A bike made by Portland-based Signal Cycles helps complement Brooks' new panniers in a booth at Interbike.

— Story and photos by Carl Larson
Last night at Interbike happy hour, veteran New York Messenger and Transportation Alternatives employee Kevin "Squid" Bolger looked around at the people to whom he'd just been introduced and said, "Portland rolls deep!" [...]

Tacks have strewn across the bike lane on Vancouver Ave have caused several flats this week.(Photo: @seniortrio/Twitter)

Small and very sharp tacks have been showing up in the bike lane of N Vancouver Avenue for the past few days and they've claimed several victims.
I got the first report about them on Tuesday from reader Brian R. [...]

While it might not seem like activism to some, the 100-strong mass of people on last night's BikeHugger.com Mobile Social left a big impression on the Las Vegas Strip in more ways than one.

You can race 'cross on nearly any bike; but these tips will help your conversion work better.(Photos © J. Maus)

As fall approaches it's time to start dreaming of the thrill of mud, cowbells, Belgium fries and waffles and hundreds of people cheering for you as you ride your way through cyclocross season.
Whether you're toying with [...]

— Story and photos by Official BikePortland Interbike Correspondent Carl Larson
Downstairs at Interbike (the annual bike industry trade show happening right now in Las Vegas) is no-man's land. If you want to see Specialized's new bikes, meet with an Italian clothing maker, get a poster signed by a famous racer, or check in with major [...]

Looking west from NE 82nd Avenue onto what could be the location of the first paved portion of the Sullivan's Gulch Corridor.

BiketoBeerFest is Saturday!(Photo © J. Maus)

The weekend is just hours away. If you like to bike and are looking for some fun, check out the events below... And don't forget to put on fenders and pack a rain jacket!
Friday, September 16th
Live the Revolution Safe Routes to School Benefit
Join Sugar Wheel Works and lots of other [...]

Year: 1999Brand: SpecializedModel: GlobeColor:GreenSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-09-15Stolen From: Rail in front of Norse Hall at NE 11th & CouchNeighborhood: Inner NortheastOwner: Caitlin WichlaczOwnerEmail: cwichlacz@gmail.comDescription: Dark green frame with light green fenders, new shimano dynohub front wheel, 7 speed Nexus rear hub.Police record with: Portland Police BureauPolice reference#: 11-155056This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: 3900Color:GreenStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-09-15Stolen From: Grand Central Bakery & Cafe‎ 714 North Fremont Street Portland, OR 97227-1298Neighborhood: Northeast PortlandOwner: Zach DoeOwnerEmail: zdyosh@gmail.comDescription: It's a green Trek 3900 mountain bike. There is a sticker on the frame that says "LISTEN! skateboards" and another that says "Wheatons Cycles."Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: [...]

Year: 198?Brand: BridgestoneModel: MB3Color:RedSize:19"Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-09-14Stolen From: Safeways in woodstockNeighborhood: WoodstockOwner: Orestis PapaioannouOwnerEmail: papaior@reed.eduReward: $10Description: Black rack. Torn left handlebar rubber. Dent midway through top tube. Upturned handlebars.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1179873This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2008Brand: Skinny BennyModel: single speedColor:BlackPhoto: http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9451/amflyerskinnyblack350.jpgStolen in 97201, OR 97201Stolen:2011-09-01Stolen From: 10th and montgomery Neighborhood: Portland state university park blocks, across from starbucks and rogue hallOwner: Hari BhaskaranOwnerEmail: bhaskar@pdx.eduReward: $50Description: Its a single speed road bike all black with bull horns. It has no stickers or any description of what bike it is. It [...]

Drawing of the future Waud Bluff Trail, which could open as early as spring 2012.- Download PDF -

Year: 1985Brand: CannondaleModel: Road bikeColor:dark redSize:58cmSerial:CC18265Photo: http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-QSYYR8FY.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-09-09Stolen From: Stolen in front of new apartments at 3810 SE DIVISION ST. (Cesar Chavez Boulevard.Neighborhood: SE PortlandOwner: Chris WilsonOwnerEmail: creatieverteam@gmail.comDescription: A dark red Cannondale bike with oversized tubes. Black/white bar tape. "The Bird" written in white across top tube. MKS old school steel trackpedals: [...]

Year: 1980Brand: Roy ThameModel: Race / Tourcing FrameColor:Copper/Gold/BrownSerial: 400 or 405 (first three digits of original owners SS#)Photo: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/files/rt_the_beloved_138.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-09-15Stolen From: Stolen from the South West corner of 11th and Marshall between 8:30 pm on 9/14 and 8:30 am of 9/15. Outside of Siler Gallery and accross from Via Delizia, catercorner from [...]

Mia Birk, President of Alta Planning + Design and Principal of its sister company Alta Bicycle Share photographed yesterday at a celebration of their selection as operators of New York City Bike Share.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 1998Brand: KonaModel: CalderaColor:bright orangeSize:26"Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-14Stolen From: Garage at NE 24th and Brazee.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Sarah SheaOwnerEmail: bowenshea@gmail.comDescription: BRIGHT orange Kona Caldera mountain bike with blue lettering. Bar ends. Back light, women's saddle, saddlebag with patch kit, water-bottle cage, clip-in pedals.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-155020This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2005Brand: TrekModel: WomensColor:SilverStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-15Stolen From: Locked on the side of my parent's house on NE 27th and Thompson behind the gate.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Luke GriffinOwnerEmail: lukeg003@yahoo.comReward: ?Description: Womens Trek, don't know model. White wicker basket that has likely now been removed.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11006493This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Nice to see in a magazine where cool is usually defined by racing bikes.

The October issue of Bicycling Magazine includes a big feature article on the cargo bike revolution that's sweeping the country.
Portland, with our flourishing cargo bike scene, figures prominently into the article. There's copy and photos devoted to a local bike move and [...]

Event: Beaverton Transit Center Bike & Ride Open House & BTA Service Station
Date: 27 September 2011
Time: 7-10 am and 4-7 pm
Details: Enjoy secure parking for the day at Beaverton Transit Center and take advantage of free service for your bike during your evening commute. TriMet staff will be on hand to let you park in [...]

Year: 2007Brand: ElectraModel: AmsterdamColor:Forest greenSize:men'sSerial:F06094802Photo: http://www.quirkster.com/iano/Amsterdam.JPGStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-09-14Stolen From: My home garage at 42nd and Multnomah Street, taken down from a ceiling hook.Neighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: Ian OsgoodOwnerEmail: iano@quirkster.comDescription: Bike and manuals were stolen. I had recently listed it on Craigslist for sale, which is probably why it was targeted. Also taken were a plastic [...]