Turquoise Peugeot Ladies Hybrid 80s

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Year: 80s
Brand: Peugeot
Model: Ladies Hybrid
Color:Turquoise
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-05-30
Stolen From: SE 28th and Gladstone
Neighborhood: Inner SE
Owner: Gabrielle Quintana
OwnerEmail: quintga@reed.edu
Description: Turquoise Ladies Peugeot Hybrid. Reed College I.D. sticker #1294 on crossbar. Ergonomic handlebars.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11003650
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

"Muddy" Brown Burley Harlow

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Brand: Burley
Model: Harlow
Color:"Muddy" Brown
Size:53cm
Serial:X1013
Photo: http://slugonabike.me/stolen/bike.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97230
Stolen:2011-05-29
Stolen From: 146 NE 157th Ave, near E Burnside
Neighborhood: Glenfair / edge of Rockwood
Owner: Mark Rosenau
OwnerEmail: slugonabike@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black Velocity Deep V 36H rims with black spokes, Schmidt Son dynamo front hub, Lumitec headlight, Old Man Mountain rear rack, Forte platform pedals, Shimano 105 shifters, Ultegra crank, Woody’s fenders (long hard road pattern), Trek 8i Incite computer (19,350+ on odometer.) Avid Shorty 4 brakes with red thinline koolstop pads, Continental ultra gatorskin tires 700x28c, burley travoy hitch on seat stem, Madonna di Ghisallo Medallion on top of down tube.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 1144082
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Giant Nutra 1994

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Year: 1994
Brand: Giant
Model: Nutra
Color:Black
Size:56cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-05-28
Stolen From: 57th & Yamhill, from our back yard.
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: David King
OwnerEmail: camelsauce@hotmail.com
Reward: Love
Description: 1994-ish, black frame Giant Nutra (white background, black lettering) mountain bike with smooth tires and straight handlebars, back wheel from Bike Gallery. 21 speed, thumb shifters, 58cm-ish (ridden by a 6’1" guy). Black front and rear fenders, 2 green & white bike Oregon stickers, on either side of top bar. Black bike rack w/ Next Adventure sticker.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-152701
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bicycle Mechanic (Lakeside Bicycles)

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Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization: Lakeside Bicycles

Job Description: We are looking for a seasoned bike mechanic able to work on and build various makes and models of bikes. Previous bike shop mechanic experience required. Work schedule likely 4 days per week with weekends required. This position is presently seasonal with potential long-term employment. If you love bikes and are passionate about working on them, this could be for you.

How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to roberto[at]lakeside-bikes[dot]com.

Red/black fade Bridgestone Diamond Rock Wild West 1980s

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Year: 1980s
Brand: Bridgestone
Model: Diamond Rock Wild West
Color:Red/black fade
Size:26″ tires
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-05-28
Stolen From: Taken from The Pita Pit 421 SW 10th 3:20am on 5/28. I chased the man to 10th and yamhill screaming obscenities. If you saw that and got a better look than I did, please call me.
Owner: Logan Fox
OwnerEmail: loganfoxinabox@hotmail.com
Reward: eternal gratitude
Description: 21 speed. Straight bars with a click shifter on the right and a thumb shifter on the left. “Planet Bike” fenders on front and rear with shiny stones glued on. Two red spoke lights on the front tire (oval shaped and white by day). BMX pedals. Hand pump mounted on the side. Worn tires and brakes. Japanese writing on rear fork. Please call me at 503 839 6020 or contact the portland police regarding PPB Case # 11-43680
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-43680
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Long Weekend Open Thread

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East Sunday Parkways-57

(Photo © J. Maus)

Hey everyone. It’s been yet another very busy week here at BikePortland (we’ve published about 30 stories and over 600 comments just since Monday.)

Now we’re set to step away from the machines for a bit. Barring any major stories or stuff that just can’t wait, we’ll be quiet here (and on our always fun Twitter account) until Tuesday.

What do you have planned for the weekend? Please feel free to promote your events and share your adventures (or lack thereof) in the comments below.

Enjoy the weekend!

Committee decides on changes to Vancouver/Wheeler near Rose Quarter

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Bike traffic in The Vancouver Gap-6

The right lane of this block of
Vancouver between Broadway
and Weidler will become a bus/bike
only lane.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Stakeholder Advisory Committee for PBOT’s Lloyd District Bikeway Development projects has reached a decision on how to improve North Vancouver/Wheeler Avenues between Broadway and the Rose Quarter.

This project — which includes what we’ve referred to in the past as the “Vancouver Gap” — is one of three the committee is working on (the others, the 12th Avenue overcrossing and a bikeway on NE Holladay are still being hashed out). The committee made their official technical recommendation to the Portland Bureau of Transportation on May 19th.

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ODOT says League’s state rankings leave out key spending figures

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“When we went back to figure out how the League got their low numbers, we discovered that they use a definition that is very narrow and doesn’t capture all funding.”
— Travis Brouwer, ODOT federal affairs

Oregon’s 8th place “Bike Friendly State” ranking by the League of American Bicyclists raised a lot of eyebrows around here. Oregon isn’t perfect; but 8th place? Behind Florida?!

In our coverage earlier this week we explored a few reasons these state rankings should be taken with a grain of salt (for instance, they don’t account for major things like our state-run Scenic Bikeways Program). And now, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) says the numbers used by the League gives even more reason to question the validity of the rankings.

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Massive, inspiring school bike train this morning in North Portland

Still from video of 150+ person
strong bike train at Beach School
this morning.
– Watch video below-

What happens when you combine a City that prioritizes neighborhood bikeways, parents that are passionate about biking to school, and school administrators that not only encourage — but participate in it?

You get a bike train that stretches four blocks long and numbers about 150 people. That’s what happened at Beach School this morning. Check out the amazing video below (taken by Beach parent Suzanne Clarke):

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Light blue Schwinn s2763 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Schwinn
Model: s2763
Color:Light blue
Size:26
Photo: http://cgi.ebay.com/schwinn-s2763-hybrid-7-speed-womens-road-bike-bicycle-/150606359209
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-05-26
Stolen From: Hollywood Senior Center (NE 40th & Broadway)
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Owner: Melissa Cannon
OwnerEmail: melcan186@gmail.com
Description: I am fairly sure this is at least close to the right model. It is a Schwinn hybrid commuter bike, aluminum frame, w/ linear pull brakes, quick-release seat and wheels. No rack, a light was attached to the front, and the kickstand comes down but doesn’t support the weight of the bike.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-43259
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike