Brand: BianchiModel: Milano cafe racerColor:celeste greenSize:48Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-06-2Stolen From: Urban Center Plaza, PSUNeighborhood: United StatesOwner: Emily RackleffOwnerEmail: emily.rackleff@gmail.comDescription: all original components: http://www.bianchiusa.com/bikes/milano/milano-parco/Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11003753This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: GiantModel: DefyColor:BlueSize:Black/SilverSerial:GX8V1555Photo: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/road/2428/32462/Stolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2011-06-02Stolen From: It was stolen downtown, from the corner of SW 5th and Alder St.Neighborhood: United StatesOwner: Kevin PrenticeOwnerEmail: kevin.prentice@gmail.comReward: Yes.Description: Bike is a stock Giant Defy. Has clip-in pedals, not regular pedals or toe straps. It was purchased at Bike n Hike on SE Grand, and [...]

Give people choices and they'll use less oil says Blumenauer.(Photo © J. Maus)

In a press conference in Washington D.C. this morning, the Congressional Livable Communities Task Force released a set of policy proposals they say will lead to "Freedom from Oil."
The task force, which is made up of House Democrats and chaired by Congressman Earl [...]

Still from "Beacon Buddies" video produced by PBOT.-Watch it below-

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released a new animated video to educate the public about "rapid flash beacons." As we reported back in November 2009 the beacons are PBOT's preferred tool to improve the safety of mid-block crossings. Why? They're cheap and they work.
At just [...]

On the road to economic development.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Washington County Visitors Association has awarded a $20,000 grant to the organization that puts on the Harvest Century bike ride.
Rebecca Miller, the Development Director for Community Vision, Inc. the organization that puts on the ride, says they'll use the money to try and lure 300 out-of-town [...]

The largest street painting in Portland, as seen from a roof on the northwest corner of the intersection.(Photos © J. Maus)

The info below was sent to Lloyd District project stakeholders by the City of Portland's project manager (we'll have more analysis on the front page later):
This message is an update on the test process for the traffic signals in the vicinity of the NE 12th Avenue overcrossing. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has installed [...]

Where the I-5 bridge path ends.(Photos: Marcus Griffith)

Despite the City of Vancouver’s efforts to redesign an adjacent parking lot in 2009, the blind corner at the northeast end of the I-5 Bridge continues to have frequent collisions between people bicycling and illegally parked cars.
The parking lot where the bridge path comes out belongs to Clark [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Dew PlusColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-06-01Stolen From: PSU LibraryNeighborhood: SWOwner: J KOwnerEmail: katzfish@gmail.comDescription: All Black Kona Dew Plus with Yellow Writing. Had Bike Gallery Sticker on it and disc brakes.Police record with: Portland Police BureauPolice reference#: T11003747This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

We've got to hand it to US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood. Whether it's showing panache by hopping up on a table for a speech at the National Bike Summit, or creating a buzz about biking on Huffington Post — this guy understands how to communicate and he keeps bicycles in the limelight while doing [...]

On Friday, June 10th, the Lord Mayor of Sydney Australia will be in Portland to present on "Sydney's Cycleway Network". The event is hosted by Portland State University's "First Stop Portland" program. See flyer below...

Job Title: Prep Cook (part time)
Company/Organization: SoupCycle
Job Description:
We're a small quirky company that makes and delivers organic soups using local ingredients. We’ve been in business three years- we have a solid foundation and we’re growing rapidly. Every week we cook and package 3 different soups (meat, vegetarian, and vegan) and then deliver it to the [...]

On July 8th and July 9th, 10,000 bicyclists will embark on the annual 200 mile Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP). The event provides an excellent opportunity to promote wellness, to support the organizers at the Cascade Bicycle Club, and for the 3,000 teams to raise money or interest for a cause. [...]

Year: 2010Brand: KHSModel: TourXpressColor:SilverSize:LargeSerial: U90102354Stolen in Porland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-05-20Stolen From: The bike was stolen from the inside of the gate of my apartment building on NE Schyler and NE 17th Ave.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Katie CarpenterOwnerEmail: katherineecarpenter@gmail.comReward: $100Description: The bike had new plastic pedals and a cruiser-ish seat.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11003716This registrant has documented [...]

Support from Portland Streetcar Inc. will raise the local political profile of bike-sharing.(Photo © J. Maus)

Tonight in downtown Portland, the Portland Bureau of Transportation will ask for feedback on their draft list of projects in the running for a key pot of federal funding. Portland is in line to receive $6.6 million in "regional flexible [...]

Job Title: Tour Guide/Mechanic
Company/Organization: Pedal Bike Tours
Job Description: Love Oregon, history, people, local culture and showing off your town? (by bike of course!) Know how to fix bikes? Come work for Trip Advisor’s #1 tour company in Oregon!
Skills
Sociable/personable/friendly- Can bond with and entertain visitors from different places, backgrounds and attitudes over a 3-8 hour tour.
A [...]

PBOT wants to create a high-quality, two-way bikeway on NE Holladay. One of the issues with the project is how to deal with on-street parking.(Photo © J. Maus)

Last month, a representative from the Portland Development Commission (PDC) said they'd oppose any on-street parking removal on NE Holladay as part of a plan to create a [...]

Publisher's note: This article was written by Tori Bortman. In the coming weeks, Tori will help you Optimize Your Ride by sharing her bike repair tips, tricks and perspectives.

Lube it up, wipe it down.(Photos by Daniel Sharp)

Today's topic: the chain.
The chain is one of the easiest parts to maintain on your bike; but [...]

Job Title: Sales
Company/Organization: Beaverton Bike N' Hike
Job Description: Beaverton Bike N' Hike is looking for a positive, enthusiastic, outgoing, lover of everything cycling to work our sales floor. Bike shop experience is not necessary but definitely an advantage. We look forward to hearing from you!
How to Apply: Bring resumes to the Beaverton Bike N' [...]

New law would make it easier for cities to lower speed limits on residential streets.(Photo © J. Maus)

House Bill 3150 took a very big step toward becoming reality today. The bill, which would give cities the authority to lower the speed limit on residential streets by five miles per hour (from 25 to 20 mph [...]