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Gray Kona Jake 2010

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2010
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake
Color:Gray
Size:60 CM
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/YmXZmyZ.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219-6011
Stolen:2013-02-22
Stolen From: Building on 31st and Division.
Neighborhood: Division.
Owner: David Hoch
OwnerEmail: dhoch14(A T)gmail.com
Description: Green handle bar tape and a brookes saddle. Lots of frame scratches. 105 rear, mavic wheels, and gator skin tires. Coded lock.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-151271
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Emerald Klein Performance 1990

Year: 1990
Brand: Klein
Model: Performance
Color:Emerald
Size:62 04 63
Stolen in SEATTLE, WA 98199
Stolen:2013-02-7
Stolen From: 4th and Madison, YMCA, Seattle
Neighborhood: Downtown seattle
Owner: joe Kerkvliet
OwnerEmail: joekerkvliet(at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 200
Description: Brooks saddle, spd pedals, sks fenders, emerald paint, original Klein decals
Police record with: Seattle PD
Police reference#: 2013 41547
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Silver KHS Urban X-press 2012

Year: 2012
Brand: KHS
Model: Urban X-press
Color:Silver
Size:18”
Serial: 1190102373
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-02-22
Stolen From: I work at the Bento Box on SW 10th and Washington among the foodcart pods. I parked and locked my bike on SW Washington in front of the Oregon Symphony ticket office at 9:30 am. When I left work at 2:00 pm my bike was missing.
Neighborhood: Downtown SW
Owner: Katrina Weisbecker
OwnerEmail: kweisbecker(replace with at sign)lclark.edu
Description: This morning Feb 22nd 2013, I rode my 18” silver Urban x-press, KHS touring bike with a back rack, kickstand, fenders, lock and front light downtown to my place of work.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13001727
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

yellow scwhinn trike 70’s

Year: 70’s
Brand: scwhinn
Model: trike
Color:yellow
Size:adult
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2012-10-23
Stolen From: SE 71st ave and Ogden st.
Neighborhood: Brentwood/darlington
Owner: eric henson
OwnerEmail: erichenson1965(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: 50.00
Description: powder-coated yellow w/metal sparkles. Tall chrome handlebars, large black schwinn approved saddle, long crank, front forks have been grinded to accept a mtn. bike wheel. Silver lettering on frame reads “parker rose lennon jean” Rear-end is powder-coated gray.
Police record with: Yes, PPD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

CRC set for likely House vote this Monday

Artist’s rendering of the project

HB 2800, the bill that will give a green light (at least on the Oregon side) to the Columbia River Crossing I-5 freeway expansion project, will likely be voted on by the Oregon House when they convene at 11:00 am on Monday (2/25).

After years of what has felt like very slow progress, the project has flown through the legislative process this session. It’s clear that Governor Kitzhaber — who was opposed to massive highway expansion projects during his former stint as Governor, but for some reason this time around he’s become a champion of the largest freeway expansion in Oregon history — has seized the opportunity of having a Democratic majority in both the House and the Senate.

Year: 2011
Brand: Giant
Model: Defy
Color:Black/blue
Size:Large
Serial:GVOG6414
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-02-22
Stolen From: SE 25th & Division, by Reel ‘m Inn.
Neighborhood: Clinton
Owner: Tyler Jennings
OwnerEmail: hotsauceoneverything@gmail.com
Description: 2011 Giant Defy, compact road bike. Black with blue and white accents. Blue bar tape. Red and silver Shimano R500 wheelset. Has mounts for front and rear lights and bike computer. Bought from Alfred E. Bike in Kalamazoo, MI (sticker near bottom bracket)
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: 13-151356
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Why House Rep. Tobias Read signed onto the bike toll bill

Tobias Read

HB 3152, a bill to toll people riding bikes across a new I-5/Columbia River bridge has reared its head in the state legislature. Surprising as the bill itself was to anyone with a reasonable understanding of transportation policy, what was even more surprising to us was that House Rep. Tobias Read (D-Beaverton) was listed as a co-sponsor.

