My neighborhood police officer, Derek Harris, passing out crime stats at a recent neighborhood meeting.(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland is a town where being involved is just how we roll. Lots of folks here volunteer for non-profits, speak up at City Council when necessary, and are generally engaged on issues that impact their [...]

Year: 2008Brand: HaroModel: Intro light low lowColor:neon green w/ purple forksSerial: PLIW8J1955Photo: http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2325/bikew.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97236Stolen:2010-11-10Stolen From: 137th Se foster RdNeighborhood: House was broken into. Stolen from garageOwner: Max MoskalenkoOwnerEmail: bike095@yahoo.comReward: 100$Description: Haro is neon green and neon green handle bars with purple shadow conspiracy grips. Pivitol seat with 3 scratches black. [...]

A look at the parcel as it stands today, with the I-205 path on the right.(Photo © J. Maus)

At their weekly meeting yesterday, the Portland City Council passed an ordinance that included funding for operation and maintenance of Gateway Green, a project that will turn a vacant, 35-acre parcel of land in East Portland into [...]

Major Joseph Lontai serving and cycling in Iraq, 2006.

Remember Joseph Lontai? He's the BikePortland reader who, back in April 2006, emailed a photo of himself riding a Spinning bike in the desert while serving in the Iraq war. Since then, I've kept in touch with Major Lontai and I run into him at [...]

The Cross Crusade rolls into Barton Park in Estacada Sunday.(Photo © J. Maus)

This weekend starts off slow and then builds up to some great events starting Saturday afternoon.  Take some time to enjoy the beautiful fall colors or clean up the bike, just in time to take it out and cover it with more mud [...]

Mark Hoskins, co-owner of Upcycles.(Photos © J. Maus)

On Sunday, May 16th, a long-unused garage door creaked open at 911 NE Dekum Street, revealing the newest business in the Woodlawn neighborhood, Upcycles. Based in a single car garage space that's been lightly remodeled, Upcycles is co-owner Kai Druzdezel and Mark Hoskins' entry into the growing number [...]

Local filmmaker Dan Kaufman has released a new video that takes viewers on a trip along the future location of the North Willamette River Greenway Trail. In the video (below), you'll join the advocates from non-profit group npGreenway who are working towards making the trail — that will eventually connect the Eastbank Esplanade at [...]

Event Name: BikeCraft
Event Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5, 2010
Event Time: 10am-6pm both days
Event Location: 15 NE Hancock St. Portland OR, 97212
Description: BikeCraft is a bike-lover's holiday gift bazaar that showcases local, handmade, bike-themed arts, crafts, fashion, and more.
It's the place to find great gifts for you and yours while supporting local bike artisans.
Sign Up: [...]

A scene from 2009 BikeCraft.

Some very super big news from BikePortland Headquarters... The sixth annual BikeCraft holiday gift bazaar is set for December 4th and 5th and our new venue this year is the Portland Design Works Mothership at 15 NE Hancock.
We're really excited about this year's event. We've got a brand new venue [...]

Year: 2009Brand: CiviaModel: HylandColor:Olive GreenSize:52Serial: HAL710460Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2010-11-10Stolen From: SE 66th Ave and SE Powell BlvdNeighborhood: Foster-PowellOwner: Juanita HeimannOwnerEmail: juanita.heimann@comcast.netDescription: Matte olive green hybrid with disc brakes, matching olive fenders, black over-wheel rear rack, and black side basket on the back. At the time of the theft it had a Kryptonite U-lock locked [...]

(Photo © J. Maus)

This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, a new "10-minute newsmagazine" and wiki about low-car life in Portland. Read more of his contributions to BikePortland here.
Will the walking movement ever be as successful as the bike movement?
Across the nation, biking advocates spent the last decade winning. And walking [...]

Elliott and Daniella Crowder, owners of Bike Newport.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bike Newport, an independent bike shop based in Newport, Oregon has been named the winner of a 2010 National Bicycle Travel Award by the Adventure Cycling Association.
Bike Newport has received the Sam Braxton Bike Shop Award for "incredible services and amenities that they offer bicycle [...]

The Oregonian Editorial Board published a timely piece in today's paper about the need for all of us who drive to take stock of our actions and do a better job looking out for people walking and biking on our roads. Here's the opening:
Hey, you.
You need to have a "full and frank" conversation with [...]

This just in from Kidical Mass Headquarters.... Full details on this month's ride (which happens on Sat, 11/20):
Family Fun Bike Ride Plans Tour de Pie
Portland, OR — November 9, 2010 — The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gathering with friends and family, giving thanks for our blessings, and eating pie. Lots of pie. [...]

Year: 1998Brand: CannondaleModel: M400Color:SmallSize:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2010-11-08Stolen From: Our garage in NE Portland near Glisan and 44thNeighborhood: North TaborOwner: Pete ChinOwnerEmail: someguy_1973@yahoo.comDescription: Has a newer women's seat, brand unknown. Front fork is cro-mo and gloss black which does not quite match frame which is aluminum and matte. Yellow accents. Front and rear [...]

Year: 1998Brand: CannondaleModel: F500Color:MSize:Pea GreenStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2010-11-08Stolen From: My garage in NE PDX near Glisan and 44thNeighborhood: North TaborOwner: Pete ChinOwnerEmail: someguy_1973@yahoo.comDescription: Frame is pea green w/ yellow details. P-Bone Headshok fork. Has an Sella Italia flite gel saddle w/ titanium rails.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 10-92805This registrant has documented [...]

If marketing campaigns and PSAs don't curb distracted driving and we lack the resources to enforce laws, how will we ever learn that driving a multi-ton vehicle on a road shared with people walking and biking is an extremely serious responsibility?
As we struggle to figure out why an "alarming" amount of people are [...]

Garmin-Transitions rider Tyler Farrar will be in Portland Sunday.(Photo: Garmin-Transition)

Tyler Farrar, one of the fastest professional road racers in the world, will sit down with local journalist Heidi Swift for an interview event in Portland this Sunday.
Farrar, a 26 year old native of Wenatchee, Washington, ascended to superstardom with a stellar 2010 campaign that saw [...]

Residents have vocally opposed the project with signs like these.(Photo: ProtectRedland.com)

A scenic road and popular bike route between Oregon City and the Clackamas River could be severely impacted if a proposed, 139 acre development moves forward. Clackamas Compost Products, LLC filed a permit in August with Clackamas County in hopes of building a yard [...]

Job Title: Sales Associate
Company/Organization: Rack Attack
Job Description: Rack Attack is North America’s premier retailer of automotive, home storage, and bike parking rack solutions. We are experiencing significant growth, and have immediate openings for sales and installation associates who posses backgrounds in this specialized industry.
We cater to outdoor enthusiasts interested in activities such as skiing, snowboarding, [...]