Explore Johnson Creek alongside the Springwater Corridor tonight at 6pm.(Photo © J. Maus)

Are you a fan of the Yehuda Moon comic strip? How about unicycle basketball? Roller skating? Perhaps you just like exploring the urban gem of Johnson Creek that runs along the Springwater Corridor? Whatever you fancy, Pedalpalooza rolls on today with a tasty [...]

Year: 74Brand: MasiColor:BlueSize:57Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-04-15Stolen From: N. Prescott St, cut my lock of my deck.Neighborhood: Overlook, nopoOwner: Jason LanningOwnerEmail: jlanning7@gmail.comReward: Hand shake and a cold beer.Description: Metallic blue Masi, old leather brooks saddle, black deep v-velocity wheels, all campo parts, mustache handle bars, blk seat stem, fixed, shimano clip-ins, new tires, one brake [...]

Year: 1970Brand: columbiaModel: twosomeColor:greenSize:tandemStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-06-20Stolen From: Large park near Hawthorne SE PDXOwner: glenn porterOwnerEmail: glennporter@hotmail.comReward: handsomeDescription: Tandem Green 1970s basket bell NOLA tagPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: T11004250This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Commissioner Fritz.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz has further explained her concerns with the existing carfree SW Ankeny proposal. Last week we shared how Fritz threw a wrench in PBOT's plans to convert one block of Ankeny between 2nd and 3rd Avenues downtown into a sidewalk cafe — making it a carfree street.
The [...]

Last month we shared the good news that, in honor of Pedalpalooza, Southwest Airlines decided to waive all bike baggage fees for flights going out of Portland.
Now, according to reader (and Southwest employee) Tom LaBonty, Alaska Airlines is doing the same. Tom sent in the flyer below about the deal..

Brand: ralieghModel: grand prixColor:redStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-06-20Stolen From: Found partially vandalizedNeighborhood: Produce RowOwner: Luciano BaileyOwnerEmail: rideon1@hotmail.comDescription: Red Raliegh Grand Prix lock and helmet still attached

(All photos © J. Maus)

This weekend was the big Pride Festival in Portland. On Sunday, my family and I rode down to Waterfront Park to watch the annual parade. It was massive! I was seriously impressed with all the community groups that entered and the energy and enthusiasm of all the people who walked and [...]

Naked Ride participants assemble at SE Water and Salmon.(Photo © J. Maus)

People from all over the world and still buzzing about Portland's World Naked Bike Ride that happened Saturday night. By nearly all accounts it was a another solid success.
Before this one becomes history, there are a few things I wanted to share.

A design student claims that a bike helmet made of corrugated cardboard can outperform the regular helmets you buy at the store.

Here's the bike news from around the world that caught my eye this week:
- As gas prices rise, many are taking up bicycling to save money -- even in small towns and rural areas. [...]

It will re-open today at noon.(Photo © J. Maus)

After 20 days, a vital artery in Portland bike network will be re-opened. The Portland Parks & Recreation Bureau just announced that the closure of the floating portion of the Eastbank Esplanade — which was closed on May 31st due to high water on the Willamette River [...]

Bike jobs.(Photo © J. Maus)

A new study by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts, Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure: A National Study of Employment Impacts, has found that infrastructure projects with major bicycling and walking components are more labor-intensive and create 46% more jobs overall than "road-only" projects.
National non-profit America Bikes [...]

A ride just for dads today at 1:00.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Happy Monday Pedalpalooza fans! Today you'll find a swell selection of rides including fun on a bike for stay-at-home dads, tree lovers, and even a special ride for folks named any permutation of the name Aaron.

Check out the the full slate below and stay tuned to our Pedalpalooza page for for more photos and recaps from all the great rides happening around town...

Year: 2009Brand: K2Model: ZED 2.2Color:GreenSize:21.5"Serial: G090386863Photo: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519XCp3IyHL.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2011-06-16Stolen From: Rose Garden Arena during a Cirque Du Soleil performance June 16th from 7pm through 10pm.Neighborhood: Portland, OROwner: Leandra LePorteOwnerEmail: lateeky@gmail.comDescription: K2 ZED 2.2 Mountain bike, Green or dark green. Like new.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11004178This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2008?Brand: SurlyModel: CrosscheckColor:GreySize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-06-19Stolen From: 722 N page st. and borthwick ave. North portland, back side of the Gotham City Tavern.Neighborhood: North PortlandOwner: Michael CushmanOwnerEmail: cushbonez@gmail.comReward: Yes.Description: Grey Surly Crosscheck, Purple Phreak 24c tires (purple color), black handlebar tape, right side near shifter is ripped a bit. Specialized saddle.
Michael @ 503-310-0926 [...]

Year: 1970sBrand: TakarModel: 21 speed split frame/byframeColor:RedSize:WomensPhoto: Www.handsonmedicine.netStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-06-18Stolen From: 6606 NE Mallory our fenced in back yard, up on the deck!Neighborhood: PeidmontOwner: Shelda HolmesOwnerEmail: Shelda@handsonmedicine.netReward: YesDescription: Older frame with metal basket And lovely child's seat on back. Ribbons.. Great shapePolice record with: PpdThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Year: 1970sBrand: TakarModel: 21 speed split frame/byframeColor:RedSize:WomensPhoto: Www.handsonmedicine.netStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-06-18Stolen From: 6606 NE Mallory our fenced in back yard, up on the deck!Neighborhood: PeidmontOwner: Shelda HolmesOwnerEmail: Shelda@handsonmedicine.netReward: YesDescription: Older frame with metal basket And lovely child's seat on back. Ribbons.. Great shapePolice record with: PpdThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Just a portion of the vast crowd just seconds after the start.(Photo © J. Maus)

Year: 2000Brand: TrekModel: 2000Color:RedStolen in Wilsonville, OR 97070Stolen:2011-06-18Stolen From: Canyon Creek Apartments, WilsonvilleOwner: Gloria JacobsOwnerEmail: glojacobs@gmail.comDescription: Red Trek 2000. Has rear rack. Missing a bit of paint on the front bar.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike