Year: 1980'sBrand: SchwinnModel: TravelerColor:SeafoamSize:51cmPhoto: http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m06n5iXSSy1qzldtio1_500.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2012-02-28Stolen From: North Portland- Around Skidmore/Interstate Pedestrian BridgeNeighborhood: OverlookOwner: Flannery SmithOwnerEmail: theheartofthepark@gmail.comDescription: Seafoam/Robin's Egg Blue... With matching Handlebar tape.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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A scene from NAHBS in Austin last year.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Tomorrow morning I'll hop in a car with a friend and drive 600 or so miles to Sacramento for the 2012 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. NAHBS is the annual showcase of America's budding handmade bike industry. I'm going down to document and support the [...]

The PDX Bike Swarm took their bike-inspired protest style to Portland gas stations this morning.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

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Year: 2007Brand: TrekModel: Madone project oneColor:White/BlueSize:56Serial:WL3497184Stolen in Newport, OR 97365Stolen:2012-02-27Stolen From: residence at 1341 Nye StOwner: Alisha KernOwnerEmail: lisakern@charter.netDescription: project one flame paint White/Blue with red flames. Bontrager race xx lite white spokes. name Jerry Kern painted on right top tube.Police record with: Newport PDPolice reference#: 12N00328This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this [...]

New Mazda is "Truffula Tree Friendly"!

The auto industry will go to any length to sell their products: they'll promote speeding on city streets when going too fast is the #1 reason so many people die and get injured in traffic collisions every day across America; they'll sell huge SUVs and trucks even though they cause [...]

Year: 2003Brand: TrekModel: 1000Color:Black/SilverSize:60cmSerial:"223G0512V" or "TBT-0405GV21347"Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Trek&Model=1000&Type=bikeStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2012-02-25Stolen From: Reed College breezeway, near library.Neighborhood: SE/East MorelandOwner: Chris CahillOwnerEmail: ccahill@reed.eduDescription: Bike is stock with the exception of a sticker on the top tube that says "believe", bmx-style platform pedals with no foot rentention, silver fenders, and a rear rack. Also had two knog-style [...]

A new road racing series set to debut in April will take place in Portland's famous International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. The Rose Garden Circuit Race is the latest event organized by Giro Events, the same crew behind last summer's inaugural Giro di Portland.
Steven Beardsley of Giro Events says it's been a lot [...]

Year: '79-'83Brand: PeugeotColor:Light Blue/TealSize:Approx ~23in frame - 700c wheels/28 tiresPhoto: <a target=_new href=" "> Stolen in , OR Stolen:2012-02-27Stolen From: My Garage - NE 21st & Schuyler
Near the Zeller Funeral home.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Insa EvansOwnerEmail: insaevans@gmail.comReward: $150.00Description: - Yellow/ocre letters on frame -
- Purple to green faded wraps -
- Original Italia sticker on Frame [...]

THPRD showed four options for the crossing at an open house last September.(Photos: Will Vanlue/BikePortland)

On Thursday, the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD) will host another open house to discuss improvements to the intersection of the Fanno Creek Trail and Hall Boulevard. As this project has evolved, the two current options being considered are [...]

Bernards in his usual stance: "Wanna sign?"(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

With all the talk about why our roads are full of ruts and potholes, I thought it'd be a good time to check in on an effort to ban studded tires in Oregon.
Since he embarked on his signature-gathering effort back in October, chief petitioner with [...]

Year: 2010Brand: BianchiModel: San JOseColor:BlackSize:44Serial: H9ER02222Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2012-02-27Stolen From: On Killingsworth between Interstate and Concord in front of my home. Taken from a locked truck canopy.Neighborhood: North PortlandOwner: Elsa OrtegaOwnerEmail: smelsaortega@gmaill.comDescription: Brown handlebar tape on drop bars. Black rack with a white metal collapsible basket on the left side. Brown leather [...]

Adams in a guest op-ed today.

Lest you think my repeated criticisms of the way The Oregonian frames transportation issues was just my personal axe to grind, it's worth noting that the front page story in their Sunday edition is being called out from many corners.
In addition to the numerous intelligent citizens we've heard from in [...]

Year: 91Brand: BianchiModel: AdvantageColor:purple-blue colorSize:16" maybe?Photo: http://gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/133857Stolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2012-02-27Stolen From: N.E. 13th between Knott and Stanton. Stolen from our garage at 1:30 a.m.Neighborhood: Irvington/Lloyd Center areaOwnerEmail: maryayaya@hotmail.comReward: sureDescription: I've had this bike forever and am very sad about it! Handlebars were changed to an almost cruiser look (taller and wider, arching [...]

Event flyer

The PDX Bike Swarm is alive and well. Since we last checked in with them, they've been holding regular meetings and have swarmed on a number of occasions.
On Wednesday, the bike swarm plans to take a major role in Occupy Portland's "F29" protests. Specifically, the swarm plans to use their bikes to "blockade" [...]

Blinders blinked in fishbowls as party-goers milled about.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Leave it to Portland to throw a party for a new bike light.
A sneak peek at Knog's new Blinder model attracted scores of bike shop owners and employees from around the region to a party in a cavernous art studio in northwest Portland [...]

Year: 2010Brand: SpecializedModel: HardrockColor:RedSize:17Serial: D9L6F00311Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45755&menuItemId=0Stolen in Hillsboro, OR 97124Stolen:2012-02-18Stolen From: GarageNeighborhood: Tanasbourne area of HillsboroOwner: Sara NovotnyOwnerEmail: socalrocky@hotmail.comReward: yesDescription: Specialized Hardrock, in bright fire engine red with black accents. (Red version in linked photo) Has SPD clips, as well as a small below saddle bag, sewn with Bike Barn logo and a Bike [...]

Year: 2011Brand: feltModel: z100Color:whiteSize:56Serial: s1vt02336Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2012-02-24Stolen From: Laurelhurst/kernsNeighborhood: laurelhurst/kerns areaOwner: steve olsonOwnerEmail: stevenjosepholson@gmail.comReward: 200Description: White handlebar tape shimano mtb clipsThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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Give me a break.

Well, you can't say I didn't warn you. The Oregonian's strange, anti-bike editorial last week, seems to have laid the groundwork for Sunday's front page story that unfairly and inaccurately blames bikes for PBOT's budget problems.
As you can see from the front page image, under massive font that reads, "Portland's Roads to [...]

Bikes make gardens bloom in more ways than you think.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Here's the news and other cool stuff that caught our eyes this past week...
- Business is booming at Zen Bicycle Fabrication, Portland's newest frame manufacturer.
- In another sign of bicycling's economy growth, Full Speed Ahead has announced it will bring construction of its [...]

Year: unknownBrand: SchwinnModel: not sure. Street bikeColor:RedStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2012-02-20Stolen From: It was lost (a friend stole it from me and lost it/got it stolen) around 28th and clintonNeighborhood: SE Clinton area.Owner: Zach stavrumOwnerEmail: zach.stavrum@gmail.comReward: Im dont have any money. sorry :(Description: its a red schwinn, with black fenders and a "medicine for [...]