(Photos © J. Maus)

Brand: RaleighColor:BlackSize:47-52 CMStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-01-12Stolen From: NE 33rd By New Seasons.Neighborhood: ConcordiaOwner: Jill FinleyOwnerEmail: jillfinleyy@gmail.comReward: 25Description: Black Raleigh Bike-48-52 CM? Red Tape on handle bars.Handle bars are short and straight across. Bright neon green bike pad says vendetta coffee shop. Stickers: Malcolm Rollick, Italy Tattoo Shop, Gorilla Sticker. Fixed/Flip Hub. Some Silver patches [...]

Group shotSlideshow below(Photos © J. Maus)

On Saturday, I got a glimpse into another vibrant part of our local bike scene at the Portland Winter Classic Flatland Jam. The annual event was held inside a non-descript warehouse in inner Northeast, just north of E. Burnside. There was a two-sided vert ramp for the jumpers and a [...]

Still from amazing video of DIY bikeway infrastructure from Guadalajara.-Watch video below-

Here's the news that caught our eye last week...
- From the misguided to the punitive, proposals for anti-bicycle legislation have come fast out of the gate in 2011, from the quickly shot down plan in Oregon to ban children from being carried by bicycle [...]

Kidical Massers in Sellwood.(Photos: Paul Manson/Flickr)

Year: 2008Brand: BianchiModel: VolpeColor:GoldSize:44Serial:H8FR01268Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2010-01-12Stolen From: Medical Office Building at Legacy Emanuel Hospital, 501 N Graham St.Owner: Kyle MalinOwnerEmail: kylemalin@gmail.comDescription: Bicycle is a 44cm bianchi volpe, gold paint with black handlebar tape and black fenders front and back. Rainbow sticker running down the top tube, River City Bicycles sticker near pedals.Police record [...]

Sue Butler(Photo: SueButlerRides.com)

Later this month, 39-year old Portland bike racer Sue Butler is headed to St. Wendel Germany where she'll represent Team USA at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships. To help get her there, a fundraiser has been planned for Tuesday night at Hopworks Urban Brewery (2944 SE Powell).
Hopworks will donate $1 of every pint [...]

Kidical Mass rallies the family biking troops.(Photo © J. Maus)

Moms, dads, and kid-lovers throughout the state have gotten fired up over the family biking legislation that's made headlines this week. Many of them plan to join the monthly Kidical Mass ride which will be held this Saturday in Sellwood. Joining them will be Oregon House [...]

On a rural road in a "frontier" county this would be perfectly legal if HB 2507 passes.(Photo © J. Maus)

In 2009, the Oregon State Legislature passed a law (ORS 811.507) that makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving (hands-free headsets are allowed). The law was great news for traffic safety advocates [...]

It's January — what better time to do a Palm Tree Ride!?(Photo © J. Maus)

This weekend the weather shouldn't be too harsh, and we've got a few great events to keep you out there enjoying it.  Have fun and be safe!
Friday, January 14th
11:45pm: Midnight Mystery Ride
Take advantage of tonight's unseasonably mild weather on the monthly [...]

Supporters of the NWTA showed up in force at a Forest Park rally in October of last year.(Photos © J. Maus)

2010 was a landmark year for the Northwest Trail Alliance and now the up and coming off-road bicycling advocacy group is hiring their first ever paid staff member.
Last year was full of controversy and [...]

State Representative Jules Bailey has just told us that he has been in touch with Rep. Mitch Greenlick about HB 2228, the controversial bill that would create a new Oregon law making it illegal to transport a child six years or younger on a bicycle or in a bike trailer.
Bailey says that the two [...]

It's been a pretty crazy day (actually crazy last couple of days)... So I thought you'd enjoy taking a break and seeing some really fun bike art created by Lents neighborhood resident Tom Labonty. Check out his "Rat-Fiets" drawing below...

Drawing by Tom Labonty. See it on Flickr.

Below is the official statement on HB 2228 that Rep. Mitch Greenlick is sending out to people who've contacted him about the bill. The statement was preceeded by a form email from Greenlick's Legislative Assistant Justin Freeman:
Thank you for writing to express your concerns about HB 2228. Our goal in introducing this legislation was to [...]

"I appreciate that your intentions were good, but the facts do not support this bill. Please withdraw it." — Mia Birk, in a letter to Rep. Greenlick about HB 2228

Let the education continue...
Below is a letter written to Rep. Mitch Greenlick from Mia Birk. Birk is the former bicycle coordinator at the City of [...]

PBOT's Jeff Smith with one of the street sign toppers coming soon to SE Clinton Stb.(Photos © J. Maus)

Great news for one of Portland's busiest bikeways... After nearly three years since it was first announced, the Bureau of Transportation is set to begin installing elements of their Clinton Street Bike Boulevard Enhancement Project.
PBOT staffer Jeff [...]

I Just want to quickly point out that there's an alternative method for legislators to "start a conversation" on complex and/or potentially controversial issues (other than proposing a new law that would prohibit a popular and safe activity).
The current legislative session has two such bills that I'm aware of...
The first, which we covered back [...]

Oregon House Rep. Ben Cannon has weighed in, urging people to keep reactions civil.(Photo © J. Maus)

Oregon House Representative Mitch Greenlick's idea to start a discussion about child bike safety by proposing a new law (HB 2228) that would make transporting kids six and younger by bike illegal has resulted in a massive response. The [...]

Year: 2005Brand: KonaModel: DewColor:redStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2010-12-30Stolen From: Albina Ave. @ Albina PressNeighborhood: MississippiOwner: Erin DanowskiOwnerEmail: erindanowski@hotmail.comReward: 50Description: Red Kona cross bike with paneer rack in the back.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike