Year: 2002Brand: KonaModel: Bear DeeluxColor:silverSize:largeSerial: H2J03293Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-06-13Stolen From: eastside esplanade/waterfront bike trail. 3 blocks south of burnside bridge.Neighborhood: SEOwner: Andre' TokayukOwnerEmail: slippy_771@hotmail.comReward: 100$Description: Silver bike, blue kona logos, black truvative stem & handlebars, black odi lockon grips, xtr shifter brakes oldschool dull silver non-hydraulic, Kenda karma tires, burly black fork (never found [...]

Year: 2008Color:redPhoto: http://handsonmedicine.net/contact.htmStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-06-18Stolen From: NE Portland Blvd. and MalloryNeighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Shelda HolmesOwnerEmail: shelda@handsonmedicine.netReward: $100Description: Red women's bike with big black kids seat on back and basket in front.hPolice record with: Portland

World Naked Bike Ride poster

We're about half way through 2011 Pedalpalooza... and from the looks of the ride reports and photos I'm seeing, folks are just getting warmed up! Tonight is of course the big night. World Naked Bike Ride gathers at 9:00 and leaves at 10:00 from SE Water and Salmon.
The naked ride [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SEModel: WorkhorseColor:Black with tan workhorse stripSize:47cmSerial:ICSE09D01298Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-06-12Stolen From: It was stolen right on Broadway and Main. Right outside the Broadway Cinema.Neighborhood: DowntownOwner: Beverly BrotzOwnerEmail: beverly.brotz@gmail.comReward: $50Description: It was the SE Workhorse, turned into a fixed gear instead of a single speed... The left pedal was dented... Otherwise I had not [...]

Bishop Kenneth Sims outside his storefront.(Photos © J. Maus)

The bike parking facility we told you about last month and that first appeared mysteriously back in 2009, is just a few days from officially opening.
The 'Portland Bike Station' (not to be confused with Bikestation) is in the ground floor of the Dekum Building at SW 3rd [...]

Year: 1991Brand: UnivegaModel: Rover ST3x (or similar)Color:RedSize:26"Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-06-17Stolen From: Oregon Convention Center main entrance rack, MLK Jr. Blvd/NE Oregon St.Neighborhood: Lloyd DistrictOwner: Rebecca SturgesOwnerEmail: rebeccasturges@comcast.netDescription: Mens Frame, Red, Slick (smooth) tires, new gel cushioned seat. I have my bike basket, the basket "base" is still mounted. There is a clip for [...]

"The Portland Police Bureau recommends that all riders at least wear a helmet and shoes to avoid any potential injuries. Being naked in public in Portland is legal if it falls within the guidelines of ORS 163.465"— From a Portland Police Bureau press release

Like I mentioned last week, the Portland Police Bureau is well aware [...]

PBOT has changed the striping and lane configuration on Broadway at Larrabee to help reduce the risk of right-hook collisions.(Photos © J. Maus)

Chris King (L) and U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer at the King factory earlier this month.(Photo: Dylan Van Weelden)

Year: 2009Brand: FujiModel: Cross Camp -CycloColor:blackSize:52Serial:IF90104066Stolen in PDX, OR 97201Stolen:2011-06-16Stolen From: PSUNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Kim LarsonOwnerEmail: kim@larsonslife.comReward: $300, no questions if untouched and completely intact.Description: The bike is black with red and white writing. The handles have a gray-ish white tape with black at the ends. The seat is black with a blue butterfly [...]

Year: 1990Brand: Bob JacksonModel: road bikeColor:pink blue purpleSize:54Photo: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmxzisrQG31qzzdpfo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1308413340&Signature=j1lP4hcZGRiYkLkuFdC%2FluhlXEY%3DStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-06-17Stolen From: James Gleason Memorial boat ramp on Marine Dr. east of 33rd aveNeighborhood: Airport/GorgeOwner: Jade KoideOwnerEmail: jadekoide@gmail.comDescription: Pink & blue custom Bob Jackson steel road bike. Drop bars, black hubs/rims.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: t11004152This registrant does not have proof of [...]

You never know where you'll end
up on the Get Lost ride (tonight at 6).
(Photos © J. Maus)

I had a great time just editing up today's list of rides. The bike hijinks of Pedalpalooza continue with a slew of rides for every taste and style. From small bikes to tall bikes, explosions, tea and tree forts — and even some fun in the 'Couv! Today should be another very good day.

And remember, I'm posting ride recaps and photos over on the Pedalpalooza 2011 page.

12:00pm OMSI Science Ride
Our ride will start at noon at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave) with some sciency fun while we wait for everyone to gather. Our meeting spot is in the parking lot behind the PEPCO building. This is the white building just north of OMSI. If you're riding along the esplanade you'll see us and we'll put up some signs to help. We'll hit the road around 12:30 for a casual ride with some science stops along the way. We'll make a loop and return to omsi and take a behind the scenes tour of our exhibit-building workshop. Then we'll make some liquid nitrogen ice cream, and have at least one big explosion.

Year: 2007Brand: ScottModel: Reflex 20Color:black/polishSize:26"Serial:6K686254Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/picture065d.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-06-12Stolen From: halsey and 70th aveNeighborhood: north taborOwner: Greg MartinOwnerEmail: scooterdec@hotmail.comReward: lots of beerDescription: Bike rack, city tires, front shocks
geribil sticker on seat postPolice record with: portland pdPolice reference#: pendingThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Cover of 'On Bicycles'.(Art by Matt Fleming)

Amy Walker, co-founder and former creative director of Vancouver BC-based Momentum Magazine has been working on a new book: On Bicycles: 50 Ways the New Bike Culture Can Change Your Life. The book is a collection of essays written by 33 contributors, six of whom are from Portland.
One of [...]

Catch the Sprockettes at a pre-party in North Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)

The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is this Saturday night and there are some late-breaking developments to share.
The big news is that locally-based craft beer icon Bridgeport Brewing has stepped up to be the sponsor and host of the official WNBR after-party.
I [...]

Ankeny during a carfree event in 2006.(Photo © J. Maus)

Last month we shared the news that the City of Portland, with full support from adjacent businesses, planned to move forward with a pilot program to make SW Ankeny Street carfree between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
The City plans to re-program the space by prohibiting motor [...]