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Black/White Trek Fuel EX-8 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Trek
Model: Fuel EX-8
Color:Black/White
Photo: http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9198/img10892.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2012-08-26
Stolen From: Corner of NE Sandy Blvd and NE Broadway
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Owner: David Goldberg
OwnerEmail: davidlgoldberg@hotmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: 2009 Trek Fuel EX-8. Black/White/Gold color. Shimano SLX components. New Maxxis tires.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue/chrome Pinarello Record 1980s

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Year: 1980s
Brand: Pinarello
Model: Record
Color:Blue/chrome
Size:53cm
Serial: A637
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=55561079@N00&q=pinarello
Stolen in Vancouver, WA 98665
Stolen:2012-08-25
Stolen From: Hazel Dell Fred Meyer’s. 7700 NE HWY99.
7:15-8:45pm
Neighborhood: Hazel Dell
Owner: Lester Luallin
OwnerEmail: lesterluallin@yahoo.com
Description: Blue Pinarello Record. Chrome chainstays. Downtube paint stripped. Mavic CXP22 rear rim, Mavic 192 front rim. Suntour right shifter, Campagnolo left shifter. 3ttt Forma SL handlebars. Salsa stem with gold top(no sticker). Forte Strada 25mm front tire. Panaracer Stradius 26mm rear tire. Brown Charge Spoon saddle. Zero setback silver post. Shimano SLR brake levers, dirty white hoods. Campagnolo 172.5mm left crank arm. Shimano 600 tri-color 170mm right crank arm. Shimano bottom bracket. Campagnolo headset.
Police record with: Clark County Sheriff
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

cream Linus Dutchi-3 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Linus
Model: Dutchi-3
Color:cream
Size:26
Serial:L1E0301696
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-08-24
Stolen From: JoAnnes’ Fabrics at 82nd & Holgate by the WalMart.
Neighborhood: I believe it is Lents neighborhood
Owner: nancy tannler
OwnerEmail: nancyt@inseportland.com
Reward: $50
Description: The bike is new and has a basket attachment on the front. Flicker lights on the front and back and a nice bell. The seat is brown leather as are the handle bars.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-155206
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey/S Trek T200 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Trek
Model: T200
Color:Grey/S
Size:50
Serial:ID0442463
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-08-25
Stolen From: Corner bike rack ne 21st ave & ne irving
Neighborhood: Sunshine Dairy neighborhood
Owner: Peter Meijer
OwnerEmail: Info@pmapdx.com
Description: Missing generator headlamp
Rear tire does not match front
Cork handlebars
Black gel seat cracked
European style wheel lock
Police record with: Portland pd
Police reference#: 12-155198
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Opinion: Licensing debate should focus on reform, not revenge

Bike traffic on N. Interstate

Once again we find ourselves in the midst of the big debate: Should bike riders be required to have a license?

This time it comes up following a decision by the City of Portland to partially close N. Wheeler Ave. The closure prevents all vehicles (not just cars and trucks) from turning right from Broadway and it was done to stop a scary history of right-hook collisions. Bob Huckaby, who owns a business that uses Wheeler for access, was opposed to the closure from the get-go. He saw the move as an unfair penalty on people who drive. In his mind, the right-hook problem exists only because people do not come to a complete stop when bicycling down N. Flint Ave., which is just a few yards upstream from Wheeler.

I agree with Bob. It’s unfair when the actions of one road user negatively impact another. But while I share his concerns about the issue, I disagree that pointing fingers at bicycle operators and calling for mandatory licenses will achieve the goal. Let’s put our energy towards reform, not revenge.

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Yellow and Purple Bottecchia 1989

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Year: 1989
Brand: Bottecchia
Color:Yellow and Purple
Size:59cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97323
Stolen:2012-08-22
Stolen From: Theft of a bicycle in front of Jimmy John’s restaurant. 1139 NE Broadway, Portland OR.
Neighborhood: Lloyd Center
Owner: Jacob Bradley
OwnerEmail: jakeoren@gmail.com
Description: Bike description
Brand: Bottecchia
Year: Late 1980’s
Color: Yellow and Purple. Yellow,lower half. Purple, Upper Half
Black wheels, tires, handle bars, seat, and pedals.
Pedals are Shimano brand clip in.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: t12007095
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Check out Sparky’s Pizza’s new delivery vehicle

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Another Portland business has realized the awesome role cargo bikes can play in their bottom line (and their brand/reputation). Sparky’s Pizza on Belmont (they have seven other locations) now has a fully decked-out Madsen cargo bike as one of it’s delivery vehicles…

And of course Sparky’s is far from the only pizza joint in town that uses bikes. Old Town Pizza (a fantastic BikePortland advertiser!) uses bakfiets-style bikes to deliver pizza and beer. Pizza Schmizza has a cycle-truck at their downtown location…And I’m sure there are others.

Hat tip to our friend and cargo bike lover/promoter/advocate Ethan Jewett for finding this.

The Lumberyard bike park launches high school scholarship program

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Good clean fun.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The Lumberyard Bike Park has announced a new partnership with the Madison South Neighborhood Association to fund free passes for local high school students.

The Lumberyard is located on NE 82nd Ave, right across the street from Madison High School. At the suggestion of people in the neighborhood, The Lumberyard has set up a special fund that anyone can contribute to. As the fund fills up, The Lumberyard will set aside park passes and admission to after school programs at no cost for selected Madison High School students. The Lumberyard says they’ll match all the funds raised by the community, and Madison High administrators and teachers will choose students based on factors including attendance and academic performance.

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Lance Armstrong open thread

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Lance was larger than life in the bike world, even here, when he appeared in a video at the 2010 National Bike Summit in Washington D.C.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland

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Job of the Week

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Just one bike job posted on our listings this week; but it’s a good one. Locally based online retailer (and they have brick/mortar store too) BicyclingHub.com is looking for a lead marketing person. Check out the details via the link below…

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Like to mountain bike? Local trail group has ’10 things to do before fall’

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In case you haven’t noticed, Portland-based Northwest Trail Alliance is really becoming a strong force for good in the region. They are building trails, building relationships, and building a movement around mountain biking. NWTA President Jon Pheanis just shared a cool checklist in their monthly newsletter that’s worth more attention. Check it out…

The Mountain Biker Checklist: 10 Things You Should Do Before Fall

VOLUNTEER: Help get the trails you ride into shape. Or help at any of our upcoming events like Sunday Parkways or Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. Check out the calendar to find out more.
EXPLORE: Go somewhere new. Check out our website and see what’s near you.
GO FAR: Summer is winding down so now is the time to ride any of our regions’ single track.
STAY CLOSE: There’s no need to drive. Ride the Springwater Trail out to Powell Butte or take Max to the Ventura Park pump track.
INTRODUCE A FRIEND: Take someone new out on a mountain bike and share your passion.
RECYCLE: Take your old mountain bike or bike parts to the Community Cycling Center. Someone will really appreciate it.
DONATE: Your cash donations go directly to supporting all of our excellent programs. Even just a little goes a long way.
TELL US A STORY: Go somewhere new this summer? Have advice, something amazing, or funny to tell us? Send us your story and we’ll get it on our website or our newsletter. You can always submit a topic to present at our monthly membership meetings.
LEAD: We need your help guiding a ride, heading one of our programs and volunteering your time as a board member. Contact us for more information.
GET INVOLVED: Frustrated, passionate or just grateful? Come early to one of our monthly membership meetings and see what you can do. We’re also looking for a few 2013-2014 board members.

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