4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

Brown Specialized Crosstrail 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Specialized
Model: Crosstrail
Color:Brown
Size:Man
Serial: wsbc608044154f
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2013-02-26
Stolen From: 1122 NW Davis St, Portland, OR
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Dan Murphy
OwnerEmail: manualdanual(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Description: The bike had a front light and back light mounted on it. It has a CatEye Enduro 8 on the handlebars. It uses disc breaks. The cable lock and helmet were also stolen.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: 13-151378
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bike Mechanic – Orchard Supply Hardware

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Job Title
Bike Mechanic

Company/Organization
Orchard Supply Hardware

Job Description
Bike Technicians Needed – The Bike Technician is responsible for estimating repairs, completing overhauls and quick walk-in repairs, recommend products that will enhance the customers overall cycling experience. The position is responsible for maintaining the store inventory of bicycle repair parts and will need to order product as required. Additionally, this position will provide backup customer service help for the Workbench area.

How to Apply
osh.com/careers

apply for the Bicycle Technician posting or e-mail Martin with resume to osh0761a2@osh.com

magenta/sea foam green Specialized Stumpjumper 1989

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Year: 1989
Brand: Specialized
Model: Stumpjumper
Color:magenta/sea foam green
Size:21″
Photo: http://fstatic1.mtb-news.de/img/photos/9/4/2/3/7/_/large/Specialized89_Stumpjumper.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97229
Stolen:2013-02-27
Stolen From: 17th and lovejoy
Neighborhood: NW
Owner: Grady Guerrant
OwnerEmail: guerrand(A T)onid.orst.edu
Description: Had a Sram chain with master link, also shimano small clip in pedals. Other than that it was all standard from the ’89 year which includes Biopace front cranks. Mountain style tires.
If found, I would be able to tell it was mine from wear on specific areas.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Oregon Senate passes CRC bill 18-11

Sen. Chip Shields, who represents
north and northeast Portland, was one
of 18 yes votes.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The Oregon Senate passed HB 2800 (the CRC bill) today by a vote of 18-11. The vote comes just a week after the House passed it 45-11. The bill will now be signed into law by Governor Kitzhaber.

The bill was carried by Senators Lee Beyer and Bruce Starr, both of whom spoke at length about the project’s benefits and urgency.

Beyer said “the time has come” before rattling of a list of conditions in the bill that must be fulfilled before Oregon can sell $450 million in bonds. One of the questions he offered an answer to was whether or not the $27 million per year bond repayments will impact other transportation projects. That has been a key concern from opponents of the project and has not been clearly answered by ODOT and CRC staff. Beyer said on the Senate floor today that the answer is “To be frank, no and yes.” He said since the project wouldn’t begin construction until 2014, no other priorities would be impacted until then. “On the other hand,” he continued, “the [Oregon] Transportation Commission and the his legislature is always in a position of having to prioritize projects since there’s never enough money. In transportation funding, there’s a sense of everyone taking its turn. And at this point, because of its impact on the entire state economy, the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project is on the top of the list.”

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Red Trek 1000 1987

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Year: 1987
Brand: Trek
Model: 1000
Color:Red
Size:50cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2013-03-3
Stolen From: Stolen from my shed, 15th and Sumner.
Neighborhood: Alberta
Owner: Mara Tucker
OwnerEmail: maratucker(A T)gmail.com
Reward: 75
Description: Race Red 1987 Trek 1000 road bike. 50cm (small). Yellow decals. Royal Blue cable housing. Slightly curved “flat bars” with black mtn bike style grips and brakes. metal bmx bear claw styles pedals.
Police record with: Tracking # T13002043
Police reference#: none yet
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Nishiki Custom Sport 1980’s

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Year: 1980’s
Brand: Nishiki
Model: Custom Sport
Color:Blue
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/lE0dczL.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-03-4
Stolen From: from my front porch on 1226 se salmon st. Portland, Oregon
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Adam Shaeffer
OwnerEmail: hyphyhindu7(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Reward: 50 dollars and some free tubes, maybe some dinner
Description: A 1980’s Nishiski blue custom sport frame. Has a ripped seat. flat handle bars with one brake lever on the left side. A brand new Continential gator skin back tire. Theres two herbivore stickers on the frame by the seat post.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: T13002037
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Inspiring words from Congresswoman, veteran, amputee, and bike rider Tammy Duckworth

Illinois Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth-2

Tammy Duckworth; Congresswoman, Iraq War veteran,
double amputee, bike rider.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Illinois Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth inspired the lunch crowd at the National Women’s Bicycling Forum today. Rep. Duckworth isn’t well-known in the bicycle advocacy world, but as a double amputee and Iraq war veteran who also enjoys riding a hand cycle, no one in this room will soon forget her story.

