Brand: Free SpiritModel: ladies 3speedColor:maroonStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-08-03Stolen From: A driveway shed at Mallory and Shaver.Neighborhood: North Portland (between Williams and MLK)Owner: Maria LalliOwnerEmail: mariadora.lalli@gmail.comReward: $50Description: the name "Sasamoto" is etched into the bike near the gear cover. There is a black and white "Working Bikes" sticker on the frame. Seat is tan vinyl. [...]

See image below for how NE Holladay could be transformed with an enhanced bikeway.(Photo © J. Maus)

As I shared on Monday, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is still trying to figure out how to move forward on a project to make NE Holladay Street a high-quality, east-west bike route through the Lloyd District. The [...]

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Sponsoring race teams and events has been a standard way for bike shops to "support the community" for years. But what about people who don't race? What about people who just ride in the city to get from A to B?
Yesterday, a shop based in Northwest Portland, 21st Avenue Bicycles, launched The 21 [...]

Year: 1980Brand: FujiModel: TouringColor:BlackSize:53-ishStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-07-30Stolen From: 28th Ave & Aberta StNeighborhood: Alberta ArtsOwner: Amanda SealOwnerEmail: amanda.seal@gmail.comDescription: Black 1980's Fuji Touring series, back brakes didn't work, bike lights and orange Kryptonite U-Lock were attached as well as a rear tire rack.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-154133This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: PortlandColor:WhiteSize:63cSerial: WTU199SI3570C.Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-08-2Stolen From: Zell's cafe in Southeast PortlandNeighborhood: Inner SoutheastOwnerEmail: gooteer@odscompanies.comReward: BounteousDescription: Classic Trek Portland set up for urban commuting complete with lights, fenders, etc. Flat pedals.Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

In Portland's future?(Photo © J. Maus)

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is making a big push to bring bike sharing to Portland. They've launched a petition campaign to demonstrate public support for the project, they are actively searching for the estimated $4 million in start-up funds, and they are gathering support from heads of transportation agencies [...]

Year: 2002Brand: GiantModel: IguanaColor:White/RedStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-08-2Stolen From: Outside of my house on NE Thompson Street (between MLK and Williams).Neighborhood: Boise-EliotOwner: Brian CappellaOwnerEmail: briancappella@yahoo.comDescription: 2002 Giant Iguana Mountain Bike. White with red accents on front end. Small black and red saddle bag attached to seat. Broken front reflector.This registrant does not [...]

Year: 2011Brand: SchwinnModel: unknownColor:Pearl/LimeSize:26"Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-07-15Stolen From: The bike was stolen from the garage at 5819 apartments on NE Glisan St. The cable lock was cut.Neighborhood: NE Glisan and 60thOwner: Megan HarrisOwnerEmail: megmcharris@gmail.comReward: will provide rewardDescription: My women's Schwinn 700c Trail Way Hybrid was stolen between 7/15 at 10pm and 7/31 at 5pm. [...]

Respect the foot lane.(Photo © J. Maus)

As the weather warms and the sun becomes more reliable, sidewalks seem to blossom with all manner of human traffic; from strollers to skateboarders to joggers and everything in between. And these days, much of that traffic is distracted by their phones or music pumping in their ears.
But [...]

Position title: Brompton Account Representative
Hours per week: 40 (flexible)
Reporting to: Ed Rae, North American Agent
Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 p.a., depending on experience/qualifications (Health Insurance and expenses additional)
About the Company
Brompton Bicycle Ltd manufactures in its factory in West London a bike that is generally considered the best portable bike there is. The Company is privately-owned, [...]

In the Lithuanian capitol of Vilnius, they respect their bike lanes.
Check out the PSA below that features the city's mayor, A. Zuokas driving a tank over expensive cars illegally parked in the bike lane.

I love that he not only destroys the Mercedes, but he sweeps the bike lane afterwards. And he rides too! Another highlight [...]

Year: 1990Brand: TrekModel: 1100Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-08-01Stolen From: Bike parking in front of Sweet Pea bakery at SE 12th and Stark st.Neighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Kathryn GurwellOwnerEmail: kat.lynn.well@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Small black aluminum Trek with blue/silver lettering, blue stripe tires and metallic blue, torn bar tape. Silver plastic fenders, black bottle cage on downtube. Stolen with orange [...]

TIMBERS, BIKES and BREW
August 6th at 2:00 pm
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Event Description:
Timbers Viewing Party and Beer Garden August 6, Timbers vs. San Jose at Cartlandia, the Bike-Centric Food Cart Pod @ 8145 SE 82nd Ave and Springwater corridor Bike Trail. Watch the Game on our outdoor Big Screen TV with covered seating. Game starts [...]

Does 650 laps sound like fun to you?

Remember Portlander Merritt Raitt? He's the amateur filmmaker whose "Commuter Dreams" piece went viral (over 64,000 views and counting), became the toast of film festivals nationwide, and even won him a trip to the Tour de France.
Raitt's next project is based just a few feet from his front [...]

Analysis shows NE Holladay has great potential as a bikeway corridor.(Photo © J. Maus)

Alta Planning and Design has evaluated three east-west corridors through the Lloyd District to determine which one has the most potential as a high-quality bikeway. The study examined NE Lloyd Boulevard, NE Multnomah, and NE Holladay streets. The winner was NE Holladay; [...]

SE Foster Road near 88th.

Last night, 33-year old former NFL and University of Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington was hit and injured while riding his bike on SE Foster Road.
Portland Police say Harrington was riding westbound near SE 88th when he was struck from behind by 26-year old Derek Johnston, who was driving a small SUV. [...]

Here's the bike news from around the world that caught my eye last week:
- Oregon is home to a thriving artisan bicycle building economy, but it's hard to make a living that way.
- A Sunday Opinion piece in the New York Times reflects on why America is so "manacled to the car" while Europe [...]