"The hope is that if enough people can show that this issue has also affected them, then the Portland Police and Multnomah County District Attorney's office will... take appropriate, safe legal action."— Mark Ginsberg, lawyer

The alleged vehicular harassment of people riding bicycles by a resident of NW Rock Creek Road near Skyline Blvd [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: DolceColor:lt blue/silverSerial:M9AK02542Photo: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3bdgWQBwazA06hOivbyHUgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-08-23Stolen From: NW 14th and HoytNeighborhood: Pearl district, 14th and HoytOwner: Greg LoRangOwnerEmail: greg.lorang@gmail.comReward: $100Description: sharp ding in paint on right of top tube
clip-on fenders front and rear
clips & straps on pedals
salsa cross-levers on the barsPolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 11-154582This registrant has documented proof [...]

Brand: TrekModel: 7000Color:yellowStolen in 97206, OR Stolen:2011-08-23Stolen From: fenced in yardNeighborhood: WoodstockOwner: Jon KennedyOwnerEmail: erin.michaelis@gmail.comDescription: yellow trek with toe clips and mountain bike tires.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

The Peninsula Crossing Trail awaits six-year old Danica Maus en route to Smith and Bybee Lakes.(Photos © J. Maus)

[Publisher's note: Thanks to the non-profit Community Vision and their annual Harvest Century (October 8th) for support of the Monday Roundup! - JM.]
Here's the news that caught our eye this week:
- "Why are American's driving less?" asks the Washington Post/Bloomberg business blog. It's important food for thought for transportation planning.
- A new report details the [...]

Year: 2002Brand: CannondaleModel: CAAD4 R500Color:YellowSize:44? (small)Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-08-20Stolen From: My fenced back yard! NE 77th and Clackamas (near Halsey). Stolen between 6:30 p.m. on 8/20 and7 a.m. on 8/21.Neighborhood: MontavillaOwner: Kay HartleyOwnerEmail: quemh@aol.comReward: yesDescription: 650c wheels--so bike looks small for an adult. Frame with some dents/scratches, esp. on top tube. Black handlebar [...]

Year: 2006Brand: JamisModel: Ventura CompColor:red/black/whiteSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-08-21Stolen From: The front porch of my house where it was locked up at 17th and NE Thompson.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Tigg OrrOwnerEmail: mcgrp01@gmail.comDescription: It is a 2006 Jamis Ventura Comp. 56cm. Red/White/Black. Frame is Aluminum with carbon seat stays and carbon fork. Tiagra drivetrain. Orange Portland Pedal Nation [...]

Year: 2007Brand: CannondaleModel: Synapse Sport I: Extra SmallColor:Extra SmallSize:SilverSerial: S018058Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-08-17Stolen From: Wickersham storage unit, NW 18th and FlandersNeighborhood: "The Flats"Owner: Sophia TzengOwnerEmail: tzeng.sophia@gmail.comReward: $150Description: Carbon Steel w/pedals, peeling handles (with black aluminum seat stick, scratched, b/c I attached a kid trailer to it)Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: in-personThis registrant has [...]

Year: unknownBrand: PeugeotModel: road bikeColor:blackStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-08-21Stolen From: 50 feet from sidewalk, up driveway, behind structure in garden.Neighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Jennifer Maxwell-MuirOwnerEmail: jen@maxwellpr.comDescription: Oler road bick with some rust, just had handle bars wrapped in black, new tire, new chain, back rack, some rust on body

Year: 2004Brand: giantModel: iguanaColor:blackSize:18Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-08-20Stolen From: Fronh porch at homeNeighborhood: john's landingOwner: s wardOwnerEmail: wardsa@ohsu.eduDescription: Has knobby tires. Black shelf over back tire. Black metal basket on backshaelf. Some rust on frame and rims. 2 lights on front hhandlebar, I red light under (women's style) seatPolice record with: portlandThis registrant has documented [...]

