Year: 1992Brand: trekModel: 2300Color:purple/carbonSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-03-22Stolen From: stolen from house garageNeighborhood: hollywood district,ne portlandOwner: david ciochettiOwnerEmail: dciochetti@att.netReward: $100Description: small surfer decal on head tube instead of trek plate, bontrager rims tandem spoke pattern, tube to lug connection at head, seat tube, bottom bracket age discoloredPolice record with: portland pdPolice reference#: 11-23315This registrant has [...]

Business owners want this to be the norm on SW Ankeny Street, shown here during an event in 2006.(Photo © J. Maus)

Some of the proposed trails.- Download larger map here -

It's still a drive from Portland, but as far as I'm concerned, any new mountain bike trails in our region are worth celebrating and supporting. It's with that in mind that I share news of the Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike (CLIMB) Trails System. This [...]

Me, circa 2006.

When I put together the first Bike to Blazers event back in 2006 (see photo at right), it was just a group ride to the arena with a few small perks we worked out with Blazers front-office staff. The goal all along was to get the Blazers organization excited about it so they'd [...]

Citizen activist Kiel Johnson is one of four winners announced today.(Photos © J. Maus)

I got an unexpected email this morning from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. The local bike advocacy group is working on their major fundraising event of the year, The Alice Awards and Auction (set for April 23rd); but instead of announcing the [...]

Sugar Wheel Works and Sweetpea Bicycles will soon share a storefront on N. Williams.(Photo: Sweetpea Bicycles)

Portland's bicycle industrial complex continues to flourish even in these slow economic times. Bike businesses are hiring employees, expanding their reach, moving to new locations, and more.
Scroll down for several bits of news from local bike businesses, all [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: Big HitColor:BlackSize:SmallSerial: wsbc601027663fPhoto: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6040822/Stolen in Portland, OR 97299Stolen:2011-03-23Stolen From: Back of a ford explorer.....theif broke the rear window leaving stereo equipment and riding the bike away.Neighborhood: SW Barnes Rd at the top of Burnside RdOwner: Leland ChanOwnerEmail: Austin.gettel@gmail.comDescription: Brand New Stock w/ Red Crank brothers PedalsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Larry Fornshell's booking photo.

A Portland Police Bureau Sergeant who was riding his bike into work yesterday morning was involved in an altercation with a man driving a car that has resulted in the driver being arrested for hit and run and attempted assault.
Here's how it played out according to a PPB press release (emphasis mine):
"Early [...]

The Portland Parks and Recreation bureau is putting the finishing touches on new bike racks near the Naito Fountain area in Waterfront Park. We noticed work crews at the site yesterday and contributor Jim Parsons snapped a photo for us this morning...

City crews installing new bike racks near the Saturday Market in Waterfront Park this [...]

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Jeanne Stewart.

A road project being debated in Vancouver, Washington has spurred an unfortunate comment from a member of that city's City Council.
At issue is the MacArthur Blvd Safety Project, which would have put [...]

Event Name: Bike to Blazers
Event Date: Sunday, April 3. 4:00pm-6:00pm
Event Description: All roads lead to the Rose Quarter for this year's Bike to Blazers event. The team wants every fan to pedal to the 6pm tip-off vs. Dallas Mavericks to demonstrate how easy and fun it is to get around by bike. BikePortland invites you [...]

Riding on NE Broadway in Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

A new research report, Bicycling Trends and Policies in Large North American Cities prepared for the U.S. Department of Transportation, has found that Portland leads the pack in bike-friendliness among nine bike-centric cities in the U.S. and Canada.
The report, which takes a comprehensive look at all facets [...]

Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization: Lakeside Bicycles
Job Description: Spring is here, gas prices are high!
Lakeside Bicycles, located in Lake Oswego, Oregon is looking for a fun-loving, energetic mechanic for the upcoming season.
Applicants should have at least 2 years of shop experience. Familiarity with Campagnolo components is a plus.
How to Apply: Drop off your resume at [...]

The scene on Highway 211 following a hit and run yesterday.(Photo: Oregon State Police)

The Oregon State Police continue their investigation this morning into a hit and run crash that occurred yesterday about 3:30 pm.
According to the OSP, 67-year old Thomas Mossman was riding his bike westbound on Highway 211 (just west of Palmer Road, map) [...]

Brand: KonaModel: Dew PlusColor:BlackSerial: SA80903750Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-03-22Stolen From: North Mississippi Ave between Beech and FailingOwner: Montana MauriceOwnerEmail: montanamerida@hotmail.comDescription: some wear and tear on the seat. there is a trailer hitch attached to the seat post, as well as mounts for a front and back light. black bell, red heart sticker on back fender, [...]

Year: 2010Brand: TrekModel: WSD 7.2Color:dark greySize:17"Serial: WTU020C042GEStolen in 97212, OR Stolen:2011-03-20Stolen From: Backyard of our house- 2143 NE 12th Avenue between Tilamook and Thompson.Neighborhood: NE PortlandOwner: Jennifer JohnstonOwnerEmail: jennifer.johnston@kp.orgReward: $50.00Description: Dark silver/grey Trek 7.2 with black accessories (bumper, bike rack, H2O holder). Distinguishing marks: rear light mount was slightly rusting and slightly bent. Paint was [...]

Year: 2011Brand: RedlineModel: Urbis, single speed, size largeStolen in NE Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-03-21Stolen From: Apartment driveway, NE 16th, just north of handcock, east side of streetNeighborhood: North East PortlandOwner: Coralee BoweyOwnerEmail: csbowey@hotmail.comReward: $100.00Description: Brand new Redline, Urbis, single speed, large, lt gray w/black rims and tires, black grips, white and black seat, disc brake in [...]

LaHood (R) listens as Congressman Earl Blumenauer discusses the SW Moody project. Mayor Adams is in the background.(Photo © J. Maus)

The US Department of Transportation Secretary is on a whirlwind trip through Portland to show his support for road safety, bicycling, and streetcars. LaHood is joined by several high-level DOT staffers and Federal Transit Administrator [...]

Drink Smoke, Flanders- More images below -

Professional photographer Chris Milliman's new photobook, Drink Smoke, Flanders, is now available. Milliman's photo clients include Portland based companies Keen Footwear, Rapha Apparel, and others. His photos have also appeared in National Geographic and VeloNews. His new book was designed by Matt Stein of Weights & Pulleys, a creative [...]

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released a list of finalists that are in the running to receive $16 million in federal Transportation Enhancement funding. TE grants are made through the FHWA and are awarded every two years to projects that "strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental value of our transportation system."
Portland has [...]