Rep. Duckworth, a helicopter pilot in the Iraq War who suffered major wounds in combat, shared with the crowd that bicycling is her “avenue forward.” When you’re out pumping pedals on the bike, she said, “You feel powerful, you feel strong, you feel in command of something again.” From someone who lost both of her legs and suffered damage to one of her arms, those words are a testament to bicycling.

With her $5,000 hand cycle she received from the Veteran’s Administration, Duckworth said she’s experienced the freedom and shared experience that many of us take for granted. Bicycling, she said, is a great “leveler.”

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Rep. Ed Orcutt responds, apologizes for ‘confusing’ email

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‘It was over the top and I admit is not one which should enter into the conversation regarding bicycles.”
— Ed Orcutt, Washington State Representative

I’m in Washington DC right now covering the National Bike Summit; but thought I’d share an update on a big story we helped break over the weekend.

As you probably know by now, Washington State Representative Ed Orcutt has gained national notoriety for his comments that bicycling pollutes the environment. Before running our story on Saturday, I contacted Rep. Orcutt for a clarification about his comments. This morning I heard back. In an email Orcutt admits his comments were “over the top.” Read the full email below:

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The Monday Roundup

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Here are the stories of the past week we deem worthy of your attention…

— The comments made over the weekend by Washington State Representative Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama) have become a national news story. Orcutt is the high-ranking rep who believes that bicycling isn’t environmentally friendly because it causes people to breathe more heavily which results in increased C02 emissions.

— Did you know the co-founder of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and former Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder is now blogging?

— The competitiveness of light rail — versus bicycling or driving — as a mode choice is a growing question in the planning field. A recent study shows that we should, “caution against expecting major long-term reductions in road congestion after the creation of a light rail system.”

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Red Mountain Trek 830

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Brand: Mountain Trek
Model: 830
Color:Red
Serial: 6Y3M7922
Stolen in Seattle/WA/98119, OR
Stolen:2013-02-23
Stolen From: Bay View Terrace Apartments, 825 W Nickerson ST. Bikewas locked to a support post in the open garage with a cable lock.
Neighborhood: Interbay/Lower Queen Anne/Fremont–by Seattle Pacific University
Owner: Sonja Rosas
OwnerEmail: sonjarosas(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Description: Red MT Trek 830 with front white light and rear red light (both flashing). EarthCorps sticker on top tube.
Police record with: Seattle PD
Police reference#: 2013-900192
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Salsa Campeon 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Salsa
Model: Campeon
Color:Blue
Size:45cm seat tube
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/vNzZq82.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-03-3
Stolen From: Garage at SE Milwaukie Ave and SE Martins St.
Neighborhood: Sellwood / Westmoreland
Owner: John Keane
OwnerEmail: jkeane3(A T)gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: Seat tube (center-to-center): 45cm
Standover height: 75cm
Top tube: 49cm (sloping tube so add 7cm for equivalent level top tube size)
Current tire size: 700x22CC
Crank size: 17cm
Frame: Salsa scandium size specific, custom-drawn tubeset with carbon seatstays
Fork: Alpha Q CS20 full carbon fork
Campagnolo Veloce components other than the crankset (10 speed)
Full Speed Ahead SL-K light crankset (110 BCD)
Full Speed Ahead RD-600 Special Series Aluminum 622x13C wheels.
Bontrager seat post
Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow seat
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: TBD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

black/silver/red Trek 1200 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Trek
Model: 1200
Color:black/silver/red
Size:52 cm
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/FJIUBW2.jpg?1
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-02-26
Stolen From: SE 49th and Division in Portland OR. Parking lot behind building.
Neighborhood: South Tabor
Owner: Dorothy Fletcher
OwnerEmail: defletcher@plymouth.edu
Reward: $100
Description: Shimino/tiagra shifting components, small saddle bag under seat, one water bottle holder silver or black, one black and yellow key access U-lock, one black cable lock.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-151464
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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