Day: August 25, 2010

Architecture Foundation names Cycle Oregon its 2010 ‘Honored Citizen’

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Cycle Oregon Day 4 - Lake Selmac to Glendale-45

Cycle Oregon riders riding over
a bridge on the Rogue River.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Cycle Oregon, the marquee bike ride that attacts over 2,000 participants every year, has been named the 2010 Honored Citizen by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, (AFO) a non-profit organization that “advocates for the enhancement of our built environment, the livability of our communities, and preservation of our rich architectural heritage.”

Why is the AFO bestowing its highest honor — which in the past has gone to the likes of Congressman Earl Blumnenaur and former Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield — to a bike ride? Because Cycle Oregon is much more than just a bike ride.

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Found components 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: …
Model: …
Color:…
Size:…
Serial: …
Photo: …
Stolen in , OR
Stolen:2010-08-24
Stolen From: ?
Neighborhood: 30th and Holgate
Owner: Thomas Lee
OwnerEmail: thomas.lee.pdx@gmail.com
Reward: na
Description: FOUND! I just recovered what appears to be some stolen components and a rear wheel after my neighbor chased a guy out of my parking lot just a bit ago who was trying to take the front wheel of his bike. The guy got scared and bailed leaving his backpack containing a few parts, and a wheel behind. This happened just off of Holgate on 30th. If you think these parts could be yours, please e-mail me description of said parts and if they match up I will return them to you.
Police record with: na
Police reference#: na
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Specialized StumpJumper Comp 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Specialized
Model: StumpJumper Comp
Color:Blue
Serial: 99SF09581
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image2.aspx?w=300&h=300&filename=1999%20Specialized%20Stumpjumper%20M2%20Comp.jpg&f=Photos
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-08-23
Stolen From: 38th and Hawthorne. The public bike rack between Bank of America and Fred Meyer.
Neighborhood: Hawthorne
Owner: Aaron Longwell
OwnerEmail: aaron@newmedialogic.com
Reward: 250
Description: 1999 Specialized StumpJumper Comp. Chainstay has a heavy scratch/groove caused by the chain. Has a GPS unit mount on the handlebar and a broken bottle cage on the down tube.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-153964
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Meet Travis Wittwer, bike parking (and bike rack) enthusiast

Travis Wittwer.
(Photo © J. Maus)

North Portland resident Travis Wittwer loves bike racks and bike parking. That’s nothing extraordinary on the surface; I mean, I like bike racks too, and I’m sure many of you appreciate them and even get excited/happy at the sight of an on-street bike corral or a whimsical art rack. But Travis really loves bike racks. He hunts them.

I’ve known about Travis’s interest in bike racks ever since he and friend debuted their hilarious “Wild Creatures” film at Filmed by Bike in 2008. It was a spoof of The Crocodile Hunter but instead of crocs, they hunted bike racks (it was followed up last year with “Rack Attack!“). Since then, his interest in bike racks has not waned. The other day he sent me a Google Map of Portland bike racks, complete with photos and annotations (see it below).

Travis’s relationship with racks has clearly reached a newsworthy level, so I decided it was time to ask him a few questions about it…

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Portland Bike Advisory Committee seeks new members – UPDATED

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Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee

Get a seat at the BAC.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The City of Portland has announced a call for new members of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The committee, which dates back to the early 1970s, is currently staffed by PBOT Bike Coordinator Roger Geller and its role is to advise the Mayor, PBOT, and all other city bureaus on anything and everything related to bicycling.

A typical BAC meeting might consist of getting the lowdown on an upcoming project that impacts our bikeway system (like a new light rail line or a large development), hearing an update on current and/or future bike projects, and discussing a big picture issue like how to manage traffic concerns on multi-use paths. I’ve attended countless BAC meetings over the last five years and I have the utmost respect for its work and its members. And, as far as meetings go, many of them are far from boring. In fact, BAC meetings are often held with overflow crowds of interested citizens and other bike-interested folks.

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Weekend Event Guide

Biketobeerfest at Hopworks -40

Scene from Biketobeerfest 2009.

That’s right, it’s a weekend so epic it begins on a Thursday.  There’s only so much summer left, so treat yourself to as much music, food, scenery and merriment while you can.

Thursday, August 26th

5:00pm-9:00pm: Kalkhoff Bikes Party
Head to the Kalkhoff Bikes showroom in the Pearl District for this German-themed party featuring beer, freshly grilled bratwurst, and special deals for attendees.  RSVP by calling or emailing the Kalkhoff showroom.

6:30pm-8:00pm: Equity Ride
Join ODOT, The Audubon Society of Portland, Bicyclists of Color, Community Cycling Center, East Portland Action Plan, Friends of Trees, and the Portland Bureau of Transportation on a ride on and around the I-205 bike bath as representatives from each group show you neighborhood projects in the area that their organizations are involved with that focus on equity.  Ride meets at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization at 10301 NE Glisan.

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