"Wealthy people often tend to see cyclists as losers and indigents; after all, if cyclists could afford cars, they would drive them."— Al from PA, BikePortland commenter

Last week we shared the news that several entities have spoken up in opposition to various motor vehicle restrictions being proposed as part of an effort to improve bike [...]

Year: 2010Brand: RaleighModel: Talus 2.0Color:silverSize:SM/16Serial: U93U78893Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-05-16Stolen From: SE 29th and Washington, at our homeNeighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Amanda HirschtOwnerEmail: amameow@hotmail.comDescription: Front and back fenders, front light mount, water bottle cage, bike lock mount on handle bars, bell on right handlebar, 2 stickers on frame.Police record with: PPDPolice reference#: 11-39839This registrant has documented proof [...]

Year: 2000Brand: NovaraModel: ArribaColor:RedSize:XLSerial: F-8300090266Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-05-15Stolen From: Detached garageNeighborhood: Alameda/IrvingtonOwner: Scott SchaererOwnerEmail: scottschaerer@yahoo.comReward: 40Description: Shimano grip shifters, Blackburn saddlebag rack, RST shocks, Ritchey handlebars and seat post.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 11039843This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Here's a look at bike news from around the country and the world:
- Tragedy struck during the Giro d'Italia, a famous, long-distance professional bike race. Closer to home, the Tour of California canceled its first stage due to snow.
- It's Bike to Work Week, and rising gas prices have led to increased interest in bicycling, [...]

Year: 1993Brand: Mt ShastaModel: HybridColor:Green (original)Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-05-14Stolen From: sidewalk bike rack at 42nd St Transit station-west side of 24 hour fitness. Chain lock cutNeighborhood: HollywoodOwner: William McNameeOwnerEmail: wdmhak@gmail.comReward: $50Description: 26" with ugly front whitewall (yellow/brown)new rear tire (black), distinct bright yellow left brake cable, aluminum rear rack, upright handlebars, flimsy plastic [...]

Year: 1995Brand: TrekModel: 830Color:16.5Size:Blue/VioletSerial: GW402919Stolen in Portland, OR 97230Stolen:2011-05-13Stolen From: Elaine Station
123 NE 172ND AVE
Portland, OR 97230Neighborhood: One block from the Max line on BurnsideOwner: Patti NoonanOwnerEmail: cloverpoetry@yahoo.comDescription: Gel seat, yellow sticker from registration with Tempe, Arizona policePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11003290This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1999Brand: SpecializedModel: hardrockColor:Silver/BlackSize:22inch frameSerial: PV804205Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-05-14Stolen From: In front of Kenton Library - 8226 N. Denverand N. McClellanNeighborhood: KentonOwner: Scott ShlaesOwnerEmail: scottshlaes@gmail.comReward: $50 and dessert of your choiceDescription: Mountain bike adapted to be commuter: Silver with black and red lettering, climbing handle bar extensions, toe clips, short seat, black back rack, [...]

This just in from PBOT:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation will convene a public meeting to receive input on potential applications for federal transportation funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects under Metro’s Regional Flexible Funds (RFF) program. The meeting is scheduled for June 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room B of The Portland Building [...]

"Oregon is the odd one out when it comes to the nation’s speed limits. By modernizing our speed limit we can increase the flow of traffic, lower commute times and fast track commerce through the state."— Sen. Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro)

Saying that Oregon's speed limit is "behind the times," state Senators Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro) and [...]

Bikes? Dancing? Fun? Must be Pedalpalooza.(Photos © J. Maus)

With our lingering winter weather, it might be hard to get mentally focused on Pedalpalooza; but that's just what you ought to be doing!
The big event(s) — organized by the community and extraordinary volunteers with Shift — happens from June 9th to the 29th. The ride calendar [...]

A closed road in Minamisoma City, Fukushima prefecture, Japan.(Photo: Motoya Nakamura/The Oregonian)

Year: 2005Brand: SpecializedModel: Hardrock CompColor:blueSize:XXLSerial:P38142889Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-05-13Stolen From: 2828 SE Franklin St. Near Powell and 28thNeighborhood: Hosford/AbernathyOwner: Ben MorelliOwnerEmail: bnjmnmorelli@gmail.comReward: 50Description: This is a large and well used bike. The front disc brake is an Avid and the rear brake is a Tektro Io. The brake cables and housings are [...]

Job Title: Bike 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 customers service, we want to hear from you.
This is a unique career opportunity to be a part of what makes Portland such a great place [...]

"It's just friendly nod to the Portland biking community - which several of our employees belong to."— Tom LaBonty, Southwest Airlines employee

We all heard the big news back in April when Frontier Airlines removed the flat fee for checked bicycles. Long before that, we'd floated the idea of having Portland International Airport (PDX) become something [...]

Just in case this week's employment opportunities quietly slipped past while you nodded off at the control tower of your current job...WAKE UP! Here they come again featuring shiny new bikes, born again bikes and bikes that need your love. Best of luck!

Bike Builder -- Bike Gallery
Used Inventory Coordinator -- Community Cycling Center
Bike Mechanic [...]

Today's shoot was at Waterfront Park. I saw many types of bikes and people. It was great to see the summer styles. Scroll down for more.(All photos © J. Maus)

The Italians know how to do bike racing.(Photo: Gazzetta.it)

The Giro D’Italia, Italy’s grand tour stage race, continues on after the tragic, fatal crash of Belgian racer Wouter Weylandt during Stage Three.
Being such a bike-race-crazy town, local cafes and pubs are showing the race on the big screen. With the race starting to heat up, it's [...]

Event Name: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes
Event Start Date: 12 June 2011
Start Time: 2:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.archdpdx.org
Event Description: The parish of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the fourth annual “Blessing of the Bikes,” on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2 PM in [...]

PBOT data on SE Holgate Blvd. The street was re-striped for buffered bike lanes in 2009.

Event Name: GORGE RIDE
Event Start Date: 11 June 2011
Start Time: 7:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.GorgeRide.com
Event Description: THE GORGE RIDE | June 11 - The Dalles
Get lost in time as you participate in the fifth annual Gorge Ride, a celebration of the "King of Roads" - the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH). Pedal from the [...]