4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
A man riding his bike in West Linn (about 11 miles south of downtown Portland) died earlier today when he collided with an SUV.
According to the West Linn Police Department, 37 year-old James Allen Hill was riding his bicycle eastbound (downhill) on Pimlico Drive at about 1:00 pm on Sunday and the crash occurred at the T-intersection with Willamette Drive (Highway 43).
Year: 1970’s
Brand: Mercier
Color:cream
Size:60
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30113099@N02/4983739540/
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2010-09-11
Stolen From: outside the backspace bar in chinatown/old town during music fest northwest’s saturday shows.
Neighborhood: chinatown / old town
Owner: Greg Jones
OwnerEmail: gjones999@gmail.com
Reward: $300
Description: Mid 1970’s French touring bike. European parts and components. Off-white, yelllow paint job, partially scraped off on the left side.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 1075870
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1996
Brand: Litespeed
Model: Tuscany
Color:silver
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-09-12
Stolen From: We live in Sellwood on the south side of Tacoma near SE 9th & Linn. Taken right off the back porch of our house this morning. Two guys one at my front door claiming to be lost while the other steals bike in back.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Bob Davis
OwnerEmail: bdavis@hornytoad.com
Reward: yes
Description: Shimano Dura-Ace components. Two water cages.
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 10075844
Year: 2009
Brand: Schwinn
Model: World Street
Color:White
Size:XL
Serial: snidc08k02682
Photo: http://www.schwinnbike.com/est/eng/Products/Urban/Details/1355-S9WORST-World-Street
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-09-10
Stolen From: 2nd floor balcony, SE 3oth & Pine
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Katie Dennett
OwnerEmail: katie.dennett@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: White with black trim, black fenders, rear bike rack.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-075243
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Epic Marathon
Color:Silver
Size:26in
Serial:PW309958
Photo: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2004&spid=21124
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-09-10
Stolen From: From inside locked garage near Kern park (67th and center)
Neighborhood: Foster/Powell
Owner: Brent McD
OwnerEmail: brentmcd418@yahoo.com
Reward: $50
Description: Stock bike, with one bike cage. Blue saddle pack under seat.
Police reference#: 10-075439
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2004
Brand: Swin
Model: Touring
Color:grey
Size:56-57?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-09-10
Stolen From: my nike was stoel from the side on my house on 43rd and division.
Neighborhood: se division
Owner: Alexis Bobbitt
OwnerEmail: amickealb_04fs@hotmail.com
Description: Blue liong horn handle bars, brown fender on the front wheel. silver bike rack on the back. My biek lock is locked to hte bike and the bike rack.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
It’s with great excitement that I introduce our latest project here at BikePortland, a new column we call Bike Science with Shawn Small.
Shawn is the man and the mind behind Portland-based carbon fiber research lab and manufacturing company Ruckus Components (a business we profiled last year). He’s smart, he’s passionate about bikes, and he’s a mad scientist (I mean that in the best way possible) — all of which make him perfect for the job!
In a major update to our story from last week, the Portland Police Bureau has issued a citation to TriMet bus operator John Nations in a crash that occurred August 12th at SW 6th and Morrison in downtown Portland.
According to TriMet Communications Director Mary Fetsch, the bus operator, 39 year-old John Nations from Beaverton, has been cited in violation of ORS 811.335, “Unlawful or unsignaled turn.” Here’s more from Fetsch:
Year: 2010
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Quick Rigid
Color:Grey
Size:Small
Serial:VM11098
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-09-10
Stolen From: In front of GREEN salon on NE 10th and couch.
Neighborhood: Inner NE portland
Owner: Krista Miller
OwnerEmail: information@myairblaster.com
Reward: Yes
Description: This is a brand new Cannondale Quick Rigid. The stickers have been removed from the wheels. There is a black rack on the back for bags and it has a new seat that is larger and soft. This bike was purchased less then a week ago so it really has no identifiably marks. It is brand new. Taken from the corner of Couch and 10th street in NE portland.
Police record with: Portland Police
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
A 7th grade girl and a school bus operator collided yesterday as the bus left the parking lot of Beaverton Arts & Communications Magnet High School, which is about seven miles west of Portland. The wheel of the bus ran over the girl’s leg. She suffered a compound fracture and was admitted to the hospital in serious condition (she is reportedly already recovering and has been upgraded to fair).
Here’s what KPTV reported about the crash last night:
As we mentioned yesterday, Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) is currently on a tour promoting job creation through transportation infrastructure spending. Before coming to Portland, Oberstar stopped in Eugene to take a tour of stimulus funded projects. Joining him on the tour was Eugene Congressman Peter DeFazio. To get around, the two hopped in a pedicab from Emerald City Rickshaws which was pedaled by Portlander Ryan Hashagen (who owns Portland Pedalworks, the two businesses are sister companies).
Check the photo below the jump…
Event Name: Sisters Mountain Bike Festival
Event Start Date: 1 October 2010
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://sistersmountainbikefestival.com/
Event Description: Take the grand tour of the Sisters backcountry that showcases the Peterson Ridge Trail system and beyond. Guided and unguided rides are offered for all levels of experience.
The entry fee buys you a weekend of excellent food, beverages and mountain biking, as well as access to the Sisters Athletic Club for after-ride maintenance. All proceeds benefit the Sisters Schools Foundation and the Sisters Trail Alliance.