Bicycle Retailer & Industry News reported today that Portland-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Early Rider balance bikes:
Early Rider, based in Henley, England, produces a line of wood-framed balance bikes that feature pneumatic tires on aluminum rims, sealed hub bearings and a fully adjustable seat.
“Our ambition is to get every [...]

The popularity of cyclocross continues to grow.(Photos © J. Maus)

The numbers are in and they show another year of very healthy growth for the Cross Crusade cyclocross race series. According to a tally by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials, 9,542 people participated in the series this year — that's over 800 more than last year.
For [...]

The Noll family.(Photos: Will Vanlue)

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance opened its new offices (618 NW Glisan St) to the public last week for an evening of food, bicycles, and fun. The evening featured hors d'oeuvres from Madison's Grill and beer from Hopworks.
Guests also got to meet local bike builders and get an up-close look at [...]

Year: 2007Brand: Gary fisherModel: MendozaColor:Drk graySize:SmallSerial: Wtu351c2300bStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-11-22Stolen From: Taken from garageNeighborhood: Mt.TaborOwner: Aaron PendlandOwnerEmail: Pendland@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Black bike rack, locking pin on front wheel and special bracket on back wheel for BurleyPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11008622This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2006Brand: Gary fisherModel: UtopiaColor:Silver/graySize:LrgSerial:C16as205Stolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-11-22Stolen From: Garage at homeNeighborhood: Mt. TaborOwner: Aaron PendlandOwnerEmail: Pendland@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: Silver bike rack, locking pins on front wheel and post. Attachment on back wheel for burley.Police record with: Portland pdPolice reference#: 11.101527This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A wet Esplanade.(Photo © J. Maus)

This morning was by far the wettest and windiest ride I've had into work all year. And you?
Despite my best attempt to stay dry, I arrived at my office pretty much soaked through the lower half of my body. I knew it might happen (my J & G rain paints [...]

Year: 2010Brand: orbeaModel: onix T105Color:57Size:white/blue trimSerial: not available as of postingStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-11-6Stolen From: Bike rack at Cascadia, 2415 se 43rd ave.Neighborhood: Area naroud Division and low 40's.Owner: bruce russellOwnerEmail: barmd2@hotmail.comReward: $250 cash--NQADescription: Gorgeous, six month-old Orbea carbon road bike with Shimano 105 gruppo. Platform pedals, Cateye computer on handlebar, after-market black fenders. [...]

Year: 2009Brand: ScottModel: Speedster S40Color:Black, White, YellowSize:XXSSerial: H9K59187Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/myscottbike.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-11-21Stolen From: This was stolen from inside my locked garage at N Fairhaven Ave and N Fessenden in St Johns.Neighborhood: St JohnsOwner: Crystal WarnerOwnerEmail: cdubcrystal@yahoo.comReward: $50.00Description: My bike was stolen out of my garage!!! My locked garage!! Stolen at approx 9am-11am on Monday, [...]

Get your tree delivered by bike this year.(Photo: TreesByBike.com)

Trees By Bike is now taking orders and their "Riders of Yule" plan to start delivering this Friday. The local business has found a solid customer base after it was started three years ago by Portlander Max Kirchoff.
"Yule Dispatcher" Kirchoff says demand was so high last year [...]

Brand: FujiModel: Newest 2.0Color:blue/silverSize:47" mens sportSerial: 1CF5100887Stolen in Portland, OR 97211Stolen:2011-06-27Stolen From: NE Grand & NE Going StNeighborhood: NortheastOwner: Emily GowenOwnerEmail: emily.gowen@gmail.comDescription: 9 speed Sora shifters and handlebar brakes, tiagra rear deraileur, may still have wiring from the odometer I had on there, silver un-original stem, and I believe I had switched from the original [...]

Work has begun on the Lumberyard at 2700 NE 82nd Ave.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: vintageBrand: peugeotModel: women'sColor:light blueSize:large frameStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-21Stolen From: 3125 se yamhill st portlandNeighborhood: sunnysideOwner: chrissy cuhaneOwnerEmail: winston502@yahoo.comDescription: A vintage baby blue woman's Peugeot. Bike rack, blue handle bars.Police record with: portland pdThis registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

See below for statement from city regarding two open houses to hear public feedback on "the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service." For background on what Portland Streetcar might have up their sleeve, see our story from April, How bike-sharing could spur revamp of transit [...]

Year: 2011Brand: giantModel: Defy advanced 1Color:white/redSize:xlSerial:gloe134Photo: http://bikestuffreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Giant-Defy-Advanced.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-20Stolen From: Alibi tiki bar in north portland on interstateNeighborhood: N. portlandOwner: Tom OconnorOwnerEmail: tom29er@gmail.comReward: 350Description: Has mountain bike pedals on it and a 90mmPolice record with: portland pdPolice reference#: 11-100800This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

New sticker campaign.(Photo: WeAreBikeFriendly.com)

Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- MAP-21, the Transportation Bill being moved through the Senate by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), is coming under fire from bike advocates around the country for its mandatory sidepath provision. A petition by the League of American Bicyclists to strip the proposed law [...]

Brand: CommuterModel: SchwinColor:DarkSize:MediumStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-11-18Stolen From: 29th and Powell, in front of Hopworks Urban BreweryOwner: Allison McTavishOwnerEmail: allymctavish@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Dark purple/blue girls bike with Pink handlebars and Pink brake lines. Rack on the back, nice fenders. Glow in the dark pedals.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 1998Brand: CannondaleModel: R300Color:Dark BlueSize:56 cmSerial: JH3450754Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/bikecd.jpg/Stolen in Corvallis, OR 97331Stolen:2011-11-18Stolen From: Locked up next to Owen Hall at the Oregon State University Campus.Neighborhood: Oregon State UniversityOwner: Sean SmithOwnerEmail: smithwsean@gmail.comDescription: Dark Blue Aluminum frame, silver bar stem and crank arms, shimano clipless pedals, 24 speed, had tangerine grip tape, two black cage water bottle [...]

Year: 2011Brand: MotobecaneModel: RecordColor:BlackSerial:US07US131MB58Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-11-19Stolen From: Vancouver and AinsworthNeighborhood: PiedmontOwner: Brandon McSwainOwnerEmail: bhughmc@yahoo.comDescription: its an all black motobecane record road bike.Police record with: Portland Police Police reference#: T11008560This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2011Brand: SE LagerModel: SEColor:Black and purpleSize:49 centimetersSerial: ICSE11H00585Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-11-19Stolen From: my backyard in SE 69th ave off of division.Neighborhood: Se off Division on clinton stOwner: Cynthia SolisOwnerEmail: cesolis.usa@gmail.comReward: $50Description: Black and purple SE Lager bike 49 centimeters. With black helmet with river city bike sticker and rose sticker.Police record with: Portland [...]

Year: 2010Brand: JamisModel: Satellite Sport black 48cmColor:BlackSize:48cmSerial: U96U39197Photo: http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3129/jamissatellitesport.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-19Stolen From: Stolen from the bike rack outside of 210 NW 20th Ave (btw Burnside and Davis).Neighborhood: NW PortlandOwner: Lauren McCuneOwnerEmail: laurenmccune@gmail.comReward: maybeDescription: The front wheel was left behind. Had fenders, rack, and mirror.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11008529This registrant has documented [...]