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Another big bike weekend on tap for Portland

Twilight Criterium 2011-9

What are you doing tomorrow night?
Why not hang out in a park and watch a bike race!?
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

This weekend (starting tomorrow actually) will be yet another one full of fun for bike lovers in Portland. From big-time bike racing downtown; to live bands, beer and bikes at an outdoor festival; to one of the most anticipated rides on the calendar.

To help plan your weekend, I’ve highlighted a few of my favorites below…

Twilight Criterium – Friday at the North Park Blocks

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white & grey Scott Scale50 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Scott
Model: Scale50
Color:white & grey
Size:XXL
Serial:WSSP H8DB30104D
Photo: http://bikescore.co.uk/images/models/Scott/2009/scale_50_09/Main.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-08-08
Stolen From: Oregon convention center main Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. entrance, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.
Owner: Julian Ehlers
OwnerEmail: jaehlers@gmail.com
Reward: $300+huge thanks!
Description: Very big bike, Avid Juicy 3.5 disk brakes front and rear, Deore XT, white Rock Shox front, sticker on seat tube or bottom bracket area of down tube reads "Per P. Cykler, Snejbjerg", Evo brand slick back tire, knobby front, both blackwall. Scott brand handlebar, stem, and seat. Resin platform pedals.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-154823
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

metallic beige Trek Trike 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Trek
Model: Trike
Color:metallic beige
Photo: /usr/home/bikes/public_html/temp/15500.jpg
Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-08-08
Stolen From: Stolen from my driveway in the area of NE 14th & Failing Avenues.
Neighborhood: Sabin
Owner: Lisa Nybakken
OwnerEmail: lisachef67@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Trek adult trike with large leather seat and large basket at the rear.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Openings, closings, expansions: A bike shop news roundup

Green Garage made a move.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

In a city with something like 70 bike shops, change is the only constant. With a few noteworthy happenings bouncing around my head recently, I figured it was time to round them all up into one post. If I miss anything, feel free to drop me a line and I’ll add it to a future roundup. Here goes…

A small move for Green Garage (now featuring billiards while you wait)
Green Garage (FB) is a small, one-man service shop on N. Interstate at Mississippi (across from Widmer Brewery). The other day I noticed his signs moved one door over so I peeked in to find out what was going on. Owner Bill Fasano says he moved into the space next door to get more room and get better organized (his previous space also got rented out by a medical marijuana business). The space he’s in now was a former bar and lounge so it has some interesting qualities. Besides the bar (which comes in handy for after-hours hanging out and events), Green Garage is now the only bike shop in Portland where you can play a few games of pool while your bike gets serviced.

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Burnt Orange Raliegh R-One Rampor 1979

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Year: 1979
Brand: Raliegh
Model: R-One Rampor
Color:Burnt Orange
Size:24 inch
Photo: sam bike
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-08-06
Stolen From: 6205 SE 19th Avenue from the driveway.
Neighborhood: Sellwood/Moreland
Owner: Winn Baskow
OwnerEmail: winn2009@gmail.com
Reward: A Very happy teen boy
Description: 1979, Raleigh R-one Rampor, Burnt Orange, 12 speed. Black handle bar tape, no bike cage, regular pedals, tires have dry rot, matching front and back light set. Black electrical tape on brake cable.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12006580
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Portland makes bikes count on the Hawthorne Bridge

Bike counter unveiling-6

Let the counting begin!
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

From now on, people crossing the Hawthorne Bridge by bike will count. Literally. A new bike counter (a.k.a. the bicycle barometer) — the first of its kind in the United States — went live at midnight last night and at this morning’s press conference the number was already well over 2,000.

The event was a chance for the City of Portland to unveil the new counter; but the moment really belonged to Cycle Oregon, the local non-profit that gave the City $20,000 to make it a reality. (The idea for the counter came from PBOT Bike Coordinator Roger Geller. Read more background in our archives.)

Jonathan Nicholas, the former columnist for The Oregonian who co-founded Cycle Oregon, was on hand this morning. As usual, his words cut through the clutter and I think they’re worth sharing verbatim:

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Bike stolen in San Franciso 6 years ago appears in Portland, then vanishes again

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A beloved De Rosa was almost reunited with its owner.
(Photo: Plattyjo.com)

A man from San Francisco is hoping Portlanders can help him find a bike he had stolen in 2006.

It’s a crazy story; but behind it is a guy who loves his bike and just wants to get it back.

Justin LaBo had his beloved De Rosa track bike stolen from a storage unit in San Francisco back in August of 2006. Fast forward to a few days ago and, miraculously, the bike turned up in northeast Portland. Here’s what happened according to Justin:

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Olive Green Trek Allant 09/10?

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Year: 09/10?
Brand: Trek
Model: Allant
Color:Olive Green
Size:?
Serial: WTU310C036ZE
Photo: http://revolutioncycles.com/merchant/471/images/site/allant-ladies.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2012-07-31
Stolen From: Basement of SW 12th and Columbia, 97201. Downtown by PSU
Neighborhood: SW
Owner: xxxxx
OwnerEmail: xxxxx
Reward: $100
Description: Bike Gallery sticker on it
Police record with: PDX PD
Police reference#: 12-154758
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver S.E. o.m. flyer 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: S.E.
Model: o.m. flyer
Color:silver
Size:blue
Serial:100_1470
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-07-28
Stolen From: my house. 4912 se mill st.
Neighborhood: mt tabor/hawthorne
Owner: jason storie
OwnerEmail: storiejason@yahoo.com
Reward: 200
Description: 2007 SILVER/BLUE S.E. OM FLYER 26in BMX CRUISER. 3 SPEED STURMY ARCHER REAR HUB. BLUE SLICK TIRES. BLUE BEAR TRAP PEDALS. POWERLIGHT POWERBEND BMX CRUISER BARS. BLUE AME GRIPS. BLACK FSA WILD CHILD 180MM CRANKS. RL SEAT. AVID BRAKES. BLACK THOMSON SEATPOST. BLUE PROFILE SPROCKET. BLACK S.E. LANDING GEAR FORKS. VERY ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM BMX CRUISER!!
Police record with: Portland pd
Police reference#: T12006566
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

teal/light blue TREK 1500 WSD 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: TREK
Model: 1500 WSD
Color:teal/light blue
Size:53cm?
Photo: http://geezerwheels.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/trek1500wsd350px1.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-08-6
Stolen From: 19th and Killingsworth/Alberta
across from the fire station, in house
Neighborhood: Killingsworth/Alberta
Owner: Alex Criss
OwnerEmail: alexc@rivercitybicycles.com
Reward: yes…
Description: All stock except the stem…(shorter higher rise)
black bar tape and saddle.
all bontrager components
shimano 105 components
Police record with: is being done now
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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