Brand: CannondaleModel: M400Color:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-09-22Stolen From: SE 21st and Hawthorne.Neighborhood: HawthorneOwner: Reuben JonesOwnerEmail: reubenjjones@yahoo.comDescription: Has green Ninkasi sticker and Ten Speed Coffee Shop sticker covering "c" on frame, bell seat, planet bike rack on back (bent to fit bike), rear plastic black fender, black milk cart was on back. Probably still has u [...]

Bike builders and design pros from around the country unveiled their entries for the Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge this morning in Northwest Portland.- Photo Gallery - (Photos © J. Maus)

The entries into the 2011 Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge have been revealed and urban utility bike design will never be the same.
Right now [...]

Go ahead, ride in the street without a care... It's Sunday Parkways!(Photo © J. Maus)

Hold on to your cycling caps folks, it's a big bike weekend. Check out the slate of events coming your way...
Friday, September 23rd
Ventura Park Pump Track Meet-and-Greet
Get an early glimpse at Portland's very first pump track and meet the people [...]

If you own a 2011 Specialized cyclocross or city/hybrid bike, be aware of a major recall issued yesterday afternoon by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. See the full statement below and see images of the recalled bikes at the CPSC website.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product [...]

Year: 2010Brand: BambooseroModel: RoadColor:BambooSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-09-22Stolen From: Outside the New Old Lompoc at 1616 NW 23rdNeighborhood: NorthwestOwner: Mitch FinneganOwnerEmail: Mitch.finnegan@oregonzoo.orgDescription: Natural bamboo frame, Rohloff internal gear rear hub, moustache handlebarsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1982Brand: schwinnModel: calienteColor:yellowStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-20Stolen From: 35th & NE Schuyler, from side yardNeighborhood: NortheastOwner: mike roseOwnerEmail: mike.rose314@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: bontrage tires with aluminum rims, 12 speed with ultra low gear and cork-like wrapping on handel barPolice record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 11-155226This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Bike Gallery, an institution in Portland with six local stores, is running an interesting new ad in the Willamette Week. The ad is a 'Plea to Portland Cyclists' and it implores people on bikes to wear bright clothing, use lights, and obey traffic laws.
Here's the ad:

The CRC FEIS, now available for viewing at locations throughout Portland.(Photo © J. Maus)

It's been several months since I last chimed in on the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project.
Somehow, despite many lingering questions — especially around its funding plan — the $3.5 billion project which has been a roller-coaster of controversy and stops and [...]

Yes that's a gas tank.See more photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)

With the Oregon Manifest set to start tomorrow, I've been thinking a lot about just what exactly is the "ultimate modern utility bike."
I've also been thinking about the many people in our community who make bikes. From the visionary 'velocipedes' of Neal Fegan, the [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: Hard RockColor:BlackSize:15Serial:P9EA50574Photo: http://motherlowed.com/img/image2.aspx.jpegStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-09-18Stolen From: The Alvarado Apartments in NW Portland on 22nd and NW Everett Street.Neighborhood: Northwest Portland / Nob HillOwner: Russ LoweOwnerEmail: russ@motherlowed.comDescription: The bike was my 11 year old son's, stolen along with my city commuter bike. In very good condition, only a year or so [...]

Last night a 22-year-old Southeast Portland man riding a bicycle and a Portland Police criminalist driving an official vehicle were involved in a collision on SE Powell Boulevard.

Photo from the scene by reader Joe Doebele.

Year: 2009Brand: RedlineModel: Metro DiscColor:blackSize:mediumSerial:ICS9D01088Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-09-22Stolen From: east lounge nw everett between 3rd and 4thNeighborhood: oldtown/chinatownOwner: Eric ReddyOwnerEmail: ereddypdx@gmail.comReward: $200Description: matte black with grey writing and has lucky 13 bicycle shop logo and helmetPolice record with: portland pdPolice reference#: 11-155246

Updated flyer- JPG / PDF -

Even after the large-scale, volunteer search effort in the Riddle area was downsized yesterday (not "called off" like I initially reported), the search for Mark Bosworth continues.
It's now been six days since Mark was last seen at a Cycle Oregon campsite in Riddle. The big development yesterday was the [...]

This photo, taken at 7:28 this morning, shows the impact of sun glare.(Photo © J. Maus)

Last year about this time I shared a friendly warning about the perils of sun glare. It just so happens that the sun rises and sets about the same time as the peak AM and PM commutes when lots of [...]

Year: 2007Brand: RaleighModel: cadentColor:Silver and BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-09-21Stolen From: Downtown Portland: SW 12th and Morrison.Neighborhood: down town southwest areaOwner: Julie LewisOwnerEmail: julielou25@yahoo.comReward: $200.00Description: Silver Raleigh road bike with Black and a small yellow and red stripe. 2 water bottle holders, a mud guard, a flashing back light, an attachment for a front [...]

Year: 2009Brand: FeltModel: X-CColor:WhiteSize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-09-21Stolen From: stolen from rack at Classic Foods, 817 NE Madrona St, Portland (Woodlawn triangle), 97211Neighborhood: WoodlawnOwner: Jake GreenbergOwnerEmail: jakeg@classic-foods.comReward: yesDescription: White Felt X-C w. wood fenders, Rouloff internal hub, raised comfort handlebars, bike trunk bag w. fold-out panieersPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11.81915This registrant has documented [...]

Year: 2011Brand: trekModel: lexa scColor:greySize:52Serial: wtu338c2254fStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-21Stolen From: Between NE Fremont and Klickitat on 36th avenueNeighborhood: Beaumont/WilshireOwner: Nancy WilliamsOwnerEmail: nancywilliams56@yahoo.comDescription: grey with blue/green handlebars, clip pedals, small pump, 2 small bags-1 on the top bar with 2 pockets and one under the seat that expands with bike tools, spare tube, computer, white [...]

Expect more signs like these popping up all over Oregon.(Photo © J. Maus)

At their meeting in John Day this morning the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Commission voted unanimously to to designate three new State Scenic Bikeway routes. That brings the total to four and the new routes join the existing Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway.
The [...]

A volunteer search party combs the woods near Yokum Road just outside Riddle.(Photo: Steve Durrant)

With no significant leads and no trace of Mark Bosworth in five days of searching rural Douglas County, officials have shifted gears away from the large-scale, volunteer search effort.
"The volunteers have been asked to go home," shared volunteer Mickey Deagle a [...]

Year: 2009Brand: NovarraModel: Big BuzzColor:GreySize:19.5 (L)Serial: u88KO1237Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-08-19Stolen From: stolen from front porchNeighborhood: Skidmore and MontanaOwner: Lindsay ByrneOwnerEmail: lindsay.a.byrne@gmail.comReward: $100Description: fenders, luggage rack, cassette tape detailing.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-743 81This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike