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Stolen Trek 7 2 FX

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A new Trek 7.2 FX that has only been ridden a few times. Has silver fenders and a gear rack over the rear tire.

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Repair shop keeps your shoes and shorts in shape

A visit to Mountain Soles

Shoes await alteration
in the Mountain Soles shop.
File photo: 4/6/07

Just off the busy cycling routes of Hawthorne Boulevard and Ladd Circle in southeast Portland, modern-day cobbler Matt Menely and his staff at Mountain Soles are hard at work keeping cyclist’s expensive gear in tip-top shape.

At first glance, the shop may not seem like it has anything to do with bicycles. There are no bike stands, or even bike parts anywhere. Instead of pedal wrenches and truing stands, this shop works its magic with high-tech adhesives and sewing machines.

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Stolen Trek 7100

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Trek Hybrid bike, mostly black with some grey paint. Has black fenders, and a broken left plastic pedal.

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PDOT will lead Bike to Work Day rides

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Bike to Work Day

Free food, tune-ups, music,
speakers, and smiles await you.
File photo: 5/17/06

If you’ve been wanting to dust off your rig and ride to work, Bike to Work Day (May 16th) is the perfect day to start.

No matter what part of the city you live in, PDOT wants to make it even easier for you to make it happen. They’ve unveiled a map of six guided rides (below) leaving from all parts of the city and leading to breakfast and festivities at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Whether you need motivation, friends to ride with, or just help finding your way, here are the locations and times of PDOT’s Bike to Work Day rides (*see update below for more rides led by BikePortland readers!):

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