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ODOT installs new flashing beacon near site of Angela Burke fatality

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A rapid flash beacon at work.
(Photo from beacon manufacturer)

The Oregon Department of Transportation flipped the switch on a new crossing treatment on SW Barbur this morning. The location, south of SW Hamilton Street near Rasmussen Village, is just up the road from where Angela Burke was struck and then killed on December 15th, 2010 by Caleb Pruitt as he sped south on Barbur.

Burke was walking her bike, attempting to cross the street, when she was struck. Pruitt received a 60 month prison sentence in the case.

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Book Review: Cyclopedia – It’s All About the Bike

When a book says it’s “all about the bike” and proudly displays images of disassembled bike components on its cover I assume it will eventually be sitting on a shelf in my garage, close to a pedal wrench and a bottle of chain lube.

William Fotheringham’s Cyclopedia from Chicago Review Press is far from the repair manual its cover makes it look like. The book also is not a dry compendium as the word “cyclopedia” might imply.

Instead, it’s a deep dive into the rich knowledge of Fotheringham, built on his over 30 years of experience reporting on professional cycling. While the book includes plenty of technical information, the entries are grounded in historical context.

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Dark Green Gary Fisher Tiburon 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Tiburon
Color:Dark Green
Stolen in 97019, OR
Stolen:2012-02-6
Stolen From: Bike was blown off bike rack on car. Someone picked it up before it could be recovered.
Neighborhood: Troutdale
Owner: Kathleen Shelman
OwnerEmail: kshelman49@gmail.com
Description: Gary Fisher hybrid with seat post mounted rack.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Surly Karate Monkey

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Brand: Surly
Model: Karate Monkey
Color:Blue
Size:20″
Serial: M7081764
Stolen in Corvallis, OR 97330
Stolen:2012-02-01
Stolen From: Covered bike racks on West side of Milam Hall, OSU campus, Corvallis, OR
Neighborhood: OSU Campus, Corvallis
Owner: Cassidy Riordan
OwnerEmail: bridgeportfan@gmail.com
Description: 8 spd, linear pull brakes, fenders (front/rear), rear rack, WTB seat, King head set, white bros cranks
Police record with: Oregon State Police
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black/green Haro EX-1 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Haro
Model: EX-1
Color:black/green
Size:19.5
Serial: K55200025
Photo: http://crev.vo.llnwd.net/o42/mtbreview/images/products/product_349730.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-01-8
Stolen From: taken from garage (broken into)
Neighborhood: west irvington
Owner: Mike MacVeigh
OwnerEmail: mhmsm@comcast.net
Reward: $100
Description: good condition, had a dog connector bar off the main post ( a sprung metal side bar to connect a dog leash to) .
it has a light and mud guard on back tire
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 122934
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Can’t make it to NAHBS? Local builders plan send-off preview party

Event flyer.
(PDF)

The North American Handmade Bike Show (NABHS) is about one month away. I’m sure some of you plan to make the trip to Sacramento; but for those that won’t be there, a few local builders have put together a preview party right here in Portland.

“Show Me Yours” is a new event put together by framebuilder Ira Ryan of Ira Ryan Cycles and Ben Leonard from Trucker Racks. The show will take place from 6:00 to 10:00 pm on February 24th at The Cleaners (403 SW 10th Ave). Proceeds from the $5 ticket sales will be split between the builders to help off-set costs of going to NAHBS.

Builders at the show will include:

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Silver Cannondale CAAD 7 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Cannondale
Model: CAAD 7
Color:Silver
Size:56
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2012-02-6
Stolen From: Downtown Stumptown but possibly spotted on SE Stark St.
Neighborhood: SW/SE
Owner: Zachary Kovalcik
OwnerEmail: zakkovalcik@yahoo.com
Description: Solid silver Cannondale CAAD 7 road bike with no logos or decals. Red Fizik bar tape. SRAM force, Thompson black post, Black and red SLR saddle, Black Deep V rims Grey 105 hubs, Black 105 road pedals. 130mm bianchi stem with tape on it.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Blue Lemond Zurich 1996

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Year: 1996
Brand: Lemond
Model: Zurich
Color:Silver Blue
Size:47 cm
Serial: 0003048
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-01-29
Stolen From: stolen from a residential garage still locked to a bike rack.
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Bonnie Bruce
OwnerEmail: contessadeflora@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Standard components, vintage bike in nearly perfect condition.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 12-150718
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Unsigned: Kruse Way to Barbur Blvd

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[Welcome to the first of what we hope will be a series of posts highlighting useful bike routes around the Portland metro area. We’ll be looking at routes that don’t have clear directional signs but can still get people from A to B on a bicycle. If you’ve got a favorite secret route, drop us a line. — JM]

At a recent public forum I saw someone write a note on a list of desired bikeway improvements.
The note said the author wanted to see more “bike facilities leading to Barbur” so, in this first installment of Unsigned I’ll share a route that takes you from Lake Oswego to Barbur Boulevard.

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