Author profile: Aaron Tarfman

Aaron Tarfman is a tireless advocate, self-described "transportation diplomat," and the brains behind YourBodyPower.org. A skilled photographer, he also attends (and reports on) many rides and events in the bike community.

Here are the other 7 articles by Aaron Tarfman:

• Guest editorial: Planting trees by bike (December 28, 2009)
  

  "....[Without a bike trailer] it would have been several times as much work to get 3 dozen trees, several hundred pounds of mulch, wood stakes, and several gallons of water to the entire 1/4 mile planting area."

  [This article was written by contributor Aaron Tarfman.]
  On Saturday I went out to be a part of the Friends [...]

• Dark Blue/Silver Raleigh sc40 2004 (July 20, 2009)
  

  Year: 2004Brand: RaleighModel: sc40Color:Dark Blue/SilverSize:? "pretty big"Photo: http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2910/bikeraleighnat.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2009-07-20Stolen From: SE Morrison St and SE 34th ave, in front of The Belmont Dairy Apartments.Neighborhood: SE BelmontOwner: Natalie PoultonOwnerEmail: nat2p2@gmail.comDescription: Large gel replacement seat, has a chunk missing on top/rear. Big scrape on paint on main frame. Connector for light on [...]

• blue/white zap ez pro 2009 (July 18, 2009)
  

  Year: 2009Brand: zap ez proColor:blue/whitePhoto: http://www.zapworld.com/Stolen in portland, OR 97215Stolen:2009-07-16Stolen From: 28th and Belmont corner house across from the Laundry Mat. The guys name is apparently Smitty. He is around 60, grey hair. was staying with people on a couch, so don't think he has a permanent place to live.Neighborhood: BelmontOwner: quincy rayneOwnerEmail: purplegecko@comcast.netReward: $50.Description: [...]

• Green Mercier 1970s (July 18, 2009)
  

  Year: 1970sBrand: MercierColor:GreenSize:60 cmStolen in Portland, OR 97212Stolen:2009-07-16Stolen From: NE 14th and Tillamook; my home.Neighborhood: IrvingtonOwner: Jesse MalmedOwnerEmail: jesse.malmed@gmail.comDescription: U-lock beneath seat, "TOM" etched into stem, moderate condition.This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
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• Orange Cannondale F900 1999 (July 17, 2009)
  

  Year: 1999Brand: CannondaleModel: F900Color:OrangePhoto: http://ibikedb.net/bikes/34297Stolen in Portland, OR 97205Stolen:2009-07-16Stolen From: NW 3rd and Davis, outside the Boiler RoomNeighborhood: Old Town/ChinatownOwner: Barrett BohnengelOwnerEmail: bohnengela@gmail.comReward: 50Description: Bright orange colored Cannondale F900 with non-working Coda disc brakes, bontrager tires, and a small tire pump connected to the frame. Profile Design stem and Fatty Head Shox. Writing on [...]

• Burnt Orange Haro Zero Eight 06 (July 17, 2009)
  

  Year: 06Brand: HaroModel: Zero EightColor:Burnt OrangeSize:mediumPhoto: http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/ride001/IMG_1665.jpgStolen in Battle Ground, WA 98604Stolen:2009-07-17Stolen From: my front porch off SR503 across from BG City grillOwner: Jon HendricksonOwnerEmail: jonnyhendrickson@gmail.comReward: YES!!!Description: Hard tail in new condition, mostly stockPolice record with: Thompson BGPDThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
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• Silver & Blue Schwinn Mesa 2001 (July 17, 2009)
  

  Year: 2001Brand: SchwinnModel: MesaColor:Silver & BlueSize:LargeStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2009-07-17Stolen From: Wimbledon Apartments. Near 30th and Holgate.Neighborhood: ReedOwner: John MooreOwnerEmail: jomoweb@yahoo.comDescription: 2001 Schwinn Mesa Silver and Blue.
  Brazen thief stole my work commuter late last night.
  List of components and picture of a different color bike here:
  http://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2001&Brand=Schwinn&Model=Mesa+GSX&Type=bike
  Identifiable characteristics:
  1. New left crank arm. Solid black and does [...]