Clark Henry at the 2010 OBRA Awards Banquet.(Photo © J. Maus)

76-year old Clark Henry, a member of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association and the oldest active racer in the state, was hit and seriously injured while bicycling in a bike lane in Beaverton this morning at around 8:00 am.
According to the Beaverton Police Department, Henry [...]

Year: 2004Brand: SpecializedModel: HardRockColor:RedSize:17"Stolen in Tacoma, WA 98405Stolen:2011-08-20Stolen From: 1002 South Oakes (Zip 98405), locked to back porch; Was stolen between 8:15am and 1:00pm on 8/20/2011Owner: John SwansonOwnerEmail: johnm.swanson@gmail.comDescription: Red Specialized "HardRock" 21-speed mountain bike, 17" frame. Rapid-Fire shifters, NO kickstand (was removed by owner prior to being stolen)Police record with: Tacoma PDPolice reference#: [...]

Year: 1969Brand: PuegeotColor:BlueStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2011-08-17Stolen From: Columbia & 13THOwner: Nick BeckerOwnerEmail: theorangelights@gmail.comReward: 100Description: White handles, black tape, tall and heavily-cushioned seat...front brakes are worn and gears aren't in the best shape.Police record with: PORTLAND PDPolice reference#: 11-154521This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2011Brand: RaleighModel: Revenio 1.0Color:Grey w/ blue trimSize:59Serial: V116K05525Photo: http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/2011-road/revenio-10-11/Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-08-18Stolen From: 1200 Naito Parkway
Albers Mills Building
when i was at work, it was taken from our bike storage roomNeighborhood: Naito PkwOwner: Josh RosenOwnerEmail: rosen.joshm@gmail.comDescription: Grey/Silverish with bright blue trim and details. brand newPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1171056This registrant has documented [...]

Year: 2007Brand: TrekModel: 820Color:Blue/GreySerial: WTU134CS201BStolen in Beaverton, OR Stolen:2011-08-16Stolen From: Plaid Pantry on 13875 SW Farmington, Beaverton Oregon.Neighborhood: http://convenience-stores.cmac.ws/plaid-pantry-markets-store-no-14/58169/Owner: Wes AdamsOwnerEmail: adezignguy@gmail.comReward: 50.00Description: New kick stand not original & uncut.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2010Brand: RaleighModel: One WayColor:White/BlueSize:50cmSerial:U96U15319Stolen in Portland, OR 97227Stolen:2011-08-18Stolen From: 932 N Fremont St apartment buildingNeighborhood: NorthOwner: Heidi BrabazonOwnerEmail: hbrabazon@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Standard blue metal fenders,metal chain guard, added rear silver rack.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-154518This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Sellwood Cycle Repair owner Erik Tonkin in front of his new location on SE 13th Ave.(Photos © J. Maus)

A strong indication of bicycling's health in Portland is the success and number of local bike shops. In the last year, there seems to be not just more bike shops, but expansions by existing ones too. Below [...]

Year: 2006Brand: KonaModel: Jake the SnakeColor:Fluorescent GreenSize:52 cmPhoto: https://picasaweb.google.com/103295506608027499396/ProfilePhotosStolen in Bend, OR 97701Stolen:2011-08-19Stolen From: My garage! While I was home... boooo!Neighborhood: NW BendOwner: Brett GoldenOwnerEmail: brett.golden@gmail.comReward: 100Description: Stock Kona Jake the Snake with a few upgraded parts. Michelin Mud 2 tires, blue bar tape, carbon crank, upgraded brake/shifter.Police record with: Bend PDPolice reference#: 11-03-06344This [...]

"It's clear to me he has aggressive intentions and who knows what will happen next time I'm riding (or anyone else) on that road... Point is that I felt threatened and I'm sure I'm not the only one out there."— Brianna Walle

A man who lives on a narrow rural road in the foothills leading up [...]

Our optimization specialist Tori Bortman is here to help you gain confidence in patching tubes.(Photos: Daniel Sharp)

Most folks don’t like to patch tubes for many reasons: "It takes too long," "it never holds," or "I just carry a new tube." Carrying an extra tube will only get you through one flat per ride, and [...]