The NYTs explains why we didn't always
need to look both ways before crossing.
(Photo: Will Vanlue)

Here's the news that caught our eyes this past week...
- A new study by the AAA says that Portland area traffic crashes cost us $2.74 Billion a year.
- Beginning February of 2012, Velocity will begin manufacturing aluminum bicycle rims in [...]

Year: 2011Brand: NorcoModel: CCXColor:BlackSize:53cmStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-11-13Stolen From: In front of 21st Ave. Market in NW Portland next to Muu Muu's (21st Ave. & Hoyt)Neighborhood: NW - alphabet districtOwner: Daniel HawthorneOwnerEmail: danseagrove@gmail.comDescription: All black Norco road bike, front/back fenders (planet bike), front and rear reflectors, front/back lights, broken left shifter indicator, Oregon green heart [...]

Year: 2010Brand: LeaderModel: 722tsColor:Raw Clear Coat SteelSize:61cmPhoto: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lumy80QMQ01qbm4yqo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1321335938&Signature=OCzO%2BLE0O5lA%2FCUCcxG0shBZw0M%3DStolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-11-13Stolen From: Portland Art MuseumNeighborhood: Downtown/University DistrictOwner: Joshua DollOwnerEmail: joshdoll21@gmail.comReward: Yes, to be discussed when recoveredDescription: Here are the specs:
Leader 722ts Raw Clear Coat 61cm frame
Velocity black Deep-V machined rims
All-City black hubs
Identiti FFX straight black fork
Nitto RB-021 pursuit bullhorn bars with Origin8 black rubber [...]

Year: 1974Brand: FalconModel: Eddy MerckxColor:OrangeSize:small?Stolen in Portland, OR 97201Stolen:2011-11-13Stolen From: Bike rack on SW Hall, between 6th and Broadway.Neighborhood: PSUOwner: mica grohnOwnerEmail: gmica44@hotmail.comDescription: Original orange paint with some scuffs and chips and original stickers.Mavic wheels, Shimano shifters, staight bars, vintage brown leather seat.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 11-98787This registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Year: 2003Brand: BianchiModel: CampioneColor:Turquoise/TealSize:59cmStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-11-13Stolen From: In the parking structure underneath Whole FoodsNeighborhood: The PearlOwner: Pascal DobertOwnerEmail: pdobert@hotmail.comDescription: Classic Bianchi Campione, in the Bianchi classic teal/turquoise color. 58 or 59 cm frame, I can't remember exactly.Police record with: YesPolice reference#: T11008339This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2011Brand: BMXModel: Trail DusterColor:BlackSize:26 inch wheelSerial: D11F01173Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-11-13Stolen From: 6416 SE 80th PlaceNeighborhood: woodmereOwner: Dixie WelterOwnerEmail: dixiecup29@comcast.netDescription: theres a bike lock posted on the handlebarsPolice record with: portland PolicePolice reference#: 1198738This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A large group of people on bikes showed up in solidarity with Occupy Portland this morning.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2011Brand: TrekModel: 1.5Color:blackSize:54Serial:WTJ146C3064FPhoto: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v7GxqAHJK_8/Tr9-HrUzgmI/AAAAAAAAAMw/U9sutYqrRv8/h120/40464_563499051641_42005699_32594250_248868_n.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 215Stolen:2011-11-12Stolen From: Stolen fro behind house at 45th and Stark.Neighborhood: SunnysideOwner: Ariana PalmerOwnerEmail: ari.palmer@hotmail.comReward: 100Description: Standard black 2011 trek 1.5 Has a little black bike bag under seat and a light below it. also has a front light and a mount for a small trip reader.Police record [...]

Brand: Gary FisherModel: MulletColor:WhiteSize:29 inchesStolen in Portland, OR 97239Stolen:2011-11-11Stolen From: City View apartment building's (West terrace) storage lockers. 3106 SW 10th aveNeighborhood: Next to OHSUOwner: Robert KlippOwnerEmail: Klipprob@gmail.comDescription: White, Gary Fisher, men's, Mountain bike with clipless pedals, bontrager wheels, bontrager seat.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: T11008313This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

Brand: LemondModel: Big skyColor:SilverStolen in Portland, OR 97215Stolen:2011-11-03Stolen From: House. Hawthorne and 54th.Neighborhood: Mt tabor.Owner: Kevin EnglishOwnerEmail: Emailkevine@gmail.comReward: $100Description: New reader tire with minimal tread. Front tire is older and is smooth. Black child seat rack on back. Bell bike pump and mount on down bar. One silver water bottle holder. [...]

Year: 2008Brand: ZhongNengModel: LanceColor:Blue & BlackSize:50ccSerial: L5YACBPA181196888Stolen in Marietta, OR 30067Stolen:2011-04-15Stolen From: 2850 Delk rd (Marietta-Georgia) At the Gardens Of East Cobb Apartments.Stolen from my Parking lot.Owner: Cris AOwnerEmail: quick_truck@yahoo.comDescription: Scooter 50cc Lance(blue & Black)VIN# L5YACBPA181196888 The Scooter was 'Stolen' At The Gardens Of East Cobb Apartments 2850 Delk rd Marietta(GA)Please Call The POLICE [...]

Year: 2007Brand: NovaraModel: StradaColor:White/blackSize:56cmSerial: F710F3976Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2011-10-6Stolen From: Stolen from 735 SW St. Clair Ave parking garage.Owner: John DuleyOwnerEmail: johnduley1@mac.comDescription: White and Black Novara Strada 56cm with carbon fiber fork, Shimano 105 rear and front derailurs, Tiagra brakeset, Shimano clipless/clip pedal combo. Rear wheel needs alignment so it has a bit of a [...]

Year: 1986Brand: MiyataModel: 1000Color:Gun metal gray w/ gold head postSize:54 or 56 cmPhoto: /home/sbr/public_html/temp/12659.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-11Stolen From: Stolen from my house near SE 24th and Hawthorne.Neighborhood: Hosford Abernethy/Colonial HeightsOwner: Michael AnnusOwnerEmail: michael.annus@gmail.comReward: $300Description: Touring bike with non-original straight handlebars. Had a bell and two headlights. Black bike rack with black fenders. [...]

There will be lots to see and do at BikeCraft. Start doing your homework now by perusing the current vendor list below.(All photos © J. Maus unless otherwise noted)

Year: 1950sBrand: MurrayModel: montereyColor:blueSize:womensPhoto: http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/389501_2378655819113_1032174482_2691844_1863573622_n.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97236Stolen:2011-11-11Stolen From: 17126 se kelly st portland oregon
my garageNeighborhood: lynchwoodOwner: Bethany FallgrenOwnerEmail: bethanyfallgren@yahoo.comDescription: blue, murray usa monterey, 1950s, beach cruiser style, with white wall tires, front tire is very warn, back wheel has issues with break and is ducktaped, chain lock on front handlebars.Police record with: Portland [...]

Brand: Cadillac BicyclesModel: 92109Color:gun grey w/ blackSize:26"/21"Stolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-8Stolen From: BackyardNeighborhood: SE off HawthorneOwner: aaron taylorOwnerEmail: cerebrocaliente@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: permanent mount-on flasher lights front & back, handle bars are upside down, small fleck of yellow paint on fender, lock still attached around framePolice record with: portland PDPolice reference#: 1198020This registrant has documented proof of [...]

"Rest easy, FCBC has no intention to start a brand to compete with your efforts nor are we committed to using "Sprout" as a model name."— Peter Discoe, Fort Collins Bicycle Company

A representative of Fort Collins Bicycle Company has responded to our story yesterday about its Swobo brand wanting to use the "Sprout" name for [...]

A sidepath in Beaverton. (Photo © J. Maus)

Mandatory sidepath laws — which state that bikes must use a sidepath/bikeway when one is available — are the bane of bicycling advocates. They're seen as a clear sign of disrespect and inequality on our roads. The fact that Oregon still has one was called out by the [...]

Job Title
Retail Sales Manager
Company
Fat Tire Farm
Job Description
The Fat Tire Farm is the Northwest’s premier mountain bike shop and was recently selected by Bicycling magazine as one of the top 100 bike shops in the country. We’re a small shop with a highly-skilled, tight-knit staff, and are looking for a full-time sales manager who’ll be able [...]

Event flyer

With yesterday's announcement by Mayor Sam Adams and Police Chief Mike Reese that they will enforce park camping laws beginning 12:01 this Sunday, a showdown between the police and Occupy Portland might be inevitable.
To help create a buffer zone between the encampment and any police action, a decision was made at the General Assembly [...]