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Record numbers for Crusade series as cyclocross growth continues

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The popularity of cyclocross
continues to grow.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The numbers are in and they show another year of very healthy growth for the Cross Crusade cyclocross race series. According to a tally by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association officials, 9,542 people participated in the series this year — that’s over 800 more than last year.

For a wider perspective on how much cyclocross has grown in Portland, in 2005, the Crusade series had just 3,579 participants.

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BTA Beat: Open house shows off cool bikes, good food, new office

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The Noll family.
(Photos: Will Vanlue)

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance opened its new offices (618 NW Glisan St) to the public last week for an evening of food, bicycles, and fun. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres from Madison’s Grill and beer from Hopworks.

Guests also got to meet local bike builders and get an up-close look at award-winning Oregon Manifest entries from Pereira Cycles, Tsunehiro Cycles, Cielo Cycles, and Signal Cycles.

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Drk gray Gary fisher Mendoza 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Gary fisher
Model: Mendoza
Color:Drk gray
Size:Small
Serial: Wtu351c2300b
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-11-22
Stolen From: Taken from garage
Neighborhood: Mt.Tabor
Owner: Aaron Pendland
OwnerEmail: Pendland@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Black bike rack, locking pin on front wheel and special bracket on back wheel for Burley
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11008622
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver/gray Gary fisher Utopia 2006 – Recovered

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Please note: This bike has been recovered!

Year: 2006
Brand: Gary fisher
Model: Utopia
Color:Silver/gray
Size:Lrg
Serial:C16as205
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2011-11-22
Stolen From: Garage at home
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Aaron Pendland
OwnerEmail: Pendland@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Silver bike rack, locking pins on front wheel and post. Attachment on back wheel for burley.
Police record with: Portland pd
Police reference#: 11.101527
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Wet and windy commute: Did you ride? Stay dry?

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A wet Esplanade.
(Photo © J. Maus)

This morning was by far the wettest and windiest ride I’ve had into work all year. And you?

Despite my best attempt to stay dry, I arrived at my office pretty much soaked through the lower half of my body. I knew it might happen (my J & G rain paints stopped being waterproof months ago) so I brought an extra pair of pants.

My four mile ride from North Portland into downtown was pretty lonely. I didn’t see many other bikes out there. The conditions must be scaring folks away. Can’t blame them I guess. As I rode over the Broadway Bridge, strong wind gusts made me swerve a bit and I was pedaling hard even on the downhill.

Here’s what people shared with us via Twitter this morning…

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57 orbea onix T105 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: orbea
Model: onix T105
Color:57
Size:white/blue trim
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-11-06
Stolen From: Bike rack at Cascadia, 2415 se 43rd ave.
Neighborhood: Area naroud Division and low 40’s.
Owner: bruce russell
OwnerEmail: barmd2@hotmail.com
Reward: $250 cash–NQA
Description: Gorgeous, six month-old Orbea carbon road bike with Shimano 105 gruppo. Platform pedals, Cateye computer on handlebar, after-market black fenders. White Selaa Italia saddle and white tape.
Police record with: PPB
Police reference#: not available at posting
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black, White, Yellow Scott Speedster S40 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Scott
Model: Speedster S40
Color:Black, White, Yellow
Size:XXS
Serial: H9K59187
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/myscottbike.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2011-11-21
Stolen From: This was stolen from inside my locked garage at N Fairhaven Ave and N Fessenden in St Johns.
Neighborhood: St Johns
Owner: Crystal Warner
OwnerEmail: cdubcrystal@yahoo.com
Reward: $50.00
Description: My bike was stolen out of my garage!!! My locked garage!! Stolen at approx 9am-11am on Monday, 11/21/11. I had 2 bikes stolen, but one was recovered this morning, abandoned on N Midway Ave in St Johns (it was abandoned in someone’s yard, was a Trek Mountain Bike, red and white in color). I filed a Police Report w/ Portland Police: Case#CN-101045. If anyone sees it or has any information about this individual, please email me, or call the Portland Police #503-823-3333. I also have it registered on Portland Stolen Bike Registry! It is Yellow, Black, and White. It has approx 100-150 miles on it. Has a Digital Cateye Strata Odometer on the handlebars, has Alex 28 Race rims, has Shimano clip pedals, has a white seat and white tape on the hnandlebars. Also, has a bag attached under the seat, that has a bike tube and bike tools, also, the Shimano Clipless Pedal on the right side is scratched (I had a bike accident)
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: CN-101045
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

‘Trees By Bike’ launches third year of holiday deliveries

Get your tree delivered by bike this year.
(Photo: TreesByBike.com)

Trees By Bike is now taking orders and their “Riders of Yule” plan to start delivering this Friday. The local business has found a solid customer base after it was started three years ago by Portlander Max Kirchoff.

“Yule Dispatcher” Kirchoff says demand was so high last year that they’re starting deliveries sooner and he’s brought up one of his delivery riders to help him manage the business. They’ve also added a new cargo trailer (the “Bill” model from Surly) that will allow them to carry six trees at a time.

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blue/silver Fuji Newest 2.0

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Brand: Fuji
Model: Newest 2.0
Color:blue/silver
Size:47″ mens sport
Serial: 1CF5100887
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2011-06-27
Stolen From: NE Grand & NE Going St
Neighborhood: Northeast
Owner: Emily Gowen
OwnerEmail: emily.gowen@gmail.com
Description: 9 speed Sora shifters and handlebar brakes, tiagra rear deraileur, may still have wiring from the odometer I had on there, silver un-original stem, and I believe I had switched from the original seat post as well. Had a rack with a ‘seahearse’ sticker on it.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: T11008598
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

light blue peugeot women’s vintage

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Year: vintage
Brand: peugeot
Model: women’s
Color:light blue
Size:large frame
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-11-21
Stolen From: 3125 se yamhill st portland
Neighborhood: sunnyside
Owner: chrissy cuhane
OwnerEmail: winston502@yahoo.com
Description: A vintage baby blue woman’s Peugeot. Bike rack, blue handle bars.
Police record with: portland pd
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

City announces streetcar loop fare discussion open houses

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See below for statement from city regarding two open houses to hear public feedback on “the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service.” For background on what Portland Streetcar might have up their sleeve, see our story from April, How bike-sharing could spur revamp of transit fares in Portland…

Portland Streetcar Loop & Fare Study Community Update Open Houses

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
403 SW 10th Avenue
Portland Streetcar or TriMet Bus #20

Thursday, December 1, 2011
Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Avenue
TriMet Bus #6

You are invited to attend either Open House. Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:30 PM.

The City of Portland is holding two public open houses to update the community on the Streetcar Loop. We would like to hear your thoughts on the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service. So please join us to discuss how the Streetcar will serve you best and to hear about plans for opening day in 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Shoshanah Oppenheim at 503-823-7677 or send an email to shoshanah.oppenheim@portlandoregon.gov

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