6/25: Hello readers and friends. I recently had my second (of two) total knee replacement surgeries so I'll be out of commission for a bit while I recover. Please be patient while I get back to full health. I hope to be back to posting as soon as I can. I look forward to getting back out there. 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

Year: 2011

Yellow Salsa Casseroll 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Salsa
Model: Casseroll
Color:Yellow
Size:Maroon
Serial:M8010327
Photo: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6080/6129431032_2aa8546f1c_o.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2011-09-08
Stolen From: Backyard, near N. Emerson St. and Interstate Ave.
Neighborhood: Overlook
Owner: Brennen Florey
OwnerEmail: flowb33@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Standard Salsa frame set with chain guard. Includes White Industries DOS Freewheel, riser bars and Big Cheese grips.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-78060
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/green Trek hybrid womans 1997

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Year: 1997
Brand: Trek
Model: hybrid womans
Color:blue/green
Size:17″ frame
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-09-6
Stolen From: rear of Glencoe school 50th and Belmont st
Neighborhood: southeast
OwnerEmail: shandjones@hotmail.com
Reward: no
Description: blue back and front carrier, traps o pedals, mirror, speedometer thing
Police record with: yes
Police reference#: 11-154884
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

At Eichler Park in Beaverton, a BMX/pump track is reborn (Photos)

Eric Carter rides in the newly
rebuilt Eichler Bike Park.
(All photos © Tim Zimmerman)

The non-profit Northwest Trail Alliance has wrapped up work on their major renovation to the bike park in Eichler Park near downtown Beaverton (13710 SW Farmington Road).

The new design features three different “jump lines” suitable for all skill levels as well as a small pump track where riders flow through a series of whoops and berms to build momentum. The park was specifically designed for both 20-inch (kids/BMX) and 26-inch (MTB) wheeled bikes.

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Weekend Event Guide

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Splash Dance Ride-6-5

Splash Dance Saturday!
(Photo © J. Maus)

Even though fall is threatening on the calendar, I hope you haven’t given up your summer riding state of mind. With temps set to soar this weekend, it should be great riding weather. Check out a sampling of the fun events happening this weekend…

Friday, September 9th

Midnight Mystery Ride
You know the drill: Meet up with friends old and new for a fun ride to a mystery destination. This month’s ride starts from Dot’s Cafe (SE 26th and Clinton).

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Blue Novara Randonee

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Brand: Novara
Model: Randonee
Color:Blue
Size:56 cm
Serial:F403Y0009
Photo: http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1606/danielronaneugenecylcec.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-09-08
Stolen From: My bike was stolen in front of Jake’s Crawfish Grill (SW 12th and Stark) sometime between 10:30AM and 11:30 PM on Thursday, September 8th. It was locked with a Kryptonite lock to a city bike rack, so I am not sure how it was stolen.
Neighborhood: Just south of Burnside at 12th
Owner: Daniel Ronan
OwnerEmail: djronan@gmail.com
Reward: Generous reward
Description: It is a blue (with some gray) Novara Randonee bike with a distinct two-legged kick stand (silver) a back rack (black), a sticker that says "0.00 and 9/10" (yellow) to denote that lack of gas money needed to power the bike, a University of Oregon ID sticker #53069 (white), Shimano components (shifters and derailer), and v-brakes. The wheels are 56 cm.

One side is worn out from parking it against a metal sign a lot, so there is a some paint wear. My brown Bern helmet and Kryptonite lock were also stolen with my bike.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11.77997
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Dark Metallic Silver with Mint green writing Bianchi San Remo Late 80’s Early 90’s

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Year: Late 80’s Early 90’s
Brand: Bianchi
Model: San Remo
Color:Dark Metallic Silver with Mint green writing
Size:about 56 cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-09-8
Stolen From: 1536 SE 11th Ave. Corner of SE 11th Ave. and Clay
Neighborhood: Lower hawthorne area, SE Portland
Owner: Ross Judge
OwnerEmail: rjudge1@mail.csuchico.edu
Reward: $100
Description: The handlebar tape is also mint green. All bike parts (wheel rims, derailed, cables, ect.) are campagnolo. black Bianchi handlebar stem with no cap for the stem. Bianchi stickers on the stem of the frame.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 1177979
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue Kona jake

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Brand: Kona
Model: jake
Color:blue
Serial: F606K2709
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-09-8
Stolen From: at my house out of a backyard garage.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Heesuk Steffen
OwnerEmail: hugoster@comcast.net
Reward: negotiable
Description: This bike had rain fenders on both wheels and a bike rack above the rear wheel. It also had hand brakes on the horizontal part of road bike bars.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 11-77837
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gun Metal Blue Gary Fisher Tassajara 1994

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Year: 1994
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Tassajara
Color:Gun Metal Blue
Size:19.5″
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-09-8
Stolen From: Portland State University
Owner: Elizabeth Carney
OwnerEmail: zethy456@comcast.net
Description: I had a very nice condition vintage 94 gary fisher tassajara mtn bike.19.5 ” frame(49.5cm)21 speeds,wenman 4019 alum 26″wheels,grip shifters,LX akes,stx derailleurs,all original,tires like new
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Light Blue Gary Fisher 96-97

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Year: 96-97
Brand: Gary Fisher
Color:Light Blue
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-09-8
Stolen From: Stolen From PSU right outside of the School of Business Building.
Neighborhood: Portland State University
Owner: Elizabeth Carney
OwnerEmail: zethy456@comcast.net
Description: It’s a great bike, I borrowed it from my mom for the afternoon, went to grab a cup of coffee, locked my bike up, went back and it was gone.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Advisory: NBC series closes highway bridge over Sandy River

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If you are headed out to ride in the Columbia River Gorge this weekend, note the press release below that was just released by ODOT:

NBC series filming on bridge over Sandy River

Permit for “Grimm” allows 12-hour closure of Historic Columbia River Highway bridge

The Historic Columbia River Highway bridge over the Sandy River will close for up to 12 hours at 3 p.m. Friday Sept. 9 to allow the NBC TV show “Grimm” to shoot scenes.

ODOT granted a permit allowing NBC Universal/Open 4 Business Productions to close the bridge from 3 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday. The permit also allows the company to close the bridge for up to five minutes at a time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday to hang lights on the bridge trusses, with traffic control by Troutdale police.

The bridge, the western portal to the Historic Columbia River Highway and known as the Troutdale Bridge, will remain open at all times to emergency vehicles.

The crew will also be filming Monday at Multnomah Falls.

Chris King’s “Angry Bee” ringtone benefits local trail group

Local bike part maker Chris King Precision Components has developed a ringtone for iPhones and is giving 100% of the sale proceeds to the Northwest Trail Alliance, a non-profit off-road trail advocacy organization.

Hubs made by Chris King are known for their unique RingDrive engagement system that consists of 72 tiny, stainless steel teeth that can handle massive amounts of torque and boast instant, positive engagement when you pedal forward. Those teeth also produce a distinct buzzing sound when you freewheel.

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Over 2,000 Cycle Oregon riders set for coastal journey

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Cycle Oregon Day 5 - Glendale to Grants Pass-26

I’ll miss Cycle Oregon this year.
(Self portrait)

The massive rolling spectacle that is Cycle Oregon embarks on it 24th annual journey this Sunday (9/11). For the first time since the inaugural running in 1988, the seven-day ride will spend multiple days on the beautiful Oregon coast.

About 2,200 riders will participate, along with a support crew that numbers well into the hundreds.

Back in February when the route was announced and registration opened up, the ride sold out in less than two days. To get an idea of why, here’s the route description:

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