Month: January 2014

spraypainted black FOXX

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Brand: FOXX
Color:spraypainted black
Size:originally blue
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2014-01-01
Stolen From: Garage of 3600 SE 66th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97206
Neighborhood: Foster-Powell
Owner: Keiko Andress
OwnerEmail: nkandress( atsign )lclark.edu
Reward: $25
Description: The bike was a mountain bike which was previously stolen from me once before and spray painted black. The black spray paint has begun to chip, revealing the original blue color.

I have had the bike for fifteen years so it is old and a bit rusty. The pedals are both a little broken. There is a bell on the left side of the handlebars. It is a 24 speed bike.
Police record with: Not yet
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Get Legal with Ray Thomas: Oregon’s ‘Safe Passing’ law explained

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This is the final installment of our three-part series on Oregon’s passing laws written by our legal correspondent Ray Thomas. Read previous parts here and here.

The 2007 Oregon Legislature added an innovative law to the nation’s passing laws when Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene) reformed Oregon’s bicycle passing laws with a new collection of legal concepts. The new passing law was intended to remedy several factors believed responsible for the tragic death of triathlete Jane Higdon on Territorial Road in Eugene when she and a group of riders were passed by a truck hauling logs.

Here’s the text of the law:

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Nickle Trek Soho 3.0 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Trek
Model: Soho 3.0
Color:Nickle
Size:Frame Size 20
Serial: WTU261C0424C
Photo: http://1mg.me/?w=250&h=250&filename=2008-Trek-soho30.jpg&f=Photos
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-12-17
Stolen From: Stolen from side patio of apartment on NE 8th and Thompson, lock cut by bolt cutters.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Daniel Fox
OwnerEmail: danfox44(AT)gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Trek Soho 3.0 Nickle Size 20, Bike Gallery Sticker on frame, Ergon GP3 biocork grips, aluminum rack
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-159572
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

City contest offers rewards for sharing winter rides

PBOT recently joined a special Breakfast on the
Bridge event to promote winter biking.
(Photo by PBOT)

Though those scurvy (and yeah, OK, pretty badass) vikings in Minneapolis might not understand the concept of biking in the winter actually being fun, a new city promotion is looking to spread the word to more Portlanders.

“The fresh air, the lack of congestion along Waterfront Park, the ability to consume eggnog without weight gain,” city transportation promoter Timo Forsberg explained in an email last week. “We want to encourage them to try it out.”

So the city is asking Portland bikers to use the hashtag #Resolve2Ride on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share their decision to pedal through the January weather. The city’s Active Transportation Division will then use the list of folks who do to pull four winners of a “Winter Cruise send-off package” or a $25 bike shop gift card.

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‘Bikeasaurus’ retail store closing at end of January

Bikeasaurus storefront.
(Photo: Becky Morton)

Bikeasaurus, a retail store devoted to bike-inspired art and products, will soon be extinct. Owner Becky Morton announced to her customers last week that it was a “difficult decision” but “it’s best to close up shop, as sales aren’t what they should be.”

Bikeasaurus opened in September 2010 at a location near the Hawthorne Bridge viaduct on SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Morton moved to her current location at 1725 SE Hawthorne in June 2012. Morton and her memorable stegosaurus logo were also regular vendors at the annual BikeCraft holiday gift bazaar.

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Transportation activist Joe Rowe looks to unseat Kotek from Oregon House

Rowe create and distributed these “Politician
report cards” at an anti-CRC rally in April 2009.
(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)

North Portland resident Joe Rowe has announced his candidacy for Oregon House District 44. Rowe, a teacher and active transportation activist who comments frequently here on BikePortland, will attempt to unseat Democrat and House Leader Tina Kotek.

Rowe is an outspoken critic of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) and he plans to use Kotek’s record of support for the controversial project against her. Kotek was the lead legislative proponent of the CRC when it flew through the legislature last year.

“She’s lost a huge opportunity by going against many of her constituents,” wrote Rowe in a statement about his candidacy. Rowe also accuses Kotek of being too cozy with corporations, not doing enough to stop coal exports, and not supporting the “Health Care for All” bill when it came up last session.

