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Advocates hope for reversal of Pacific Crest Trail bike ban – UPDATED

Home page of Sharing the PCT.

The 2,663 mile Pacific Crest Trail is a hiking paradise that stretches from Canada to Mexico and winds through Washington, Oregon, and California. Up until 1988, people were allowed to ride bicycles on the trail; but then the U.S. Forest Service decided to ban bikes completely. Now, a new campaign dubbed Sharing the PCT has formed to re-assess that decision and mountain bike advocates in Oregon will likely play a role.

Bike advocates say the 1988 ban was done too abruptly, without public comment or opportunity to appeal. The Oregon-based group, Disciples of Dirt, who fully supports the mission of Sharing the PCT, wrote on their website that the ban was “just fear and misunderstanding, mixed with a lot of well funded ignorance.”

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brown/bronze Trek Reynolds steel 531 frame 1983-4

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Year: 1983-4
Brand: Trek
Model: Reynolds steel 531 frame
Color:brown/bronze
Size:56-58
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-11-6
Stolen From: Locked up outside Cafe Au Play on SE 56th and Division.
Neighborhood: Richmond/Tabor. Across from Atkinson Elementary School.
Owner: Jamalieh Haley
OwnerEmail: jamalieh(AT)hotmail.com
Reward: I would buy my bike back if found.
Description: Brown/bronze frame (Trek Reynolds steel 531 early ’80s), bullhorn handlebars – no bar tape – just aluminum, reverse levers (I think Tektro), single speed, deep rear wheel, black Brooks saddle.
Police record with: Tracking # T12009523
Police reference#: T12009523
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Election thoughts: Hales, Fritz, bad news for the CRC, and more

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Active Transportation Debate at PSU-5

Charlie Hales is promising to “minimize
the drama and maximize the results.”
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

After last night, Portland’s City Council has two fresh faces and the White House retains a familiar one. Both our mayoral race and the race for President were never really in doubt as Charlie Hales easily beat Jefferson Smith and Barack Obama handily rolled to victory over Mitt Romney. But there were other results of major consequence in our city, region and our state.

At the top of the ticket, the night belonged to President Obama. He delivered a stirring acceptance speech that many said was one of his best ever (several of my friends on Twitter admitted to tearing up). The big line from his speech that stood out from me is when he warned of the, “destructive power of a warming planet.”

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Black Giant Sedona LX 2005

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Year: 2005
Brand: Giant
Model: Sedona LX
Color:Black
Size:18″
Photo: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/616072_777547856121_54532361_o.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-11-5
Stolen From: NE 13th & Mason
Neighborhood: Sabin
Owner: Bradley Rasmussen
OwnerEmail: tuatha1337(A T)gmail.com
Reward: 150
Description: Black 2004-2005 Giant Sedona LX. RaceFace crankshaft, crank bros “egg beater” pedals, red-taped handlebar extensions, Avid disc brakes, white Rockshox Recon front suspension fork. Logos visible on suspension fork and crankshaft. Fender only on rear wheel.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-97408
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Election night open thread

The BTA’s Susan Peithman shows how
we do it in Portland.
– See more reader photos below. –

With tonight’s election, Portland and the nation are on the verge of major changes.

As we settle in to watch how the votes come in, I thought some of you might want to share your thoughts and comments on candidates and policies that will be impacted by this election.

There are huge implications locally, as we could see a new majority on Portland City Council and some say voters in Clark County could deal a death blow to the Columbia River Crossing project.

I have not been impressed with any of the local (or national for that matter) candidates’ visions for bicycling’s role in our transportation mix. I sat down for extended interviews with both mayoral candidates, and while they had smart things to say about bicycling, they never got too specific on the campaign trail.

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gray Cannondale f600 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Cannondale
Model: f600
Color:gray
Size:large frame
Stolen in Portland, OR 97239
Stolen:2012-11-5
Stolen From: Unitus Building, on SW grant and Fourth.
Owner: Michael Lethin
OwnerEmail: mclethin( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: 50
Description: Front and rear splash guards, wiring for speedometer and front+rear lights, wide street tires, rear black bag rack, dent in down tube.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12009494
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

KGW TV: “Bikes can be a lifeline” after disaster strikes

Screen grab of Woodlawn’s cargo bike disaster response unit.
– Watch video below –

KGW TV (Portland’s NBC affiliate station) ran a feature segment last night about how cargo bikes will play a role in our disaster response plans. It’s a story we shared back in March, and after superstorm Sandy proved once again that bikes are the most reliable and resilient form of transportation after a major natural disaster, the story is even more timely.

“When roads are wiped out, and supplies scarce,” noted KGW reporter Abbey Gibb, “bikes can be a lifeline… Cargo bikes, and bikes in general, are the simplest answer.”

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Bike shop employee snaps photo of stolen bike, suspected thief

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Ian Collins’ stolen bike turned up at the Bike Gallery
in downtown Portland.
(Photos courtesy Ian Collins)

Ian Collins had his Cannondale stolen off his porch in Northeast Portland back in August. Now, thanks to the quick thinking of the Bike Gallery employee, he’s got a lead on a suspect and he’s hoping more people seeing the photo might lead to the bike’s recovery.

An employee of the Bike Gallery store in downtown Portland (at SW 10th and Salmon) took action after she saw a suspicious customer come into their shop. She looked up the bike on the BikePortland Stolen Bike Listings, found a match, then photographed the man who brought it in before he left the shop.

Here’s the photo of the suspected thief:

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White + Red accents Fuji Absolute 3.0 2011~

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Year: 2011~
Brand: Fuji
Model: Absolute 3.0
Color:White + Red accents
Size:21″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-11-5
Stolen From: Axcess 15 Apartments on 1500 NE 15th Ave
The bike was attached by U Lock to a fence inside the supposedly secure bike storage area in Axcess 15 Apartments. The fence was cut to steal the bike.
Neighborhood: Lloyd District
Owner: Damian Lulewicz
OwnerEmail: lulewicz(A T)gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: The Bike was a white Fuji Absolute 3.0 with red accents. It had a water bottle mount and U Lock holder. A black helmet with red straps was also stolen.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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