The Twilight Criterium will rock downtown Friday!(Photos © J. Maus)

Another packed calender and a sunny forecast means plenty of bike fun options for everyone.  Head downtown to watch some sunset racing, enjoy some good, old-fashioned, biking circus merriment on the waterfront, and have a ball with the whole family at Sunday Parkways. 
Friday, August 13th
4:00pm-9:00pm: [...]

Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: 1000TWSDColor:BlueSerial: WTU345C2381AStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-08-5Stolen From: The bike was stolen from outside of my office on Stark and 10th in SW Portland.Neighborhood: SW PortlandOwner: Olivia HalfenOwnerEmail: oliviahalfen@yahoo.comDescription: There is a Cat Eye on the front, and two water bottle cages, and it has Shimano pedals.This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2000Brand: KonaModel: Hoo haColor:GoldSize:17"Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-08-11Stolen From: My garage
near SE 20th and Belmont, 2 blocks away from Colonel Summers ParkNeighborhood: Inner SE Portland/ BuckmanOwner: Sara JonesOwnerEmail: saurentz@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: 17" hybrid Kona Hoo ha, 700 cc wheels, gold. It does not have the original handlebar stem - I had it raised so [...]

Bike boxes, like this one in the Rose Quarter, aren't endorsed by the FHWA... yet.(Photos © J. Maus)

According to Mike Wetter, the Senior Advisor to Metro Council President David Bragdon, the U.S. Department of Transportation is on the verge of a decision that could rapidly speed up the use of innovative bikeway treatments across America. [...]

"What are a cyclist's options when another cyclist causes damage or injury?" -- Nick V.

[Ask BikePortland is a regular feature. See past questions and learn the answers via our esteemed commenters here.]
This week's Ask BikePortland comes from reader Nick V. Nick wants to know how to handle the aftermath of a bike-on-bike collision:

The Rack Tote bag from Po Campo.(Photos © J. Maus)

Thanks to Twitter, I was able to connect with Maria Boustead from Chicago-based Po Campo bags while she was in Portland this past weekend.
Po Campo launched last summer with bags for women who want style and function that look good on and off the [...]

Year: 2009Brand: NovaraModel: BuzzColor:BlackSize:MED (17")Serial: U91K14585Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-08-01Stolen From: 2021 SW Main St (20th and Main).Neighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Bautista ReinosoOwnerEmail: breinoso@yahoo.comReward: 100Description: Front fork has an orange color detail near the axles. Front white reflector on handlebar is loose. It had a safety cable clipped to the center vertical pole of the frame.Police [...]

Mayor Adams and Metro President David Bragdon at today's meeting.(Photos © J. Maus)

A key group of elected officials and transportation bigwigs from Oregon and Washington convened this morning and agreed to adopt a major set of recommendations that will move the Columbia River Crossing project forward. The Project Sponsors Council unanimously agreed to push [...]

Event Name: Climate Ride - California
Event Start Date: 21 September 2010
Start Time: 08:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.climateride.org/rides/california/
Event Description: A 5 day, fully supported fundraiser ride from Eureka, CA to San Francisco, CA

Not sure why, but I've been getting a lot of interesting photos via reader emails lately. I shared a few last week, and who can forget the "don't share the road" license plate? (Incidentally, the owner of that plate has gotten in touch with me wants to chat more about it).
So here goes, three [...]

Year: 1970sBrand: RaleighModel: Grand PrixColor:whiteStolen in , OR Stolen:2010-08-9Stolen From: My front porch near 70th and WoodstockNeighborhood: Mt. Scott / Arleta (SE Portland)Owner: Margaret CunninghamOwnerEmail: margaretclairecunningham@gmail.comDescription: white mixte frame, some paint chips, peeling stickers, drop bars wrapped in old tubes. Rear fender/ beam-style rack.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Advocates in San Francisco finally got their wish.(Photo © J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- The San Francisco bike infrastructure injunction has been lifted! The city is preparing to roll out 35 bike lanes that it's planned over the last four years, during which bicycling rates in the city have skyrocketed.
- [...]

Year: 07Brand: TrekModel: 3700Color:blackStolen in Portland, OR 97229Stolen:2010-08-8Stolen From: bethany meadows apartmentzOwner: Daniel BoggsOwnerEmail: danielwboggs@gmail.comDescription: flat black, trek, 07This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2003Brand: Independent FabricatorModel: Club RacerColor:gray titaniumSize:adultSerial: 319T349Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-08-8Stolen From: Stolen from bike rack at First UU Church, 1011 SW 12th Ave.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Scot Cameron-BellOwnerEmail: divinescot@gmail.comReward: 100Description: Bike is gray titanium with IF insignia, Mavic wheels, and wide orange-taped handlebars, Specialized women's saddlePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10005088This registrant has documented [...]

Year: 2000 ?Brand: schwinnModel: fastbackColor:dark brown/blackSize:22Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-08-4Stolen From: From the 72 and Division area along with my white 1992 Subaru Loyale, last seem arounf 76 and HolgateNeighborhood: Mt Tabor, Felony HieghtsOwner: gary dunkleyOwnerEmail: gdunk@aol.comDescription: drak brown/black Schwinn Fastback, lever gearing and side switches, black handle bar tape, Cannondale front canvas carry bag [...]

Riders pedal north on I-405.Slideshow below/Gallery (82 images)(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2009Brand: SurlyModel: Cross Check CompleteColor:blackSize:men's, 56cmSerial: will list shortly - must obtainStolen in Lake Oswego, OR 97034Stolen:2010-08-8Stolen From: porch of home on 5th st. L.O.Neighborhood: Lake OswegoOwner: Raphael MolinaOwnerEmail: thatdjguy@msn.comReward: yesDescription: Surly sticker peeled off, scratches on bottom part of framePolice record with: Lake Oswego PDPolice reference#: will add laterThis registrant has documented proof [...]

Year: 2010Brand: gt passageModel: fitness seriesColor:whiteSize:26 inches womensStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-08-4Stolen From: it was stolen from lloyd center parking lot on the second level.Neighborhood: ne portlandOwner: Cecilia NealOwnerEmail: cecilia_neal2002@yahoo.comDescription: spokes have reflectors on every spoke. there is a blinking red light on the back under the seat. there was a black basket with a [...]

Year: 90sBrand: BianchiModel: AxisColor:GREENSize:58CMSerial: KS939630Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2010-08-8Stolen From: 14th and HolmanNeighborhood: WoodlawnOwner: John ColemanOwnerEmail: johnamos@yahoo.comDescription: Bike had nitto albatross bars with green cloth tape over cork grips, really unusually put together. Tektro brake levers, Bianchi seat, no front deraileur, friction bar end shifter on the right handlebar, with a rivendell baggins bag [...]

Brand: NEXTModel: Plush Mountain BikeColor:WhiteSize:21 gearsPhoto: http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6001/plushy.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-08-4Stolen From: Stolen from a backyard that is not visible from the street. nw irving, portlandNeighborhood: nwOwner: Jane SchaeferOwnerEmail: janemschaefer1974@yahoo.comReward: good karma and a good mealDescription: Stolen Next women's mountain bike. 21 gears. White frame with "NEXT" written on bottom bar in black bubble letters, [...]