Month: July 2010

Teal Raleigh ? 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Raleigh
Model: ?
Color:Teal
Size:women’s
Serial: U66K08931
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-07-27
Stolen From: NW 21st and Johnson. Between midnight and 3 the 27th.
Neighborhood: NW
Owner: Rebecca Owen
OwnerEmail: rowen78532@aol.com
Description: Teal women’s Raleigh with disc brakes. Rack on the back. Rear Mirror. Crummy seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-153404
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

National trail user count effort needs local volunteers

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Safe Routes conference VIP ride-75

Make ’em count!
(Photo © J. Maus)

Metro is coordinating a regional effort to count the number of people using local trails and they need volunteers to help make it happen. The effort is part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project and the counts will take place in mid-September.

Here’s a excerpt from the documentation project site about why these counts are so important:

One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of investments in these modes, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile. An answer to this need for data is the National Bicycle & Pedestrian Documentation Project, co-sponsored by and Alta Planning and Design and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Pedestrian and Bicycle Council. This nationwide effort provides consistent model of data collection and ongoing data for use by planners, governments, and bicycle and pedestrian professionals.

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Pearl White Peugeot Super Sport 70’s

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Year: 70’s
Brand: Peugeot
Model: Super Sport
Color:Pearl White
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-07-01
Stolen From: 1509 NE 10th AVE, Portland 97232
Neighborhood: Lloyd Distric
Owner: Mark Hitchcock
OwnerEmail: slostang@lycos.com
Description: Pearl white with yellow decals. Brown seat and grips. Dark wheels with brown wall tires. Not a bike fantic, so I’m not sure about components, but it thought it was semi-unique that the derailers were on the very end of the downward curving handlebars.
Police reference#: T10004690
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue/White Scott Speedster 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Scott
Model: Speedster
Color:Blue/White
Size:Meduium
Serial: H7KZ8F8T
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2010-07-25
Stolen From: Waterfront Park – Brew Festival
Owner: Robert Kodadek
OwnerEmail: robkodadek@gmail.com
Reward: 250
Description: Excellent condition blue/white; S&M 101 black pedals; mounts for lights, mounts for U-Lock; small rust scratches present on top of frame between handle bars and seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Clackamas County seeks biking/walking advisory committee members

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An excellent volunteer opportunity just came in from our friends to the south: Clackamas County Commissioners need eight volunteers to serve on their Pedestrian/Bikeway Advisory Committee.

Here’s the press release with more information:

Promote safe bicycling and walking by serving on the Pedestrian/Bikeway Advisory Committee

Clackamas County Commissioners are seeking eight volunteers to serve for three year terms on the Pedestrian/Bikeway Advisory Committee, which advises them on policies and sections of the Comprehensive Plan affecting pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

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Oregon’s first High School Cyclocross Series off and running

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Coming soon to
Oregon high schools!
(Photo © J. Maus)

The Oregon Bicycle Racing Racing Association (OBRA) has announced details of the first-ever High School Cyclocross race series. The new series will consist of five races and will be run under the existing Junior Cyclocross Series, which is in its second year.

OBRA has named seven regional coordinators who are available to answer questions and to help organize High School teams. Prizes will be awarded to the top team, “Best Girl,” and “Best Boy” from throughout the state. The series begins in Eugene on September 25th and makes stops in Dayton, Hillsboro, Salem, and possibly Portland (exact venue is TBD).

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Despite PBOT data, opposition to Holgate bike lanes remains

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Bike lanes on SE Holgate.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Following a public meeting last week, Rick Bradford, the man behind a grassroots effort to get PBOT to remove the new buffered bike lanes on SE Holgate Blvd., remains unswayed in his opposition.

Bradford has posted an update on RestoreHolgate.com where he accuses PBOT of spinning the issues and facts at the Thursday night meeting that drew a standing room only crowd at Holgate Baptist Church. Saying the lanes are an “Adams sponsored blunder” (a reference to Portland Mayor Sam Adams) that have been “forced upon” their neighborhood, Bradford also calls into question the baseline data PBOT brought to the meeting.

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white/blue Gary Fisher Genesis 2.0 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Genesis 2.0
Color:white/blue
Size:large
Serial: wtu62c0412e
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-07-24
Stolen From: Stolen from in front of Pok Pok thai restaurant at 3226 SE Division Street
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Will Hallett
OwnerEmail: WillHallett08@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: I had a Gary Fisher Genesis 2.0 mountain bike stolen. It is white and dark blue, and says wahoo on the side of it. It had slick tires, and on the frame near the bottom was a sticker from the store I bought it at: JAX Bicycles. It is a southern california store. Also, the bike had a pouch under the seat with a cable lock and a couple pad locks.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-153356
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Light chalking Blue Mizutani ? 1970s

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Year: 1970s
Brand: Mizutani
Model: ?
Color:Light chalking Blue
Size:62cm+/-
Serial: ?
Stolen in Forest Grove, OR 97116
Stolen:2010-07-22
Stolen From: Front porch of my home in Forest Grove.
Neighborhood: Elm and Pacific Ave.
Owner: Eric Canon
OwnerEmail: canonmetals@gmail.com
Description: Shifters at the end of the handle bars. Paint was bad and chipped. Good tires. Rode perfect. I owned it for thirty five years.
Police record with: Forest Grove PD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black Fetish Fixation 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Fetish
Model: Fixation
Color:Black
Size:19″
Stolen in Bend, OR 97701
Stolen:2010-07-23
Stolen From: In front of a house near the Mill District in Bend
Owner: John Gillilan
OwnerEmail: gillilanjohn@yahoo.com
Description: A Fetish Cycles Fixation 1×9

White Industries ENO Crank with Bash Guard
Stans ZTR 650b Front Wheel and a Crossmax SL 26″ Rear Wheel
Thomson Silver Seatpost
Sram XO Rear Shifter
Carbon Fork
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/white novara transfer 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: novara
Model: transfer
Color:blue/white
Photo: http://www.bikejournal.com/images/scalkins613715.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-07-22
Stolen From: Stolen from NW Marshall and 9th
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Chelsea griffin Wyman
OwnerEmail: griff774@aol.com
Reward: 100
Description: I went out of town for a few days and locked my bike on the street (bad idea, but i’m with out a home base at the moment) and I’ve come back and it’s missing. the bike went missing on the 16th of july. It’s a Novara transfer bike 2006. Sky blue and white with dents on the frame from rocks and branches. 7 speed, right hand gear change, silver metal rack on the back. rack was coming off the spokes in the back. Please please please if you have any information let me know. Will give reward for return of bike!
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10004730
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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