed for major arterials -- are cost-prohibitive.(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland is working hard to make the growing network of "next generation" bike boulevards (a.k.a. neighborhood greenway) streets as comfortable for people on bikes as possible. They've [...]

Year: 2006Brand: FujiModel: FinestColor:blueStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-08-16Stolen From: 1116 SE 30th Ave- 30th between Taylor and SalmonNeighborhood: Belmont/Sunnyside/HawthorneOwner: Elsa ChavesOwnerEmail: hello@hielsa.comReward: $50Description: Fuji woman's Finest road bike, mainly blue with white. It has a black back rack- an attached back red light and a 'spok' brand front light attached to the handlebars. It has [...]

Portland's crop of bike businesses continues to flourish. Below are a few business updates that have come across my desk in recent weeks.
Pedal Bike Tours (133 SW 3rd Ave)

Pedal Bike Tours continues to grow as they approach two successful years in business. Owner Todd Roll used to share a space in [...]

Up in Seattle, they've got a bike lane battle that has some striking similarities to our situation with the new bike lanes on SE Holgate Blvd.
As I've reported several times in the last few months, the City of Portland is facing considerable opposition from some people near the lanes on Holgate. They claim, and [...]

A makeshift memorial near the site of the collision.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Oregonian reports that a lawsuit has been filed by the family of Lindsay Leonard, the 23-year old Reed College graduate who was killed by a man who struck her with his car as she walked across SE Foster Road back in November. [...]

Job Title: Mechanic/sales
Company/Organization: Joe Bike
This position has been filled.

Job Description: Seasoned mechanic with at least 2 years' experience wanted immediately for small, innovative utility/commuter shop. Upbeat, positive, friendly personality with good customer-service and problem-solving skills desired. 20-40 hours a week.
How to Apply: Stop in at 3953 SE Hawthorne with a resume in hand [...]

Year: 2008Brand: pakeModel: fixed gearColor:blackSize:57"Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-08-14Stolen From: my porchNeighborhood: ne 23rd and sandyOwner: beth hardingOwnerEmail: vanpoops@hotmail.comReward: $100Description: fork- chrome painted with black bats
wheels-700x23 white rim, black spoke, red hubs
brake- shimano brake on front wheel
crank- shimano 600
pedals- mks with double set of white christophe toe straps on each
bars- Soma Noahs arc chopped short [...]

Event Name: BIKES BEERANA
Event Start Date: 20 August 2010
Start Time: 4:30:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.portlandopera.org
Event Description: In an effort to meet the cyclist’s that ride by The Hampton Opera Center each day on the Eastbank Esplanade, Portland Opera is inviting them to stop by for a beer (thanks to Widmer Brothers Brewing) on our beautiful [...]

Year: 2007Brand: GuruModel: CarbonioColor:blac/carbon fiberSize:48Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-08-16Stolen From: Bike rack outside REI downtown Portland: NW 14th Ave corner with NW Johnston St.Owner: Alin MossOwnerEmail: 34alin@gmail.comDescription: Guru Carbonio bike all carbon fiber frame.
Color black/carbon fiber no paint, Guru name yellow, carbinio name withe.
Campagnolo Record (titanium) 10 Ultra QS
Trek incite 11 computer cadece/speed
Mavic ksyrium [...]

Schekel memorial sculpture at SE 37th and Taylor.(Photo: City Repair)

Matt Schekel was 27 years old when he was struck and killed while riding his bike by someone operating a produce truck who ran a stop sign at SE 37th and Taylor. The year was 1997. This Thursday, August 19th, Schekel would have turned [...]

Year: 2010Brand: Santa CruzModel: DriverColor:GreenSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-08-16Stolen From: NW Naito Parkway-Broadway BridgeNeighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Randy SpanglerOwnerEmail: Jssc120577@aol.comReward: YesDescription: Gravity components, Marzocchi 66 fork, Magura brakes-all new.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 1067607This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike