Month: September 2010

Black Giant TCR C2 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Giant
Model: TCR C2
Color:Black
Size:Medium
Photo: http://home.comcast.net/~jnicholz/stolen.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-09-6
Stolen From: Produce Row restaurant: 204 SE Oak St (2nd and Oak)
Owner: Justin Nichols
OwnerEmail: justinnicho@gmail.com
Description: Giant TCR C2 carbon frame (black that fades into grey, with white on the top tube). Frame was a warranty replacement so the fork doesn’t match the paint scheme (fork has different type of carbon and has yellow pinstriping).

Ultegra 9speed group (left STI shifter is missing Ultegra cap and is scraped up), SPD SL pedals, Velocity Deep V rear wheel (black rim, hub, and spokes). Grey/white “camo” bartape, and Garmin cadence sensor.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10005906
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Eight new routes designated as Oregon Scenic Bikeways

cycle oregon day 2 - heppner to Starkey

On the roads outside
Heppner, in eastern Oregon.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The State of Oregon’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced eight new routes that will soon become official Oregon Scenic Bikeways. The routes criss-cross the state, from the Willamette Valley across the Cascade Range and into eastern Oregon.

The new routes — the first to be designated by the Scenic Bikeways Committee — will join the state’s sole existing official route, the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. The routes were nominated by advocates and tourism officials throughout the state who answered a call from the Parks Department. State Parks’ Bicycle Recreation Coordinator Alex Phillips said she and the committee were “looking for the best bicycle rides in all of Oregon.”

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Black Santa Cruz Blur 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Santa Cruz Blur
Color:Black
Size:Small
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-09-6
Stolen From: our garage
Neighborhood: NE 22nd Ave; Irvington
Owner: Libby North
OwnerEmail: libbynorth@mac.com
Description: black santa cruz blur; small frame
Police reference#: 10-074095
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

USDOT: Traffic fatalities fell to record-breaking lows in 2009

National Bike Summit - Day two-5

Ray LaHood.
(Photo © J. Maus)

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that the latest traffic data shows “major, across the board declines” in all categories of fatalities and the lowest numbers in six decades.

Updated fatality and injury data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that there were 33,808 motor vehicle fatalities in 2009, a decline of 9.7 percent and the lowest number since 1950. This decline occurred estimated vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased by 0.2 percent over 2008. The number of people killed while riding their bicycles dropped 12 percent, from 718 deaths in 2008 to 630 deaths in 2009.

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Silver Scott Sub 20 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Scott
Model: Sub 20
Color:Silver
Serial: GF873595
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-09-3
Stolen From: Con-way office building at NW 21st & Savier (east of 21st)
Neighborhood: NW alphabet district
Owner: Bill Muchmore
OwnerEmail: muchmore.william@con-way.com
Reward: yes
Description: Silver Scott Sub 20, disc brakes, silver fenders, black rear rack, handlebars with a slight rise
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-154178
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Closure of Leif Erikson road in Forest Park begins Monday

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This landslide resulted in a project
that will close Leif Erikson
Road for four weeks.
(Photo: Portland Parks & Rec)

Portland Parks & Recreation has released details of a closure to Leif Erikson Road in Forest Park that begins this coming Monday (9/13) and is estimated to last four weeks.

Heavy rains back in June caused a landslide that resulted a part of the popular road to fall down the hillside. Parks had already planned to replace a culvert in that area so now the plan is to bring in the heavy equipment and get the job done. Unfortunately, in order to bring in their heavy equipment and trucks, the entire trail will be closed temporarily from Milepost 7 to Milepost 11 (at NW Germantown Road) to all users.

This is unfortunate timing given that it’s cyclocross season. Parks is aware of the popularity of Leif Erikson and they made a point in a statement to say, “The City’s contractor may also work seven days a week to finish the repairs as quickly as possible.”

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Weekend Event Guide

The BTA is hosting a ride to
celebrate new signage and
markings in Riverview Cemetery.
(Photo: BTA)

We’re officially in the “take what you can get” weather period now, and after this week’s rain storms, high 60’s with a few clouds doesn’t look too bad at all. To help you get the most out of your last few days of sun, I’ve got a fully-loaded event guide for your cycling pleasure, so pack a parka and ride safe!

Friday, September 10th

7:00pm-9:00pm: Bikestravaganza off the Chainring Tour
On the last stop on a month-long, 10 state tour, local bike activists Elly Blue and Joe Biel will be hosting a video presentation and sharing stories of activism in Portland and around the country.  Madison’s Grill (1109 SE Madison), $3-$10 sliding scale with no one turned away.  See Jonathan’s full coverage of the event here.

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The “Cyclisk” in California: Bike-friendly beacon or a bicycle memorial?

The City of Santa Rosa California (about 55 miles north of San Francisco) installed a new piece of public art last month that’s worth a look. The “Cyclisk” is a monumental, 60-foot tall, Egyptian style obelisk sculpture made by artists Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector that is made out of recycled bikes.

Check it out below the jump…

The “Cyclisk”, five stories of bikes!
(Photo: City of Santa Rosa)

Besides the fact that it’s made out of hundreds of used bikes, what strikes me about the sculpture is that it’s located in the middle of a bunch of auto dealerships and it was paid for by Nissan of Santa Rosa to fulfill their “1% for the Arts” requirement (they’re building a new dealership nearby). Given the funding from a car company and the fact that obelisks are often erected as memorials to dead people, I’m starting to wonder what kind of message this sends.

Artist Mark Grieve says the Cyclisk is “a series of intersecting rhythms – a visual metaphor for the human experience – technology and the humanities – history and the future – individual and collective.” Artist Ilana Spector says that, “…the City is psyched the sculpture will solidify Santa Rosa as bike-friendly.”

I’m probably over-thinking this. It’s a very cool sculpture, I’m just curious if I’m the only one thinking about it like this. What do you think? Is this a beacon of bike-friendliness or a sly move by an auto company to show that bikes are dead? Would Nissan have funded an “Autoisk”?

— Read more about the project on the City of Santa Rosa’s website.

blue Rivendell Romulus 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Rivendell
Model: Romulus
Color:blue
Size:55 cm
Serial:RM0214
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-08-14
Stolen From: Stolen from basement garage of Lloyd Place Apt., 15th and Halsey.
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gulch/Lloyd Center
Owner: Bruce Parker
OwnerEmail: dotcyclist@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Bike has rack, KHS fenders, lights, bike computer, and RAGBRAI number (bright band on headset). Call 443-514-6773 with information; $100 reward.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10956542
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Santa Cruz Superlight 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Santa Cruz
Model: Superlight
Color:Black
Size:Med
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2010-09-4
Stolen From: Flanders + Broadway
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Nick Adams
OwnerEmail: Nickc.Adams@yahoo.com
Reward: Definitely, yes!
Description: Crossmax wheelset, blue eggbeater pedals, tora fork, but the identifying feature on the frame is a small chip in the paint on the top of the top tube
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-073766
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Metallic Red Schwinn Traveler 1993

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Year: 1993
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Traveler
Color:Metallic Red
Size:Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97239
Stolen:2010-09-8
Stolen From: was stolen from Lair Heights Apartment condos on SW Barbour blvd
Neighborhood: south west
Owner: Todd Thompson
OwnerEmail: tjtjthompson@yahoo.com
Reward: 200
Description: A large metallic red SCHWINN, single speed fixed gear with a WHITE rear tire Chrome handle bars, and a grey coiled BIKE LOCK
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10005889
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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