Month: July 2011

Landslides, then budget keep NW Thompson closed through summer

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NW Thompson Road has been closed
for nearly seven months.

A section of NW Thompson Road between Cornell and Skyline Blvd has been closed since January and Multnomah County says they still don’t know when it will re-open. This portion of Thompson is very popular for people bicycling from northwest Portland up into the West Hills because it provides a low-traffic connection to Skyline Blvd (not to mention a nice climb).

The closure came after a landslide caused by heavy winter rains threatened to erode the shoulder and one of the traffic lanes. County spokesman Mike Pullen says they don’t have the money to make needed repairs to Thompson, or an existing landslide on NW Newberry (which hasn’t resulted in a full closure).

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Bike tour company offers guided Forest Park ride

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PUMP's Forest Park Mountain Bike Tour

Tour company will bring you here.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Forest Park, Portland’s 5,000 acre urban park and wooden wonderland, might not offer the type of trail access many off-road advocates would prefer; but it’s still a great place to ride a bike.

Now, Portland-based Pedal Bike Tours is taking advantage of the park’s many miles of gravel and dirts roads by offering twice-daily guided tours.

Calling it the “ultimate Oregon combination of primeval forest and vibrant city,” Pedal Bike Tours owner Todd Roll says, “This ride appeals to both casual riders who want to enjoy the greenery and solitude of the park without a long drive to the mountains, as well as more aggressive riders looking to get a good workout on the gravel and dirt road.”

For $49 you’ll get a bike (if you need one), a lift up to Leif Erikson Road (ride starts at 600 feet) and then be led 11 miles through thick forests and ferns. The tour heads south into Portland and after rolling on dirt and gravel roads, you’ll end up just above NW 23rd Street and then wind through the Pearl District back to Pedal Bike Tours’ shop in Old Town.

Stay tuned for more news about bike access in Forest Park.

Black Trek 6000 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Trek
Model: 6000
Color:Black
Size:19.5″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2011-07-18
Stolen From: The Alibi.
4024 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97227-1071
Neighborhood: Overlook
Owner: Jason Jancosek
OwnerEmail: jjancose@hotmail.com
Description: Small, yellow & black “Hopworks Bikebar” sticker on lower downtube area.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-60809
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

City looks to promote ‘respectful traveling’ on Williams

Traffic on Williams.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has announced a new twist in their North Williams Traffic Safety Operations Project — an educational campaign “to encourage safe and respectful traveling.”

The announcement was sent out via email to a list of project stakeholders. It comes just over one month after PBOT announced they would extend the project timeline in order to mollify some in the community who felt their concerns about the project were not being addressed.

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womens XL Giant ocr 3w 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Giant
Model: ocr 3w
Color:womens XL
Size:blue
Serial:GV7G5722
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-01-19
Stolen From: 47th and SE Woodward
Neighborhood: Richmond
Owner: Sam Paramore
OwnerEmail: Samantha.paramore@gmail.com
Description: Few scratches on shifters and toptube- still has XL sticker on frame near handlebars, rack, silver front fender only, water bottle holder
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-60827
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White with black lettering Diamondback Podium (DB Racing) 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Diamondback
Model: Podium (DB Racing)
Color:White with black lettering
Serial: U93K74143
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-07-15
Stolen From: NW 21st and Hoyt
Owner: Erik Baylor
OwnerEmail: erikbaylor@hotmail.com
Reward: A sincere thank you
Description: It was white with black lettering. It had three stickers on it. One blue and red skull with a lightning bolt in it, a white and black “New Model Army” sticker, and a purple and white sticker that said “God Bless The Freaks”. It had a front bag attached to the handlebars that carried spared tire tubes, bungy chords, and tire changing tools. It also had a rack on the back that was attached to the seat post.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1159879
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Gary Fisher Kaitai 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Kaitai
Color:black
Size:large
Photo: http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/cycling/gary-fisher-kaitai-2006-bike.asp
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-07-16
Stolen From: Stolen from NW 2nd and Davis area.
Neighborhood: China/Old Town
Owner: Katie Conroy
OwnerEmail: kconroy62020@yahoo.com
Description: Black commuter style Gary Fisher, 2006 Kaitai. Gary Fisher is written in gray with geometric pattern on each side. The bike had black fenders and attachments for lights.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-60489
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gray Cannondale v1000? Full suspension 1999?

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Year: 1999?
Brand: Cannondale
Model: v1000? Full suspension
Color:Gray
Size:large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2011-07-17
Stolen From: Roughly 6th and Davis outside the Portland International Beer Festival.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Will Macke
OwnerEmail: willsublime@yahoo.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Gray full-suspension Cannondale mountain bike with handle-bar extensions. Slick tires, pretty worn. Bike tools case under the seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11004964
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Schwinn Custom Single Speed 80’s

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Year: 80’s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Custom Single Speed
Color:Black
Size:Smallish
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-07-18
Stolen From: PSU Campus, Stephen E. Epler Hall. 1136 SW Montgomery Street
Neighborhood: PSU Campus
Owner: Dallas Nuney
OwnerEmail: dnunley@gmail.com
Reward: $300
Description: 80’s black Schwinn frame, red high profile rims, yellow front tire, rear gator skin, with red dice valve stem caps. Vintage Pryma leather saddle, well broken in. Straight handle bars with lockon grips and bolted on bar ends. Yellow and red brake cable housings.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11004974
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event: Western Bikeworks Wheel Demo Day (7/23/11)

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Event Name: Western Bikeworks Wheel Demo Day
Event Start Date: July 23rd 2011
Start Time: 9:00 AM

Event Description:

Demo road wheelsets from American Classic, Mavic, Reynolds, Zipp, Easton, Madfiber and more. Road bikes will be available on-site for you to use, however, we encourage you to bring your own bike to fully realize how these wheels ride. Our mechanics will set you up and get you rolling in a matter of minutes. Visit our web site for details

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