Year: 2010Brand: BMXModel: MongooseColor:PurpleSize:16-18"Photo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/beefgoddess/39667_476954808968_540463968_6441278_7934708_n.jpgStolen in Gresham, OR 97030Stolen:2011-11-19Stolen From: Outside Building J of Stark Street Apartments off of Stark and 205th.Neighborhood: Stark StreetOwner: Bethany MastersOwnerEmail: bshambe@gmail.comDescription: Girl's Mongoose bike with black and pink accents on the body. Some stickers have been removed by the owner.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2007Brand: FujiModel: Newest 2.0Color:blue/blackSize:xsStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-3Stolen From: Bikes were stolen the evening of 11/2/11, or morning of 11/3/11. This bike was u-locked to a 80s kia bike. They were in front of our apartment, in inner SE.Neighborhood: Inner SEOwner: Liz LewisOwnerEmail: lizplewis@gmail.comReward: to be determinedDescription: 46cm(xtra small) woman's Fuji newest 2.0
Black/Blue frame [...]

Snow could be on the way too.(Photo © J. Maus)

If you thought wet and slimy leaves were sketchy; wait until you encounter black ice. When you hit it, there's sometimes little you can do to stay upright.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation says winter weather is on the way and freezing temps could hit as early [...]

Ricky Andrews

Ricky Janell Andrews was shot while riding his bike on N. Williams Avenue near Beech Street on November 18th, 2007; exactly four years ago today. According to news reports at the time, he died at the hospital later that night. Mr. Andrews was 48 years old.
There were six other fatalities involving people on bikes [...]

City will focus on sweeping bike lanes this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus)

As the comments pouring in on our story yesterday has made crystal clear, bike lanes throughout the city are inundated with wet and slippery leaves right now. The issue isn't simply a sign of disrespect by PBOT — the unpredictable weather has posed some [...]

New sign went up yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) turned on an illuminated bicycle sign on NE Couch at Grand Avenue. As we reported last month, the intention of the sign is to reduce the risk of right-hooks at an intersection where several injury collisions have taken place.
A bike box has [...]

The face of a front-line officer at yesterday's protest.(Photo © J. Maus)

Our story about cops on bikes at the Occupy Portland protests yesterday has sparked a dialogue (that's happening citywide, not just on BikePortland) about the size and style of force the City of Portland is bringing to these events.
In a comment on our story [...]

Year: 2010Brand: TrekModel: 7.2 FXColor:charcoalSize:20"Serial: SWTU327C2811FPhoto: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/fitness/fx/7_2_fx/#Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-11-17Stolen From: Stolen from the back of my car in my driveway--was locked to rackNeighborhood: South of Woostock area /48th & OgdenOwner: Tom JohnsonOwnerEmail: tmjbrody@gmail.comReward: $100Description: Dark charcoal, has plastic fenders, black metal rear rack, had front and rear light mounts, in like-new condition.Police record [...]

Brand: BianchiModel: StradaColor:BlueSize:mediumStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-11-17Stolen From: Central Library downtown. 10th and Yamhill. Locked to the bike rack.Neighborhood: 10th and YamhillOwner: Mark ToddOwnerEmail: blackcherrypurple@yahoo.comDescription: Blue w/white lettering. Black fenders,aluminum rear rack,black kickstand, air horn,rear tail lightPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-156596This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The new median on NE 15th at Going.(Photos: Charles Powne)

Police officers and supporters of the Occupy protests chat, while police in riot gear arrested protestors inside a bank this afternoon in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)

Leaves in the bike lane on Naito this morning.(Photo © J. Maus)

After the burst of fall was followed by stiff winds and rain last night, leaves are covering many bike lanes in Portland. For cars, leaves aren't a big deal, because the mass, velocity and tires on a car act like sweepers to keep lanes [...]

People gathered at a bar in Beaverton to give thanks to those who help make projects happen.(Photos: Will Vanlue)

Earlier this week the Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA) gathered a group of advocates and citizens from around Washington County to write thank-you notes to people who have helped promote and improve conditions for bicycling, walking, and public [...]

"I see a greater need for civil disobedience and believe the success of the movement will mean long term safety for all vulnerable uses of our streets."— Dan Kaufman

Sellwood resident Dan Kaufman is no stranger to BikePortland. The man behind Crank My Chain! CycleTV has helped us with video projects in the past like coverage [...]

Year: 1990?Brand: MOTIVModel: Stone GrinderColor:Blue/BlackSize:19" farmeStolen in Portland, OR 97233Stolen:2011-10-15Stolen From: fenced back yard, SE 130th and SE LincolnNeighborhood: Lincoln ParkOwner: Chris SalterOwnerEmail: kitnlib@comcast.neyDescription: MOTIV MTB: Stone Grinder, 21 speed, Blue and Black frame, 26" wheels, City Slicker Tires, mud guards black, rear rack black, bar ends black, computer and light mounts, bottle cages.Police record [...]

Kiel "Bike Train" Johnson.(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland's excellent monthly "Bicycle Brown Bag" discussion series continues tomorrow with a presentation titled 'Bike Train Lessons'.
Kiel Johnson, who has spearheaded a flourishing local bike train movement will give the talk. Johnson will talk about, "his successes and struggles in building a bike train movement and [...]

Thanks to the Community Cycling Center, this vacant lot in the New Columbia mixed-income housing neighborhood will soon be home to a bike skills park, pump track and repair center!(Photo © J. Maus)

Occu-bike.(Photos © J. Maus)

Tomorrow's 'N17 - Occupy the Banks' actions of civil disobedience throughout downtown Portland can count on an assist from a cadre of people on bikes. A ride dubbed 'Swarm the Banks' will look to play a similar role to the 'bike swarm' that made its presence felt at the big standoff at [...]

Year: 2009Brand: SpecializedModel: Langster TokyoColor:red, gold, blackPhoto: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6229/6350393553_7226031690.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-11-15Stolen From: 1310 Southwest 3rd Avenue, in front of Paradise Bakery and CafeNeighborhood: downtownOwner: Honey DarlingOwnerEmail: drawinghoney@gmail.comDescription: Tokyo style specialized single-speed bike stolen downtown with pump and 350 watt front light attached, red grip bull horn handle bars.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-156548This [...]

Brand: KonaModel: DewColor:silver/graySize:54 cm (approximately)Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-11-15Stolen From: 511 SW 10th Ave, right in front of the Portland Medical BuildingNeighborhood: DowntownOwner: Jeff PayneOwnerEmail: sendstuffhere@comcast.netDescription: Commuter bike with rear rack for panniers, red tail light. It has a sticker on it from the Police Dept of Boulder Colorado. It has an empty [...]