Year: ?Brand: PanasonicModel: TouristColor:BrownStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-09-19Stolen From: Outside of the apartment building on NE Wheeler and Broadway.Neighborhood: NE Broadway and WheelerOwner: Robert McConlogueOwnerEmail: cjornexists@yahoo.comDescription: Brown w/ matching fenders. missing back and front reflectors. 27 inch wheels. Steel front wheel w/ 1 broken spoke, pretty new alloy back wheel.

This sign was posted on NW Lower River Road in Vancouver. It has since been removed.(Photos: Marcus Griffith)

For the third time this month, an unauthorized road sign has been discovered in the greater Portland metro area; and the trend has now hopped across the Columbia River into Vancouver.

The top 12

Regular readers know that I don't usually give any attention to the myriad lists of bike-friendly cities that are published each year. However, I've just stumbled on a new one that I think merits attention.
Copenhagenize, the influential consulting company and blog with outspoken advocate Mikael Colville-Andersen as its CEO, has published their [...]

Year: 2007Brand: MarinModel: San RafaelColor:silverSize:17.5?Serial:C527ESB056Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-19Stolen From: Taken out of our carport NE 27th Ave. between Knott & BrazeeNeighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Kathleen FrankOwnerEmail: klfdesign@comcast.netDescription: Also, a red Giant mt. bike was stolen but don't have all the info on it.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-81225This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Year: 2010Brand: KHSModel: Flite 220Color:BlueSize:57Serial:v10u00053Photo: http://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_220_09.htmStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-17Stolen From: my front porch, cable locks were cutNeighborhood: Kenton off delewar and lombard infront of the charter schoolOwner: Spenser ThompsonOwnerEmail: spenserthompson89@gmail.comReward: 250Description: KHS Flite 220 road bike. Blue frame with white writing, black drop handle barsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11006626This registrant has documented [...]

Missing person flyer from Douglas County Sheriff's Office.-Download (PDF)-

The search continues today for Mark Bosworth, the Metro employee who went missing from the Cycle Oregon campsite in Riddle on Friday night.
Unfortunately, there aren't any major leads or developments in the case at this time. However, since many people who read this site are friends or [...]

Here's are some of the stories and other interesting bits that caught my eye this past week...
— As people in Seattle who care about road safety continue to cope with a tragic spate of fatal bike collisions, one alt weekly responded with a compelling manifesto, OK Fine, It's War. Here's a snip:
"The mindless repetition of [...]

Year: 2002Brand: BianchiModel: SL Alloy CentaurColor:Celest GreenSize:57cmStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-09-3Stolen From: Bike was stolen from the parking garge of the Union Bank TowerNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Michael SciarraOwnerEmail: mike_sciarra@yahoo.comReward: $250Description: HED C2 wheels with White Industries silver hubs, Thompson Stem, Deda Handlebars and seatpost Fizik saddlePolice record with: Portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 1980Brand: SekaiModel: 2400 LimitedColor:tanSize:62Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-09-18Stolen From: Out front of Paragon restaurant. 13th and Hoyt in the Pearl DistrictNeighborhood: PearlOwner: nic TarterOwnerEmail: nicholas.tarter@gmail.comReward: handshakeDescription: tan sekai road bike. white grip tape. badass 'ideale' saddle. original everything. great bike.Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2000Brand: trekModel: 800Color:burgundyStolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2011-09-19Stolen From: 83rd and woodstockNeighborhood: lentsOwner: corey LawrenceOwnerEmail: coreylawrence@live.comDescription: It has an xtra cycle attached with big beach cruiser handle bars behind the seat for the kiddos to hold on.Police record with: portland pdPolice reference#: 11-81006This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006Brand: RedlineModel: Conquest ProColor:RedlineSize:56 cmSerial: HP0604003Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-09-18Stolen From: River Place Office Building parking garage, 1701 SW Harbor Way, Portland. Bike rack by southern entrance of garage.Neighborhood: SW WaterfrontOwner: Robert ThayerOwnerEmail: thayer84@gmail.comReward: 100Description: Red and black cycle-cross bike, Winwood carbon fiber fork, new Shimano wheel set, egg beater pedals, everything else stock.Police [...]

