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Month: November 2012

black Marin Muirwoods 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Marin
Model: Muirwoods
Color:black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-08-01
Stolen From: NE 26th and Alberta St.
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District
Owner: Brandon Prinzing
OwnerEmail: brandon.prinzing(at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 50
Description: Marin Muirwoods Urban bike. Black rim on the back wheel, aluminum on the front. has rack on back wheel. Was converted from 21 speed to 7 speed. The front has only one sprocket. Has brass bell on handlebars. Has aftermarket Specialized seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 101288
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

White Fuji Roubaix Pro 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Fuji
Model: Roubaix Pro
Color:White
Size:48cm
Serial: if80811368
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2012-11-16
Stolen From: Stolen from inside office building NW 13th and Hoyt.
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Amy Vaughn
OwnerEmail: amyvaughn21(at sign)hotmail.com
Description: Fuji roubaix pro 2008 model 48cm. Black carbon fork, shimano ultegra pedals, 2 bottle cages, black seat and bar tape. Handle bars have scuffing just right of the headset from light bracket, seat has a tear on the back left.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12009848
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Trek 1.2 Pilot WSD 07

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Year: 07
Brand: Trek
Model: 1.2 Pilot WSD
Color:Red
Size:50cm
Serial: SCC5L2317
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2012-11-15
Stolen From: In front of Sunnyside Environmental School
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Owner: Robin May
OwnerEmail: mayfam(replace with at sign)me.com
Description: Brooks saddle
Police record with: Porttland PD
Police reference#: T12009821
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Specialized Tricross 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Specialized
Model: Tricross
Color:Silver
Size:61
Serial:NSBC602143166H
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/CVAyU.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-11-17
Stolen From: 23rd and Tolman
Neighborhood: Westmoreland
Owner: Eugene Creswick
OwnerEmail: creswick@gmail.com
Reward: $500
Description: Specialized TriCross, silver frame, lights, computer, fenders and rear rack.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-100818
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

grey Univega touring 1984

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Year: 1984
Brand: Univega
Model: touring
Color:grey
Size:large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2012-11-17
Stolen From: Abernethy elementary school-ladd’s addition off of SE Division and Orange (near 14th)
Neighborhood: Division/Ladd’s Addition
Owner: Brianna Peaslee
OwnerEmail: bpareidolias( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: White grip tape, stickers on frame which read: adelitas on crossbar, surrender on vertical bar, the doorkeys on bottom bar. Bare chain lock is likely still attached.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Week end ramblings (A new column for my thoughts of the week)

Portland fall 2012

Fall colors on Madison between 3rd and 4th.

Hey everyone, I’ve been wanting to get a bit more informal here on the Front Page. There are many things that cross my mind (and my desk) each week that I don’t post about; but that I want to share. And since Twitter is only 140 characters and it’s, well, Twitter, I want to try and start doing this every Friday. Think of it like the publisher’s letter. Expect a smattering of brief mentions, opinions, and whatnot. Thanks for reading, and thanks again for another amazing week of stories and comments. Oh, and I’m not sure what to call this new column. Any ideas? — Jonathan

If you’re in need of outfitting yourself with new gear for winter, you’re in luck. Showers Pass is blowing out their famed rain gear at “stupid low prices” at a warehouse sale that starts tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. This event was huge last year, so I’d suggest getting there early (it goes until 12 noon). 2101 SE 6th Ave (cross street is SE Lincoln). But wait! There’s more… I’ve lived in Icebreaker merino wool stuff for the past few years. Seriously. It’s awesome. And the big Friends and Family sale started today. It goes until 7:00 pm. It’s also on tomorrow from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at 525 NW 10th Ave.

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Red/White Centurion unknown

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Brand: Centurion
Model: unknown
Color:Red/White
Serial: N6M7935
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2012-11-16
Stolen From: NE 60th and NE Everett
Neighborhood: North Tabor
Owner: Zack Mazer
OwnerEmail: zmazer(AT)gmail.com
Description: Red and white framed early 80s Centurion. fenders on front and back. locking skewers.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

‘Hop in the Saddle’ party launches book with a bang

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Hop in the Saddle book launch party-4

Goldsprints were a hit.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Velo Cult bike shop hosted a hoppin’ party last night as a huge crowd turned out to help launch the bike book: Hop in the Saddle: A Guide to Portland’s Craft Beer Scene, by Bike.

There was a huge spread of food, the beer was flowing, the goldsprints were a hoot, and all sorts of fun people showed up. It’s exciting how Velo Cult has lived up to their promises of becoming so much more than a bike shop. Sky Boyer and his crew are really committed to the community and the space is much more than just a place to fix and buy bikes (watch for a full Velo Cult profile soon).

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White w/black accents Fezzari Catania 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Fezzari
Model: Catania
Color:White w/black accents
Size:55
Photo: http://www.fezzari.com/img/products/default/1316556344_CA-2012-0.jpg
Stolen in Tigard, OR 97223
Stolen:2012-11-11
Stolen From: My bike was stolen from the rack out in front of the Cheesecake and Macy’s building at the Washington Square Mall, right next to the smokers area. It is a highly trafficked entrance, which is why I am surprised it was taken.
Neighborhood: Washington Square Mall in Tigard.
Owner: Robert Scofield
OwnerEmail: robls4587(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Description: The bike is completely stock. Its mainly white with black accents. Black grips and bars. Black seat with white on the rim. It has Fezzari all over it. Theres not many out here so it should stand out.
Loved this bike and used it for transportation as well as exercise.
Police record with: Tigard Police I believe
Police reference#: 12206095
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Hillsboro Mayor pushing massive Westside freeway project

In a move that can be described as nothing less than audacious, Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey is leading an effort to receive a legislative mandate to move forward on studying a mega-project now being calling the “Westside Transportation Corridor.”

The project is a re-hash of the long-debated Westside Bypass that would create a new freeway system that would be an alternative to I-5 and I-205 and would stretch from Wilsonville in the south to Highway 30 at the Columbia River in the north. The freeways would run through significant swaths of key rural areas and farms in Washington and Yamhill counties.

The bypass project has been debated since the late 1980s, when it was vehemently opposed by land-use watchdogs 1000 Friends of Oregon and other groups. They ultimately won that battle, but it appears the fight is set to start again very soon. (Interestingly, a story just last May in The Oregonian wondered whether or not it was actually dead and Willey seemed dismissive of its chances at resurrection.)

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