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Mint Electra Hawaii 2007

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Year: 2007Brand: ElectraModel: HawaiiColor:MintSize:Women'sSerial:WN7L01192Photo: http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-hawaii1-bikes-ladies-131167Stolen in Portland/Happy Valley, OR 97086Stolen:2011-09-15Stolen From: Altamont Summit Apartments - Building ENeighborhood: Happy Valley, off of Johnson Creek Blvd.Owner: Crystal ConwayOwnerEmail: cconway@nova.eduReward: A big hug!Description: Custom Electra Beach Cruiser. One Speed, Peddle Breaks. Mint green (pictured is a bike from Electra's website not MY bike, but that is [...]

PBOT eyes changes in the Pearl to reduce auto traffic on NW Marshall

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

PBOT planner Mauricio LeClerc presented plans for the Pearl District last night.(Photos © J. Maus)

After NW Lovejoy was decommissioned as a bikeway by the city, NW Marshall Street was supposed to take its place. The Bureau of Transportation added sharrows, smoothed out cobblestones, and installed signage and pavement markings to direct bicycle traffic from the [...]

On narrowed Waterfront Park path, Parks Bureau urges caution

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

A turf restoration project has narrowed the shared-use path in Waterfront Park, making it even more crowded than it usually is and forcing Portland Parks to address user conflicts.(Photos © J. Maus)

Reckless drunk driver caught, jailed near North Plains

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Glad this woman is behind bars. Read the police statement below about reckless driver who was tracked down by law enforcement after speeding over 100mph, passing on blind corners, and other offenses near North Plains.
CITIZEN DRIVING COMPLAINTS LEAD TO ARREST OF PORTLAND WOMAN ON HIGHWAY 26 NEAR NORTH PLAINS
A Portland-area woman was arrested Tuesday night [...]

Weehoo child bicycle trailers subject of recall

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

A Weehoo trailer on N. Williams Ave.(Photo © J. Maus)

The Weehoo iGo bicycle pedal trailer is the subject of a recall.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, 2,700 of the popular new trailers are being recalled because the receiver on the trailer's seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, "posing [...]

Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share wins 10,000 bike New York City contract

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Promo photo from New York City Bike Share website.

Local staff of Southeast Portland-based Alta Bicycle Share are celebrating a huge victory this morning. New York City has formally announced that they've selected the company as the vendor for their massive 10,000 bike, 600 station New York City Bike Share system.
Officials estimate that bike share in [...]

Chrome, Red/black suspension fork Gary Fisher Mountain Jam 2005?

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Year: 2005?Brand: Gary FisherModel: Mountain JamColor:Chrome, Red/black suspension forkSize:24" / YouthPhoto: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image2.aspx?w=300&h=300&filename=1999%20Gary%20Fisher%20Mt.%20Jam.jpg&f=PhotosStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-09-14Stolen From: Stolen from inside a vanNeighborhood: NE AlamedaOwner: Cynthia LucasOwnerEmail: Cynthia@lucas.netReward: Good KarmaDescription: Thanks for making a 9 year old cry.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Tommaso Diavolo 2010

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Year: 2010Brand: TommasoModel: DiavoloColor:BlackSize:54CMStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-09-9Stolen From: ON the deck of the Kenton PostofficeNeighborhood: Kenton Post OfficeOwner: Monte GreenOwnerEmail: mkgreen34@yahoo.comReward: $200,00Description: Pitlocked wheels headset andseat tube , Ritchey comp carbon fork, kore gredient wheels, ARS saddle, Paul canti brakes, riser handlebar, Sram flatbar doubletap shifters avid brake levers [...]

White Scott sub10 2010

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Year: 2010Brand: ScottModel: sub10Color:WhiteSize:SmallSerial: GK979095Stolen in Portland, OR 97219Stolen:2011-09-9Stolen From: It was stolen from the east end of Reed College near the apartments right off of Steele street.Neighborhood: SellwoodOwner: Rachel HeagertyOwnerEmail: srytopdx@gmail.comDescription: All white and silver bike, silver fenders. It also had a white rack on the back of the tire to strap on any [...]

'The Cyclameleon' massive rolling reptile coming to Northeast Sunday Parkways

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

The Cyclameleon. See it in all its glory below (and/or at Sunday Parkways).(Photos: Tyler Fuqua)

There's always lots to see at Sunday Parkways; but local artist Tyler Fuqua might have saved the best for last with his giant, four-person, pedal-powered creation he calls The Cyclameleon.
Fuqua won a grant from Burning Man to create The Cyclameleon and [...]

Titanium Seven / custom Custom 2003

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Year: 2003Brand: Seven / customModel: CustomColor:TitaniumSerial: 5203P77Photo: http://profile.imageshack.us/user/gbronson/Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-09-8Stolen From: Stolen from our backyard and inside our garage.Neighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: Dylan SmithOwnerEmail: foliomedia@gmail.comReward: YES!Description: Seven frame and stem, custom, Titanium (Argen Tube set), carbon fiber fork, fixed gear, dura ace cranks, phil wood rear hub, king front.Police record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 11-154938This [...]

Bikes figure into local politics this Saturday - UPDATED

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Mayoral candidate Charlie Hales is organizing a bike convergence ride to his campaign kickoff event Saturday.(Photos © J. Maus)

Two events this Saturday speak to how bikes are a part of politics here in Portland.
Two Oregon state representatives — House rep Michael Dembrow and Senator Jackie Dingfelder — will lead a bike tour of their [...]

Event: Free Bike Maintenance Class (9/21/11)

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Free Bike Maintenance Class at Western Bike Works
9/21/11
5:30 PM
Details: We will begin a series of Wednesday night maintenance classes that will be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
Participants will receive a 10% off coupon to purchase items for the next 30 days (some exclusions apply).
The first Wednesday class will focus [...]

Dirt delivered, work set to begin on Portland's first pump track

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Fresh dirt and a new sign signal that a new pump track is coming soon in Ventura Park.(Photo: Tom Archer/NW Trail Alliance)

River levee work forces temporary closure of Marine Drive path

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

A portion of the popular Marine Drive bike path near the Portland airport is closed for a construction project. According to the Portland Bureau of Transportation, Multnomah County is working on a Columbia River levee maintenance project and the path is closed about 2.5 miles east of NE 33rd Drive and about 700 feet west [...]

How much to use bike sharing in Portland? About $60-$95 per year

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

This guest post is by Michael Andersen of Portland Afoot, a 10-minute newsmagazine and wiki for public transit riders in Portland.

If bike sharing comes to Portland as expected, it won't really be for cycling devotees, many of whom already take their bicycles everywhere.
No, bike sharing will be for people who rode in on buses, [...]

Advocates fight for key funding pot as debate heads to Capitol Hill

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

The Springwater Corridor Trail is one of many projects around the region funded by the federal Transportation Enhancements program.(Photo © J. Maus)

National bike advocacy and transportation groups are pulling out all the stops to help preserve the Transportation Enhancement (TE) program, a vital source of funds that has existed for two decades and this year [...]

Black Motobecane Fantomcross Uno 2009

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Year: 2009Brand: MotobecaneModel: Fantomcross UnoColor:BlackSize:54cmStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-09-13Stolen From: NE Davis between 17th and 18th.Neighborhood: KernsOwner: Anna MelicharOwnerEmail: annamelichar@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Black frame with white/red lettering. Silver fenders w/ electrical tape, neon green handlebar griptape, flat resistant tires. Dent/rust on bar between saddle and stem from accident, saddle torn, adhesive remnants from stickers.Police record with: [...]

Navy Blue/Creme Novara Transfer 2006

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Year: 2006Brand: NovaraModel: TransferColor:Navy Blue/CremeSerial: U62Y01724Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-09-12Stolen From: Stolen outside of 2 NW 2nd Avenue.Neighborhood: ChinatownOwner: Alyssa KesslerOwnerEmail: acekessler@gmail.comDescription: There was a bike rack on the back, with a Portland Fire Bureau sticker on the rear fender.Police record with: Portlan PDPolice reference#: 11-79074This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this [...]

Silver Diamondback

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Brand: DiamondbackColor:SilverStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-09-11Stolen From: Outside of Christie Dorm @ University of PortlandOwner: Aaron MontoOwnerEmail: aaronmonto@hotmail.comDescription: Silver Diamondback with tears near back of seat... Not sure about other details but I can identify.
360-991-2765This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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