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55th annual New Year’s Day ride highlights Portland’s off-road riding

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(Photos: Will Vanlue)

As per Portland tradition, a hearty group of folks welcomed 2012 on bikes at the 55th annual New Year’s Day ride.

Led by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA), this year’s ride had a different theme — to take a closer look at the issue of off-road trails and to highlight new pump track facilities.

Pleasant weather and quiet, low-traffic streets were our reward for getting out of the house. BTA staffer and seasoned ride organizer Carl Larson led the way as we left the meet up spot under the Morrison Bridge, headed through downtown, and crossed the river on Burnside.

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Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-12-23
Stolen From: Kaiser Permanente parking garage off of 550 NE Multnomah St
Neighborhood: LLoyd Neighborhood
Owner: Alexander Gerace
OwnerEmail: alexgerace@yahoo.com
Description: Summary: Brooks Saddle and Thompson Seatpost Stolen
Brooks Saddle–Color: Brown–Model: B17
There are scuff marks on the left hand side of the saddle from a fall that I took
Thompson Seatpost–Color: Silver–Model: Elite
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red black and sliver Trek 2300 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Trek
Model: 2300
Color:Red black and sliver
Size:54cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2012-01-2
Stolen From: Nw 24th and glisan
Neighborhood: Nw 24th
Owner: Michel Elliott
OwnerEmail: Michel_elliott1@mac.com
Reward: Yes
Description: ultegra double,dura ace shifters,race bontrager wheels,carbon fiber seat post
Police record with: Portland pd
Police reference#: 12637
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Mercier Kilo TT Pro 2010 – Recovered

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*Bike returned to owner*

Year: 2010
Brand: Mercier
Model: Kilo TT Pro
Color:Grey
Size:58cm (c-t)
Serial: U90903125
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2012-01-01
Stolen From: My Diveway
Neighborhood: Kenton
Owner: Daniel Peralta
OwnerEmail: peralta.danny@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Slate grey fixed gear with black wheels, drop bars and black/copper Brooks saddle. Brown BMX pedals with black Holdfast toe straps
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12000060
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Beige JAMIS AURORA 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: JAMIS
Model: AURORA
Color:Beige
Size:60/61 CM
Serial: u91u37611
Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97232
Stolen:2012-01-01
Stolen From: SAN MARCO APARTMENTS
810 NE COUCH
Neighborhood: NE COUCH/BURNSIDE
Owner: Ben Goodrich
OwnerEmail: mindyourmindseye@gmail.com
Description: 60/61 CM 2009 JAMIS AURORA
FRONT AND REAR SOMA RACKS
BROWN BROOKS SADDLE
DROP HANDLEBARS W/ BROWN WRAP
FLAT PLATFORM PEDALS
CITYBIKES STORE LOGO STICKER ON SEATTUBE

CALL OR EMAIL
503-867-9276
Police record with: PDX PD
Police reference#: 12.483
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Red Redline Monocog 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Redline
Model: Monocog
Color:Red
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2012-01-2
Stolen From: N Willis and N Foss
Neighborhood: Portsmouth
Owner: Ben FitzSimons
OwnerEmail: discmonkey@gmail.com
Description: Red 2001 Redline Moncog with a WeeRide toddler seat attached, some scratches, 26×1.5 toad tires
Police record with: PPD
Police reference#: T12000034
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

Is Portland missing out on much-needed
revenue from on-street parking?
(Photo: Will Vanlue)

Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week…

– Former Metro President David Bragdon, now the Director of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability in New York City, had some inspiring words to share with city mayors from across the country. Sharing his perspective on urban planning, Bragdon explained that a city must adapt its resources and infrastructure to serve its citizens and when you’re talking about the life of a city, 25 years is a relatively short span of time.

– New York City reported a decrease in traffic deaths in 2011. Despite the over all reduction however, the number of bicycle fatalities has stayed steady from the previous year and the NYPD is receiving criticism for not citing the driver of a motor vehicle in a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a person on a bicycle.

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Red raleigh Sport 200x

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Year: 200x
Brand: raleigh
Model: Sport
Color:Red
Size:58cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-12-20
Stolen From: 3rd floor of the olympic provisions building
Neighborhood: inner se
Owner: Elijah Hoffman
OwnerEmail: elijah.hoffman@gmail.com
Description: Red frame with black sections for lettering… Ultegra brakes, otherwise beat-up tigra derailures/ shifters. Newer ( I just put it on before it got stollen ) rear tire. 3×8 speed.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

White/black Marin Mill Valley 07

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Year: 07
Brand: Marin
Model: Mill Valley
Color:White/black
Size:19″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-12-31
Stolen From: SE 11th and Alder. Right out of the back of my pickup tucks locked camper shell
Neighborhood: SE Near 11th and Morrison
Owner: Andrew Powers
OwnerEmail: andy.powers@pcc.edu
Reward: A Hug and a Beer
Description: Marin, Mill Valley. White frame with black carbon fork and rear triangle. Clear Grips. Black Fenders. U Lock around the handle bars. Big Scratch on top tube near handle bars. Velcro on the seat post for a light.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12000014
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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