Year: 2011 Brand: Trek Model: Lexa SC Color:Turquoise/White Size:54cm Serial: SWTU064C5555G Photo: http://www.citybikesonline.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/2/a/2a_2_11.jpg Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97209 Stolen:2012-11-13 Stolen From: Bike was stolen from 3rd floor bike corral in the Asa building located at 1200 NW Marshall St. It was stolen without a front tire, and along with a GT I-drive red/black mountain bike. Neighborhood: NW Portland – Pearl District Owner: Paul Ferro OwnerEmail: geotrek_(AT)hotmail.com Reward: $50 Cash Description: This bike will have either a missing front tire, or probably a mismatched front tire. This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
“[Mayor of Toronto] Rob Ford… told the Toronto Sun he “listened to the taxpayers and [did] what they wanted me to do.” — blogTO on the removal of Jarvis St. bike lanes.
— Repeat after me: Mandatory, all-ages helmet laws are a bad idea. File away this first-person account of a woman in Australia who got her license suspended, her property impounded, and was treated like a criminal for not wearing one. The saga spurred her to say, “The only proven thing helmets protect us from are fines.”
— Despite valiant protests to stop city crews from ripping them out, the bike lanes on Jarvis Street in Toronto are gone. In their place? Metered auto-parking. Could this, would this happen elsewhere? Are their any bikeways you feel strongly enough about that you’d get arrested for?
— Wondering why there’s so much focus on “women on bikes” these days? Here’s a review of City Cycling, a new book by Rutgers University researcher John Pucher,x who is one of the people largely credited with opening eyes to the cycling gender gap.
— If you missed Ian Karmel’s “Portland as Fuck” screed in the Portland Mercury, it’s worth a read (and so are the hilarious comments).
— We don’t hear much about Philadelphia when the big bike cities are being discussed; but a newly passed “complete streets” bill — which includes new laws against dooring — might help move things forward.
Year: 2004 Brand: Marin Model: Muirwoods Color:black Stolen in Portland, OR 97211 Stolen:2012-08-01 Stolen From: NE 26th and Alberta St. Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District Owner: Brandon Prinzing OwnerEmail: brandon.prinzing(at sign)gmail.com Reward: 50 Description: Marin Muirwoods Urban bike. Black rim on the back wheel, aluminum on the front. has rack on back wheel. Was converted from 21 speed to 7 speed. The front has only one sprocket. Has brass bell on handlebars. Has aftermarket Specialized seat. Police record with: Portland PD Police reference#: 101288 This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008 Brand: Fuji Model: Roubaix Pro Color:White Size:48cm Serial: if80811368 Stolen in Portland, OR 97209 Stolen:2012-11-16 Stolen From: Stolen from inside office building NW 13th and Hoyt. Neighborhood: Pearl District Owner: Amy Vaughn OwnerEmail: amyvaughn21(at sign)hotmail.com Description: Fuji roubaix pro 2008 model 48cm. Black carbon fork, shimano ultegra pedals, 2 bottle cages, black seat and bar tape. Handle bars have scuffing just right of the headset from light bracket, seat has a tear on the back left. Police record with: Portland PD Police reference#: T12009848 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 07 Brand: Trek Model: 1.2 Pilot WSD Color:Red Size:50cm Serial: SCC5L2317 Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2012-11-15 Stolen From: In front of Sunnyside Environmental School Neighborhood: Sunnyside Owner: Robin May OwnerEmail: mayfam(replace with at sign)me.com Description: Brooks saddle Police record with: Porttland PD Police reference#: T12009821 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1984 Brand: Univega Model: touring Color:grey Size:large Stolen in Portland, OR 97217 Stolen:2012-11-17 Stolen From: Abernethy elementary school-ladd’s addition off of SE Division and Orange (near 14th) Neighborhood: Division/Ladd’s Addition Owner: Brianna Peaslee OwnerEmail: bpareidolias( atsign )gmail.com Reward: yes Description: White grip tape, stickers on frame which read: adelitas on crossbar, surrender on vertical bar, the doorkeys on bottom bar. Bare chain lock is likely still attached. This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Hey everyone, I’ve been wanting to get a bit more informal here on the Front Page. There are many things that cross my mind (and my desk) each week that I don’t post about; but that I want to share. And since Twitter is only 140 characters and it’s, well, Twitter, I want to try and start doing this every Friday. Think of it like the publisher’s letter. Expect a smattering of brief mentions, opinions, and whatnot. Thanks for reading, and thanks again for another amazing week of stories and comments. Oh, and I’m not sure what to call this new column. Any ideas? — Jonathan
If you’re in need of outfitting yourself with new gear for winter, you’re in luck. Showers Pass is blowing out their famed rain gear at “stupid low prices” at a warehouse sale that starts tomorrow morning at 9:00 am. This event was huge last year, so I’d suggest getting there early (it goes until 12 noon). 2101 SE 6th Ave (cross street is SE Lincoln). But wait! There’s more… I’ve lived in Icebreaker merino wool stuff for the past few years. Seriously. It’s awesome. And the big Friends and Family sale started today. It goes until 7:00 pm. It’s also on tomorrow from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at 525 NW 10th Ave.
Brand: Centurion Model: unknown Color:Red/White Serial: N6M7935 Stolen in Portland, OR 97213 Stolen:2012-11-16 Stolen From: NE 60th and NE Everett Neighborhood: North Tabor Owner: Zack Mazer OwnerEmail: zmazer(AT)gmail.com Description: Red and white framed early 80s Centurion. fenders on front and back. locking skewers. This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
There was a huge spread of food, the beer was flowing, the goldsprints were a hoot, and all sorts of fun people showed up. It’s exciting how Velo Cult has lived up to their promises of becoming so much more than a bike shop. Sky Boyer and his crew are really committed to the community and the space is much more than just a place to fix and buy bikes (watch for a full Velo Cult profile soon).
Year: 2012 Brand: Fezzari Model: Catania Color:White w/black accents Size:55 Photo: http://www.fezzari.com/img/products/default/1316556344_CA-2012-0.jpg Stolen in Tigard, OR 97223 Stolen:2012-11-11 Stolen From: My bike was stolen from the rack out in front of the Cheesecake and Macy’s building at the Washington Square Mall, right next to the smokers area. It is a highly trafficked entrance, which is why I am surprised it was taken. Neighborhood: Washington Square Mall in Tigard. Owner: Robert Scofield OwnerEmail: robls4587(replace with at sign)yahoo.com Description: The bike is completely stock. Its mainly white with black accents. Black grips and bars. Black seat with white on the rim. It has Fezzari all over it. Theres not many out here so it should stand out.
Loved this bike and used it for transportation as well as exercise. Police record with: Tigard Police I believe Police reference#: 12206095 This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
