Year: 2002ish
Brand: Mongoose
Model: Rockadile
Color:blue/while
Size:17″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2010-05-20
Stolen From: Locked up at the Portland Building, downtown, corner of sw 5th and sw main st.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Brad Boudet
OwnerEmail: boudet@gmail.com
Description: Mountain bike with road tires. Bell sticker on the frame under the seat.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Deciding how to move forward with improved and expanded biking opportunities in Forest Park got a lot more complicated last week.
On Thursday, the City Club of Portland released a 65-page report on Forest Park that, among other things, states unequivocally that there should be no additional bike trails or access of any kind until various studies are completed. But just a few days before that, the results of a Portland Parks survey on biking in Forest Park found that a majority of respondents favored more bike access (on new and existing trails) and funding for more trails was rated the #1 priority among a list of “management actions” while completing studies ranked at the very bottom of the list.
How Parks Commissioner Nick Fish and Parks Director Zari Santner interpret the scope of these studies and how they balance the City Club report with the survey findings, will be key to the future of biking in Forest Park.
“I’m a big shot. Scraping on my bike. I don’t need a car gas price too high… Blue, yellow, orange wit bling, scraper bikes is on the scene.”
That’s a line from a rap by Baybe Champ, the Scraper Bike King, who started the movement from his hometown of Oakland, California. Champ, his friends, and his growing legions of fans spend their days painting, decorating, and riding their bikes through the streets. They prove it’s possible to have fun and get attention and respect by cruising on two wheels instead of four.
This morning on my way to the office, a sign at the corner of North Michigan and Alberta caught my eye; it read “Beach Bike Train meet up spot – 8:30 – Join Us.” It was about 8:25, so I decided to wait around and see if anyone showed up.
A few minutes later I saw a line of kids and parents pedaling toward the spot. One of them was Laurie Paulsen, a Beach parent who I’d met last summer at a nearby farmer’s market.
As kids (and kid-like parents) zoomed in circles around a parking lot waiting for others to show up, I chatted with her for a minute.
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– The latest US export? The federal government’s campaign against distracted driving is being talked up internationally.
– “Entrepedalers” are finding a market niche delivering food by bicycle in San Francisco.
– Land use, walkability, and anything to reduce car dependence look like they’re set to become the next big issues in public health circles.
Year: 2010
Brand: Specialized
Model: Hardrock
Color:Black
Size:15
Serial: D9J6F02337
Photo: http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7317/hardrock.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-05-21
Stolen From: 75th and Crystal Springs Blvd. near Whitman school and Flavel city park.
Neighborhood: Brentwood Darlington
Owner: Gregory Suran
OwnerEmail: suranation@yahoo.com
Description: Black Specialized Hardrock w/Rack. It has clear stickers where the cables rub on the frame. The rack is mounted with a custom modified seatpost ring.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-041857
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008
Brand: Diamondback
Model: Insight
Color:Yellow
Serial: 22939502
Photo: http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/womens/2008-womens/insight-1-08/
Stolen in Ashland, OR 97520
Stolen:2010-03-19
Stolen From: My dorm at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Or.
Owner: Addie Morrow
OwnerEmail: adelaise@frontiernet.net
Description: no accessories on it, thief left front wheel behind
Police record with: Reported to Campus Security which should have reported to Ashland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Brand: Diamondback
Model: Insight
Color:Yellow
Serial: 22939502
Stolen in Ashland, OR 97520
Stolen:2010-03-19
Stolen From: My dorm at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Or.
Owner: Addie Morrow
OwnerEmail: adelaise@frontiernet.net
Description: no accessories on it, thief left front wheel behind
Police record with: Reported to Campus Security which should have reported to Ashland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2007
Brand: Iron Horse
Model: Warrior LE
Color:Black with Red writing
Serial: 618305916317
Stolen in Portland, OR 97216
Stolen:2010-05-22
Stolen From: 94th/Lincoln in SE Portland.
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Jason Kemmerich
OwnerEmail: tech4all@live.com
Reward: $100 depending on condition
Description: At time of theft the bike had street slicks on it. It also had a silver flashlight attached by zip ties to the handle bars and a grey cycle computer.
Police record with: Portland police
Police reference#: 10-041413
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008
Brand: Specialized
Model: Roubaix Compact
Color:champagne/white
Size:56
Serial: WUD70737168B
Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEquipPopup.jsp?equipimage=/OA_MEDIA/2008/bikes/9083-55_l.jpg&equipmodel=Roubaix%20Triple
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-05-19
Stolen From: my garage at 22nd and Thompson, across the street from Irvington Tennis Club
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Roger Martin
OwnerEmail: joy.roger@comcast.net
Reward: yes
Description: Unique color scheme. One black water bottle cage. Seat pack,computer. Look black pedals
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-040734
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Brand: Mtn Tek
Model: PANDA STICKER!!!
Color:grey covered in stickers
Size:14
Serial:D50200513
Photo: http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8861/bikepic.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-05-20
Stolen From: It was stolen from Beverly Cleary middle school Fernwood campus at NE 33 and Hancock in th Hollywood district.
Neighborhood: Hollywood district
Owner: Milana allen
OwnerEmail: breakdancingbunny@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: It is grey covered in stickers. there is a panda sticker on the front and a sticker that says "KINDA" on the side.It is a Mtn. Tek bike and it has a 14" frame and a 26" wheel.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
It’s not everyday that people in the eastern parts of our city feel Portland’s legendary bike love. But this isn’t everyday; it’s Bike to Work Day!
On that note, I thought I’d share an email I got from reader Michael Mann, who was setting into his usually lonely commute this morning when — lo and behold — he was greeted by coffee, pastries, and smiles: