Year: 1992Brand: BridgestoneModel: XO-2Color:WhiteSize:not surePhoto: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_V2_uZANUM3A/Sze-hVkGU7I/AAAAAAAADPA/FYOLZxENJLU/s1600-h/DSCN1653.JPGStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2011-10-9Stolen From: SW Naito Parkway at the SE corner of World Trade Center tower #2, locked to a street post right on the corner. I think between Salmon and Taylor.Neighborhood: DowntownoOwner: Erica SmithOwnerEmail: ericabsmith@gmail.comReward: $200Description: Bridgestone XO-2 (a hybrid bike) with mustache handlebars (black grips) and [...]

Still from Filmed by Bike 10th anniversary trailer.(Film by Burk Webb)

Our much beloved local film fest, Filmed by Bike, turns 10 this year. To celebrate, fest founder Ayleen Crotty is looking to make it the biggest and best one ever.
Last week she released a special, 10th anniversary trailer. Check it out...

Year: 2007Brand: LemondModel: Poprad discColor:redSerial: WL3513850Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2008&Brand=LeMond&Model=Poprad+Disc&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-9Stolen From: SE 14th between Belmont and MorrisonNeighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Catherine MacdonaldOwnerEmail: cmacdonald@tnc.orgDescription: Stock with pannier racks on back & fendersPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11007214This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Sign from Occupy Portland march on October 6th.(Photos © J. Maus)

Taking part in both Occupy Portland marches and watching support for the protestors grow both here and across the country, has been extremely inspiring for me. It has also got me thinking (of course) about the national bike movement.
Are there lessons to learn? Parallels [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: Allez SteelColor:RedSize:54cmSerial:WUD092061727EStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-10-10Stolen From: SW 15th and Harrison St.Owner: Jeff BonczkowskiOwnerEmail: bonczkoj@yahoo.comReward: 100Description: Bike Rack, Portland Design Works rear light, Planet Bike front light, RiverCity Bike label, White tape handlebars, Michelin TiresPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-155616This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2000Brand: KonaModel: BlastColor:GreySize:I believe 17"Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/528/cbv4.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-10-10Stolen From: From our backyard on SE 24th and Cora (in between Powell and Holgate)Neighborhood: SoutheastOwner: Christina McGovneyOwnerEmail: mgovney462@hotmail.comDescription: Grey Hardtail mtn bike with front suspension. Has big PURPLE tires and purple bikeglow lights wrapped around the frame.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-88218This registrant [...]

Year: 2010Brand: BacchettaModel: Custom GiroColor:Red and BlackSize:LargeSerial: FEOM0128Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/cbv2t.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-10-10Stolen From: From my backyard in SE Portland on SE 24th and Cora (in between Powell and Holgate)Neighborhood: SoutheastOwner: Michael HernandezOwnerEmail: punk_mike23@hotmail.comDescription: A red Bacchetta Giro with Black decals. Is has a SRAM Rival double crankset with Rival front derailleur. An 11-36 10-speed [...]

Sorry, this job has been filled as of 11/4/11. -- JM
Job Title
SoupCycler
Company
SoupCycle
Job Description
SoupCycle is looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers. Someone willing to jump in wherever needed and a passion for sustainability and bicycles is [...]

Year: 1997Brand: MotivModel: StonegrinderColor:grayStolen in 97202, OR Stolen:2011-10-9Stolen From: SE 21st between Division and PowellNeighborhood: ClintonOwner: kassia zybachOwnerEmail: kassia.zybach@gmail.comReward: A big smileDescription: Added handle extensions, slim road tires, reflective stickers, shimano gear system, rear rack. Basically, it was an old bike that had a lot of love and miles on it. Not worth very much [...]

When all else fails, call in the mimes.(AP Photo)

Here's the news that caught my eye this past week...
- California Governor Jerry Brown has has vetoed a safe passing bill on grounds that the stipulation of passing bikes at 15 mph would cause backups and safety problems. Advocates are upset and confused. (*Note: I made a [...]

