Year: 2011Brand: SpecializedModel: tricross sportColor:black and silverSize:52Serial: WSBC602083500FStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-08-30Stolen From: NE Irving and 31st, from inside a car.Neighborhood: NE Portland, LaurelhurstOwner: Jody VictoriaOwnerEmail: jodyjv@gmail.comDescription: Nothing that could not be removed, it had a computer magnet, a sliver bell on the left side, a silver skull and cross bone stickerPolice record with: [...]

Year: 05Brand: specializedModel: demo 9Color:blackSize:largeSerial: m3ji08254Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-09-2Stolen From: 74th and martins off the back of my car in my drivewayNeighborhood: southeastOwner: Carl WheelandOwnerEmail: killioe@yahoo.comDescription: The saddle is black and yellow,Neon green grips and cable housings,Marzocchi bomber triple 8 front fork,Maxis minyin downhill front tire, Maxis high roller rear tire,Shram 9 speed rear [...]

Year: 2009Brand: cannondaleModel: f7Color:white/red/blackSerial: 81207847Photo: http://video.cannondale.com/images/09/CUSA/large/9FS7_wht.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-08-28Stolen From: Pacific tower apt 333 NW 4th aveNeighborhood: china townOwner: kevin st clairOwnerEmail: northshoreboi@gmail.comDescription: PEDALS CLIPLESS Shimano m424Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11076814This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brand: customColor:purpleSize:adjustablePhoto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpiwDQr7OTsStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-09-5Stolen From: SE 81st Ave and SE Claybourne AveOwner: Aaron TarfmanOwnerEmail: aaron@tarfman.netDescription: The stolen bike was a custom built three wheel tandem bike with two wheels in front and one in back. The bike has my initials 'AT' welded to the frame which will make it easy to [...]

Year: 1993Brand: TerryModel: ClassicColor:Dark GreenSize:17.5Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/weblybowles/6118069138/Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-4Stolen From: Back yard of N. Willis and N. Peninsular Ave.Neighborhood: weblybowles@gmail.comOwner: WEBLY BOWLESOwnerEmail: webly@greenbuildingservices.comReward: yes.Description: Dark green, Small frame (17.5") 1993 Terry Classic. Small front wheel (520 cm). Black handlebar tape, the drop down of the handle bars were cut off, campy gears. Brand new [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: Langster SeattleColor:GreenPhoto: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38450&menuItemId=0Stolen in Forest Grove, OR 97116Stolen:2011-09-5Stolen From: Stolen on Pacific University grounds, behind the Burlingham dorm in the bike rack.Neighborhood: Pacific UniversityOwner: Mikka NostdahlOwnerEmail: mnostdahl@gmail.comDescription: This is specialized seattle edition of the langster. It is a very bright green bike with a white seat and white handle bars.Police record [...]

Year: 1994Brand: SerottaModel: Colorado CRColor:blueSize:59 cmSerial: CR59L575Stolen in Seattle, WA 98101Stolen:2011-08-25Stolen From: stolen from 1624 Fourth Ave in downtown SeattleNeighborhood: downtown SeattleOwner: John HardenOwnerEmail: hardenh@mindspring.comReward: yesDescription: Blue frame with white Serotta lettering, 59 cm, Deep-V rims with 36 spokes 14/15 gage, 13-34 special Harris cassette, Ultegra hubsPolice record with: Seattle PDPolice reference#: 11-284557This registrant has [...]

Year: 2008Brand: LeMondModel: ChamberyColor:Red/SilverSize:53cmStolen in Portland, OR 97220Stolen:2011-09-2Stolen From: Multnomah University 82nd and GlisanNeighborhood: Montavilla AreaOwner: Sam AnglinOwnerEmail: Sanglin@Multnomah.eduReward: negotiableDescription: red/silver lemond chambery, ultegra cranks(silver) , single speed with surly singleator (black) chain tensioner. carbon seatpost and bontrager saddle, bullhorn bars, all black tape on left bar, black and white tape on right bar. mavic [...]

Brand: ShwinnColor:BlackSize:54-56Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-09-3Stolen From: 57th and SandyNeighborhood: Rose city, hollywoodOwner: Russell JorgensenOwnerEmail: Rustyjorgensen@gmail.comDescription: Has sticker on inside that reads "ride a f@$king bike". Front light was ducktaped on so there will be residue on handlebars. Black tape on bars and one side is missing a plug.This registrant does not have proof of [...]

