Mayor Adams' Prius at the scene of the collision. Photo: Beth Slovic/The Oregonian

A new sign greets visitors to the Green Trail in Mt. Tabor Park.(Photo: Harrison Fishback)

About a week ago, new signs appeared on a popular dirt trail in Mt. Tabor Park that read, "No Bicycles Please."
The new signs are on what's known as the 'Green Trail' in the northern section of the park. The trail [...]

June 18th.(Photos © J. Maus)

Thanks to a group of devoted volunteers working on a shoestring budget so that 10,000 people can enjoy a naked bike ride through the streets (not to mention all the people who enjoy it without even being there or participating), the Portland edition of the 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) [...]

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: defy 1Color:greySerial: gt8g3505Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-06-7Stolen From: Brewery Blocks Parking Garage under Whole Foods nw Couch & nw 12thNeighborhood: pearl districtOwner: larry fratkinOwnerEmail: larrybp@mrpinhole.comReward: yesDescription: Has scratches chips in frame. Has rack and red garneua bag and red look pedalsPolice record with: portland policePolice reference#: 11-152892This registrant has documented proof of [...]

This photo — taken just minutes prior to the closure — shows how high water has impacted the floating portion of the Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus)

The floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade closed due to high water on the Willamette River eight days ago (May 31st). According to an update from Portland Parks & [...]

Mapnificent is a new online mapping tool that shows you where you can travel via public transit within a given time from any destination. It was developed in Germany by Stefan Wehrmeyer and seems like it'd be an excellent resource for anyone who is a frequent bus or light rail user.
Simply drop the pin at [...]

Year: 2005Brand: FeltModel: F85Color:RedSize:48?Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/848/lindsfelt.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-06-06Stolen From: Portland State University by Bike HubNeighborhood: downtownOwner: Lindsay Caron EpsteinOwnerEmail: lindsaycaron37@gmail.comDescription: Two mismatched shifters. Black & Yellow saddle with words "Test Ride" or similar on it. Many faded old stickers, only legible one: "I Love My Bicycle". rear Rack is awkwardly [...]

Year: 1970-80Brand: RaleighModel: ? it's a MixteColor:BlueSize:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2011-04-19Stolen From: My back yard with a u lock on it under the security light. I do not feel so secure.Neighborhood: MississippiOwner: Renee BarbaraOwnerEmail: mjbarbara@comcast.netDescription: Smaler frame size with noodle style bars and black tape. Bike planet fenders and one foot pedal is broken.Police [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SurlyModel: Long Haul TruckerColor:GrrenSize:56Serial:M9043037Photo: http://bike.paullieberman.net/Stolen-Surly.jpgStolen in Corvallis, OR 97330Stolen:2011-06-03Stolen From: Valley Library at Oregon State UniversityNeighborhood: OSUOwner: Paul LiebermanOwnerEmail: lieb77@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Surly army green. Surly front rack with custom mount for handlebar bag. See more at http://bike.paullieberman.net/Stolen-Surly.pdfPolice record with: CorvallisThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: KonaColor:56 cm REDStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2011-06-07Stolen From: outside of portland Art MuseumNeighborhood: downtownOwner: Paul SutfinOwnerEmail: paul93sutfin@gmail.comDescription: Cyclocross roadbikeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Kapow! Pedalpalooza!(Photo © J. Maus)

Hard to believe it's already here again, but the biggest and baddest multi-day, grassroots extravaganza of bike fun in the world gets started this Thursday. That's right, it's time for Pedalpalooza!
This year's crop of rides — nearly 250 of them between June 9th and 26th — is very impressive. The creativity [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Smoke 2-9Color:GraySize:18"Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-06-5Stolen From: Gateway Fred Meyer West EntranceOwner: Louis SasnettOwnerEmail: louie7246@yahoo.comReward: YESDescription: 29" wheels continental street tires black forks no fenders (bike gallery sticker above crank)Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-152873This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Williams process will take more time.(Photos © J. Maus)

After it seemed like strong community support helped PBOT move forward with an enhanced bikeway and the reconfiguration of roadway space along Williams from Broadway to Killingsworth, they will now step back and take more time to assess the public outreach process.
At the monthly meeting of the [...]

Year: 2009Brand: FujiModel: AbsoluteColor:grey/silverSerial: ICFJ9D2329Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2011-06-7Stolen From: N. Montana Ave & FailingNeighborhood: OverlookOwner: Sara SchooleyOwnerEmail: sschoole@gmail.comDescription: The bike was a 2009 Fuji Absolute, Serial # ICFJ9D02329. Is is grey/silver with pedals that look coppery. It had a front black metal basket that was held on with zip ties and a back rack [...]

Year: 2010Brand: Rocky MountainModel: Solo CXColor:White/BlackSize:54 cmPhoto: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTaIGewXktybG7CEitxiv3FNEEpNrYZwkPXLcQg0m9ag34MYiFgqAStolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2011-06-05Stolen From: SW Virginia Ave. and SW California Ave.Near the Buffalo Gap Saloon and EateryOwner: Dustin WelchOwnerEmail: welch.dustin@gmail.comReward: $250Description: 2010 Rocky Mountain Solo CX with red handlebar tape. Shimano clipless pedals, black fenders, black cargo rack. Black ortlieb saddlebagPolice record with: PPDPolice [...]

Event Name: Tour de Cure
Event Start Date: 30 July 2011
Start Time: 6:30:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.diabetes.org/portlandtourdecure
Tour de Cure is the cycling event of the American Diabetes Association and takes place in 83 cities across the nation. The Oregon/SW Washington event starts and finishes in Hillsboro Stadium with routes of 10, 27, 43, 65 and [...]

Social cycling on N. Willamette Blvd.(Photo © J. Maus)

The beauty of a bicycle is that by its very design it lends itself to connecting its operator with other people, be it another person on a bike or anyone else nearby. The technology itself encourages social interaction.
I hope it was with this understanding about bicycles [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TrekModel: XO-1Color:BlackSize:54cmSerial: WL3420243Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/Default.aspx?itemid=95825&if=2007-Trek-XO1.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97218Stolen:2011-06-6Stolen From: On SW 13th Ave just a few feet from SW Salmon in downtown Portland, in front of First Unitarian Church, 1011 Southwest 13th. The bike rack was stolen as well, they unbolted the whole thing.Owner: Amie DiffenauerOwnerEmail: aldiffen@yahoo.comDescription: It was black, on the [...]

Year: 2010Brand: TrekModel: Soho SColor:Matte BlackSize:15Serial: wtu 169c1794eStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-06-3Stolen From: SE Division and 26thOwner: Amanda Wall-GrafOwnerEmail: awallgraf@mail.comDescription: Matte black, silver fenders, silver front light, small bell and reflector, back light with red light and black casing. White helmet also stolen.Police record with: Porltand PDPolice reference#: 11-152819This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

(Photo: Candi Murray)