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6/20: Hello readers and friends. I am having my second (of two) total knee replacement surgeries today 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

TI Airborne compact 2006ish

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Year: 2006ish
Brand: Airborne
Model: compact
Color:TI
Size:52
Stolen in Clackamas, OR
Stolen:2011-08-26
Stolen From: 15003 Industrial way
Neighborhood: industry/Camp Withycombe
Owner: Michael Gallagher
OwnerEmail: michaelgallagher5@gmail.com
Description: Stolen:
26 AUG 11 3pm and later from Clackamas, Oregon

Brand: Airborne
Size: 52” Titanium “A” head badge
Setup: commemorative US Army edition with Stars and Stripes motive/sticker set. Michael sticker on left chain stay

Components: Dura-Ace 7800 shifters/f derailleur/brakes/crankset/ Rear Ultegra derailleur & pedals
Specialized 143 BG seat/Single bolt seatpost/
Wheels: Corsa Concept front Reynolds attack rear with Michelin pro race tires/12-17 cassette.

Fork: Reynolds

If anyone would have seen this bike or any parts of it please contact me. Or is you may need a photo to be sure.
michaelgallagher5@gmail.com
Police record with: pending
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Yakuza Chimpira 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Yakuza
Model: Chimpira
Color:Grey
Size:Big Mountain bike with disk brakes
Stolen in Portland, OR 97220
Stolen:2011-07-4
Stolen From: Washington park at the top of park street in the intersection where the entrance and exit to Washington park is pastthe bathrooms at the end of the road of the memorial it was Locked to a pole near the road I didn’t have room in the car and left it overnight on the 4th which I knew was a bad idea but I was at the beach and I even tried to get a friend to get it for me well he didnt have time but he did check and it was there the night of the 4th at 11pm and gone by 1030 am when he came back. I am still hoping that the city xcut it off an has it somewhere where I can claim it but I don’t know how to find out.
Owner: John Schantz
OwnerEmail: Jschantz711@gmail.com
Description: Grey yakuza chi pita mountain bike has a dragon on the frame disk brakes and recently fixed up nicely I’ve had it for about 6 or 7 years it’s my favorite bike.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White Scott Aspect 45 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Scott
Model: Aspect 45
Color:White
Size:Large
Serial: C8911241
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97006
Stolen:2011-08-19
Stolen From: Patio
Neighborhood: Tansbourne
Owner: Ron Brown
OwnerEmail: fupisana1@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: new condition white hydrolyic brakes
Police record with: Hillsboro
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Chris King Wheel set 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Chris King
Model: Wheel set
Color:Black
Size:10spd
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-08-01
Stolen From: Stumptown Roastery on Division and 34th in SE
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Brian Keeffe
OwnerEmail: briank@stumptowncoffee.com
Description: Just the wheels, Chris King with 10spd cassette
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

22 violators cited during Williams Ave crosswalk enforcement action

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The City of Portland’s latest crosswalk enforcement action resulted in 22 citations on Tuesday during rush hour on N. Williams Avenue. The event lasted from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and is part of an ongoing effort by the Police Bureau and Bureau of Transportation to raise awareness of Oregon traffic laws among Portland vehicle operators.

The police focused on the intersection of Williams and NE Morris near Dawson Park. Even though extensive warnings were made to the public both in advance and during the event, the police still managed to nab 22 law-breakers. Of the 22 citations written, 8 of them went to bicycle operators, 1 went to someone walking (for unsafely crossing the street to catch a bus), and 13 were given to people driving cars.

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Chair of Oregon Transportation Commission resigns due to health reasons

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Achterman speaking at the
2008 Oregon Bike Summit.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Gail Achterman is stepping down from her role as Chair of the Oregon Transportation Commission due to health reasons.

The announcement came via email from Director of ODOT Matt Garrett yesterday, who said Achterman, “has significant health issues that require her full attention and energies.” According to a website where Achterman has been sharing updates about her condition, she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Here’s more from Garrett:

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Ask BikePortland: Is cutting in line OK during bridge lifts?

Back-up during Hawthorne Bridge lift.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Anyone who has ridden a bike in Portland for long has experienced bridge lifts. When they happen, it’s common for a long line of people on bikes to queue up.

Reader Rick T. wonders about the proper etiquette for waiting in the line. Check out his question below and then share your thoughts…

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Event: Free Bike Maintenance Classes at Western Bikeworks

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Free Bike Maintenance Classes at Western Bikeworks
5:20pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month starting September 7th

We will begin a series of Wednesday night maintenance classes that will be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

Participants will receive a 10% off coupon to purchase items for the next 30 days (some exclusions apply).

The first Wednesday class will focus on hands-on flat repair, lube and bike cleaning.

The 3rd Wednesday class will focus on front and rear derailleur adjustment, brake pad and brake lever adjustment, including micro adjust with barrel adjusters, brake pad placement and adjustment/toeing for maximum braking efficiency.

This is a free event. Please see our web site for more details.

Six more intersections to get bike boxes, crosswalk improvements

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Six more coming soon.
(Photo © J. Maus)

As we reach the end of a month that has seen a huge spike in bicycle/car collisions, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has unveiled a list of six intersections that will receive bike boxes and “crosswalk striping improvements.”

Here are the six intersections:

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pink Corsaro 1980’s

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Year: 1980’s
Brand: Corsaro
Color:pink
Size:18″ frame
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/bike1l.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-08-25
Stolen From: not sure of exact theft date, noticed it was missing 8/25
Neighborhood: SE Ladd’s addition
OwnerEmail: morgan20563@yahoo.com
Reward: $50
Description: dark pink frame with with light pink fork. Kryptonite U-lock might still be attached to frame. Lots of chips in paint. Tan grips, black seat. The photo posted is from 2 years ago – bike now has more wear, no fenders and no water bottle holder
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event: Transportation Show at Proper Festival (8/27/11)

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Transportation Show @ Proper Festival
August 27th at 12:00 pm

Details: You are warmly invited to help “unite community across all lines” by adding your vehicle to the drive-through in the (4th Annual) Transportation Show during PROPER’s Annual Community Networking Festival from 12:30-1:45pm at Kenton Park: A stroll, share and go (or stay and enjoy the other festivities until 4pm). ALL EXPRESSIONS OF RIDERS WELCOME, PARTICULARLY PERSONALITY AND ART BIKES for an Engaging and Inspiring Show and Tell amidst traditional and alternative cars.

Check out this article in The Skanner newspaper for more about our event.

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