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black Kona Paddy Wagon 2011

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2011
Brand: Kona
Model: Paddy Wagon
Color:black
Size:sc56
Serial:F1106C0444
Photo: http://2011.konaworld.com/images/bikes/med/paddy_wagon.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-10-20
Stolen From: Right in front of Ondine building at Portland State University. Next to entrance stairs.
Neighborhood: Portland State University, Ondine Building
Owner: Keita Nakamura
OwnerEmail: keita.timeleap@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: its black, got no light, plastic pedals, there is a scratch on frame on left side of rear tire. The bottle cage is white one made of plastic.
Police record with: Portland PB
Police reference#: 11-155885
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/silver Trek 3700

Brand: Trek
Model: 3700
Color:blue/silver
Serial:645AM496
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2011-10-21
Stolen From: Corner of SW 4th and Columbia downtown.
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Rachel Pittenger
OwnerEmail: rapittenger@gmail.com
Description: Trek mountain bike, several years old, is a blue/purple color with silver trimming. Has a black rack on the back. 21 speed.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1191769

Meet Your Maker: Jake Ryder and his latest tall bike project

Jake Ryder and his latest project.
(Photos © J. Maus)

With Freak Bike Fall kicking off tonight I thought it’d be fun to take a look at a creation from one of Portland’s most talented freak bike builders.

30-year-old Jake Ryder (a.k.a. “J-Ryde”) has only lived in Portland for two years, but he used to visit so often while living in Seattle that it seems like he’s lived here longer. He’s also tends to make quite an impression.

Ryder is a talented maker of many things. He designs and builds everything from event posters to furniture (which is how he pays the bills) — and of course freak bikes.

Screen shot from The
Oregonian’s “Hard Drive” blog.

A new blog post by Joseph Rose, the commuting columnist for The Oregonian, takes a look at one of the most unpopular aspects of bicycling behavior: red light running. In, Portland bicyclists who run red lights: Is it worth it? Rose asks, “Is it really worth blowing through a red light on your bicycle on the streets of Portland?… Does it really cut much time off your commute?”

Rose also took the opportunity to include a helmet-cam video of a man running several red lights on N. Williams Avenue…

BTA wants to have a clear
answer when it comes to the
inevitable helmet debate.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has launched a survey of their members to get feedback on one of bicycling’s biggest debates: helmet use.

Here’s a blurb from an email sent to members about the survey:

“The board of directors of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will be discussing the role of helmets and the organization’s policy in the broader context of our work to make bicycling safe and accessible. To help inform the board’s discussion, we are asking our members to respond..”

Curious about why the BTA is wading in these waters, I contacted executive director Rob Sadowsky to learn more.

The ‘Plenitude Economy’ concept looks
a lot like Portland.

With the Occupy Wall Street movement continuing to spur discussions across America about a fundamental shift in how we approach our lives and our economy, now seems like a good time to propose a different path.

For many people in Portland, what could be considered a different path to the majority of America has been the reality here for years now.

Today I was forwarded a video about the “Plenitude Economy.” The idea is being promoted by the Center for the New American Dream. If you have 5 minutes, it’s worth watching. After a quick summary of how we got into our current mess, a cool animation explains how we might move forward differently.

Maher at the opening of
a Bike & Ride facility in July 2010.
(Photo: Jim Parsons)

TriMet’s Bicycle and Pedstrian Access planner Colin Maher has accepted a new position in Australia and plans to leave the agency at the end of this month.

Maher, a graduate of Portland State University’s urban and regional planning program, came to TriMet as their bike programs intern back in 2007. He has since become their go-to guy for all things bike, handling everything from controversial policy questions to nuts and bolts planning. His new position will be as Senior Planning in the Office for Cycling and Walking at the South Australia Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure in Adelaide.

Yesterday I asked Colin to reflect on the the past four years and share some of his memories and other insights…

Brand: Miyata
Model: Altitude 650
Color:light blue
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2011-10-20
Stolen From: Hollywood Fred Meyers, NE Broadway and 30th
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Owner: dan mohrman
OwnerEmail: redwingsilvertail@yahoo.com
Description: Mountain bike, greenish blue, full fenders, bike rack, Miyata frame, gel seat, ergonomic handle bar grips, Kryptonite U-lock if not already removed…
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

black Trek 2007

Year: 2007
Brand: Trek
Color:black
Size:13
Serial:WTU351C0484B
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-10-19
Stolen From: Laurelhurst K-8 School. NE 41nd St & NE Royal. Sidewalk bike racks south side of school.
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Owner: charlie shapiro
OwnerEmail: cshapiro@pobox.com
Reward: $50
Description: rear shelf rack over back tire. kick stand. bike/paint in very good shape
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 11-155863
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Clackamas County backs effort to cash in on bicycle tourism

Detail of flyer for upcoming training event.

Sandy, Estacada, Molalla, West Linn and Wilsonville are among the cities in Clackamas County lining up to learn more about how to position themselves as bicycle touring destinations.

Travel Oregon, an organization that promotes tourism statewide, is co-hosting a ‘Bicycle Tourism Studio’ event on November 8th along with Clackamas County Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Bicycle Tourism Studio concept is part of Travel Oregon’s focus on tourism development in rural communities. Funded by our state’s 1 percent lodging tax, the initiative aims to train local agencies, governments, and organizations to capitalize on sustainable tourism.

Kristin Dahl is Travel Oregon’s Sustainable Tourism Development Manager. She says Clackamas County has a big advantage over other counties when it comes to bike tourism. “They’ve got public transportation connections to Portland like the MAX line and the Springwater Corridor.”

Yet another company in the bicycle industry has decided to open up shop in Portland.

Planet X, a company based in the UK that owns several bike brands, has moved its North American headquarters to Northeast Portland. Planet X bought Titus Bikes in late 2010 and they also own the On One brand and are the exclusive North American distributors of Guerciotti. According to Rick Kirton, the company’s US sales and marketing manager, they plan to open up a showroom later this month at 57 NE Hancock.

Year: 80′
Brand: Vitus
Model: 979
Color:Red/Silver
Size:52
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vondoom/sets/72157627945241596/with/6264705910/
Stolen in Portland, OR 02840
Stolen:2011-10-19
Stolen From: 52nd Ave at Holgate
Neighborhood: Woodstock (ish)
Owner: Taryn Mazza Mazza
OwnerEmail: taryn.mazza@gmail.com
Description: Aluminum Vitus 979 52(ish), crappy saddle, Campy brakes (Campy handlebar grips), single chain ring in front. Mavic wheel set
Police record with: T11007529
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Kona Paddy Wagon 2011

blue/silver Trek 3700

Meet Your Maker: Jake Ryder and his latest tall bike project

The Oregonian asks: “Portland bicyclists who run red lights: Is it worth it?”

Seeking clarity on helmet debate, BTA launches survey

Portland, bikes and the ‘Plenitude Economy’

TriMet’s bike access planner Colin Maher to leave at end of month

light blue Miyata Altitude 650

black Trek 2007

Clackamas County backs effort to cash in on bicycle tourism

With Titus in their pocket, Planet X sets up shop in Portland

Red/Silver Vitus 979 80′

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