Year: 2010Brand: gary fisherModel: piranhaColor:root beerSize:19Serial:wtu18zc0691ePhoto: http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9704/1000403e.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-09-02Stolen From: My home, Off portsmouth on syracuse.Neighborhood: Rightt next to portsmouth parkOwner: Philip JustOwnerEmail: Freefalljust@gmail.comReward: 100Description: The rox shox stickers are removed from the fork. A yellow sticker that says "please leave hands" and another sticker that says "member" is now on the fork. [...]

Year: 2008Brand: TrekModel: 7000Color:Silver/BlackSize:20 inchSerial: 193C1807CPhoto: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/bikegt.jpg/Stolen in Gresham, OR 97030Stolen:2011-08-28Stolen From: Stolen from my garage at 212th & Salmon Street (north of Burnside) in Gresham.Neighborhood: North Gresham neighborhoodOwner: Jeremiah HickmanOwnerEmail: jkhickman@frontier.comDescription: Silver/Black Trek hybrid. Could have 2 plastic fendors and up to 3 lights on it. May also have the connector for [...]

Year: 2010Brand: TrekModel: 7.5FXColor:BlackSize:22.5Serial: WTU028C0748EStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-09-3Stolen From: 24th and Hawthorne, stolen from inside apartment building.Neighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Carl JensenOwnerEmail: hekinan.edmonds.aet@gmail.comDescription: Black frame, red tires, Kryptonite lock on frame and rear tire, PTFC rose sticker on seat tube. Rack on back, brackets and lights front and rear.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: CN 1176115This [...]

Year: 2011Brand: SCModel: Draft LiteColor:BlackSize:56Serial: SICSE11C02210Photo: http://twitpic.com/6cymcuStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-09-3Stolen From: The MAX stop near the corner of SW Yamhill and SW 18th. Fully locked, someone cut the lock.Neighborhood: Goose HollowOwner: Greg SvobodaOwnerEmail: Gregsvo@gmail.comReward: 50Description: BRAND NEW
SC Draft Lite
Red Seat
Red Crank
Red Handlebars
Black Chain
Black Frame
All Stickers removed save on sticker near seatpost, with bike fram [...]

Year: 2009Brand: GiantModel: Avail AllianceColor:purple/silverSize:x-small frameSerial: GQ807809Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-09-3Stolen From: SE 24th & Hawthorne. Apartment basement/laundry room.Neighborhood: Hawthorne DistrictOwner: Amanda RhineOwnerEmail: number1dm@hotmail.comDescription: Sliver Giant-brand fenders. Scrapes on the frame from crashing.Police record with: Portland Officer Andrew KofoedPolice reference#: 1176074This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2010Brand: JamisModel: CodaColor:Black/silverSize:23Serial:U02U11236Photo: http://profile.imageshack.us/user/julia1212/Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-09-02Stolen From: 9th and SW Taylor, on the corner by Fox Tower Cinemas, second rack from the corner. Right across from Director's Park.Neighborhood: I guess it's Park Blocks.Owner: Julia Bartholomew-KingOwnerEmail: Emailjulianow@gmail.comDescription: It's a 23" men's Jamis Coda bike, black and silver with a rack on the back.Police [...]

My neighbor David knows how to roll.(Photo © J. Maus)

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There have been some developments in the story from Elizabethton, Tennessee I shared yesterday. The local newspaper has published a story that makes it appear as though the incident has been smoothed over. However, Teresa Tryon, the girl's mother, has been commenting here on BikePortland to share that the issue is [...]

Construction is underway on an innovative new park that stretches all the way across NE Holman between Durham and 13th.(Photos © J. Maus)

"With a very few exceptions, America is no place for cyclists."— The Economist

Two news stories involving our big city neighbors to the north, Seattle, are being shared around the web this morning and I think they're worth your attention (and commentary). The first is about a new tax on car registration to pay for transportation [...]

Take a spin on a bike share bike.(Photo © J. Maus)

Hot off the City Council adoption of a $2 million federal funding request to start bike sharing in Portland last month, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is set to host a public demonstration of what folks can expect once the project hits the streets.
The [...]