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Purple GIANT ??

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Year: ??
Brand: GIANT
Color:Purple
Size:3ft tall?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-09-30
Stolen From: Garden Park Apts 30th and Steele
Neighborhood: Reed-Eastmoreland
Owner: Axcelle Bell
OwnerEmail: bellax@reed.edu
Description: Purple Giant, with handle bars that have an upward bar ends, On its right handle bar there is a clip for a light, on its frame there is a zip-tied (and broken) lock holder and a (Blue and White) Coal Free Oregon Sticker (that only says Oregon from the side).
Police record with: Portland Police B
Police reference#: case # 11-85213
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

PBOT adds new striping to NE Wheeler Ave

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New striping on NE Wheeler -3-2

New striping gives bike traffic a
buffer from cars on NE Wheeler
behind the Rose Quarter.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The Portland Bureau of Transportation has begun implementation of a project to make bicycling near the Rose Quarter more comfortable.

NE Wheeler Ave between Winning Way and the Rose Quarter Transit Center now has wider bike lanes in the northbound direction and a new buffered bike lane and sharrows for bike traffic headed southbound.

The project is one of three “Lloyd District Bikeway Development” projects the City embarked on in December 2010. This particular project was targeted for changes because there is a gaps in the bikeways between N. Vancouver Avenue (at Broadway) and the Rose Quarter Transit Center.

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‘Cross primer: Get ready to race!

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Do what Tori says and
you’ll be smiling too.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Earlier this week, Tori shared some background on cyclocross. Now she’s got some key pointers for your first foray into racing. This weekend offers two great opportunities to get out there. So get out there (but read Tori’s primer first)! — JM

Pre-Race Prep

Practice makes perfect
Whether this is your first season racing or you’d like to freshen up your cyclocross skills, it’s a good idea to do some practice. Most of the clinics in the Portland area have wrapped up (the season gets underway this weekend); but you can grab some friends and head to a local park to do a clinic of your own.

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Weekend Event Guide

Cross Crusade 2010 #2 - Rainier-49

Two great opportunities to get
your little one some off-road biking
action this weekend.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Welcome to the weekend (well, not yet, I’ve still got some new stories to share)!

I’ve put together another scintillating selection of cycling events for your perusal and planning purposes. Check them out below and let me know if I’ve overlooked anything.

All Weekend

60th Annual Greek Festival
This is one of Portland’s most beloved ethnic festivals. I wouldn’t usually post something like this, but organizers contacted me to make sure folks knew that this year they’ll have tons of bike parking set up just for the event (thanks to BikeRacker of course). Roll over for a great time and you won’t have to worry about finding a parking spot. Details here.

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silver gary fisher x-caliber 29 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: gary fisher
Model: x-caliber 29
Color:silver
Size:large
Serial:WL3422574
Stolen in Vancouver, WA 98685
Stolen:2011-09-29
Stolen From: my home
Neighborhood: Hazel Dell
Owner: william herzig
OwnerEmail: wnherzig@gmail.com
Reward: 100$
Description: 29" mtn bike with street tires and riser handle bars
Police record with: clark co sheriff
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue giant yukon 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: giant
Model: yukon
Color:blue
Size:26
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-09-21
Stolen From: psu dorms
Owner: roger nielsen
OwnerEmail: baja_raja@hotmail.com
Reward: 10 dollars
Description: blue and silver giant yukon mountain bike with silver primo pedals
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: T11006962
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

White/Black Brompton M3L 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Brompton
Model: M3L
Color:White/Black
Serial: 1108179852
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-09-29
Stolen From: Stolen from Clever Cycles on SE Hawthorne. 908 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 9th and Hawthorne.
Neighborhood: Hawthorne
Owner: Dean Mullin
OwnerEmail: info@clevercycles.com
Reward: $100
Description: white brompton folding bike with black extremities. 3 speed. m type handlebars.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-84858
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

City Council votes 4-0 in favor of 50s Bikeway project

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Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor
Sam Adams listening to testimony on
the 50s Bikeway project today.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Portland City Council voted in unanimous support of the 50s Bikeway project today (Commissioner Saltzman was not present).

The $1.5 million, federally funded project will fill a 4.3 mile gap in the north-south bikeway along 52nd and 53rd Avenues from SE Woodstock to NE Thompson. A mix of bike lanes and bike boulevards, along with crossing improvements at eight major arterial streets, will connect the nearly 20,000 nearby residents and 12 schools within a half-mile of the route with a low-stress biking experience.

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PBOT gets unanimous support for 12th Ave changes

PBOT project manager Ellen Vanderslice
earned praise for her handling of the project.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Major changes on and around the NE 12th Avenue overcrossing of I-84 got a big green light this morning when the project’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee voted unanimously to support a proposal by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

The project is one of the three Lloyd District Bikeway Development Projects currently under consideration by PBOT.

This morning’s resounding support marked a major shift in opinion about this project among some key stakeholders.

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Blue W/ white Haro

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Brand: Haro
Color:Blue W/ white
Size:Men Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-09-01
Stolen From: 833 se main street
Owner: Joe King
OwnerEmail: joefking@yahoo.com
Description: Blue with white
full suspension
clip-on pedals
shamono components
Nice bike, has a few scratches.
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: 11-155380
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Diamondback Mtn Bike 1997?

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Year: 1997?
Brand: Diamondback
Model: Mtn Bike
Color:Black
Size:18″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97222
Stolen:2011-09-29
Stolen From: My house off of Johnson Creek Blvd
Neighborhood: Ardenwald
Owner: Nathan Bell
OwnerEmail: paddlernate@yahoo.com
Reward: 50
Description: Can’t remember the model name, but this is a rigid frmae, all black Diamondback mountain bike. 18″ frame. Has big black fenders front and rear. Red and silver lettering.
Police record with: Milwaukie
Police reference#: 11-3857
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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