I wouldn't usually post something like this, but I'd love to see someone from Portland win this contest. Check out the details below:
For the first time ever, the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Schiphol) have created a 10-City Bike Tour of Holland using KLM’s [...]

Year: 2011Brand: RedlineModel: ConquestColor:White/BlueSize:56Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2011-04-18Stolen From: Lewis and Clark college templeton buildingOwner: Aaron DionneOwnerEmail: Dionne@lclark.eduReward: 250.00Description: Older shimano 105 shifters (5500 series) xtr mountain bike rear derailleur, tiagra front derailleur, topeak rack, time atac pedals, FSA Crankset, kore race cantilever brakes, touch up paint where I chipped the finish installing the headset- [...]

Event Name: Cycle Umpqua Vineyard Tour
Event Start Date: 10 September 2011
Web Site: http://www.cycleumpqua.com
Event Description: RIDE... the beautiful Umpqua River valley on lightly traveled roads. EXPLORE... many of the award winning wineries along the way. CELEBRATE... at the end of your ride by attending the festival.
If you're coming to CYCLE OREGON, this [...]

An FHWA decision now makes it easier for cities to use green to designate a bikeway.(Photo © J. Maus)

Living and biking in Portland, you might take the green pavement marking you see on bikeways throughout town for granted. But, like the blue color that came before it, this is an innovative treatment that was done [...]

Just one month away!(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland has five Sunday Parkways events starting next month and the routes are now public. PBOT has also launched a fundraising effort on Kickstarter to help bridge some gaps in their budget.
First, the routes.
East - May 22nd

If you were not able to make it to the open house for the North Williams Avenue Traffic Safety Operations Project on Saturday, you are in luck.
Thanks to the wonders of technology and a project consultant (Michelle Poyourow) that isn't afraid to use it, you can attend a virtual open house. Below are the posterboards [...]

Just got word about Ride of Silence from organizer Brian Echerer:

Gathering Date: Wednesday May 18th, 2011
Gathering Time: 6:00 PM - Ride announcement 6:15 - wheels rolling at 6:20
Gathering Location: Holladay Park Lloyd Center at the center of the park.
Route: 5 miles through the interior of Portland crossing the Broadway Bridge and Morrison Bridge. Link to [...]

Bikes parked on SW Morrison for Timbers game on Sunday.(Photo: Jesse Gwinn)

When you mix an important project with free kettle corn and childcare you get a great turnout.(Photos © J. Maus)

The open house for PBOT's North Williams Avenue Traffic Safety Operations Project drew a large crowd to the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church on Saturday. The event was the first time the public got a chance to [...]

Job Title: Professional Mechanic
Company/Organization: Bike Gallery
Job Description:
The Bike Gallery is seeking highly experienced professional bike mechanics for Service Department production positions. If you are driven, detail oriented, and passionate about customer service, we want to hear from you.
This is a unique, career opportunity to be a part of a what makes Portland such a great [...]

A horrific road rage incident in Brazil has spurred bicycle activism.(Photo: BikersBrazil)

Here's the news that caught our eyes this week:
- You have to make transit cool, says the organizer of a program in an exurban office park in San Ramon, California where a third of 30,000 workers choose not to drive to work.
- A [...]

Year: 05-06Brand: specializedModel: sequoiaColor:silver/black wheelsPhoto: http://i53.tinypic.com/11bm61d.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-04-15Stolen From: bike rack on sw 10th and morrisonNeighborhood: downtownOwner: Andrew PiersonOwnerEmail: andy.pierson@gmail.comReward: gratitudeDescription: silver bare metal frame, black wheels, carbon fiber forks. exact bike as pictured.Police record with: portland policePolice reference#: 11-29988This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: huffyModel: 56560Color:brownSize:26"Serial: SNHEJ10G12868Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-03-27Stolen From: carport, SE 75th & Tibbetts.Neighborhood: south taborOwner: lisa storkeOwnerEmail: dmstorke@netscape.comDescription: men's Nel Lusso Cruiser bike, brown and butterscotch with small basket and cup holder on handle bars and rear extendable rack. Zefal head and tail lights. Whitewall tires, coaster brakes.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-151674

Job Title: Part-time 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, [...]

Portland-based Retro Image Apparel has launched "the Portland Collection."
The collection includes a men's and women's jersey and a shirt based on art by Portland artist Jimmy Cavalieri.

An open house Saturday will be the first time the public can weigh in on proposals to improve the bikeway on N. Williams Avenue (so that people other than this strong and fearless rider might feel comfortable biking on it).(Photo © J. Maus)

With Filmed by Bike kicking off tonight, I thought it'd be fun to delve into the photo archives. The images below from years past will give you a small hint of what to expect if you're headed to the event tonight/this weekend...

Timo Forsberg (R) and Bob New at the 2005 event.(Photos © J. Maus)

The crash happened near SW Market and Naito at 9:15 am on Tuesday (4/12).

A Portland woman sustained serious injuries after being struck by a truck at 9:15 on Tuesday morning (4/12) while riding her bike on SW Naito Parkway (at SW Market). Marjin Wall is still at OHSU awaiting facial surgery and the person who [...]

Here is the recap of jobs posted to BikePortland this week. One position is in Eugene with bike maker Bike Friday and the other is in Hillsboro with retail shop, Bike N' Hike.
Click the links for full details and application instructions. Bonus points if you get hired for both. The Willamette Valley makes for [...]