Maroon Bianchi commuter bike, silver hubs over the front and back tires to deflect rainwater, black seat, black handlebars with black stitching
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Month: May 2007
Keen Footwear plans Portland to Utah "cycling initiative"
Northwest Portland-based Keen Footwear wants to spread the word about the need to protect wild places for recreation, and they’re doing it with a bike ride.
Dubbed Hybrid Pedal, Keen calls the ride, “a 1000 mile outdoor industry cycling initiative”. The 14-day ride will leave Portland on July 25th and is scheduled to arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah (at the start of the Outdoor Retailer trade show) on August 7th.
Portland’s new force for two-wheeled advocacy
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There’s a new group of two-wheeled advocates in town, and they share many of the same issues as we do. Their numbers are growing and so is their influence in City Hall.
On May 10th, Portland City Council voted to form the first-ever Motorcycle and Scooter Citizens Advisory Committee (MSCAC). Similar to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, this group will be headed up by a PDOT employee and will be guided by citizen input.
The move reflects a resurgence of interest in scooters and motorcycles. PDOT’s Dan Bower — the man who will chair the new committee — says registrations are up 41% in the last three years and Portland is home to the #1 Vespa dealer in the country.
Stolen Trek 2007 Pilot
womens saddle
rear cassette 11 32 long arm rear derailleur
Trek computer
old Shimano quick release pedals
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Stolen Kona Dew Deluxe
Kona Dew Deluxe, Grey, disc brakes, Circuit bouldering gym stickers as well as a GET FAT sticker. Mounted u-lock on frame. caps on handle bars for grip.
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Work on bike stuff for TriMet
Still life with MAX.
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Our friends over at TriMet are looking for some help with their bike facilities and other bike-related projects.
They just listed a want ad for a Bike Programs Intern. Here’s the job description:
- “Assist in the development of a TriMet bicycle facilities master plan. Collect, research and evaluate bike, bike parking and bike rider information; make recommendations for bike use and facility improvements. Assist in planning for bike-related events…”
Springwater bash celebrates bounty of the Three Bridges
The Three Bridges Project might have had its official opening back in October, but that event was marked by wind, rain, and speeches by planning wonks and political bigwigs.
It was great (if you’re into that sort of thing), but on Saturday it was the public’s turn to celebrate and instead of wind, rain and speeches there was sun, smiles, and free cookies.
Stolen Giant OCR C2
Giant OCR C2 black carbon bike with blue stripes, blue handle bar tape, missing front wheel. Bike may have new set of wheels or mismatched set. misc… view point light, mars taillight, black wedge seat bag and cat eye wireless trip computer.
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Bike polo for beginners rolls out at PSU
Polo action comes to
Portland State University.
Photo: Ian Stude
Portland State University.
Photo: Ian Stude
Are you bike polo curious, but not quite ready to mix mallets with the Axles of Evil? If so, than you’ll want to check out Portland’s only bike polo for beginners.
It happens every Tuesday night from 6-8:00pm on the tennis courts just north of Shattuck Hall at SW Broadway and SW College streets.
Here’s the word from polo coordinator and PSU Bike Co-op manager Ian Stude:
“We play every week, unless it’s really raining. Bikes, Mallets, and Instruction are all provided. Participants only need to bring close-toed shoes and some moxie. Everyone is welcome, especially beginners!”
Stolen Electra Amsterdam Classic
Brand new men’s cruiser or townbike.
Dark green, 3 speed, mud guards on wheels and chain. Tan seat.
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VisionPDX Report and livable (bike-friendly) communities
Detail of the VisionPDX report.
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Portland Mayor Tom Potter has released a long-awaited report on his VisionPDX project. The 16 page report shares some of the results of the project’s “conversations with the community,” and is billed as a “brief sketch of what’s important to Portlanders.”
Naturally I was curious if it contained anything about bicycles and/or transportation. Here’s what I found.