Month: April 2012

Take a ride on the ‘Grande Tour’, Oregon’s newest Scenic Bikeway

Grand Tour: From La Grande to Cove

Riding the new Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway.
(Photos by Kristin Dahl/Travel Oregon)

In case you missed it, the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department released their ninth Scenic Bikeway last week. The Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway is a 134 mile, figure-eight loop between Baker City and La Grande that winds between the Wallowa and Whitman National Forests in eastern Oregon.

The Scenic Bikeway program was made into law back in 2008 and the first route, the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, was designated a year later. These routes, while they don’t come with physical infrastructure changes, are the backbone of Oregon’s larger effort to become the premier bicycle touring destination in America.

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The Monday Roundup

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Staple racks can double as street furniture
with a little “urban hacktion.”
(Photo: Will Vanlue/BikePortland)

Here’s the news and other cool stuff that caught our eyes this past week…

– An “expert cyclist” was struck by a 17-year-old driving a car in Bethlehem, PA. When the teen tried to flee the scene his escape was stopped by a quick-thinking bus driver and another witness to the crash.

– A man riding a bicycle in San Francisco allegedly plowed into a crowd of pedestrians, causing the death of a 71-year-old, then later took to the internet to confess the details of the crash.

– Seattle’s Bill Nye the Science Guy thinks the city of the future will be a bike-friendly one, including “bicycle arterials” that protect people on bikes from weather and propel them with artificial tailwinds.

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Black Giant Cypress

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Brand: Giant
Model: Cypress
Color:Black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2012-04-8
Stolen From: 9045 N Hodge Ave – locked shed
Neighborhood: Portsmouth
Owner: Cara Railsback
OwnerEmail: cara.b.railsback@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black bike with silver trim and silver fenders
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12003032
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Specialized Sirrus 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrus
Color:Red
Size:52
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/QBimages.aspx?itemid=16655&if=2007-Specialized-Sirrus.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2012-04-7
Stolen From: 5825 N. Interstate Ave. Portland. On private property locked to a fence. The lock was cut and thrown on the ground.
Neighborhood: Overlook
Owner: Jessica Yoder
OwnerEmail: jessica031@mac.com
Description: Red Specialized with small bike bag under seat. Has a rack fixed in the back. Black Fenders
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12003007
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

red Gary Fisher Xcaliber 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Xcaliber
Color:red
Size:15.5
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2012-04-6
Stolen From: My backyard shed near the corner of Interstate & Jessup
Neighborhood: edge of Overlook
Owner: Anona Whitley
OwnerEmail: anona.miles@gmail.com
Reward: 100
Description: Gary Fisher Xcaliber 29er 15″ frame, red with white lettering
Blue Oury grips
Fox F80RL 29 80mm travel fork, white with blue accents
SRAM X.9 front derailleur/SRAM X.7 rear derailleur/SRAM X.7 shifters
Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes
Bontrager Rhythm Disc 29 wheels set up tubeless
Bontrager tires
XTR pedals
Shimano 170m crank, black alloy
titanium bottle cage
FSA alloy seat post, black
black seatpost clamp, not a quick-release
Bontrager RXL women’s saddle, white
Bontrager RXL 110mm stem
Bontrager handlebars, silver alloy, cut narrow to fit someone small
Tool box filled with bicycle tools
26″ Rolf mountain bike wheel set
Police record with: portland
Police reference#: T12003006
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

grey/silver Jamis Commuter 2 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Jamis
Model: Commuter 2
Color:grey/silver
Photo: https://p.twimg.com/AlT7tG-CEAAFZlm.jpg:large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2012-04-6
Stolen From: Bike was stole from PSU campus, was locked up between Smith and Cramer.
Neighborhood: Portland State University
Owner: Kjerstin J
OwnerEmail: kjerstinj@gmail.com
Description: Bike had planet bike black fenders, planet bike black rack, bell attached to the left handlebar, and bag attached to front
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Bronze Kona Hahanna Race Lite ?

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Year: ?
Brand: Kona
Model: Hahanna Race Lite
Color:Bronze
Size:16 in
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-04-5
Stolen From: My back porch, SE 10th & Harrison
Neighborhood: Near Ladd’s Addition
Owner: Aaron Dance
OwnerEmail: pantsisdance@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Bronze Single speed Mtn. Bike w/ a Black Teny 6 Spoke Alloy Front wheel, Campagnolo Xenon Cranks, White Industries ENO hub, Paul touring canti rear brake silver, Paul sticker on down tube.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Memorial service planned for WOU prof Hank Bersani

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A Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank Bersani — the man who was struck and killed while bicycling on Highway 99W in Monmouth on March 31st — will be held tomorrow. Please see full details in the statement below:

MONMOUTH, Ore. — Western Oregon University (WOU) will hold a Celebration of Life honoring Dr. Hank Bersani on Saturday, April 7. The celebration will take place in the Werner University Center Pacific Room. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with a program beginning at 1:15 p.m. A light reception will follow at about 2:15 p.m. All are welcome and parking will be free in all campus parking lots.

Bersani died on Saturday, March 31 as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Bersani was a respected teacher, scholar and leader in the field of special education. He joined WOU in 1999 and over the course of his career he has made an enormous impact as an educator, advocate for people with special needs, and scholar. More details about Bersani’s career, contributions and accomplishments can be found here: http://wounews.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/hank_bersani/

The celebration will feature aspects of Bersani’s life shared by selected individuals who knew him well. The celebration will offer an opportunity for those unable to attend the memorial and visitation events during the week to honor Bersani’s accomplishments. Memories, commemorative remarks and personal reflections can be shared at http://wounews.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/hank_bersani/ or in a memory book that will be available at the celebration.

For those wanting to make a contribution in Bersani’s honor, the WOU Foundation has established a Hank Bersani Student Scholarship Fund that will provide tuition support for students seeking to complete a teacher preparation program in special education at WOU. Gifts can be made electronically at wou.edu/giving. For further information about donations and pledges, please contact Cara Groshong at groshonc@wou.edu or Tommy Love at lovet@wou.edu. Both may be reached by phone at 503-838-8281.

If you have a disability that may require some accommodation in order to participate in the Celebration of Life Honoring Dr. Hank Bersani, please notify the Office for Disability Services (503) 838-8250 V/TTY or e-mail ods@wou.edu at least 72 hours in advance.

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