Brand: TREKModel: 620Color:BlueStolen in Portand, OR 97213Stolen:2011-09-10Stolen From: NE 57th and DavisNeighborhood: North TaborOwner: Jacob WOwnerEmail: whereyagonnarun@gmail.comReward: $100.00 and a free hatDescription: Blue Clean Trek with shimano & Biopace components, White taped dropped handlebars, black bike rack. "CAT" computer system, planet bike light mounts and lights, planet bike black plastic fenders. Seat has very small [...]

Year: 2011Brand: NovaraModel: TractorColor:blackSize:24Serial:ALM101004783Photo: http://www.rei.com/product/799448/novara-tractor-24-bike-2012Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-09Stolen From: NW Park at Couch (in front of The Emerson School)Owner: Amy HunterOwnerEmail: amywhunter@gmail.comReward: $150Description: Brand new bike; black plastic fenders, front suspension.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-154937This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: 1000Color:Black/greySize:50 or 52cmPhoto: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2003&Brand=Trek&Model=1000&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-09-09Stolen From: Stolen from the bike rack outside the Arleta School near SE 66th and Mitchell between 3pm and 8:45 pm on 9/9/11.Neighborhood: Mt. Scott/ArletaOwner: Roxanna WilcoxOwnerEmail: roxanna.wilcox@gmail.comReward: $50Description: The bike is a smaller-framed black and grey aluminum Trek 1000 road bike with mounts for [...]

PBOT's Safe Routes program is working.(Photo © J. Maus)

Here's some good news to start off the weekend...
The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced today that more than 40 percent of students in their Safe Routes to School program walk or bike to school — which is more than twice the national average.
According to the 2009 National [...]

Stencil seen in Mt. Tabor neighborhood.(Photo: Adam R.)

Reader Adam R. sent me an interesting photo a few days ago. It's a DIY stencil that's apparently one of many painted on streets throughout Southeast Portland. It reads, "Vehicle's Only!" and it's written in all caps.
Grammatical slip-ups aside (bikes are vehicles too and of course there's no [...]

Year: 2008Brand: SpecializedModel: Allez EliteColor:RedSize:56cmSerial: WUD80224033DPhoto: http://ricksbikeshop.com/images/library/large/spec_allez_x3_red_10_m.jpgStolen in Corvallis, OR 97333Stolen:2011-09-8Stolen From: 18th and Harrison CorvallisNeighborhood: Campus AreaOwner: Jesse AbelOwnerEmail: jesseabel@gmail.comReward: 500Description: Red bar tape, two red bottle cagesPolice record with: Corvallis PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

County traffic cam image of new buffered bike lanes.

Roads in Washington County are getting more bike-friendly. As I write, County crews are putting the finishing touches on three miles of buffered bike lanes on SW Tualatin Sherwood Road from SW Teton to Baler (map). The seven-foot wide lanes give people on bikes a two-foot painted [...]

Year: 2008Brand: SalsaModel: CasserollColor:YellowSize:MaroonSerial:M8010327Photo: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6129431032_2aa8546f1c_o.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-08Stolen From: Backyard, near N. Emerson St. and Interstate Ave.Neighborhood: OverlookOwner: Brennen FloreyOwnerEmail: flowb33@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Standard Salsa frame set with chain guard. Includes White Industries DOS Freewheel, riser bars and Big Cheese grips.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-78060This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Year: 1997Brand: TrekModel: hybrid womansColor:blue/greenSize:17" frameStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-09-6Stolen From: rear of Glencoe school 50th and Belmont stNeighborhood: southeastOwnerEmail: shandjones@hotmail.comReward: noDescription: blue back and front carrier, traps o pedals, mirror, speedometer thingPolice record with: yesPolice reference#: 11-154884This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Eric Carter rides in the newly rebuilt Eichler Bike Park.(All photos © Tim Zimmerman)

The non-profit Northwest Trail Alliance has wrapped up work on their major renovation to the bike park in Eichler Park near downtown Beaverton (13710 SW Farmington Road).
The new design features three different "jump lines" suitable for all skill levels as well [...]

Splash Dance Saturday!(Photo © J. Maus)

Even though fall is threatening on the calendar, I hope you haven't given up your summer riding state of mind. With temps set to soar this weekend, it should be great riding weather. Check out a sampling of the fun events happening this weekend...
Friday, September 9th
Midnight Mystery Ride
You know the [...]

Brand: NovaraModel: RandoneeColor:BlueSize:56 cmSerial:F403Y0009Photo: http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1606/danielronaneugenecylcec.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-09-08Stolen From: My bike was stolen in front of Jake's Crawfish Grill (SW 12th and Stark) sometime between 10:30AM and 11:30 PM on Thursday, September 8th. It was locked with a Kryptonite lock to a city bike rack, so I am not sure how it was stolen.Neighborhood: [...]

Year: Late 80's Early 90'sBrand: BianchiModel: San RemoColor:Dark Metallic Silver with Mint green writingSize:about 56 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-09-8Stolen From: 1536 SE 11th Ave. Corner of SE 11th Ave. and ClayNeighborhood: Lower hawthorne area, SE PortlandOwner: Ross JudgeOwnerEmail: rjudge1@mail.csuchico.eduReward: $100Description: The handlebar tape is also mint green. All bike parts (wheel rims, [...]

Brand: KonaModel: jakeColor:blueSerial: F606K2709Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-09-8Stolen From: at my house out of a backyard garage.Neighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Heesuk SteffenOwnerEmail: hugoster@comcast.netReward: negotiableDescription: This bike had rain fenders on both wheels and a bike rack above the rear wheel. It also had hand brakes on the horizontal part of road bike bars.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: [...]

Year: 1994Brand: Gary FisherModel: TassajaraColor:Gun Metal BlueSize:19.5"Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-09-8Stolen From: Portland State UniversityOwner: Elizabeth CarneyOwnerEmail: zethy456@comcast.netDescription: I had a very nice condition vintage 94 gary fisher tassajara mtn bike.19.5 ” frame(49.5cm)21 speeds,wenman 4019 alum 26″wheels,grip shifters,LX akes,stx derailleurs,all original,tires like newThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 96-97Brand: Gary FisherColor:Light BlueStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-09-8Stolen From: Stolen From PSU right outside of the School of Business Building.Neighborhood: Portland State UniversityOwner: Elizabeth CarneyOwnerEmail: zethy456@comcast.netDescription: It's a great bike, I borrowed it from my mom for the afternoon, went to grab a cup of coffee, locked my bike up, went back and it [...]

If you are headed out to ride in the Columbia River Gorge this weekend, note the press release below that was just released by ODOT:
NBC series filming on bridge over Sandy River
Permit for “Grimm” allows 12-hour closure of Historic Columbia River Highway bridge
The Historic Columbia River Highway bridge over the Sandy River will close for [...]

Local bike part maker Chris King Precision Components has developed a ringtone for iPhones and is giving 100% of the sale proceeds to the Northwest Trail Alliance, a non-profit off-road trail advocacy organization.
Hubs made by Chris King are known for their unique RingDrive engagement system that consists of 72 tiny, stainless steel teeth that can [...]

I'll miss Cycle Oregon this year.(Self portrait)

The massive rolling spectacle that is Cycle Oregon embarks on it 24th annual journey this Sunday (9/11). For the first time since the inaugural running in 1988, the seven-day ride will spend multiple days on the beautiful Oregon coast.
About 2,200 riders will participate, along with a support crew [...]

PBOT has striped a new bike lane on NE 7th which puts bike traffic in between moving cars, trains and parked cars.(Photos © J. Maus)