Rep. Read’s unabashed and full-fledged support of the Columbia River Crossing project is worthy of our attention in and of itself; but why would he go even further and sign onto a bill that has even more dubious policy underpinnings than the freeway expansion project that inspired it?

Rep. Read reached out to me via telephone this morning to explain the context of his support for HB 3152.

(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The north Portland non-profit Rebuilding Center is planning a bike move this weekend. The Rebuilding Center deconstructs old homes around the Portland area and then resells the old wood, fixtures and other architectural elements at a retail warehouse in the Mississippi district.

BikePortland reader and neighborhood activist Ted Buehler is helping the organization facilitate the bike move. He says the plan is to move a giant pile of 2x4s, 2x6s, 2x8s, siding, windows, doors, floors and bricks from a deconstructed home in the Overlook neighborhood and carry it all by bike about 1.2 miles to the Rebuilding Center warehouse at N. Mississippi and Fremont.

House Rep. Kevin Cameron thinks people who
ride bikes don’t pay for roads and he wants
a bike toll on a new I-5 bridge
over the Columbia River.
(Photo: Cameron for Oregon)

A new bill has been introduced in Salem that would toll people on bikes for using a new bridge over I-5 (if one ever gets built). Existence of the bill started as an uncomfirmed rumor on the Facebook page of a state legislator yesterday and it was confirmed this morning via an article in The Oregonian.

The bill, HB 3152, was put forward by House Rep. Kevin Cameron (R-Salem). Here’s the key text from the bill:

“If the Department of Transportation collects a toll from motor vehicle operators for the use of Interstate 5 bridges, the department shall also collect a toll from bicyclists who use the bridges.”

The folks at Clever Cycles, those blessed souls that never fear a bold step into a new market, announced their Dutchtub rental program today. Remember Dutchtubs? Nine months ago when we broke the news that Clever Cycles was bringing these portable, wood-fired hot tubs to Portland, the story caused quite a buzz.

Now, after using the product for several months themselves and ironing out all the details with an insurance company, Clever Cycles is finally ready to launch a rental program. Starting today, you can order a Dutchtub and sit back and wait for a Clever Cycles “tubbist” to pedal one to your front door.

Three great bike jobs were posted to our Job Listings this past week. Check them out below…

Pedicab Mechanic – PDX Pedicab
Bike Mechanic (in Alaska) – Sockeye Cycle Co.
Experienced Bike Tour Guide/Mechanic – Cycle Portland Bike Tours

Job Title
Experienced Bike Tour guide/ Mechanic

Company/Organization
Cycle Portland Bike Tours

Job Description
Local bike tour and rental company looking for experienced rider with strong customer service skills and detailed knowledge of Portland’s culture, neighborhoods, and events. This position includes leading rides, staffing our downtown rental shop and providing bike service and repair as needed. Position requires strong mechanic skills/ shop experience and a true desire to work with people from all over the world. Those that are bike snobs, loathe tourists, or have problems taking responsibility for their actions need not apply. Positive/ friendly demeanor or personality is mandatory and previous guiding experience is helpful. Thank You.

How to Apply
Please email resume and brief description of why you would be a good candidate for the position to info@portlandbicycletours.com

Gray Kona Jake 2010

Emerald Klein Performance 1990

Silver KHS Urban X-press 2012

yellow scwhinn trike 70’s

CRC set for likely House vote this Monday

Black/blue Giant Defy 2011

Why House Rep. Tobias Read signed onto the bike toll bill

Rebuilding Center will move deconstructed house by bike

Oregon lawmaker introduces bill to toll people who ride bikes across new I-5 bridge

Local shop now offers hot tub rentals, delivered by bike

Jobs of the Week

Job: Experienced Bike Tour Guide/Mechanic – Cycle Portland Bike Tours

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