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Year: 2007

Next stop, Washington DC

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My tikit at the terminal.

[A major note of thanks to everyone who has supported this trip. I could not do this without your help.]
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It was a perfect night for a ride to the airport.

I’m a few minutes from taking off to DC and all is well. I wish I could say the same for my bike. Last time I saw it, the TSA agents were disemboweling it from its suitcase. I hope they repacked it well.

The folks at Bike Friday were kind enough to let me bring my tikit along for this trip as well. It was fun having it in San Jose and I’m looking forward to it even more in DC.

OK, boarding now. Stay tuned…

Stolen Trek Y bike

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One of those crazy “y” frame with a front and rear suspension. Carbon fiber frame. New seat and peddles. Odometer and oversized first gear.

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Stolen Specialized Rockhopper

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gray, older, slightly dinged up, but no major damage. Faded red waterbottle holder that is bent off to the right (kept getting caught on my pant leg) Newer, split seat

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Stolen Bianchi Brava

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Celeste Bianch Brava with matching tape on handle bars. Color is similar to seafoam. Cage style pedals. Two bottle cages; one is the same color as bike and the other is a unique gold one. Has both front and rear fenders. Front reflector is broken off.

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SK Northwest tries again for Springwater development

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Proposed development area.
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SK Northwest, a Portland-based retailer of jet-skis and personal watercraft, has submitted another proposal to develop a key parcel of Willamette riverfront land.

The proposal was submitted to the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) on March 1st and once again, it does not include plans for a trail.

You might recall the long and winding saga of this company’s attempts to develop land on the Willamette riverfront just south of OMSI. I’ve covered the story extensively since breaking the news almost one year ago.

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New class might mean more enforcement

riding along with Officer Hoesly

What red light?

Just a word of caution… this Wednesday (3/14) is the inaugural “Share the Road Safety Class.” This is the diversion class hosted by Trauma Nurses Talk Tough, that was recently made official and has been in the works since last June.

It was set up to educate cyclists (and others) about traffic laws and offer a way to have some bicycle-related citations dismissed.

I give caution, because Traffic Division officers are also aware of this class and they just might feel more inclined to seek and cite bicyclists who break the law.

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Columbia River Crossing forms bike and ped committee

[Cyclists navigate the I-5 Bridge]

The Columbia River Crossing Project is rounding up bicycle and pedestrian advocates to sit on an advisory committee.

Here’s the email invite:

“You have been identified as a potential member of the Columbia River Crossing project’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee.

The committee will meet every four to six weeks over the next several months to review and provide input on pedestrian and bicycle issues and needs in the project study area.”

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Stolen Trek 800

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Mountain Bike, Year 2000, Mens, Worn brake pads, Loose main crank, Good toe clips Black, Worn but not bald tires, when stolen bike had no seat

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Stolen Trek 800

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Mountain Bike, Year 2000, Mens, Worn brake pads, Loose main crank, Good toe clips Black, Worn but not bald tires

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Stolen Giant Cypress

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two headlights with large rechargable NiMH battery. Oversized front gear ring. Left pedal clip is missing the strap. Has rack on back. Front handlebar bag is REI Peak value bag from the 1970’s (very faded red, with duct on inside. Small bell on left handlebar. Bike Planet fenders.

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Stolen Giant Cypress

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two headlights with large rechargable NiMH battery. Oversized front gear ring. Left pedal clip is missing the strap. Has rack on back. Front handlebar bag is REI Peak value bag from the 1970’s (very faded red, with duct on inside. Small bell on left handlebar. Bike Planet fenders.

More Info on Finetoothcog

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