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The t-shirt designs of bicycling Renaissance man Russ Roca

Russ Roca
(Photo: Laura Crawford)

Bike tourer, photographer, foodie, train lover, journalist, artist, and advocate Russ Roca has recently launched a line of t-shirts. Like his varied interests, the shirts have many themes. They also have a mission — to help fund he and his partner Laura Crawford’s upcoming bike adventure and their ongoing Path Less Pedaled project

I first came to know Russ through his bike activism in my home town of Long Beach, California. Since those days, Russ and Laura have logged thousands of miles by bike and train criss-crossing America in search of interesting people, places and projects that they’ve then shared with their growing legion of fans through their website and Facebook page.

They’re now plotting a trip to New Zealand and Russ hopes the sales of his t-shirts help get them there.

We recently asked Russ a few questions about his shirt designs, the Big Trip, and more…

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Dark Blue Trek 720 touring 1970

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Year: 1970
Brand: Trek
Model: 720 touring
Color:Dark Blue
Size:58 cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-11-12
Stolen From: corner of SE 22nd and Ash.
Neighborhood: close-in burnside / SE portland
Owner: siri khalsa
OwnerEmail: sirimandir@gmail.com
Reward: $75
Description: Dark Blue 70’s Trek 720 touring bike. paint chipping & light rust on top tube. Shimano components except for rear derailleur. black fenders, bar tape.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-156482

The Monday Roundup

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The NYTs explains why we didn’t always
need to look both ways before crossing.
(Photo: Will Vanlue)

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

– A new study by the AAA says that Portland area traffic crashes cost us $2.74 Billion a year.

– Beginning February of 2012, Velocity will begin manufacturing aluminum bicycle rims in Jacksonville, Florida. The Austrailian company, which produces bicycle rims and accessories, will be the only company to manufacture aluminum rims in the United States.

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Black Norco CCX 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Norco
Model: CCX
Color:Black
Size:53cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-11-13
Stolen From: In front of 21st Ave. Market in NW Portland next to Muu Muu’s (21st Ave. & Hoyt)
Neighborhood: NW – alphabet district
Owner: Daniel Hawthorne
OwnerEmail: danseagrove@gmail.com
Description: All black Norco road bike, front/back fenders (planet bike), front and rear reflectors, front/back lights, broken left shifter indicator, Oregon green heart sticker under seat post, metal water bottle bracket attached to frame and Ulock attached
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Raw Clear Coat Steel Leader 722ts 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Leader
Model: 722ts
Color:Raw Clear Coat Steel
Size:61cm
Photo: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lumy80QMQ01qbm4yqo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1321335938&Signature=OCzO%2BLE0O5lA%2FCUCcxG0shBZw0M%3D
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-11-13
Stolen From: Portland Art Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown/University District
Owner: Joshua Doll
OwnerEmail: joshdoll21@gmail.com
Reward: Yes, to be discussed when recovered
Description: Here are the specs:
Leader 722ts Raw Clear Coat 61cm frame
Velocity black Deep-V machined rims
All-City black hubs
Identiti FFX straight black fork
Nitto RB-021 pursuit bullhorn bars with Origin8 black rubber track grips.
Thompson black seatpost
Thompson black stem with 25.4mm clamp
Ritchey headset
Sugino Messanger black 44 tooth crank set with Sugino bottom bracket
Surly 17 tooth cog
MKS black platform pedals with chrome clips and black straps
Planet Bike Hardcore black rear fender
Bontrager black lights
WTB/Salsa black saddle
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-98763
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Orange Falcon Eddy Merckx 1974

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Year: 1974
Brand: Falcon
Model: Eddy Merckx
Color:Orange
Size:small?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-11-13
Stolen From: Bike rack on SW Hall, between 6th and Broadway.
Neighborhood: PSU
Owner: mica grohn
OwnerEmail: gmica44@hotmail.com
Description: Original orange paint with some scuffs and chips and original stickers.Mavic wheels, Shimano shifters, staight bars, vintage brown leather seat.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 11-98787
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Turquoise/Teal Bianchi Campione 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Campione
Color:Turquoise/Teal
Size:59cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-11-13
Stolen From: In the parking structure underneath Whole Foods
Neighborhood: The Pearl
Owner: Pascal Dobert
OwnerEmail: pdobert@hotmail.com
Description: Classic Bianchi Campione, in the Bianchi classic teal/turquoise color. 58 or 59 cm frame, I can’t remember exactly.
Police record with: Yes
Police reference#: T11008339
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black BMX Trail Duster 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: BMX
Model: Trail Duster
Color:Black
Size:26 inch wheel
Serial: D11F01173
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-11-13
Stolen From: 6416 SE 80th Place
Neighborhood: woodmere
Owner: Dixie Welter
OwnerEmail: dixiecup29@comcast.net
Description: theres a bike lock posted on the handlebars
Police record with: portland Police
Police reference#: 1198738
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Trek 1.5 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Trek
Model: 1.5
Color:black
Size:54
Serial:WTJ146C3064F
Photo: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-v7GxqAHJK_8/Tr9-HrUzgmI/AAAAAAAAAMw/U9sutYqrRv8/h120/40464_563499051641_42005699_32594250_248868_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 215
Stolen:2011-11-12
Stolen From: Stolen fro behind house at 45th and Stark.
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Owner: Ariana Palmer
OwnerEmail: ari.palmer@hotmail.com
Reward: 100
Description: Standard black 2011 trek 1.5 Has a little black bike bag under seat and a light below it. also has a front light and a mount for a small trip reader.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-156445
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike