Month: November 2011

‘Trees By Bike’ launches third year of holiday deliveries

Get your tree delivered by bike this year.
(Photo: TreesByBike.com)

Trees By Bike is now taking orders and their “Riders of Yule” plan to start delivering this Friday. The local business has found a solid customer base after it was started three years ago by Portlander Max Kirchoff.

“Yule Dispatcher” Kirchoff says demand was so high last year that they’re starting deliveries sooner and he’s brought up one of his delivery riders to help him manage the business. They’ve also added a new cargo trailer (the “Bill” model from Surly) that will allow them to carry six trees at a time.

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blue/silver Fuji Newest 2.0

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Brand: Fuji
Model: Newest 2.0
Color:blue/silver
Size:47″ mens sport
Serial: 1CF5100887
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2011-06-27
Stolen From: NE Grand & NE Going St
Neighborhood: Northeast
Owner: Emily Gowen
OwnerEmail: emily.gowen@gmail.com
Description: 9 speed Sora shifters and handlebar brakes, tiagra rear deraileur, may still have wiring from the odometer I had on there, silver un-original stem, and I believe I had switched from the original seat post as well. Had a rack with a ‘seahearse’ sticker on it.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: T11008598
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

light blue peugeot women’s vintage

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Year: vintage
Brand: peugeot
Model: women’s
Color:light blue
Size:large frame
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-11-21
Stolen From: 3125 se yamhill st portland
Neighborhood: sunnyside
Owner: chrissy cuhane
OwnerEmail: winston502@yahoo.com
Description: A vintage baby blue woman’s Peugeot. Bike rack, blue handle bars.
Police record with: portland pd
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

City announces streetcar loop fare discussion open houses

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See below for statement from city regarding two open houses to hear public feedback on “the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service.” For background on what Portland Streetcar might have up their sleeve, see our story from April, How bike-sharing could spur revamp of transit fares in Portland…

Portland Streetcar Loop & Fare Study Community Update Open Houses

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
403 SW 10th Avenue
Portland Streetcar or TriMet Bus #20

Thursday, December 1, 2011
Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Avenue
TriMet Bus #6

You are invited to attend either Open House. Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:30 PM.

The City of Portland is holding two public open houses to update the community on the Streetcar Loop. We would like to hear your thoughts on the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service. So please join us to discuss how the Streetcar will serve you best and to hear about plans for opening day in 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Shoshanah Oppenheim at 503-823-7677 or send an email to shoshanah.oppenheim@portlandoregon.gov

white/red giant Defy advanced 1 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: giant
Model: Defy advanced 1
Color:white/red
Size:xl
Serial:gloe134
Photo: http://bikestuffreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Giant-Defy-Advanced.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-11-20
Stolen From: Alibi tiki bar in north portland on interstate
Neighborhood: N. portland
Owner: Tom Oconnor
OwnerEmail: tom29er@gmail.com
Reward: 350
Description: Has mountain bike pedals on it and a 90mm
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: 11-100800
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

New sticker campaign.
(Photo: WeAreBikeFriendly.com)

Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week…

– MAP-21, the Transportation Bill being moved through the Senate by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), is coming under fire from bike advocates around the country for its mandatory sidepath provision. A petition by the League of American Bicyclists to strip the proposed law has nearly 7,000 signatures.

– Senior citizens in spandex: Read all about the the Vancouver (WA) Bicycle Club is making a huge difference in the lives of our esteemed older citizens.

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Dark Commuter Schwin

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Brand: Commuter
Model: Schwin
Color:Dark
Size:Medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-11-18
Stolen From: 29th and Powell, in front of Hopworks Urban Brewery
Owner: Allison McTavish
OwnerEmail: allymctavish@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Dark purple/blue girls bike with Pink handlebars and Pink brake lines. Rack on the back, nice fenders. Glow in the dark pedals.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Dark Blue Cannondale R300 1998

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Year: 1998
Brand: Cannondale
Model: R300
Color:Dark Blue
Size:56 cm
Serial: JH3450754
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/bikecd.jpg/
Stolen in Corvallis, OR 97331
Stolen:2011-11-18
Stolen From: Locked up next to Owen Hall at the Oregon State University Campus.
Neighborhood: Oregon State University
Owner: Sean Smith
OwnerEmail: smithwsean@gmail.com
Description: Dark Blue Aluminum frame, silver bar stem and crank arms, shimano clipless pedals, 24 speed, had tangerine grip tape, two black cage water bottle holders and silver race blade fenders when stolen
Police record with: OSU PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Motobecane Record 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Motobecane
Model: Record
Color:Black
Serial:US07US131MB58
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2011-11-19
Stolen From: Vancouver and Ainsworth
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Owner: Brandon McSwain
OwnerEmail: bhughmc@yahoo.com
Description: its an all black motobecane record road bike.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: T11008560
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black and purple SE Lager SE 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: SE Lager
Model: SE
Color:Black and purple
Size:49 centimeters
Serial: ICSE11H00585
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-11-19
Stolen From: my backyard in SE 69th ave off of division.
Neighborhood: Se off Division on clinton st
Owner: Cynthia Solis
OwnerEmail: cesolis.usa@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Black and purple SE Lager bike 49 centimeters. With black helmet with river city bike sticker and rose sticker.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1100385
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Jamis Satellite Sport black 48cm 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Jamis
Model: Satellite Sport black 48cm
Color:Black
Size:48cm
Serial: U96U39197
Photo: http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/3129/jamissatellitesport.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-11-19
Stolen From: Stolen from the bike rack outside of 210 NW 20th Ave (btw Burnside and Davis).
Neighborhood: NW Portland
Owner: Lauren McCune
OwnerEmail: laurenmccune@gmail.com
Reward: maybe
Description: The front wheel was left behind. Had fenders, rack, and mirror.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11008529
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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