Photo of the scene at N. Killingsworth and Kerby last night.(Photo: Nate Gibson)

Year: 2007Brand: giantModel: boweryColor:army greenSize:53cmStolen in SE portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-09-30Stolen From: 711 on 45th and hawthorne. He rode up on a bike and picked mine up and rode south down 45th with my bike on his shoulder.Neighborhood: SE portland by hawthornOwner: rocco caravelliOwnerEmail: rocco@shrunkenheadskateboards.comReward: 200Description: back wheel is neon green deep Velocity flip flip hub [...]

Year: 1999Brand: NovarraModel: BonanzaColor:Black w/yellowSize:Med. frameSerial: F8090043Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2010-09-30Stolen From: Burlingame Fred Meyer, Barbur Blvd.Neighborhood: BurlingameOwner: Constance LivelyOwnerEmail: clively1@comcast.netReward: $100Description: Mtn. bike, black/yellow; Trek incite computer, bell, seatpost bag, gel saddle, rear rack.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: T10006470This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Nick Fish(Photo © J. Maus)

The City Commissioner in charge of Parks, Nick Fish, announced a set of "actions" earlier today about off-road cycling in Forest Park. I spoke to him on the phone from his office in City Hall about that announcement...
You told Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) today that Forest Park isn't ready for [...]

League President Andy Clarke.(Photo © J. Maus)

Reactions are starting to come in from this morning's big announcement by City Commissioner Nick Fish that there are no plans to improve singletrack bicycling opportunities in Forest Park. The President of the League of American Bicyclists, Andy Clarke, has expressed his disappointment in the decision. Here's [...]

Event Name: MJCC Loves Bicycling
Event Start Date: 7 October 2010
Start Time: 7:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.oregonjcc.org
Event Description: Join us for a fun evening and learn more about bicycling in Portland from Alta Planning and Design CEO and author of Joyride, Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet Mia Birk, bicycle law expert attorney Mark Ginsburg and [...]

Riding in Forest Park.(Photo © J. Maus)

As we hinted at yesterday, City Commissioner Nick Fish and Portland Parks and Recreation Director Zari Santner have released their much-anticipated set of actions they'll take to address off-road cycling in Forest Park.
The decision includes no new or improved access to existing singletrack trails and no commitment [...]

Cover of new map.

In an effort to showcase some of the best bike rides in the region, the Washington County Visitor's Association (WCVA) is working on an update of their bike map; and they want your feedback and suggestions to make it even better.
The map covers Washington County and is intended for both visitors [...]

This just in from PBOT:

September 30, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pedestrian Advisory Committee seeks new members
The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced that it is seeking new members for the Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC advises the City of Portland – particularly the Bureau of Transportation – on matters that encourage and enhance walking as a means [...]

The monthly City of Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting agenda has been posted:
Bicycling and Equity — Alison Hill Graves, Executive Director of the Community Cycling Center, will discuss their recent project resulting in the “Understanding Barriers to Bicycling Interim Report” (June 2010). Alison, a member of the Steering Committee that helped develop Portland’s Bicycle Plan [...]

Year: 90-91Brand: NovaraModel: X-RColor:teal/blueSize:medStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-09-30Stolen From: outside the PNCA art Studio
Bike was locked on the north side of NW Johnson, between Nw 12th and 13th.Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Colin NettlesOwnerEmail: colinnettles@gmail.comDescription: Old Novara x-r with road tires (black with blue stripes), mountain rack, new cassette, road bars, low end brifters, Bike has been [...]

Brand: KonaColor:BlackSize:largeStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-09-25Stolen From: 722 East Burnside Street East, Portland, OR 97214
I left my large black Kona cabled to the bike racks just outside the back door of the Bossanova (on 800 East) after performing at the Bossanova - I'm an acrobat in the Wanderlust Circus. I left the venue after the [...]

Sorry for the late notice...
Former Oregon Governor and current candidate for the office John Kitzhaber will be in Portland tonight at what's being billed as a transportation-focused fundraiser. The event will be held at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland and hosts include architectural and transportation engineering firm David Evans and Associates, [...]

Economist Joe Cortright.(Photo © J. Maus)

Joe Cortright, an economist with Impresa Inc. and the senior policy advisor for urban planning think tank CEO for Cities, says engineers and planners have dumped billions of dollars into sprawl-inducing roads and highways in part based on a "deeply flawed metric" that's been an industry standard for 25 years.
Released [...]

Year: 2006Brand: GARY FISHERModel: WAHOOColor:BlackSize:17.5Serial:C16G2630Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-09-29Stolen From: At the corner of NE Davis at and 8 ave. IT was locked to one of two bikes racks in front of Harry's Mother.Owner: Adam FischerOwnerEmail: adamufischer@gmail.comReward: SureDescription: A Campus Bicycle sticker on it. Denotes that I purchased it in LI, NY and have brought [...]

This tri-bike from Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles is bound for the Ironman World Championships in Kona.(Photo: Renovo)

Sunset at Alpenrose, courtesy of the Blind Date at the Dairy series. - Slideshow below - (Photos © J. Maus)

In case you haven't noticed, it's cyclocross season here in Portland. Last weekend local cross lovers got a taste of all the mud and fun to come out at the Battle of Barlow and tonight [...]

Director of Portland Parks Zari Santner.

City Commissioner Nick Fish.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish and the Director of Portland Parks Zari Santner are due to release their recommendations on bicycling in Forest Park sometime in the next week or so. The announcement will come 19 months after the issue of how to [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Paddy wagonColor:Gray/whiteSize:54cmStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-09-29Stolen From: Stolen out of a locked van on Ne Schuyler and NE 28thNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Gretchen HarrisOwnerEmail: wemetontrimet@yahoo.comReward: YesDescription: This a pretty new, single speed/fixed gear bike. It has a black seat, toe clips, black handlebars and tape. It has a few scratches on the [...]