Year: 2010Brand: JamisModel: Commuter 2Color:Silver GraySize:16.5Serial:U83K02955Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62705644@N06/sets/72157626565485895/Stolen in Porland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-05-10Stolen From: Stolen from garage - and I usually put a u-lock on it but forgot to on this occasion. Drat!Neighborhood: Irvington area near NE 15th Ave. and Knott StreetOwner: Richard LattaOwnerEmail: rllatta@gmail.comReward: No reward - not a high end purchase really.Description: Silver color
May still [...]

The public school bond would boost bike project budget.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Public School district is in the final weeks of pushing for a bond measure and levy that seeks to raise $548 million through increased property taxes. The money would be used to rebuild, renovate, and improve nearly 100 schools throughout Portland.
What [...]

Sunset's new location.(Photo: Sunset Cycles)

Citing steady sales growth, Sunset Cycles owner Roger Colwell announced today that he plans to open a second shop in June.
Colwell has owned Sunset Cycles, which is in the Bethany area of unincorporated Washington County just west of Portland city limits, since 2003. The shop boasts a perfect location, with [...]

Rep. Earl Blumenauer.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-area U.S. House Representative Earl Blumenauer will unveil his "Commuter Relief Act" at a luncheon on May 18th. The legislation would make it easier to bike and take transit to work by improving existing federal policy that prioritizes driving alone over other modes.
Calling it a "matter of equity," Blumenauer [...]

Job Title: Bike Builder
Company/Organization: Bike Gallery
Job Description:
Bike Gallery is now accepting applicants for our central Bike Assembly Department. This is an entry level, seasonal position and offers the following:
• Full time hours available during the season
- Some weekend hours available
• The opportunity to further develop existing mechanical skills
• A production oriented work environment with no [...]

Ask anyone that's ridden their bike around a city for any length of time, and they'll tell you: One of the fringe benefits of biking is all the interesting things you come across while pedaling around. Case in point are the three things below...
The first is something sent in by reader Fred K.. Fred came [...]

Last month we shared the news about a new type of bicycling experience coming soon to Portland — an indoor bike park known as "The Lumberyard."
If you're still a bit confused as to what an indoor bike park actually is, check out the new animated video below for a look inside...

In the U.S., we work 2 extra hours per day on average just to pay for our cars.— TheUrbanCountry.com

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- Bike sharing has launched in Toronto, with much fanfare. As Canada's government switches parties, support for the Bixi system isn't falling along party lines. A reporter tries out [...]

Tourism draw.(Photo: Evan Ross/Portland Bicycle Tours)

Travel Portland has announced that the Banks-Vernonia Trail is a recipient of a 2011 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Award.
Travel Portland recognized the trail with a "President's Award," for, "creating a new opportunity for our visitors to experience the natural beauty that is so accessible from Portland."
The trail is a [...]

Year: 2010Brand: NovaraModel: ExpressColor:BlackSize:LargeSerial: F012K0979Photo: http://www.rei.com/product/791138/novara-express-bike-2010Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-05-5Stolen From: Around SE 67th and ReedwayNeighborhood: Mt. ScottOwner: Charlie GilkeyOwnerEmail: angelawheeler5@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Black Novara Express in really good condition. Light on front handle bar and back under the seat. Rack installed on the back and small bag with the rack. Also stole the helmet and [...]

Year: 2010Brand: NovaraModel: CypressColor:BlackSize:MediumSerial: F001K1002Photo: http://www.rei.com/product/791138/novara-express-bike-2010Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-05-5Stolen From: Around SE 67th and ReedwayNeighborhood: Mt. ScottOwner: Angela WheelerOwnerEmail: angelawheeler5@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Black Novara Cypress is near perfect condition. Was new just a few months ago. Had a light on the front handle bar and back under the seat. Also stole bike helmet (white with [...]

Say it ain't so, John.(Photo © J. Maus)

National advocacy groups are having a busy spring thanks to numerous threats to important pots of federal bike infrastructure funding.
From the Recreational Trails Program to Safe Routes to School, many crucial funding pots that have provided millions to bicycling and walking projects over the decades are in jeapordy [...]

Open!(Photo: bobcycle)

The North Vancouver Avenue Bridge has finally been re-opened. The bridge, which provides a crucial north-south link for bicycle traffic over the Columbia Slough, was closed for nearly a year for much-needed repairs to its foundation.
The closure caused headaches for people who bike between Vancouver and North Portland because the detours around the construction [...]

Year: 07/08Brand: GiantModel: OCR2Stolen in Vancouver, WA 98664Stolen:2011-05-6Stolen From: Stolen from Sedona at Bridgecreek Apartments off the second floor balcony.Guy climbed on to downstairs neighbor's table to get on our balconyNeighborhood: Burton/ Bridgecreek in VancouverOwner: Jennifer TycerOwnerEmail: jennifertycer@gmail.comReward: 50$Description: Red Giant OCR2 frame and both wheels. Tires were flat and bike was in need of [...]

Portland Parks & Recreation has given local off-road biking advocates official word that the Ventura Park Pump Track project will move forward. The project will be Portland's first official pump track and it will be managed in a partnership between Portland Parks Bureau and local non-profit group, the Northwest Trail Alliance.

Time to get it off the shelf.(Illustration: Mark Markovich)

I just returned from an open house for the Lloyd District Bikeway projects. Unfortunately, my hunches about the direction each of them is headed have been confirmed.
At this point, I think it's time to take the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030 off the shelf and give it [...]

Year: 1976Brand: MotobecaneModel: roadColor:blueStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-05-05Stolen From: stolen from back deck; south of SE Hawthorne (SE Lincoln and SE 24)Neighborhood: Colonial Heights/ Hosford AbernathyOwner: Elly AdelmanOwnerEmail: lark.aves@gmail.comDescription: bright blue road bike, carrier rack, black fenders, women's style; beloved older bikePolice record with: Portland policyPolice reference#: 11-15303

Year: 2009Brand: Gary FisherModel: Wahoo -DiscColor:SilverSize:19"Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-05-01Stolen From: 41st and Hawthorne across the street from the New Seasons. Someone broke into an apt. building and cut the cable.Neighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Scott HowardOwnerEmail: bh1855@gmail.comDescription: Silver Gary Fisher Mt. Bike with a white seat, shimano padel clips, with black Gary Fisher stickers all over it.Police [...]

NE Holladay, initially proposed to be completely carfree, could maintain full auto access.(Photo © J. Maus

With the fire on North Williams Avenue somewhat under control for now, many people in the community who care about bicycling are now raising red flags about the situation in the Lloyd District; where what started out as three projects [...]

National Train Day is SaturdayThere's a ride for that!(Photo © Russ Roca)

This weekend starts early (as they all should!) with an exhibition of custom bikes and photographs tonight.
Casual, informative, kid-friendly and potentially heart pounding rides ensue throughout the weekend from Vancouver to Eugene. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 5th

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm:
Het Fairwheel Podium - First [...]