Year: 2008Brand: GiantModel: CypressColor:Grey and blackPhoto: http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/8365/ryansstolenbike.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2010-10-11Stolen From: PSU campus, in the bike racks between neuburger and shattuk hall.Owner: Ryan BelnapOwnerEmail: mrbelnap@hotmail.comReward: $50Description: Its just like the picture, only a different seat and a rear fender.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: NorcoModel: OlympiaColor:Red/SilverSize:18"Serial: AA00116473Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-10-3Stolen From: Across from the NightLight Lounge on 20th & ClintonNeighborhood: ClintonOwner: Jesse LeoOwnerEmail: jessejoleo@yahoo.comReward: 25Description: Just got it 2 weeks agoPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10006778This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

New location on SE 40th and Hawthorne.(Photo: New Seasons)

Local grocery store chain New Seasons Market will open its tenth store tomorrow on the corner of SE 40th and Hawthorne (former location of Daily Grind), smack-dab in one of the most bike-centric parts of town. According to a press release sent out by the company [...]

A big crowd turned out on Saturday.(Photos © J. Maus)

Last weekend's Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show (see my slideshow and mini-report here) made it clear that our region's custom bike building industry is stronger than ever.
Below are my notes from conversations I had with builders who displayed at the show...
Tony Pereira / [...]

Year: 2005Brand: Gary FisherModel: ZebranoColor:Black/SilverPhoto: http://fisherbikes.com/images/fisherbikes/bikes/2005/1600x1200/zebrano_rigid_e.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: My backyard, right around noon.Neighborhood: Foster-Woodstock (near 82nd and Foster)Owner: Wyatt Crabtree-ScottOwnerEmail: Jacksamlucy@yahoo.comReward: YesDescription: It had a cable lock around the handlebar stem (the kind that coil up, real cheapo lock) that might still be attached. Hard plastic fenders in front and back (the [...]

A creative bicycling promotion campaign in Malmo, Sweden is worth our attention. According to Copenhagenize, the campaign has been "a massive success" over the past several years.
It would be very exciting if we had a similar effort going on here in Portland. Check out the excellent video below to learn more about it...

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Traffic on Grand Ave. north of Burnside.(Photos © J. Maus)

Mayor Sam Adams emceed an event this morning to mark the official grand opening of the East Burnside/Couch Couplet project. The project (which is still not quite finished) began nearly eight years ago and the estimated cost is about $17.8 million. Adams touted the [...]

Year: 2002Brand: SpecializedModel: RockhopperColor:BlueSize:17 inchSerial: P1LV31189Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: Bike storage room in underground garage of RiverPlace condominiums. Bike was last seen by owner on 10-2-10, and noticed stolen on 10-12-10.Neighborhood: RiverPlace (SW Waterfront)Owner: Scott KellyOwnerEmail: scott@se-cm.comDescription: 3. 2002 Specialized Rock Hopper. Serial P1LV31189. Blue frame. With cycle computer. [...]

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: Anthem X1Color:Orange frameSize:LargeSerial: GL887011Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2010-10-12Stolen From: RiverPlace Condominiums underground garage. Bike was last seen by owner on 10-2-10, and noticed missing on 10-12-10.Neighborhood: RiverPlace (SW Waterfront)Owner: Scott KellyOwnerEmail: scott@se-cm.comDescription: 2009 Giant Anthem X1 Mountain Bike. Serial Number GL887011. Rear fender. Orange Frame. With cycle [...]

Brand: AlanColor:charcoal/carbonSize:46Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2010-10-11Stolen From: NE Failing and Garfield (one block west of MLK)Neighborhood: King NeighborhoodOwner: Lorraine FerronOwnerEmail: lorraineferron@gmail.comDescription: This bike had new shimano shifters and a u-lock locked around the top of the stem/base of the handlebars. The base of the cable on the lefthand shifter associated with the chain ring is [...]

Year: 2004Brand: specializedModel: sirrus sportColor:silverSerial: P3KV21066Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2004&spid=21260&menuItemId=0Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2010-10-11Stolen From: NW 2nd and FlandersNeighborhood: China TownOwner: Sarah AbbottOwnerEmail: abbott@bluebottle.comDescription: Bike has just the rear fender and black rack with SPD pedals. Weathered handle bars.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-154837This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Racers young...

and old gave it a go at Rainier.(Photos © J. Maus)

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Organizers guess that 100,000 people turned out on Sunday for CicLAvia, Los Angeles' first open streets event, where 7.5 miles of streets were opened up for bicycling, walking, and hanging out. Check out this short video with on-the-street interviews and great footage:

Year: 2006Brand: cannondaleModel: caad 7Color:whiteSize:52Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2010-10-10Stolen From: 7625 NE IrvingOwner: caroline davisOwnerEmail: caroline.d.northrop@gmail.comReward: 200Description: white frame with red "brielle cycles" decals; yellow tape. ultegra components and wheels. white seat.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T10006722This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006Brand: bianchiModel: volpeColor:lt greenSize:49Serial: h6018337Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2010-10-10Stolen From: 7625 NE Irving StOwner: caroline davisOwnerEmail: caroline.d.northrop@gmail.comReward: $200Description: green with red bianchi/volpe logo, animal print handle bar tapePolice record with: portlandPolice reference#: h6018337This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: NovaraModel: RandoneeColor:CoffeeSize:52Serial:F710421786Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2010-10-10Stolen From: 41st and SE TaggartNeighborhood: Southeast PortlandOwner: Allison KutzOwnerEmail: Ambiente222@gmail.comReward: $200.00Description: Primarily coffee colored touring bike with pale yellow/cream color to diag portion of frame, WTF female seat, set of silver bike planet fenders, red handle bars, removable dual novara saddle bags, randonneur tires, and rear rack. [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: RoubaixColor:CarbonSize:54 cmSerial: STAE38H0690Stolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2010-10-10Stolen From: NW Thurman and 34thNeighborhood: Willamette HeightsOwner: Geoffrey SilverOwnerEmail: geoffrey_silver@comcast.netReward: yesDescription: Carbon with white lettering. Durace components.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-084381This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Color:blueSerial:GU925286Photo: http://yfrog.com/1xbikesmalltjStolen in Portland, OR 97216Stolen:2010-10-08Stolen From: SE PortlandNeighborhood: Mall 205 areaOwner: Mark ShoreOwnerEmail: saetihn@hotmail.comDescription: Blue bike, mountain bike frame, street tires, no brand name (possibly a Giant?), pieced together from various bikes. Multiple add ons: silver fenders, black rack on back, big grey basket, attachments for lights, bike computer, bottle holder, many stickers. This [...]

Year: 2008Brand: fixed gear grey cannondale frame, brown brooks saddle, red chris king headsetColor:greySize:58Photo: https://files.me.com/benjaminjgordon/i1ehihStolen in Portland, OR 19355Stolen:2010-10-08Stolen From: N PrescottNeighborhood: mississippiOwner: jami gordon gordonOwnerEmail: benjaminjgordon@me.comReward: $100 and a big hugDescription: painted grey cannondale 58 inch frame, red chris king headset, brown leather brooks saddle, fixed gear.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Riding north on Going Street on the new two-way cycle track. - Video and slideshow below- (Photos © J. Maus)