Year: 84Brand: GTModel: JR PerformerColor:Black/goldSize:16"Photo: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3432/3828445433_4534c22b51_o.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-07-30Stolen From: Killingsworth and AlbinaNeighborhood: nopoOwner: Corey McCorkleOwnerEmail: Coreypdx@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Black bike Gold gain and brakes, yellow grips and cables. 5spoke mag wheels (black) possibly covered with black and gold wheel disks.
if you see this anywhere call me at 503.839.5820Police record with: ppdPolice reference#: T10005063This registrant [...]

Event: PDX Cycle Swap
Date: Sunday, Sept 12, 2010
Location: 1300 N. River St. Portland, OR 97217
Description: The inaugural edition of a monthly bicycle oriented gathering along the Willamette River. Vendor booths open to buy/sell/trade bike gear. Live music, food, beer, bike check.
Second Sundays from here out.
Contact: info(at)pdxcycleswap(dot)com

The EcoShopper at work.(Photos © J. Maus)

Eugene-based BicycleR Evolution knows a thing or two about trailers. The 15 year-old company is owned by Ian Scholz, brother of Alan and Hans Scholz, the guys who run Bike Friday (Alan also founded Burley Designs back in 1973). But, when the "EcoShopper" trailer showed up on [...]

Year: 2009Brand: ScottModel: Sub 20Color:SmallSize:Dark GreyPhoto: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4031018408_aa893d75c8_b.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-08-5Stolen From: It was taken from the front of my office building at 1400 SW 5th Street; the building is known as the "5th Avenue Building".Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Emily KemperOwnerEmail: emilykemper@gmail.comReward: $50Description: My bike was stolen from in front of my office building yesterday. I had [...]

This just in from a source in Vancouver....
Officer Patrick Johns of the Vancouver Police Department will be shooting a Public Service Announcement on bicycle safety.
He wants to show that people should wear helmets, ride their bikes on the correct side of the road, in the bike lane, and wear bright colored clothes etc., when they [...]

Our featured job listing this week comes from a well respected bike shop in Southeast Portland focused on road cycling. If you are an experienced mechanic in search of a new full-time position, this may be the one. Check it out via the following link. Good luck!

Bicycle Salesperson/ Mechanic -- Veloce Bicycles Inc.

Year: 2010Brand: cerveloModel: RSColor:black/silverSize:51Serial:S209F00350Photo: http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/430/img1678o.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-08-05Stolen From: NW Marshall between 21st and 22nd, Portland, ORNeighborhood: NW (alphabet)Owner: jennifer urichOwnerEmail: jenurich@gmail.comDescription: dura aca kit
dura ace carbon tubeless wheels
cerveloPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10005022This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Tony Pereira and his new suit.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bikes and fashion have enjoyed a renewed romance in America in the last few years. From the Cycle Chic movement to the proliferation of bike fashion shows, there is a growing awareness of -- and market for -- clothes that are stylish and comfortable to [...]

Year: 1993Brand: BridgestoneModel: XO-3Color:dark greenSize:55 cmSerial: X220997Photo: http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4928/bridgestonebike.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-05-21Stolen From: 2102 SE 12th Ave (between Hawthorne & Division). Bike was taken from basement/laundry room of building.Neighborhood: Ladd's AdditionOwner: Daniel FullerOwnerEmail: danielpfuller@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Converted-to-Singlespeed bike has cotton-wrapped and shellacked Moustache handlebar, leather saddle, front and rear baskets, silver fenders, old-fashioned Dia-Compe cantilever [...]

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: 1000Color:Black/SilverSize:MediumSerial: WTU146C1539BStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2010-06-5Stolen From: My bike was stolen from my house at 2410 NE Multnomah St.Neighborhood: Sullivans GulchOwner: Hagen HammonsOwnerEmail: hagen.hammons@hotmail.comDescription: It is a Trek 1000 road bike, black/silver color. Its got two sets of brakes, on the drop bar and cross bar.This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 1990Brand: TrekModel: 800Color:whiteStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-07-28Stolen From: home, SW 36th and SW AliceNeighborhood: MultnomahOwner: james wallaceOwnerEmail: jwallace97219@gmail.comDescription: pieced from another trek. cables in bad shape, all originalPolice record with: Portland PPDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

"The patent also states that an iPhone or iPod could be used to automatically or in response to a user instruction, record video, audio, or take photographs reflecting the course..."

[H/T to @dontbecreepy on Twitter via 9 to 5 Mac]
The Patently Apple blog shared information today about a patent application from Apple that details [...]

Bridge Pedal 2009, as seen from a helicopter flying over the Fremont Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 1994Brand: TrekModel: 820Color:BlueSize:frame 17"Serial: G23M9694Photo: http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6369/img2243a.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2010-08-4Stolen From: in my backyard near SE Woodstock & SE 87thNeighborhood: LentsOwner: carolyn johnstonOwnerEmail: carolynjohnston.tx@gmail.comDescription: 1994. purplish blue. Shimano multi-condition brake system, rear drive system, & freehubs. newer women's split seat. new thinner tires.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1063976This registrant has documented proof of [...]

"The last thing we need is to have someone driving on Timberline Road encounter an out-of-control cyclist and the police knocking on a relative's door to tell them their son or daughter are dead because of this." -- Oregon State Police Sergeant Duane Larson

In response to a serious injury crash involving a man riding his [...]

Dan Maes

The growing number of bike-sharing system consultants and vendors must be jumping for joy right now as comments by a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Colorado have thrust them into the national media spotlight.
In his campaign for governor of Colorado, Tea Party favorite Dan Maes has raised questions about Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's [...]

Year: 2006Brand: TrekModel: 7.2 FXColor:RedSerial: SCBA6777Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2010-08-4Stolen From: Inside my apartment building.Neighborhood: Near Washington Park & West Burnside.Owner: Josh ShalekOwnerEmail: duckyshmoltz@yahoo.comDescription: It is a hybrid bike with fabric shoe clips and a back rack.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1063992This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Senator Jeff Merkley (L).(Photo © J. Maus)

Oregon's rookie Senator Jeff Merkley continues to live up to his potential as active transportation's greatest hope in the U.S. Senate. The Livable Communities Act (S.1619), which he introduced in the Senate back in March, passed out of a key committee yesterday and will now head to a [...]

Spotted on NE MLK and Tillamook.(Photo: Amos Hunter)

I've been trying to get a handle on my inbox of late, and in doing so I've come across a few neat photos that I figured would be fun to share.
The first one comes from BikePortland staffer Jonathan "J.R." Reed (yes, the only person on my staff has [...]

Metro has announced that $533,000 of Regional Travel Options grants are now available. This program has funded all sorts of great stuff in the past. See full details in press release below:
Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues
Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in creating [...]