Brand: TrekModel: 2500Color:RedStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-06-30Stolen From: Bike was used last night to ride home from OMSI at midnight. Parked (but not locked up because I let my Father ride it home) in the side yard behind a privacy fence. I was up in the room next to where it is parked [...]

Year: 2009Brand: FeltModel: F4 frameColor:Blue/BlackSize:58Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-06-30Stolen From: SE Portland home (basement)Neighborhood: buckmanOwner: Greg HedgesOwnerEmail: ghedges@comcast.netDescription: blue handlebar tape
aero bars
carbon fiber bottle cage
cateye computer
white selle italia saddle
michelin pro 3 tiresPolice record with: portland policeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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"The cycling community is anything but stationary, and in honor of their much-loved sport we are proud to waive all bike fees for traveling fans this July."— Sam Kline, JetBlue

JetBlue announced today that bike fees — usually $50 — will be waived on all flights during the month of July.
A company statement says the promotion [...]

Jacobo Salazar on vocals during East Portland Sunday Parkways in July 2010.(Photos © J. Maus)

"A bunch of bike punks want to play outside instead of indoors" — That's the simple plea from East Portland resident Brian Smith. He's launched a Kickstarter campaign, hoping to raise $1,200 to help fund his "Tall Tour" live music project. [...]

Year: 2000Brand: LitespeedModel: TuscanyColor:Titanium silverSize:60Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-06-11Stolen From: Hoyt Commons Condo Garage, locked upNeighborhood: Pearl DisctrictOwner: Tim SmigelOwnerEmail: tim_smigel@yahoo.comDescription: Titanium Litespeed with black carbon fiber Time forks and a black Italia seat. There is also a Garmen computer set up on the bike, but I had taken off my computer.Police record with: [...]

Event: Beaverton, Banks and Beyond Bicycle Tour
When: Saturday, August 27, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Papa's Pizza Parlor located at 15700 NW Blueridge Dr., Beaverton OR 97006
Description:
This is a beautiful fundraising bicycle tour starting from Papa’s Pizza Parlor (near Terpenning Recreation Complex) to Stub Stewart State Park in Buxton, with an option to explore [...]

Location of collision.(Google)

A man was hit by someone riding a bike while walking on the sidewalk near NE 31st and Sandy Blvd over the weekend. The incident was covered on the KGW evening news last night.
KGW's story focuses on 68-year old John Blunk, the retiree who was struck by the bike and who spent the [...]

Year: 2011Brand: SE BikesModel: WorkhorseColor:BrownSize:49Serial: ICDE09D01490Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-06-29Stolen From: stolen outside the Columbia Sportswear Store on Taylor Street - across from Fox Tower ParkingNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Pam MahonOwnerEmail: boodog2@hotmail.comDescription: Brown Single Speed with retro blu lettering "bike gallery" rack on back & fendersPolice record with: PDX PDPolice reference#: 11-153428This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Brand: ElectraModel: HawaiiColor:Black w/ white trimSize:26" wheelsPhoto: http://www.emago.com/site/images/stories/bicycles-electra-cruiser/EBC_C05-C08_Hawaii/09-EBC_hawaii_lg.jpgStolen in PORTLAND, OR 97209Stolen:2011-06-23Stolen From: NW 3rd & Couch, just outside the Dixie Tavern.Neighborhood: Old TownOwner: Ryan ScottOwnerEmail: zombra@hevanet.comReward: Eternal gratitude and maybe like $40. I'm poor.Description: See photo
3-speed Shimano, single gear
Seat missing right spring
At time of theft, had following accessories:
Reelight brand magnet lights, front and [...]

It's been a while since I mentioned the partnership between BikePortland and the local arm of Entercom Communications Corporation. In case you forgot, or are new to the site, back in March 2010 we joined forces to spread the word about bicycling on 94.7 FM, Entercom's Portland-based alternative music station.

Our spring campaign logo.

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Brand: NishikiColor:blueStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-06-24Stolen From: Under the eaves of side of my home: 1214 SE 52nd, blocks north of Hawthorne, 1 house south of SalmonNeighborhood: Mt. TaborOwner: Louanne MoldovanOwnerEmail: louannelouanne@gmail.comReward: $50Description: Lightweight blue Nishiki with stand-up/raised handlebars, plastic fenders, bike lock and setting, rear and front light settings, black removable basket in [...]

New study shows bike-transit connection is vital for riders and for the planet.(Photo © J. Maus)

A new study published this week by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides key insights into the integration of bikes and rail transit.
The study could have important implications for TriMet, an agency that has struggled to find [...]

More room needed.(Photos © J. Maus)

Showers Pass, a company that designs and markets bicycling apparel and has been headquartered in Portland since 2005, has relocated. According to a statement from the company, the new, 8,000 square foot space (at 2101 SE 6th Ave) is twice the size of their current office and warehouse facility on [...]

Partners on the new "Street Smart" safety campaign. From L to R: ODOT Region 1 Director Jason Tell; Debra Dunn, Oregon Trucking Association; Marie Dodds, AAA; Mayor Sam Adams; City Bike Advisory Committee Chair Matt Arnold; PPB Traffic Division Lt. Eric Schober; Willamette Pedestrian Coalition Director Steph Routh; TriMet Executive Director of Operations Shelly Lomax.(Photos [...]

Year: 1979Brand: CenturionModel: CustomColor:BlueSize:63cmPhoto: http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6883/img2553tg.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-06-28Stolen From: Attached to bike rack on back of car. Not locked.Neighborhood: NW, next to Jamison ParkOwner: Nick WuszOwnerEmail: nickwusz@gmail.comDescription: Black brooks saddle, black handlebar tape, blue frame, 63cm. Newer shiny componentsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11004496This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Detail of a 31-year old Earl Blumenauer from a 1979 Multnomah County newsletter.- See full version below-

U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been extolling the virtues of bicycling for a long time — but I didn't realize just how long.
Far from jumping on the green transportation bandwagon, or simply hitching up to Portland's bike heydays [...]

Flames to make me look faster and circa 1995 bib shorts to muster up my glory days.(Photo: Tomas/Team Slow)

Last night I ventured out to Portland International Raceway (PIR) to take part in the weekly Short Track MTB race series. It's been over five years since I last raced, so I was long overdue.
Portland is lucky [...]

A reader just sent in a new video shot by local community news site Neighborhood Notes that shows blatant disregard of stop signs at the SE Ladd Ave entrance into Ladd Circle. Watch it below...

Ladd Circle from Neighborhood Notes on Vimeo.
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Hawthorne Bridge traffic.(Photo © J. Maus)

In a column published Monday, Steve Duin, a veteran columnist for The Oregonian, says that after decades of watching Portland traffic he has finally come to a realization: "cyclists are part of the solution to the city's traffic woes, not part of the problem."
Duin's piece came after he spent time [...]

PBOT will announced a targeted effort by Portland Police to crack down on people who use a cell phone while driving (or biking).(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will kick off a new 'summer safety campaign' later today.
Mayor Sam Adams — who has consistently said safety is his number one priority [...]