Year: 1997Brand: SchwinnModel: MoabColor:Black/RedSize:21 inchStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-09-16Stolen From: Outside of Speakeasy Bar: 609 South East TAYLOR Street, PORTLAND, ORNeighborhood: Inner SEOwner: Gus GoodbodyOwnerEmail: gus_goodbody@yahoo.comDescription: Heavily used and not well maintained very tall bike with full fenders and rear rack. Mostly black with greenish bumper sticker around down tube that says "yo protego [...]

The Waterfront path is the busiest in the entire region.(Photo © J. Maus)

Metro has released its "2011 Trail Use Snapshot" report. The report (PDF here) is an analysis of local trail usage data complied by the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project from 2008 to 2010.
Among the 25 multi-use paths (I prefer that term to [...]

Year: 2008Brand: KonaModel: Dew PlusColor:GreenSize:60cmSerial: IO4081722Stolen in 97210, OR Stolen:2011-09-25Stolen From: 23rd and Glisan, inside my apartment building's bike roomNeighborhood: northwestOwner: Bert JepsonOwnerEmail: bertjepson@gmail.comReward: $50Description: Bright green bike with a loose bottom bracket and busted up pedalsPolice record with: Portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Screen grab of trailer for new documentary about cargo bikes.

Welcome to Monday. Here are the stories that caught my eye this past week...
— Big news in Richmond Virginia. That city has been selected to host the 2015 UCI World Championships Road Race. That's a very big deal. Organizers estimate the event will generate about $135 [...]

Sheets of rain didn't stop big crowds from showing up to Sunday Parkways Northeast.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: 2000 alpha ser. SL Road BikeColor:Red mfSerial: 1444u062TBI0405Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-09-24Stolen From: Building. On NE 45th ave.& Sandy blvd.Owner: Mike NelsonOwnerEmail: minls8@aol.comReward: 100.00Description: The bike color is deep Red metal flake with factory decal, white letters & numbers "Trek 2000 Alpha series" across top rail. Trek logo in black down front [...]

Color:RedStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-09-24Stolen From: Stolen from the corner of Willamette blvd and Van Houten, across the street from the University of Portland.Neighborhood: North Portland, Cross from The University of PortlandOwnerEmail: moore13@up.eduDescription: This is a very old road bike with red chipping paint, it is also a super tall bike. The bike has a [...]

The Cielo by Chris King entry and the Tsunehiro/Silas Beebe entry (R) roll on Skyline Blvd during the 50-mile Field Test. The bikes took 3rd and 2nd places respectively.(Photos © J. Maus)

Tony Pereira of Portland-based Pereira Cycles took home top honors for the 2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge. The event, which was a competition [...]

Year: 2007Brand: CannondaleModel: CapoColor:RedSize:59cmPhoto: http://profile.imageshack.us/user/blang11/Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-09-24Stolen From: Stumptown Coffee on SE Belmont street.Neighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Brice LangOwnerEmail: blang11@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Large red aluminum frame with white accents. White grip tape, white-walled rear tire. Cannondale components, all black. Toe clip pedals. Frog head light with single white LED bulb. Planet bike red taillight velcro strapped [...]

Year: 2011Brand: SpecializedModel: Amira ExpertColor:White/BlackSize:44Serial: STAM110D113Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-23Stolen From: N Farragut St & DelawareNeighborhood: KentonOwner: Allison MedellinOwnerEmail: armedellin@comcast.netDescription: Black/White Look carbon pedals, Black Specialized Jett saddle, 3t ergonova pro flat top handlebar, Polar CS400 cyclometer with cadence, Black Fizik Handlebar TapePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-82623This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: WSD 8000Color:RedSize:14.5Serial:WTU236G1154DStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-23Stolen From: N Farragut & DelawareNeighborhood: KentonOwner: Allison MedellinOwnerEmail: armedellin@comcast.netDescription: White bottle cage, Specialized Ariel Saddle (White/Black), Blue Crank Brothers smarty pedalsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-82623This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2004Brand: MarinModel: Road BikeColor:BlackStolen in Tualatin, OR Stolen:2011-09-25Stolen From: Rivercrest Meadows Apartment complex. Tualitan Road/Barbur Blvd.Neighborhood: TualitanOwner: Tom McGrattanOwnerEmail: sf.giant@hotmail.comReward: one hundred dollarsDescription: All Black- chain derauiler removed. near handlebars their is a sticker reading: ORGANICThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

View looking westbound on Hawthorne Bridge.

The Portland Police Bureau are reporting that a collision occurred last night on the Hawthorne Bridge.
32-year-old Mark Landers was operating a motorcycle (with passenger Jocelyn Shirley) and was headed westbound when he lost control and struck the curb just before the start of the bridge. His motorcycle then jumped [...]

Crowds pack into PNCA's gallery to see the Oregon Manifest entries.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bike racing legend Greg LeMond at West End Bikes last night (shop co-owner Mark Ontiveros in back).(Photos © J. Maus)

Greg LeMond was in Portland last night to help raise awareness for the Echelon Gran Fondo event that takes place tomorrow in Hood River. The event was hosted by West End Bikes and several dozen [...]

Year: 2000Brand: SpecializedModel: RockHopperColor:blackSize:yellowSerial:m8ji70820Photo: http://photobucket.com/1636Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-09-16Stolen From: was at 1425 NE Irving St, Portland, OR, 97232 by across from Benson hi schoolNeighborhood: was at 1425 NE Irving St, Portland, OR, 97232Owner: Daniel patterson JROwnerEmail: draginheart69@gmail.comReward: 100.00$Description: Rock Hopper black yellow frame .
yellow manitou spider suspension forks. black and yellow matrix bike seat. [...]

Team Metrofiets explains the highlights of their entry to the panel of judges as the Oregon Manifest competition continues in Northwest Portland today.(Photos © J. Maus)

Brand: SchwinColor:chromeSize:largeStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-22Stolen From: ne 28th ave, red flagNeighborhood: northeastOwner: brettley ericksenOwnerEmail: brettleyclark@yahoo.comReward: hug and a beerDescription: All chrome Schwin single speed with dual speed crank. Seafoam green tires and grips with bullhorn handle bars. Green heart/grenade sticker on framePolice record with: T11006783This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this [...]

What happens when you combine one of the most esteemed product design and "innovation consultant" firms in the world, a highly respected custom bike builder, and the latest battery technology and then tell them to build the ultimate utility bike?
Introducing the Faraday, the Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge Entry from the San Francisco-based IDEO - [...]

Year: 2000Brand: SchwinnModel: HomegrownColor:blackSize:21Serial:2KBBW02890Photo: http://mattdeniston.com/images/bolivia/bol-m-pastel-mtns-web.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-09-16Stolen From: Outside of Speakeasy Bar: 609 South East TAYLOR Street, PORTLAND, ORNeighborhood: Inner SEOwner: Matt DenistonOwnerEmail: matt@easystreet.netReward: $200Description: Mountain Bike converted for city commuting. Has rigid front fork, slick tires, fenders, rear rack that extends from the seat post. Mostly Shimano XT or XTR components, clipless [...]