Year: 1995Brand: ProFlexModel: 857Color:RedSize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97210Stolen:2011-10-8Stolen From: Inside my building between King and 21st on NW Burnside.Neighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: Byron PittamOwnerEmail: byron.pittam@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Specialized grips, new xt front and rear derailleur, rear fender, front and rear rechargeable lights (silicon rubberized lights).Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: WatingThis registrant does not have proof of ownership [...]

Year: 2001Brand: TrekModel: 850Color:purple-blueSize:women'sStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2011-10-08Stolen From: Inside the garage at my house, at NE 32nd Place & StantonNeighborhood: Sullivan's GulchOwner: Lindsey RossOwnerEmail: lindsey@lindseyross.comDescription: Thick mountain bike tiresPolice record with: Portland Police BureauPolice reference#: T11007198This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1990Brand: mongooseColor:purpleSize:mediumStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-09Stolen From: home-front porchNeighborhood: se belmontOwner: cristina muroOwnerEmail: migelia8@gmail.comReward: $100.00Description: A mid-1990's purple Mongoose, new tires, brand new wheel, new crankset, and other small parts. It has a black seat, a silver rear rack, and front and rear fenders, There is a small bell on the right side that [...]

Year: early 90sBrand: VeloCityColor:silver/pinkPhoto: http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2909/22920210150165777245949.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-8Stolen From: SE 41st and SE Caruthers stNeighborhood: RichmondOwner: molly gloverOwnerEmail: megmillinery@gmail.comReward: $50Description: VeloCity bike cart with an aluminum bottom and collapsible, pink cloth covered sides. Used to be for transporting children but had been converted into a utility cart. Made in Germany not sold in the [...]

Year: 1980Brand: UnivegaColor:Light BlueSize:56cmStolen in Portland, OR 97214-1538Stolen:2011-10-8Stolen From: 18th and StarkNeighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Ben LeonardOwnerEmail: benjamin.jon.leonard@gmail.comDescription: Upright single speed city bike with Black "Trucker" front rack.
Rack- Trucker Bicycle Rack
Black Ser. #T11-009 (under platform)
Wheels- Mavic Rims w/ Deore DX hubs
Fenders- SKS Plastic Black
Bell- Custom painted swirly (on black bell)Police record with: [...]

Brand: FujiModel: Crosstown 1.0Color:BlueSize:15" WomensSerial: ICF7G13436Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-10-8Stolen From: Inside Fred Meyer store on Interstate Ave.Neighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Michelle MaguraOwnerEmail: michellemagura@gmail.comReward: 40Description: Black wire basket with flowers.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 11-87751This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2009Brand: SurlyModel: Long Haul TruckerColor:Army GreenSize:54Serial: M8122642Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-10-8Stolen From: American Eye/Contact Store: 539 SW 3rd Ave/AlderNeighborhood: Downtown PortlandOwner: Michael ShadleyOwnerEmail: mikesha@mckinstry.comDescription: Green Surley, brooks leather seat. Front and rear black panier racks. Black fender with clip pedals (shimano)Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 1187675This registrant has documented proof of ownership [...]

Year: 1980Brand: Custom/NoneModel: Fixed GearColor:black/yellowSize:58Photo: http://i.imgur.com/Q59jz.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97204Stolen:2011-10-06Stolen From: Memorial Coliseum, East EntranceNeighborhood: Rose quarterOwner: Ben LipscombOwnerEmail: ben.lipscomb@gmail.comReward: 40Description: Fixed gear. Black w/ yellow seat and head tube. Tange infinity sticker on seat tube. Black & yellow selle italia saddle with tape on the gel insert that reads "williamharvey". Same tape on bars. [...]

Group shot of Zen Bicycle Fabrication, a new company that will begin making bike frames (O.E.M. for other brands in North Portland.(Photos: Zen Bicycle Fabrication)

The (somewhat mysterious) new O.E.M.* bicycle frame manufacturing operation we reported on last week has officially opened for business and released a statement with more information about their company.

Did we win?!(Photos: Will Vanlue)

Photos and story by Will Vanlue
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) celebrated another successful Bike Commute Challenge with a party in Memorial Coliseum last night.
For the sixteenth year in a row the BTA's annual competition encouraged commuters around the Portland metro area to ride their bicycle to work during the month of [...]