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The Monday Roundup: Mayoral challenge, ‘Breaking Away’ & more

Minneapolis’ Betsy Hodges throws the gauntlet.
(Photo: Stubble Magazine)

Here’s the bike news from around the world that caught our eyes this week:

Minnesota challenge: In her first official proclamation in office, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges declared that her city’s “winter bicyclists” are “just plain tougher and much better looking the bicyclists from all those wimpier cities.” (Is Charlie Hales going to take this lying down?)

Strong mayor: Cyclelicious’ Richard Masoner says the newly former mayor of Santa Cruz, meanwhile, calls her rig the Mayormobile.

Streaming movie: Road-bike classic Breaking Away has joined the Netflix streaming library.

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Maroon Gary Fisher Nirvana 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Nirvana
Color:Maroon
Size:17"
Stolen in Portland, OR 97034
Stolen:2012-01-04
Stolen From: Dinerant 300 sw 6th ave and Oak
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Raphael Daze
OwnerEmail: raphaeldaze@gmail.com
Reward: 120
Description: It’s silver and redish/ maroon, it has 2 bright red water, water holders, Bontrager neck, and rack, Blackburn EX Trunk bag, 2 Blackburn Barrier Rear Bicycle Bike Pannier Waterproof bags with lights and Bontrager Camino Rims, Vittoro reflective road tires.
Multi colored blinking hubs
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 147142
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black De-badged powder coated Black Steel w/Crowned fork 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: De-badged powder coated Black Steel w/Crowned fork
Color:Black
Size:58
Photo: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/estanislado8/IMG_8318_zps160986ae.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2014-01-4
Stolen From: Williams & Sumner ST. Taken from my garage.
Neighborhood: Alberta/Williams
OwnerEmail: estanislado8(AT)yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: *De-badged Steel Black Frame w/Velo Orange fenders. Both powder coated black.
*H Plus Son Archetype Rims with Alfine 8 & Dynamo hubs (in Black and I have not seen another set like them!)
*SOMA New Xpress Tires (Skinwall & White) (again, I have not seen anyone else in Portland cruising around on these tires)
*Very uniquely mounted thumb-shiter for Alfine 8 (mounted to a Nitto Accesory Bar)
*Sugino Mighty Crankset (hand polished & date stamped ’79)
*Brooks B17 Special in Black (date stamped ’79)
*Lumotec Classic Generator Front Light in Chrome
*Spanninga Pixeo Rear fender mounted generator tail-light with cage
*Velo Orange Seat Post, Stem & Porteur Bars
*Tektro Inverse Brake Levers (Hand Polished)
*Hand-cut & Sewn Leather Grips (in Brown)
*Brooks Roll-up Panniers (Black) > holes in back of bag where it rubs the axle nut.
*Pletscher Double Leg Center Stand (there’s no way in hell they’re getting this off the frame!)
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Gary Fisher Hybrid: Trek (step through) 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Hybrid: Trek (step through)
Color:Silver
Photo: http://imgur.com/GR9pEN0
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-12-29
Stolen From: 24 Hr Fitness, Pearl District. Locked to bike rack right outside front door.
Neighborhood: Pearl District: 24 Hr Fitness
Owner: Valerie Madsen
OwnerEmail: cd93f6af( atsign )opayq.com
Reward: 100
Description: Silver Gary Fisher/Trek hybrid step-through. Has scuffs and scratches on downtube. Has front and rear fenders. Rear fender has silver reflective tape ~1/2″ wide and 15″ long attached. Tires have presta valve tubes. Small bag mounted under seat with bike repair items inside. Rear rack: right front of which is worn/scuffed because of my pannier.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-108276
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Sidi Dominator 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Sidi
Model: Dominator
Size:?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2014-01-3
Stolen From: SW Washington and Broadway.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Kyle Berg
OwnerEmail: kyleberg.kyleberg( atsign )gmail.com
Description: Not a stolen bike post. I found a single, right Sidi Dominator shoe. Found last, friday, night downtown PDX on SW Washington and Broadway.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Novarra Buzz V 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Novarra
Model: Buzz V
Color:Black
Size:M
Serial: U06U30980
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2014-01-3
Stolen From: Deschutes Pub and Brewery at
210 NW llth Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
Neighborhood: The Pearl
Owner: Sean Rubbo
OwnerEmail: srubbo( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $50 and many, many bottles of homebrew
Description: Has a bike rack on the back. Its covered in beer stickers so it definitely stands out.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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