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Grey Kona Blast 2000

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Year: 2000
Brand: Kona
Model: Blast
Color:Grey
Size:I believe 17″
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/528/cbv4.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-10-10
Stolen From: From our backyard on SE 24th and Cora (in between Powell and Holgate)
Neighborhood: Southeast
Owner: Christina McGovney
OwnerEmail: mgovney462@hotmail.com
Description: Grey Hardtail mtn bike with front suspension. Has big PURPLE tires and purple bikeglow lights wrapped around the frame.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-88218
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Red and Black Bacchetta Custom Giro 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Bacchetta
Model: Custom Giro
Color:Red and Black
Size:Large
Serial: FEOM0128
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/200/cbv2t.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-10-10
Stolen From: From my backyard in SE Portland on SE 24th and Cora (in between Powell and Holgate)
Neighborhood: Southeast
Owner: Michael Hernandez
OwnerEmail: punk_mike23@hotmail.com
Description: A red Bacchetta Giro with Black decals. Is has a SRAM Rival double crankset with Rival front derailleur. An 11-36 10-speed cassette with and red and black X-9 rear derailleur. It has SRAM carbon bar end shifters and red and black cable housing. Wheelset is a Velocity Aerohead Rim (700c) with double butted red and black alternating spokes on X-9 hubs.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-88218
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: SoupCycler (SoupCycle)

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Sorry, this job has been filled as of 11/4/11. — JM

Job Title
SoupCycler

Company
SoupCycle

Job Description
SoupCycle is looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers. Someone willing to jump in wherever needed and a passion for sustainability and bicycles is a must. You must be physically able to lift 75 lbs and pedal a bike trailer carrying 220 lbs.

The position will start at approximately 15 hours/week split Monday-Wednesday. As we grow during this fall soupy season, so will your weekly hours- eventually maxing out at 20-25 hours/week. You’ll need a sturdy bike to attach to our soup trailer for deliveries.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
-Amazing customer service and a solid ambassador representing SoupCycle to your fellow Portlanders.
-Excitement about food and soup, and sharing that with customers during deliveries.
-Ability to wield a kitchen knife and chop vegetables like it’s nobody’s business.
-Occasional help at street fairs, catering or additional shifts Thursdays-Sundays.
-A one-year minimum commitment so you can get to know SoupCycle and become a vital part of the business.
-Other business skills are a plus, including cooking/kitchen experience, sales and web design.

Pay is $10 an hour plus a $25/month bike upkeep stipend and a generous soup allowance.

Happy Slurping,
SoupCycle

How to Apply
Send 2-3 paragraphs telling us why you are interested in working for SoupCycle, your bicycling background and relevant skills to jed@soupcycle.com.

gray Motiv Stonegrinder 1997

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Year: 1997
Brand: Motiv
Model: Stonegrinder
Color:gray
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-10-09
Stolen From: SE 21st between Division and Powell
Neighborhood: Clinton
Owner: kassia zybach
OwnerEmail: kassia.zybach@gmail.com
Reward: A big smile
Description: Added handle extensions, slim road tires, reflective stickers, shimano gear system, rear rack. Basically, it was an old bike that had a lot of love and miles on it. Not worth very much monitary value.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-88049
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

When all else fails, call in the mimes.
(AP Photo)

Here’s the news that caught my eye this past week…

– California Governor Jerry Brown has has vetoed a safe passing bill on grounds that the stipulation of passing bikes at 15 mph would cause backups and safety problems. Advocates are upset and confused. (*Note: I made a mistake in my critique of Gov. Brown’s reasoning that has since been edited out. I regret the error. — JM)

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Red ProFlex 857 1995

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Year: 1995
Brand: ProFlex
Model: 857
Color:Red
Size:Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2011-10-8
Stolen From: Inside my building between King and 21st on NW Burnside.
Neighborhood: NW Portland
Owner: Byron Pittam
OwnerEmail: byron.pittam@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Specialized grips, new xt front and rear derailleur, rear fender, front and rear rechargeable lights (silicon rubberized lights).
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: Wating
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

purple-blue Trek 850 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Trek
Model: 850
Color:purple-blue
Size:women’s
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2011-10-08
Stolen From: Inside the garage at my house, at NE 32nd Place & Stanton
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gulch
Owner: Lindsey Ross
OwnerEmail: lindsey@lindseyross.com
Description: Thick mountain bike tires
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: T11007198
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

purple mongoose 1990

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Year: 1990
Brand: mongoose
Color:purple
Size:medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-10-09
Stolen From: home-front porch
Neighborhood: se belmont
Owner: cristina muro
OwnerEmail: migelia8@gmail.com
Reward: $100.00
Description: A mid-1990’s purple Mongoose, new tires, brand new wheel, new crankset, and other small parts. It has a black seat, a silver rear rack, and front and rear fenders, There is a small bell on the right side that has a picture of a clown. Red/Black/White Helmet and Kryptonite lock were also stolen.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-155604
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver/pink VeloCity early 90s

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Year: early 90s
Brand: VeloCity
Color:silver/pink
Photo: http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2909/22920210150165777245949.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-10-8
Stolen From: SE 41st and SE Caruthers st
Neighborhood: Richmond
Owner: molly glover
OwnerEmail: megmillinery@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: VeloCity bike cart with an aluminum bottom and collapsible, pink cloth covered sides. Used to be for transporting children but had been converted into a utility cart. Made in Germany not sold in the US. Rare. Looks like a Burly cart but is larger. Shimano hubs.Sunlight tires.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11007185
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Light Blue Univega 1980

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Year: 1980
Brand: Univega
Color:Light Blue
Size:56cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214-1538
Stolen:2011-10-8
Stolen From: 18th and Stark
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Ben Leonard
OwnerEmail: benjamin.jon.leonard@gmail.com
Description: Upright single speed city bike with Black “Trucker” front rack.
Rack- Trucker Bicycle Rack
Black Ser. #T11-009 (under platform)
Wheels- Mavic Rims w/ Deore DX hubs
Fenders- SKS Plastic Black
Bell- Custom painted swirly (on black bell)
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-87748
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Fuji Crosstown 1.0

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Brand: Fuji
Model: Crosstown 1.0
Color:Blue
Size:15″ Womens
Serial: ICF7G13436
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2011-10-8
Stolen From: Inside Fred Meyer store on Interstate Ave.
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Owner: Michelle Magura
OwnerEmail: michellemagura@gmail.com
Reward: 40
Description: Black wire basket with flowers.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 11-87751
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Army Green Surly Long Haul Trucker 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Surly
Model: Long Haul Trucker
Color:Army Green
Size:54
Serial: M8122642
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-10-8
Stolen From: American Eye/Contact Store: 539 SW 3rd Ave/Alder
Neighborhood: Downtown Portland
Owner: Michael Shadley
OwnerEmail: mikesha@mckinstry.com
Description: Green Surley, brooks leather seat. Front and rear black panier racks. Black fender with clip pedals (shimano)
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 1187675
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike