Year: 2011Brand: KonaModel: Paddy WagonColor:blackSize:sc56Serial:F1106C0444Photo: http://2011.konaworld.com/images/bikes/med/paddy_wagon.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-10-20Stolen From: Right in front of Ondine building at Portland State University. Next to entrance stairs.Neighborhood: Portland State University, Ondine BuildingOwner: Keita NakamuraOwnerEmail: keita.timeleap@gmail.comReward: $100Description: its black, got no light, plastic pedals, there is a scratch on frame on left side of rear tire. The bottle [...]

Brand: TrekModel: 3700Color:blue/silverSerial:645AM496Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-10-21Stolen From: Corner of SW 4th and Columbia downtown.Neighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Rachel PittengerOwnerEmail: rapittenger@gmail.comDescription: Trek mountain bike, several years old, is a blue/purple color with silver trimming. Has a black rack on the back. 21 speed.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1191769

Jake Ryder and his latest project.(Photos © J. Maus)

With Freak Bike Fall kicking off tonight I thought it'd be fun to take a look at a creation from one of Portland's most talented freak bike builders.
30-year-old Jake Ryder (a.k.a. "J-Ryde") has only lived in Portland for two years, but he used to visit so often [...]

Screen shot from The Oregonian's "Hard Drive" blog.

A new blog post by Joseph Rose, the commuting columnist for The Oregonian, takes a look at one of the most unpopular aspects of bicycling behavior: red light running. In, Portland bicyclists who run red lights: Is it worth it? Rose asks, "Is it really worth blowing through [...]

BTA wants to have a clear answer when it comes to the inevitable helmet debate.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has launched a survey of their members to get feedback on one of bicycling's biggest debates: helmet use.
Here's a blurb from an email sent to members about the survey:
"The board of directors [...]

The 'Plenitude Economy' concept looks a lot like Portland.

With the Occupy Wall Street movement continuing to spur discussions across America about a fundamental shift in how we approach our lives and our economy, now seems like a good time to propose a different path.
For many people in Portland, what could be considered a different path [...]

Maher at the opening of a Bike & Ride facility in July 2010.(Photo: Jim Parsons)

TriMet's Bicycle and Pedstrian Access planner Colin Maher has accepted a new position in Australia and plans to leave the agency at the end of this month.
Maher, a graduate of Portland State University's urban and regional planning program, came to TriMet [...]

Brand: MiyataModel: Altitude 650Color:light blueStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-10-20Stolen From: Hollywood Fred Meyers, NE Broadway and 30thNeighborhood: HollywoodOwner: dan mohrmanOwnerEmail: redwingsilvertail@yahoo.comDescription: Mountain bike, greenish blue, full fenders, bike rack, Miyata frame, gel seat, ergonomic handle bar grips, Kryptonite U-lock if not already removed...This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: TrekColor:blackSize:13Serial:WTU351C0484BStolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-10-19Stolen From: Laurelhurst K-8 School. NE 41nd St & NE Royal. Sidewalk bike racks south side of school.Neighborhood: LaurelhurstOwner: charlie shapiroOwnerEmail: cshapiro@pobox.comReward: $50Description: rear shelf rack over back tire. kick stand. bike/paint in very good shapePolice record with: Portland PolicePolice reference#: 11-155863This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Detail of flyer for upcoming training event.

Sandy, Estacada, Molalla, West Linn and Wilsonville are among the cities in Clackamas County lining up to learn more about how to position themselves as bicycle touring destinations.
Travel Oregon, an organization that promotes tourism statewide, is co-hosting a 'Bicycle Tourism Studio' event on November 8th along with Clackamas County [...]

Yet another company in the bicycle industry has decided to open up shop in Portland.
Planet X, a company based in the UK that owns several bike brands, has moved its North American headquarters to Northeast Portland. Planet X bought Titus Bikes in late 2010 and they also own the On One brand and are the [...]

Year: 80'Brand: VitusModel: 979Color:Red/SilverSize:52Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vondoom/sets/72157627945241596/with/6264705910/Stolen in Portland, OR 02840Stolen:2011-10-19Stolen From: 52nd Ave at HolgateNeighborhood: Woodstock (ish)Owner: Taryn Mazza MazzaOwnerEmail: taryn.mazza@gmail.comDescription: Aluminum Vitus 979 52(ish), crappy saddle, Campy brakes (Campy handlebar grips), single chain ring in front. Mavic wheel setPolice record with: T11007529This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Just noticed that Eugene-based Bike Friday is headed to Portland for a test ride event this Saturday.
Just thought we'd shoot you a quick reminder that we will be in Portland on Saturday, Oct. 22 from Noon until 4 p.m. (or whenever you've had enough!)
Special Projects Manager Raz and Customer Service Rep Michael Macemon will [...]

The Oregon Department of Transportation is set to award $21 million to "non-highway" transportation projects throughout the state as per their Flexible Funds program. Of that amount, Portland officials expect about $2.2 million to be awarded locally and today Mayor Sam Adams sent in his list of project requests.
In the last go 'round of this [...]

Year: 2010Brand: VolumeModel: ThrasherColor:Raw/GreySize:53Photo: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq8ptu46wc1r210sgo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1319155861&Signature=SLQkTK%2FiYpiYJXB1Htu9frb56lg%3DStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-10-17Stolen From: SE 14th & Alder PDX, ORNeighborhood: Belmont AreaOwner: Kevin SelleOwnerEmail: selle.kevin@gmail.comReward: YESDescription: Raw Volume Thrasher with Matte Black Thrasher Fork
Fixed Gear Freestyle bike with dual 26" wheels (Blk. Spank rims laced to Blk. Profile hubs w/ blue nipples)
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Year: 2008Brand: ScottModel: Speedster S30Color:WhiteSize:Standard men'sSerial: H8F209587Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-10-19Stolen From: Underground garage at Tanner Place, on the south end of Jameson Park. NW Johnson St. between 10th and 11th.Neighborhood: Peral DistrictOwner: Chris PattersonOwnerEmail: chris.w.patterson@comcast.netReward: $250Description: Lightly used. Has accessory lights front and rear, small zipper compartment under the seat, and compact [...]

Strip of tacks found in Marine Drive bike lane.(Photos: Jeremy Dunn)

Last Saturday, Portlander Jeremy Dunn and a friend were riding westbound on NE Marine Drive when they noticed a piece of debris in the bike lane in front of them.
Luckily they avoided it because upon further inspection, they noticed it was a strip of tar [...]

PSU's Bike Hub served as inspiration for the new Bike Center at UO.(Photo © J. Maus)

A $160 million renovation of University of Oregon's Erb Memorial Student Union (EMU) will include a new, 5,000 square foot 'Bike Center' that will include retail and repair services, secure bike parking, showers, locker space and more. The project shows [...]

Bill Fasano, owner of Green Garage Bicycle Repair.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bill Fasano is Portland's newest bike shop proprietor. Green Garage Bicycle Repair just swung open its doors last week in the red-brick industrial building across the street from Widmer Brewery on N. Mississippi and Interstate.
Fasano, 38, is an Oregon native who grew up in West [...]

A photo from inside OSU's driving simulator that shows a bicycle that's being pedaled by a researcher a few feet away.(Photos © J. Maus)