September 2009 Archives

Red Santana Mountain Bike 80’s

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 80’s
Brand: Santana
Model: Mountain Bike
Color:Red
Size:Tall
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-11
Stolen From: East Burnside, between 16th and 17th.
Owner: Aaron Sweet
OwnerEmail: Aaronsweet@gmail.com
Description: Red Santana mountain bike STOLEN last night on Burnside. Please do not buy this bike. It will be easy to spot, as Santana typically only makes tandum bikes, and this is a single mountain bike. Please email me with any info, I will greatly appreciate it…
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Red Schwinn Sprint 1980’s

Year: 1980’s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Sprint
Color:Red
Size:54 cm (seatpost c-t)
Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/laf/1370426719.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-09-11
Stolen From: Garage of 747 NE Holland St. (NE 8th and NE Holland)
Neighborhood: Woodlawn
Owner: Adam Robinson
OwnerEmail: adamrrobinson@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Chrome Tange cross fork, black wheels, brand new Vittoria Randoneur tires, grey Velo saddle, black bars & tape, Tektro R 556 caliper in rear, black cantilever up front, black SR Suntour cranks, wiring for cyclo computer on fork,
Police record with: 09081690
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Lemond Fillmore 2009

Year: 2009
Brand: Lemond
Model: Fillmore
Color:Grey
Size:53cm
Serial: WTU0255A0087C
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-10
Stolen From: 12th and Couch. Right across from Whole Foods in the Pearl.
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Michael Burnett
OwnerEmail: speakoftrees@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Grey and black 2008 Lemond Fillmore. Fenders, fixed gear/free wheel hub setup, Bontrager parts.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Weekend Open Thread

You’ve spent the week at the computer, reading about Portland’s new wave of bike infrastructure — now get out there and enjoy it! (Photo © J. Maus)

It’s the weekend, and it’s beautiful out. We heartily recommend that you leave your computers for the duration and go out there and enjoy the end of summer for all it’s worth.

The Oregon Manifest is right around the corner!

Organizers have unveiled the final program for this year’s six-week long celebration of the art, culture, and craft of bicycling. The multifaceted program promises to put a creative, utilitarian spin on all aspects of bicycling from framebuilding to racing — and aims to put them in front of a broad audience by tying them into the realm of everyday, transportational cycling.

The three day long 2008 Manifest was a major event that grasped at the gestalt of Portland’s cycling revolution, bringing together high-end framebuilders and freakbike welders with racing teams, all stripes of bicycle industry, and some of the zanier sides of local cycling culture.

The Morrison Bridge will soon be a connection for walking and biking, rather than a barrier. (Photo © Elly Blue)

The long-planned bicycle and pedestrian facility on the Morrison Bridge has progressed tangibly in the last two weeks. Multnomah County has announced that the new path is expected to be completed by December.

Year: 2005
Brand: Trek
Model: 2100
Color:Maroon/grey
Serial: W13265557
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-5
Stolen From: Kearney Plaza, NW Portland
Owner: Chris Kemper
OwnerEmail: christopherjkemper@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Women’s road bike, clip in pedals, serial number above.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Trek 8000 2003

Year: 2003
Brand: Trek
Model: 8000
Color:Blue
Serial: WL1727656
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-5
Stolen From: Parking garage, kearney Plaza, NW portland.
Owner: Chris Kemper
OwnerEmail: christopherjkemper@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Blue/silver Trek Mountain Bike. Electric tape on one of the handle bars from a recent spill. Clip in pedals. It will have a thief on the saddle.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Product Review: Showers Pass “Portland” rain jacket

Showers Pass, a local cycling gear company, has been making waves with its “Portland” rain jacket since it was introduced in 2008. The jacket is notable for crossing technical outerwear with vélocouture flair resulting in a handsome daily commuter piece which serves you well on a fast commute and isn’t an embarrassment to sport on date night.

During last week’s rainstorms I took the Portland for a test ride and appreciated its thoughtful features and subdued appearance. It’s a stylish commuter rain jacket that has a fuller cut so that it looks like a regular jacket when you aren’t on the bike.

Will it be the last hot, sunny weekend of the year? Here’s the run-down on events. Feel free to plug these or let us know about more options in the comments.

Thursday, September 10

5:00pm – 7:00pm: Car-Free Happy Hour
Monthly social networking meetup for people who live carfree, do work that helps reduce car use, and/or the carfree-curious. On the second Thursday of each month. New location at Amnesia Brewing at 832 N Beech (at Mississippi).

5:30pm: Third Annual Woodlawn to Swifts Ride
Meet at Good Neighbor Pizza at NE 8th and Dekum; ride leaves at 5:45 for Northwest Portland to watch the swifts fly down the chimney just before sunset at Chapman Elementary. Bring a blanket and a picnic.

6:00pm – 8:00pm Bike Camping 102: Winter Camping
A free class covering the basics of off-season bike camping, including where to go, how to handle the weather, and why this might actually be a lot of fun. At theHawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd (Bike parking in back, enter through back door in yard).

A new local livable streets group is taking on the issue of cycling etiquette. They have just released the first in a planned series of PSAs called “Bikes Riding With Bikes.”

The first movie, which appears to have been shot on the busy N Williams bike corridor, urges people to stop and help others who have a flat tire or are otherwise in trouble. Watch it on YouTube, or right here:

Year: 2006
Brand: Trek
Model: 2100
Color:Blue
Size:64cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-7
Stolen From: Laundry room of The Regent, 1975 NW Everett; NW 20th and Everett.
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Owner: Brian Troutwine
OwnerEmail: goofyheadedpunk@gmail.com
Description: One rear fender, mounted u-lock and non-identical tire types. Upright handles, ripped seat. Dinosaur bell.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Santana Mountain Bike 80’s

Red Schwinn Sprint 1980’s

Grey Lemond Fillmore 2009

Weekend Open Thread

Oregon Manifest aims to change the way we think about bikes

Signs of life — and a new bike/ped path — on the Morrison Bridge

Maroon/grey Trek 2100 2005

Blue Trek 8000 2003

Product Review: Showers Pass “Portland” rain jacket

Weekend Event Guide

Thursday, September 10

New PSA series to address safety and etiquette of “Bikes Riding With Bikes”

Blue Trek 2100 2006

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