Year: 2008Brand: BianchiModel: CortinaColor:Silver/BlackPhoto: http://www.BikePedia.com/Images/Default.aspx?itemid=13742&if=08_xt_cortina_ldy_gry.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-09-18Stolen From: Outside 5228 SE Holgate Blvd.Neighborhood: Woodstock/HolgateOwner: Jessica CrawfordOwnerEmail: librarianjess@gmail.comDescription: Silver/black hybrid, white reflector in front, very nice Racktime rack installed on rear, with red reflector haphazardly attached at rear. Chip in plastic guard on cogset. Frame is lightly scratched. Back tire is Armadillo Elite Reflect; [...]

Mark Bosworth

Search and rescue teams and law enforcement officials have set up a command center in the small town of Riddle, Oregon (map) in an effort to find Portland resident Mark Bosworth. Bosworth, a 54 year old father of two who works at Metro as a GIS analyst, has been missing since around 11:00 pm [...]

Year: 2006Brand: Gary FisherModel: 2006 TassajaraColor:GraySize:17.5Serial:CC5L8911Photo: http://fisherbikes.com/images/fisherbikes/bikes/2006/1600x1200/tass_disc_gray.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-09-18Stolen From: Stolen between Ainsworth and Killingsworth on NE Garfield Ave.Neighborhood: KingOwner: Artur AokiOwnerEmail: arturaoki@hotmail.comDescription: Gray 2006 Gary Fisher Tassajara mountain bike with front suspension and hydraulic disc brakes. Wheels are Shimano M525 disc hubs + Bontrager Ranger Disc rims + 14G Stainless Steel spokes [...]

Year: 2010Brand: KonaModel: Dew DropColor:BlackSize:52cmSerial: F1008k0473Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97227Stolen:2011-09-17Stolen From: SE 51st and Clinton.Neighborhood: ClintonOwner: Abby LeeOwnerEmail: abby.lee@pdx.eduReward: 100$Description: The pole was cut that the bike was locked to so the lock may still be locked on.Police record with: portland PolicePolice reference#: 11-155109This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2001Brand: BianchiModel: VolpeColor:BurgundySize:58cmStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-09-14Stolen From: N. Fessenden and BuchananNeighborhood: St. JohnsOwner: Ira ThomasonOwnerEmail: spamspamspam@comcast.netDescription: New Brooks B17 saddle, dent on top tube with white paint residue. Continental Contact tires, reflective sidewalls, I believe back was 32 and front 28.Police record with: Portland PDThis registrant does not have proof of ownership [...]

Brand: NorcoModel: VFR3Color:blackSize:whiteSerial: AA01156303Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-09-18Stolen From: between Ainsworth and Killingsworth on NE Garfield Ave.Neighborhood: KingOwner: Kyle RobbinsOwnerEmail: radissus@hotmail.comDescription: black, white, and red road bicyclePolice record with: Portland Police BureauPolice reference#: T11006583This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: 7200FXColor:grey/blackSize:17.5Serial: SC55HN438Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-16Stolen From: Stolen from our front porch at 1905 N. Alberta St. between Denver and ConcordNeighborhood: OverlookOwner: Vana O'BrienOwnerEmail: vana@hevanet.comDescription: This is a women's commuter bike, fat seat, straight handlebars, street tires, grey/black.Police record with: PortlandThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1999Brand: albert eisentrautModel: customColor:yellow and blackStolen in Portland, OR 97231-2116Stolen:2011-09-11Stolen From: Skyline and McNamee areaOwner: Phil Claud IIIOwnerEmail: phil@sportslabtraining.comDescription: This is a custom built bike by Albert Eisentraut. It's one of a kind and easily distinguished from anything else.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-78712This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: Diamond BackColor:WhiteSize:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-09-16Stolen From: Corner of NE kearne st and NE 13th ave, outside the daily cafe in the pearl.Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: Julio RodarteOwnerEmail: julsrodarte@gmail.comReward: 150.00Description: hard tail White Frame (20"), suspension fork, black tires, black handle bar with brown grips, disc brakes, black saddle, heavy duty lace pedals.Police record [...]