Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: AllantColor:BlackSize:20Serial: WTU298C1172DStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-06-21Stolen From: Locked outside door of East India Company Resaturant 821 SW 11th AenueNeighborhood: downtownOwner: Carl SingmasterOwnerEmail: carl@belmont-station.comReward: $100, $200 if arrest & convictionDescription: Black Trek Allant with brown/tan leather seat, rear metal baskets, fendersPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11004292This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

The Alliance for Biking and Walking will publish a print guide and website to "increase success with Open Streets initiatives." This is great news for anyone that has experienced the impact of Sunday Parkways or similar events throughout the country. Read the press release below...
New Alliance Partnership to Advance Open Streets Movement
Washington, [...]

New signs will be operational next week.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has installed new signs to warn people when the lower deck of the Steel Bridge is closed. The signs, placed on North Interstate Avenue and near the bike-only signal above the Esplanade, are due to become operational next week.
The signs are [...]

People squeeze into the bike lane during evening rush-hour on Williams.More photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)

Parking garages will cost $178 million.

Love it or hate it, the Columbia River Crossing project is marching forward. Fast (in mega-project terms). Below is a run-down of recent developments and news tidbits...
Metro's Leap of Faith
On June 9th, Metro voted 5-1 in favor of a CRC resolution (Councilor Carl Hosticka was the lone no vote). The [...]

Year: 2011Brand: ScaccanteModel: x-330Color:BlueSize:10Serial: SICFJ10C16492Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-06-22Stolen From: 3920 SE 16th avenue (the brooklyn neighborhood)Neighborhood: BrooklynOwner: Matthew PatrickOwnerEmail: mattpatrick1974@yahoo.comReward: 100$Description: road bike with shiimano performance gears.Police record with: portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Explore the land bridge
in Vancouver tonight.
(Photo © J. Maus)

For those of you who rode the all-night Solstice ride last night. I salute you! Get a nap in today (if you can), and get ready for more riding tonight.

There's a great mix of rides tonight, from a DIY workshop, a Surly meet-up, to juggling by bike and an exploration of the gorgeous trails in Vancouver.

Check out the full list below and... happy summer!

12:00pm Farmers Markets by Bike
Meet at Portland Farmers Market-Shemanski Park, SW Park Ave & SW Salmon St (By the Lincoln Statue in the Park Blocks)
Join us for a ride to some Farmers Markets around Portland Oregon, make sure to bring $ to purchase goodies and food. This ride is not a loop we will travel to 3-4 different Markets around Portland Oregon keeping a relaxed and easygoing pace.

Color:BlueStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-06-21Stolen From: Broadway and Morrison bike rack.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Parker LoganOwnerEmail: plogan9@hotmail.comDescription: Beautiful multi geared mountain bike. Bike helmet, and pump still attached.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Reporter: Erinne Goodell
Date: June 16, 2011
How many people showed up? - 20+
Recap:
Over 20 folks showed up to support and learn more about Sisters Of The Road! We noshed on Sisters' famous cornbread before heading out (yum!), and happily braved rush hour traffic to our many stops. We saw the former site of Boxcar Bertha's [...]

Job Title - Bike Mechanic
Company - 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 [...]

Event: Gourmet Century
Date: July, 30 2011
Visit GourmetCentury.com for more details.
Description: The Gourmet Century is the signature event of the Chris King Precision Components event calendar. The 103-kilometer event is a non-competitive bicycle ride through the hub of Oregon Wine Country, located less than an hour's drive from downtown Portland. The route is a worthy road [...]

Traffic on Williams.(Photo © J. Maus)

As we reported earlier this month, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has decided to take a few more months before making any changes to North Williams Avenue.
Last night, KOIN-TV (the local CBS affiliate) filed a story on the project. There are a few things of concern about their coverage that [...]

The most important and respected book on parking policy and urban development is being re-published in paperback with a new preface and afterword by author Donald Shoup. See details below...
The High Cost of Free Parking
The book that started the parking revolution is now available in paperback with a new preface and afterword from the author.
CHICAGO— [...]

Bikes sit in the shop of a local bike maker.(Photo © J. Maus)

A panel discussion set for tomorrow night in Northwest Portland will deal with the topic of turning Portland into a manufacturing hub for bicycles and other "21st century active transportation products."
The panel will be moderated by Portland architect Rick Potestio and will [...]

Year: 2011Brand: torkerModel: singlespeedColor:greySerial: 005a10h00756Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-06-21Stolen From: Ne SchuylerNeighborhood: neOwner: Tristan RussellOwnerEmail: tristansnorider@yahoo.comDescription: Grey singlespeed. flat handlebars. Slightly bent forksThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike