Year: 2015

Event: Portland Skatepark Benefit

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TEAM SHRALP is proud to present a Portland Skatepark Benefit Showing of Tim Burton’s bicycle comedy classic, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. The Portland BMX/Skate Community has been advocating for a master plan of 19 public skateparks for over 10yrs. 6 parks down and 13 to go. Come join us as we make Portland the SKATEPARK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!!!

This benefit screening takes place on Friday January 2nd 7:30pm at Velo Cult (1969 NE 42nd Ave Portland, OR 97213). Raffle, Prizes, Drinks, & more! All ages event with a $8 suggested donation at the door. Also featuring BMX shorts provided by: Bone Deth, Goods BMX, and Boicott.

Spread the word and join in on the FUN!!! Hope to see you then!

Flyer Art By: Ben Hucke

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Police search suspected Springwater chop shop, find stolen frame (video)

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PPB officers on the scene.
(Photo: Guthrie Straw)

The Portland Police Bureau swung into action after hearing about a suspected bicycle chop shop on the Springwater earlier this week.

On Tuesday we highlighted an encampment just south of the Ross Island Bridge that was overflowing with bike parts and frames. The person who sent us photos for our story suspected that the parts and frames were stolen. After hearing about the encampment a day later, Portland Police Bureau Officer Dave Sanders and his partner Officer Bryant went to take a closer look.

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