Year: 2013
Brand: Kona
Model: Satori
Color:Matte Grey
Size:19
Serial: F1306C2544
Stolen in Portland, OR, 97206, OR
Stolen:2013-04-17
Stolen From: Bike Gallery
4235 SE woodstock Blvd
Neighborhood: Woodstock
Owner: David Harkness
OwnerEmail: davidharkness(at sign)bikegallery.com
Description: BRand new bike stolen from Bike Gallery
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 13-30445
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
The Portland edition of the Ride of Silence will take place on May 15th. The ride, which is meant to honor people who have been injured or killed while bicycling, marks its 10th anniversary this year. Portland first took part in 2006 and we’ll join hundreds of cities around the globe in a slow, silent procession through the streets.
Organizers of this year’s ride have planned an easy route and are asking everyone who shows up to wear white shirts and black or red armbands to, “add to the visual message of the silent ride.” Everyone is welcome at the event and there’s no admission fee. A few people plan to speak briefly before the ride, which starts at 6:00 pm at Chapman Square in downtown Portland. That location is just yards from SW 3rd and Madison, where Kathryn Rickson was struck and killed while bicycling on May 16, 2012.
Year: 2011
Brand: Trek
Model: 4500 DSC
Color:Gray
Size:16
Serial:SWTU263C1541F
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2013-04-16
Stolen From: Stolen from in front of Lincoln Street Kayak and Canoe Museum, 5340 SE Lincoln St, Portland, OR 97215. Cross street is SE 53 rd St.
Neighborhood: Mt Tabor
Owner: Alice Brocoum
OwnerEmail: alicevivianb@gmail.com
Reward: Yes.
Description: Gray Trek Mt Bike with Axiom rear pannier & rack. GoPro Hero 2 camera on handlebars. In pannier Krytonite U-Lock, Olive North Face waterproof wind breaker, Schwalbe 26" tube.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 13-152374
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
“While business and political support is strong it could be stronger, especially in key constituent groups.”
— Roger Geller, PBOT Bicycle Coordinator in a League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community award application
Back in 2008 Portland became the first major U.S. city to be given a “Platinum” level Bicycle Friendly Community award by the League of American Bicyclists. Now, as per League policy, the Portland Bureau of Transportation must re-apply every 2-3 years in order keep its Platinum designation. (If you’re wondering, the League says the Diamond-level designation isn’t available yet.)
I recently got a glimpse of the current application and two questions stood out: “What are the three primary reasons your community deserves to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community?” and “What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists?”
Marcy Houle, the author and activist who has been actively opposing trail access for people on bikes in Forest Park will speak to PDX Ecologists Unite this Thursday evening (4/18). The talk will focus on Forest Park’s history as well as “the challenges that lie ahead.” The issue of mountain bikes in Forest Park will also be discussed during this event. More info below:
Our speaker will be the wonderful Marcy Houle, author of “Forest Park: One City’s Wildnerness”, who will take us on a rich journey through Forest Park’s history, and allow the voices of its founders to share their vision of the park, including the challenges that lie ahead. This is a unique opportunity to explore several key issues regarding Forest Parkand its long term sustainability, including:
– Invasive Species
– Dogs
– Landslides
– Non-native insects
– Trail MaintenanceAs part of the Trails topic, we would like to save time to discuss mountain bikes and forest park.
Please come for the presentation (~45min) and/or the discussion to follow, as we would be blessed to have your knowledge and expertise. Things have a way of coming together in the end, with enough synergy and awareness, and I feel that many of the solutions (or adaptive management approaches) to the above mentioned topics lay in all our hands.
Should you have a particular topic of interest regarding Forest Parkand its care, please send it to me for our discussion piece. Anything not addressed at the meeting can be included on our blog page to help raise awareness and formulate ideas.
The meeting is at Willamette Riverkeepers HQ (1515 SE Water Ave in the Mt. Adams Room (3rd Floor)) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, 4/18. More info here.
Bike theft is a major issue in Portland. So far this year we’ve had 259 bikes posted to our Stolen Bike Listings and the numbers are on the upswing. Now a pair of graduate students at Portland State University want to raise public awareness about bike theft and they’ve got a novel idea how to do it.
Erin Charpentier is a student working on her Master of Fine Arts degree in PSU’s Art and Social Practice program. “This means,” wrote Charpentier in an email today, “that my creative practice involves social engagement in some form. This can look like a lot of different things; education, activism, participatory performance, creative interventions.”
If you care about off-road bicycling in Portland, take note that a very important planning process is getting underway.
Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking members of the public to sit on an advisory committee that will help plan the future of their River View Natural Area. This 146 acre parcel of land, which was acquired by the City of Portland in May 2011, holds great potential for off-road bicycling; but given the politics around trail access issues, it remains to be seen to what extent bikes will be allowed.
While off-road cycling advocates have already invested many volunteer hours helping PP&R clean up the River View site, and locals have ridden bikes on its trails for many years (when it was privately owned), the agency itself is making no promises about the future extent of bike access. It is clear, however, that a new trail system will be developed.
Year: 1980’s
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Volpe
Color:White
Size:53cm
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/EYQNpzp.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-04-16
Stolen From: 2738 NE 7th Avenue, Portland 97212. My car was stolen and the bike was inside.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Ashley Koger
OwnerEmail: a.b.koger( atsign )gmail.com
Description: 1980’s Bianchi Volpe. All White with purple lettering. Just rebuilt. New cables, housing, bar tape, and clean parts.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-30179
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1974
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Traveler
Color:blue
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/scL40Ib.jpg
Stolen in Springfield, OR 97477
Stolen:2013-04-15
Stolen From: Willamalane Recreation Center on 32nd and Main Street Springfield OR
Owner: Lauren Neel
OwnerEmail: lauren.neel83( atsign )gmail.com
Description: Blue frame with Stickers (One says “Native Roots” on is yellow and says”Blathazar” one is back and says “VD is OK” one is blue and says “Pisces Project: An Aquatic Center for Norman”) Burnt Orange Deep V Velocity rims with wood grain image printed on them, 3 spoke cards (One says “Snake” one says “Rebel 8” one is a little artsy characature) Long straight bars with black oury grips, a new belgium brewing company bell, a holster for a flash light on the right side of my handle bars, black seat with leopard print stripe down the middle, black cages on pedals, fixed gear, white Vittoria Randoneur Tires 723c, red blinky just under the seat
Police record with: Springfield PD
Police reference#: 13-3733
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2009
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Volpe
Color:BLACK
Size:52cm
Serial: H0FR01520
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/YOnK0TA.jpg
Stolen in Happy Valley, OR 97086
Stolen:2013-04-15
Stolen From: In fornt of REI at Clackamas Town Center. They clipped the cable lock.
Neighborhood: Happy Valley
Owner: Dallas Jamme
OwnerEmail: Neuropolitics( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black Bianchi Volpe D2. Has front and rear racks as well as fenders. White grip tape. A sticker on the downtube that reads “i fixed my bike at the bikeworks. Silver City, NM”. Has SPD pedals. 36 spoke Velocity Deep V wheels with Shwalbe Marathon Plus tires. Front hub was Phil Wood, rear hub is White Industries. Was stolen along with my girlfriend’s Green Opus Largo touring bike.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike