Thieves saw through City bike rack in North Portland

City bike rack at N Rosa Parks Way and Interstate.
(Photos: Jimmy C.)

Back in 2007, we shared what looked to be a clever method of stealing bikes — unscrewing the bolts that anchor the rack to the sidewalk. Then about a year ago, we reported an actual theft that had occurred in Southwest Portland after someone completely unscrewed a staple rack.

And now, in the most brazen attempt to take a bike I’ve ever seen in Portland, reader Jimmy C. has evidence of a staple rack on N. Interstate and Rosa Parks Way that has been completely sawed through. Here’s the note Jimmy sent us along with these photos…

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Latest addition to the BikePortland team

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Hi everyone, you might have noticed that things have been quiet here on the Front Page. Here’s why…

We have a new baby in the house! Everett Raine Alexander Maus (the “Raine” part was inspired by the intense rainstorm that hit Portland just a few minutes after he was born around 3:00 pm on Sunday).

We’ll get back to our regularly scheduled programming very soon, it’s just a matter of finding bits of time between snuggling the baby and taking care of momma and the girls ;-).

Event: Division Streetscape Open House (3/15/11)

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Event Name: Division Streetscape Project open house
Event Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Event Start Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Event Location: St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave

Event Description:
The project is currently in the design and engineering phase. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2012.

The City of Portland is designing improvements for Division Street that includes curb bump-outs, green street vegetated stormwater facilities and other pedestrian safety improvements.
In addition, the sewer line under Division will be replaced, and the street repaved.

We will hold an open house to give the community an opportunity to review designs being developed for Division Street. The design process is currently at 30%. This is an excellent time to see how the design is coming along and to talk with the design team.

More info: Rhetta Drennan, 503-823-6006, rhetta.drennan(at)portlandoregon(dot)gov

L. L. Bean

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Brand: L. L. Bean
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2011-03-11
Stolen From: FOUND @ 24th & Burnside
Neighborhood: Kerns
Owner: Trevis Hutsell
OwnerEmail: pocketone@gmail.com
Description: FOUND: black L.L. Bean bike missing front tire
Provide some other details to claim bike.

Champagne Cannondale M 1000 1989

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Year: 1989
Brand: Cannondale
Model: M 1000
Color:Champagne
Size:large frame
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-03-6
Stolen From: Goodwill store on NE Broadway and 13th. It was locked to a bike stand on the sidewalk in front of the store with heavy pedestrian traffic, but unfortunately, with a cable lock.
Neighborhood: Northeast – Lloyd District
Owner: John Nikkel
OwnerEmail: jonnikl@gmail.com
Reward: $50.
Description: In good condition – straight black mountain bike type handlebars, twist shifters, Shimano chrome brake handles, grips well worn needing to be replaced, black rear rack w/black Jandt expandable rack bag, original Suntour front derailleurs, Shimano in the rear, black fenders, Schwalbe road/street tires
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-018090
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Event: Cycle Club – Riding Clinics (3/19/11)

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Event Name: Cycle Club – Riding Clinics
Event Start Date: 19 March 2011
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.nwpersonaltraining.com/subs/events/event_details.php?event_id=150
Event Description: Are you a beginning or intermediate level cyclist wanting to take your cycling to the next level? Join local bike racer, Sara Fletcher and dynamic personal trainer, Kara Carlson from NW Personal Training for an action-packed clinic this spring, geared toward increasing your endurance and skills on your bike. We’ll be doing six challenging rides together to prepare you for the spring and summer riding season! We’re focusing on progressing your strength and skills, so come to as many as you can! There are many awesome cycling events to do in Oregon, including the Pioneer Century, Reach the Beach, Bridge Pedal, and Seattle to Portland! Join us this spring to make sure you’re ready!

Clinics occur Saturdays at 8:30am on March 19th, April 2nd, April 16th, April 30th, May 14th, and June 11th. Invest in the club for $195 and receive a personalized training plan, a club jersey, and paid entry for all 6 rides. Pay-per-ride option is $20.

Check out our website for more ride details.
Preregistration for rides is required.
Contact Sara with questions: sara(at)nwpersonaltraining(dot)com

Heather McCarey hired to lead Westside Transportation Alliance

Heather McCarey at the 2010
Bike to Blazers ride.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Heather McCarey has been hired to be the next executive director of the Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA). McCarey takes over for Karen Frost, who retired from the position last month.

Based in Beaverton, the WTA is a non-profit Transportation Management Association (TMA) founded in 1997 with a mission to reduce drive-alone trips and promote biking, walking and transit. The organization recently partnered with businesses in downtown Tigard to create and install decorative bike racks along Main Street.

McCarey’s current position is with the Lloyd District TMA where she manages their employee outreach and bike programs. She has a Masters degree in City and Regional Planning from Georgia Tech University Institute of Technology.

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Black Giant Escape City W 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Giant
Model: Escape City W
Color:Black
Size:Medium
Serial: C70D0244
Photo: http://www.bikesale.com/images/products/detail/GiantEscape_City_W_72dpi2011.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-03-11
Stolen From: NE 22nd & E Burnside – stolen from the corner, locked outside of The Standard.
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst area.
Owner: M. Graves
OwnerEmail: megkenzie@gmail.com
Description: Commuter/hybrid bike, all black with some slight light blue detailing – has fenders, a rack, and also still has the kickstand on it from the store. Would be missing the standard front tire. Also had two small rear and two small front lights on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11001692
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

New from Amsterdam: ‘Rain couture’

I got an interesting press release today from a company named Madame de Pe. They make “rain couture from Amsterdam, designed and tested on Dutch bicycles”. With the amount of rain we get here in Portland and the wide affection for Dutch bicycles, I was curious what you all might think. At about $300 per jacket, they’re not cheap (for comparison, a top-end Showers Pass is about $200).

Check out a few more images…

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Local U23 racer picks up impressive international stage win – Updated

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Jacob Rathe
(Photo: Pat Malach)

Local racing standout Jacob Rathe has picked up an impressive stage win at the Rutas de America race in Uruguay. Rathe, 20, won the 143km stage in a time of 2:55:26.

Pat Malach of Oregon Cycling Action says Rathe’s win at Rutas de America came against some of the top U23 talent in the world. The race included a field of racers from Italy, Spain, Netherlands, the USA, Switzerland, Belarus, Australia, Slovenia, and others.

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