Month: December 2010

Video: The BTA Carolers with “O Come All Ye Bicyclists”

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BTA members and staff singing
“O Come All Ye Bicyclists.”
– Watch the video below. –

One of the many treats at Day One of BikeCraft was a performance by the BTA Carolers. Our friends from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (with help from Steph Routh of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition), warmed up the venue with a performance of holiday songs. I snapped a quick video of their very fun rendition of “O Come all ye Faithful.” Listen to the lyrics to see how they added a bit of bikey flair…

Stay tuned for more photos and coverage from BikeCraft. We’re very excited for another day of vendors, music, treats, and holiday cheer. Join us tomorrow (Sunday) from 10:00 – 6:00 at 15 NE Hancock (one block north of Broadway/Williams). Stay tuned for full photo gallery from today and be sure to check our Twitter updates for snapshots from the vendor action today (and more tomorrow!).

BikeCraft is on: Here’s what you’re missing

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It’s huge! It’s fun! It’s happening
right now!
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(Photos © J. Maus)

The 6th annual BikeCraft holiday gift fair is up and running. Below is a sampling of the amazing arts, crafts, and gifts that are on display. We are here all weekend (15 NE Hancock, north of Broadway off of N. Williams) from 10am to 6pm. In addition to lots of cool goods and people and holiday cheer, we also have beer from Hopworks, kettle corn from Pedal Kettle, soup from Soupcycle, treats and eats from Whole Foods, and much more…

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Black FELT F15 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: FELT
Model: F15
Color:Black
Size:58cm
Serial: 40500027
Photo: http://www.spaso.com/felt2005/f15.shtml
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-10-15
Stolen From: Locked in Garage
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Glenn Sholton
OwnerEmail: gsholton97209@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: 2005 FELT F15 58cm Dura Ace components built in April of 2005, the Serial Number is 40500027
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black FELT Z25 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: FELT
Model: Z25
Color:Black
Size:51cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2010-12-3
Stolen From: 6th and NW Flanders
Neighborhood: Old Town
OwnerEmail: beth@pearmentor.org
Description: FELT Z25 51cm black road bike: gold handlebar tape, red wheels, red LOOK pedals
Police record with: Jason Wolf
Police reference#: 10-99660
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

A few last-minute notes about BikeCraft

Nice huh? See more from Portland-based
Truce Designs at BikeCraft (Sunday only).

I’m about to head down to 15 NE Hancock to help JR and a crew of volunteers put the finishing touches on the BikeCraft venue (the big event starts tomorrow at 10:00 am). Before I sign off for the day, I wanted to share a few final notes…

New Vendors!
— Local bag maker Truce Designs. Luke’s bags are made from recycled materials (like old sails) and they have a waterproof “floating drop liner” which make them great for biking in Portland. NOTE: Truce will only be vending on Sunday.

— Also coming out to share his skills is John “Dutch” Paglia of Body by Bike (Facebook link). Dutch is a chiropractor who makes house calls and offers mobile bodycare from his tall bike. He’ll be giving free, 10 minute massages throughout the day.

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Re-paving project will bring more traffic to Lincoln/Clinton bike streets

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Be advised and expect increased motor
vehicle traffic on SE Clinton (shown here)
and Lincoln due to a construction detour.
(Photo © J. Maus)

A re-paving project will close two blocks of SE Division for two weeks beginning this Monday (12/6) later this month. The work, which the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) announced today, means all vehicle traffic from Division (an arterial) will be detoured onto SE Lincoln and Clinton — both of which are key east-west bikeways.

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US DOT wants to eliminate rear-view blind spot in motor vehicles

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The rules would mandate that people in
cars and trucks can see behind them
when backing up.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The US Department of Transportation wants to create a new safety regulation to help eliminate blind spots behind motor vehicles. The DOT says the proposal is aimed at preventing fatalities and injuries to people victimized by “low-speed back-up accidents” and it could also have an impact on people riding bicycles as well.

The proposal, issued today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “would expand the required field of view for all passenger cars, pickup trucks, minivans, buses and low-speed vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds so that drivers can see directly behind the vehicle when the vehicle’s transmission is in reverse.”

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Orange Giant Yukon 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Giant
Model: Yukon
Color:Orange
Size:17
Serial:CC5J2428
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2010-11-25
Stolen From: Hamilton West Apartments, 1212 SW Clay Street
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Nick Fox
OwnerEmail: djnickfox@gmail.com
Description: New city tires on bike, good shocks / suspension, bright golden orange color with black letters. Very good condition.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: 10-155960
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Police look for hate crime suspect who assaulted man on a bicycle

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The Portland Police Bureau are offering a $1,000 reward for help in solving a brutal assault and possible hate crime that occurred in Southeast over a month ago. Both the suspect and the man who was assaulted were on bicycles, according to police and media reports.

The PPB released a statement yesterday saying the assault happened just after midnight on November 1st near the footbridge overpass located at SE 16th and Brooklyn Street. According to KPTV, the man — who was severely beaten and spent weeks in the hospital recovering — says he was likely targeted in part because he was riding a “purple bicycle with Tinkerbell and Christmas lights on it”.

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A USGP finale preview by Pat Malach

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Fans cheer a rider during
the 2007 USGP stop in Portland.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Greenware® U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross returns to Portland International Raceway Saturday and Sunday for the Stanley Portland Cup, the fourth and final round of the four-weekend, eight-race national series that started in September.

Since 2004, the USGP has featured the deepest, strongest and fastest professional fields racing on this side of the Atlantic, and ‘cross-crazy Portland has always provided a fitting finale. This year’s line-up will be another who’s-who of North American cyclocross stars, including a possible appearance by Euro road racing strongman Chis Horner, a Bend resident who finished 10th at this year’s Tour de France and has taken up ‘cross in his off-season.

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