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Year: 2013

Bike stars shine at BTA Alice Awards

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Alice Award winners Kristen Warren (L) and Alison
Hill Graves with former Bike Gallery owner
Jay Graves and the BTA’s Rob Sadowsky.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

On Saturday night, the stars of bike advocacy from around the region aligned in northwest Portland for the 18th annual Alice Awards benefit auction. Known as “Alice,” it’s the largest fundraising event of the year for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). With hundreds of people in attendance (each of whom paid $125 to be there), the night is full of fun, socializing, and shopping for a good cause.

With a nod toward celebrating the 50,000th grade school student to receive the BTA’s Bicycle Safety Education program, this year’s theme was “Tomorrow’s riders start today.” The main events of the night were the live auction, the crowning of award winners, and a nod to one very special bike advocate.

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White Cervelo Soloist 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Cervelo
Model: Soloist
Color:White
Size:58
Photo: http://imgur.com/EWbq4gb
Stolen in Renton, WA 98058
Stolen:2013-05-4
Stolen From: My back yeard…
Neighborhood: Fairwood
Owner: Cincinati Smith
OwnerEmail: cincinati1974( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $250
Description: It is a custom painted white 2008 Cervelo Soloist SL with Zipp 808 wheels, size 58cm. It also has a custom quote “Live your dreams” painted on the frame. White Look Keo pedals, white computer and white Fizik Arione seat. There is a green “I” sticker on the stem and a round “Strong Arm Brewing” sticker on the frame. This bike is very custom and easily recognized.
Police record with: King County
Police reference#: 100017-13
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

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Before we get to another great week of bike news, let’s take a look at last week’s best stories…

— Did you catch that crazy video of a guy on a motorcycle who hit someone riding a bike in the hills above Los Angeles? Turns out it was a group ride being led by none other than famous pro George Hincapie.

— Outgoing US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood is talking about bikes right up until the end. Here’s his recap of the recent Bike Safety Summit he led in Minneapolis.

— A group of high school students in Eugene has raised over $1,000 for bike parking at their school via a crowdfunding campaign.

— If you remember the movie E.T., this amazing photo of a guy biking in front of a full moon will be even better.

— People for Bikes released a new video in honor of National Bike Month. It’s called, “Standoff” and it’s trying to promote peace and love whether you are on two wheels or four.

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Black/Blue Gary Fisher Parana 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Parana
Color:Black/Blue
Serial: WTU351CO255B
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-05-6
Stolen From: Back yard of house
Neighborhood: Piedmont/Humbolt
Owner: Mark Mendak
OwnerEmail: mmendak13(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Bought in Atlanta, GA and will have print on frame
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 13-36252
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

navy blue Torker interurban 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Torker
Model: interurban
Color:navy blue
Size:54cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-05-5
Stolen From: apartment steps between 67th and division and 68th
Neighborhood: South Tabor
Owner: Laurel Heitz
OwnerEmail: lheitz05(AT)gmail.com
Description: it is navy blue with toe clips, black drop handle bars and grip tape, shimano shifters, and had a small white logo from lucky 13 bike shop on the frame. 54cm frame.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13003873
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Khs Urban x 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Khs
Model: Urban x
Color:Black
Size:28
Photo: http://khsbicycles.com/bikes/2013-khs-models/urban-x/
Stolen in Vancouver, WA 98661
Stolen:2013-05-3
Stolen From: Mill plain and u street Clark county
Neighborhood: Clark county
Owner: Casey Smith
OwnerEmail: Casey.smith8(A T)pcc.edu
Reward: Free lunch or dinner, or gift card, or 100$
Description: It’s a black khs bike, with a cygolite 300 3 watt head light and had a kryptonite lock on it.
Police record with: WaPD
Police reference#: T13000959
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Surley Ogre 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Surley
Model: Ogre
Color:Black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2013-05-5
Stolen From: Inner SE by White Owl Social Club 1305 SE 8th Ave
Neighborhood: Inner SE
Owner: Colin Slack
OwnerEmail: dronehenge(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black Surly Ogre, purple cables, egg beater pedals, purple chris king headset, riser bars, 1×10, disc brakes, brand new, may be with a neon yellow helmet. 336-491-3064
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/white Bianchi Boardwalk 90s

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Year: 90s
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Boardwalk
Color:blue/white
Size:16″-18.5″
Photo: http://www.re-cycle.com/ImageFetch.ashx?picNum=1&Size=2&ImageID=4155
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-05-4
Stolen From: 6th and Burnside in NW, across the street from the Star Theatre
Neighborhood: Downtown/Pearl District
Owner: Elena Roby
OwnerEmail: ecroby( atsign )lclark.edu
Reward: undying gratitude and perhaps some cash
Description: My bike looked just like the picture except it had an entirely black seat. It had a water bottle holder, two black holders for my front and rear lights (the front one was falling off). I can’t remember but there may have been a recycled cycles sticker on it from the store where I bought it. The breaks were off center and would often rub the front tire a little bit.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Weekend Open Thread

Sharrows to Sparrows ride

The Peninsula Crossing Trail in north Portland.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The weather will be splendid this weekend in and around Portland. What are your plans?

If you haven’t dreamed up an adventure on your own, there are plenty of races and rides going on. Some folks will head to the Coast Range for the Rapture, a grueling 70 miles of unsanctioned adventure where just finishing is an accomplishment. Others will join the Society of Three Speeds on Sunday for a “celebration of planetary gearing” on the Three Speed Ride. The BTA’s Alice Awards is tomorrow so the region’s bike advocates will get together to celebrate great accomplishments.

Whatever you end up doing, have a great weekend. Feel free to promote other events and share your plans in the comments. You can also share your thoughts on the week’s news if you feel like it.

See you on Monday!

Changes Afoot at BikePortland

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For over eight years now, I’ve run BikePortland in pretty much the same way. Give or take a few years when I had the good fortune of working with Elly Blue (as managing editor) and Jonathan Reed (as my ad sales and business guy), this has been a solo operation. Over 15,000 posts, 211,000 comments, 32,000 photos and countless meetings and events. That’s a whole lot of work, stress, ups-and-downs, and screen-time for one person. That’s why today I am very happy to announce that I’m about to get some much-needed help.

BikePortland and Portland Afoot are joining forces.

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