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gray Mercier Kilo XI 2010

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Year: 2010Brand: MercierModel: Kilo XIColor:grayPhoto: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4334499767_439f956fdb.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-12-2Stolen From: SE Waverleigh and 31st.Neighborhood: South East PowellOwner: C LabanskyOwnerEmail: labanskyc@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: All gray bike, stock parts, clip-on rear fender, front light, tail light.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: t11008913This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Woman hit, killed by bus while walking across street in downtown Vancouver

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Photo from the scene.(Photo: Marcus Griffith)

An "elderly woman" was struck and killed by a C-TRAN bus today while walking across the street in downtown Vancouver. The collision occurred a few blocks from the bike route across the I-5 Bridge, according to witnesses.
The Route 4 bus was in the process of turning left from 8th Street [...]

Weekend Event Guide

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

First Friday art opening to feature new works by Carye Bye.

Below is your menu for bike fun this weekend (starting this afternoon!). For being winter, it's pretty impressive just how much is going on. Bundle up and get there.
See the weekend guide below the jump...

Keeping corrals clean

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Downtown Clean & Safe employees cleaning up the bike corral on SW Broadway just south of Burnside.(Photos © J. Maus)

Wall Street Journal profiles local couples' drool-worthy bike garage

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Screen grab from Marketwatch.com.

Today's print edition of the venerable Wall Street Journal features a story on Tim and Sue Butler's Southeast Portland condo. The Butler's are both serious cyclists, with Sue's name gracing these pages on several past occasions for her pro cyclocross exploits.
So, why is the WSJ profiling their condo? The house itself is [...]

red Motobecane Fantom Cross 2007

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Year: 2007Brand: MotobecaneModel: Fantom CrossColor:redSize:56Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/265/287424357656a3dda9d7m.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-12-01Stolen From: 24 hour Fitness:Hollywood.Neighborhood: HollywoodOwner: Tyler FoughtOwnerEmail: tylerfought@gmail.comReward: Good KarmaDescription: Red Fantom Cross CX bike with Black fenders. Set up for commuting.Police record with: n/aThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black SE Workhorse 09

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Year: 09Brand: SEModel: WorkhorseColor:BlackSize:47Serial:ICSE09D01306Photo: http://imgur.com/qF06TStolen in Portland, OR 97225Stolen:2011-12-01Stolen From: Sunset Transit CenterOwner: Claire JacksonOwnerEmail: cxjackson@gmail.comDescription: Mostly-new Workhorse model, quite small. Singular black back fender and scratches along the fork in the front.Police reference#: T11008889This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Local helmet recycling plan begins to take shape

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

A box of helmets awaits disassembly.(Photo: Jason Jepsen)

Jason Jepsen is working on an exciting project. The 41-year old self-described "energy and efficiency expert" who just moved to Portland in 2009 after living "off the grid" in Colorado for the past 15 years is putting his personal energy into figuring out how to recycle the foam, [...]

Silver Specialized Hard Rock Pro 2006

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Year: 2006Brand: SpecializedModel: Hard Rock ProColor:SilverPhoto: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qoxTUAQkhDdKYKZQDjBc9dMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlinkStolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-11-30Stolen From: The bike was stolen from the bike storage locker (Lexis building - 1125 NW 9th Ave).Neighborhood: Pearl DistrictOwner: George AOwnerEmail: anonimu72@yahoo.comReward: $50Description: 15" silver frame w logo, disk breaks, Shimano equipmentPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-156877This registrant has documented proof of [...]

Dark green Schwinn Network 2011

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Year: 2011Brand: SchwinnModel: NetworkColor:Dark greenPhoto: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0030U8SPG/ref=dp_image_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=3375251&s=sporting-goodsStolen in Hillsboro, OR 97214Stolen:2011-11-30Stolen From: Open bike racks at Max stop at Orenco stationNeighborhood: Orenco StationOwner: Brandon ShortOwnerEmail: bshort.me99@gtalumni.orgReward: $50Description: Seat highly elevated, rust on seat post.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

People on Bikes: Cold Commute Edition

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

More photos below.(Photos © J. Maus)

Twas a bit nippy on the ride into work this morning. Perhaps the coldest commute we've had in quite some time around these parts. Frost was visible on the road and leaves and it was hovering near freezing when I left my house.
With all the scarves, gloves, and other [...]

Bundle up and get ready to 'Bike the Lights' at PIR

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Bike night at Winter Wonderland is this Monday!(Photos © J. Maus)

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