Our Bike Science superhero Shawn Small will rescue you from the sea of bike jargon and myths.(Photo © J. Maus)

It's with great excitement that I introduce our latest project here at BikePortland, a new column we call Bike Science with Shawn Small.
Shawn is the man and the mind behind Portland-based carbon fiber research [...]

Richard Krebs' bike rests under the wheel of a TriMet bus after the collision last Thursday.(Photos: Bill Jackson)

In a major update to our story from last week, the Portland Police Bureau has issued a citation to TriMet bus operator John Nations in a crash that occurred August 12th at SW 6th and Morrison in downtown [...]

Year: 2010Brand: CannondaleModel: Quick RigidColor:GreySize:SmallSerial:VM11098Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-09-10Stolen From: In front of GREEN salon on NE 10th and couch.Neighborhood: Inner NE portlandOwner: Krista MillerOwnerEmail: information@myairblaster.comReward: YesDescription: This is a brand new Cannondale Quick Rigid. The stickers have been removed from the wheels. There is a black rack on the back for bags and it [...]

Photo of the scene.(Photo: KPTV screen grab)

A 7th grade girl and a school bus operator collided yesterday as the bus left the parking lot of Beaverton Arts & Communications Magnet High School, which is about seven miles west of Portland. The wheel of the bus ran over the girl's leg. She suffered a [...]

As we mentioned yesterday, Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) is currently on a tour promoting job creation through transportation infrastructure spending. Before coming to Portland, Oberstar stopped in Eugene to take a tour of stimulus funded projects. Joining him on the tour was Eugene Congressman Peter DeFazio. To get around, the two hopped [...]

Event Name: Sisters Mountain Bike Festival
Event Start Date: 1 October 2010
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://sistersmountainbikefestival.com/
Event Description: Take the grand tour of the Sisters backcountry that showcases the Peterson Ridge Trail system and beyond. Guided and unguided rides are offered for all levels of experience.
The entry fee buys you a weekend of [...]

The team from the Portland City Attorneys Office.(Photo: BTA)

If you've noticed that the roads are a bit more full of bikes than usual, it's because the BTA's Bike Commute Challenge is underway. The month-long event is in its 16th year and if last year's record-breaking participation is any indicator, there are likely to be [...]

Year: 2006Brand: BianchiModel: VolpeColor:48 cmSize:sage green w/ red letteringStolen in Forest Grove, OR 97116Stolen:2010-09-9Stolen From: stolen from Pacific University Campus, locked to rack between Strain Building and Price HallNeighborhood: Pacific Campus, Forest GroveOwner: Mary BrickerOwnerEmail: brickermary@yahoo.comReward: $100Description: When stolen bike had Missoula, MT, city registration sticker, under-seat bag w/ lights, a black rear fender, rear [...]

It's just an illusion.(Photo: Preventable.ca)

Here comes your weekly local job stimulus update.
This week we feature a job opening at the top notch NW shop, Portland Bicycle Studio. Additionally, the downtown safety authority, Pacific Patrol Services would like to pay you to ride around all day keeping watch over the security of its charges.
Follow these links to learn [...]

Year: 2004Brand: TREKModel: 5000Color:whiteStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2010-09-9Stolen From: Stolen at Loprinzi's Gym on SE 41st st and DivisionNeighborhood: RichmondOwnerEmail: Ront3200@aol.comDescription: 26 Speed TREK Mountain BikeThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

John "Coop" Cooper.

This Sunday, a warehouse under the east side of the Fremont Bridge that sits partially over the Willamette River will be buzzing with bikes, bike parts, and the people who love them. The PDX Cycle Swap is a new event that its organizers plan to hold every second Sunday of the month. [...]

Year: 2003Brand: BianchiModel: BergamoColor:WhiteSize:Medium?Photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=13451&l=b244e70637&id=509528531Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-09-8Stolen From: Residential home on SE 22nd and Oak.Neighborhood: Buckman neighborhoodOwner: Katherine RayOwnerEmail: Skidoodilybop@gmail.comReward: $100Description: White bike, with little rainbow balls on three spokes on the front wheel.Police record with: Portland Police BureauPolice reference#: T10005937This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Despite detour plans recommending against it, some people are riding across the bridge in the main travel lane.(Photos © J. Maus)

I spent some time yesterday watching how people on bikes were handling the detour onto the Broadway Bridge. The bridge just (partially) re-opened to traffic last Friday and currently there are two lanes open [...]

Congressman Jim Oberstar clowns around with kids from Beach Elementary School in the Overlook neighborhood of north Portland. - Gallery/Slideshow below - (Photos © J. Maus)

Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-09-9Stolen From: Stolen from my home on 38th and DivisionNeighborhood: SoutheastOwner: Aimee AmparoOwnerEmail: scientific314@yahoo.comDescription: My bike was rusty brown and had a silver pedal on the left and a black pedal on the right. Dropout handlebars that were black, and a break on the left handlebar that was crooked and barely [...]

Year: 2007Brand: GiantModel: TCR C2Color:BlackSize:MediumPhoto: http://home.comcast.net/~jnicholz/stolen.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2010-09-6Stolen From: Produce Row restaurant: 204 SE Oak St (2nd and Oak)Owner: Justin NicholsOwnerEmail: justinnicho@gmail.comDescription: Giant TCR C2 carbon frame (black that fades into grey, with white on the top tube). Frame was a warranty replacement so the fork doesn't match the paint scheme (fork has [...]

On the roads outside Heppner, in eastern Oregon.(Photos © J. Maus)

The State of Oregon's Parks and Recreation Department has announced eight new routes that will soon become official Oregon Scenic Bikeways. The routes criss-cross the state, from the Willamette Valley across the Cascade Range and into eastern Oregon.
The new routes — the first to [...]

Year: 2004Brand: Santa Cruz BlurColor:BlackSize:SmallStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-09-6Stolen From: our garageNeighborhood: NE 22nd Ave; IrvingtonOwner: Libby NorthOwnerEmail: libbynorth@mac.comDescription: black santa cruz blur; small framePolice reference#: 10-074095This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Ray LaHood.(Photo © J. Maus)

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that the latest traffic data shows "major, across the board declines" in all categories of fatalities and the lowest numbers in six decades.
Updated fatality and injury data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) show [...]