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Day: October 27, 2009

I-205 path update: Lighting project almost done and a study to make it better

Looking north towards SE Division
from I-205 path.
(Photos © J. Maus)

TriMet is close to completion of their $3.8 million, stimulus-funded project to add lighting and other improvements to a seven-mile stretch of the I-205 multi-use path. The path is also the subject of an online survey and study being conducted by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Alta Planning and Design that seeks to identify problem spots and prioritize improvements.

TriMet re-opened a portion of the I-205 path back in July. The final section — extending south to Clackamas Town Center — was scheduled to open along with the Green Line MAX last month. However, TriMet now says the path is scheduled to re-open on November 7th.

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Teams, slick mud keep things interesting at Cross Crusade #4

Cross Crusade #4-71

Slippery. Muddy. Fun.
-Slideshow below/Gallery–
(Photos © J. Maus)

On Sunday, the Cross Crusade brought its legendary brand of bike racing to the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, just a few miles west of Portland. Along with another stellar turnout of racers and spectators, Mother Nature made an appearance in the form of rain, much to the excitement of all the true cyclocross fans.

Cross Crusade #4-59

Marks in the mud from tires and fingers.

There wasn’t anything close to the steep and long climb of last weekend, but the course was still just as challenging. Unrelenting bumps and slippery mud took their toll on racers. One corner in particular became packed with spectators (as corners where people crash often do at bike races). It was an extremely tricky, 90-degree turn. The approach was off-camber and there was a short, steep pitch that had to be negotiated along with the right-angle bend.

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Darkest Green Trek Touring, 520 or 620? ?

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: ?
Brand: Trek
Model: Touring, 520 or 620?
Color:Darkest Green
Size:large
Serial: ?
Photo: ?
Stolen in Portland,, OR
Stolen:2009-10-25
Stolen From: Fred Meyer on Interstate and Lombard
Neighborhood: Kenton
Owner: Peter Williams
OwnerEmail: pkwsbw@q.com
Reward: $50
Description: The green color looks black in most light. It had funky 70s aluminum fenders. I got it refurbished from CCC, but it had a Bike Gallery decal down low.
Police record with: 09-96215
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue/White Trek Fuel EX5 2009

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2009
Brand: Trek
Model: Fuel EX5
Color:Blue/White
Size:17.5?
Serial: WTU170G0049E
Photo: http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/trek_fuel_ex_5xl.jpg
Stolen in Astoria, OR 97103
Stolen:2009-10-24
Stolen From: Downtown Astoria, OR. On 10th and Commercial
Owner: Seth McNeil
OwnerEmail: sethmcneil@hotmail.com
Description: I’ve removed all the reflectors, and added Treck brand head and tail lights. There is some minor damage to the front gear set’s outer ring, which I filed back to smooth.
206-940-4716 is the way to reach me. Thanks!
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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