BikePortland

With U.N. plot conspiracy, bike-sharing gets national media spotlight

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Dan Maes

The growing number of bike-sharing system consultants and vendors must be jumping for joy right now as comments by a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Colorado have thrust them into the national media spotlight.

In his campaign for governor of Colorado, Tea Party favorite Dan Maes has raised questions about Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper’s bike-related policies. Here’s the full scoop from The Denver Post (emphasis mine):

“Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes is warning voters that Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper’s policies, particularly his efforts to boost bike riding, are “converting Denver into a United Nations community.“

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Red Trek 7.2 FX 2006

Year: 2006
Brand: Trek
Model: 7.2 FX
Color:Red
Serial: SCBA6777
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-08-4
Stolen From: Inside my apartment building.
Neighborhood: Near Washington Park & West Burnside.
Owner: Josh Shalek
OwnerEmail: duckyshmoltz@yahoo.com
Description: It is a hybrid bike with fabric shoe clips and a back rack.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1063992
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Merkley strengthens active transportation in Livable Communities Act

Senator Jeff Merkley (L).
(Photo © J. Maus)

Oregon’s rookie Senator Jeff Merkley continues to live up to his potential as active transportation’s greatest hope in the U.S. Senate. The Livable Communities Act (S.1619), which he introduced in the Senate back in March, passed out of a key committee yesterday and will now head to a vote in the full Senate. The bill includes an amendment authored by Merkley that significantly strengthens the role of biking and walking.

Spotted on NE MLK and Tillamook.
(Photo: Amos Hunter)

I’ve been trying to get a handle on my inbox of late, and in doing so I’ve come across a few neat photos that I figured would be fun to share.

The first one comes from BikePortland staffer Jonathan “J.R.” Reed (yes, the only person on my staff has the same name with the same spelling — that’s why I call him J.R.). He spotted a community bike pump outside the Rose Quarter offices of the Portland Trail Blazers…

Metro has announced that $533,000 of Regional Travel Options grants are now available. This program has funded all sorts of great stuff in the past. See full details in press release below:

Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues

Wondering how to install bike lockers in your community? Interested in creating activities that encourage people to get out of their cars and walk, ride or take transit? If so, your city, public agency or nonprofit organization may be eligible for a Regional Travel Options grant.

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Weekend Event Guide

Team Beer Track Race poster.

[Publisher’s note: Big thanks to Mr. Amos Hunter for stepping up to do the Weekend Event Guide!]

Ahh… summer in Portland. The weather is looking great and the weekend is brimming with some excellent events. Get ready to haul, drink, race, and drool (in no particular order). What more could you want?

Saturday, August 7th

All day: Jackson’s Ride The Gorge
A ride through the Columbia River Gorge to raise money for the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation. Named after Jackson Hill, an 11-year old boy who loved cycling and who battled the cancer valiantly before his death in 2005.

7:00am: Bikes ‘n’ Brew
A free, unsupported century featuring breweries from Portland to Hood River and in between. This ride features a good amount of climbing with frequent drink and rest stops and amazing views. Meets at 7:00am at Hair of the Dog Brewing (4509 SE 23rd). Ride ends in Hood River and is not a loop. See BikesNBrew.com for info and to RSVP.

Year: 2005
Brand: Felt
Model: F-7
Color:Yellow
Size:55CM
Serial: A400350445
Photo: http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/2239/spring2010066.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2010-08-2
Stolen From: Alder street between SW 4th and 5th Ave
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Rod Cada
OwnerEmail: cadasinpdx@msn.com
Reward: yes
Description: 2005 Felt F7, bright yellow w/black carbon fork and seat stays; cusomized black fenders, carbon seatpost and seatpost rack; ergo shaped hadlebars, wireless computer.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10004981
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Crash on ‘Hoodbomb’ sends man to hospital

A man crashed while on the annual “Hoodbomb” downhill bike ride on Saturday afternoon. According to a woman who responded to the scene of the crash around 5:30 pm, a young man that was part of a group of people on the descent overshot a hairpin corner and crashed into a cement barrier. The man was taken to OHSU Medical Center via LifeFlight helicopter.

I’ve been unable to determine the identity and/or the condition of the man but will update this story when I know more.

Year: 2007
Brand: Trek
Model: Lady / Road Bike
Color:Blue/White
Size:Small
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2010-07-26
Stolen From: Rose City Golf Cours parking lot. Taken off bike rack on back of car.
Neighborhood: Roseway
Owner: Jacob Fagan
OwnerEmail: lobonese@yahoo.com
Reward: $200
Description: Small light weight road bike with straight (mountain bike)handle bars. The wheels Did not have full spokes. Just a stagered pairs.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1061101
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

‘Leverage’ filming will close Springwater Trail this week

Leverage stars will be out on the Springwater Trail this week.

Filming for the TNT television series Leverage will close the Springwater Corridor Trail this Thursday and Friday (8/5 and 8/6).

Leverage has been filmed in Portland for the past two seasons. According to location manager Don Baldwin, there are two sections of the trail that will be closed intermittently between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm both days.

Year: 2010
Brand: KHS
Model: Urban express size M
Color:Blue
Size:Medium
Serial: 090102334
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2010-08-2
Stolen From: stolen in Ne PDX right by the hollywood whole foods
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Owner: Hannah Pope
OwnerEmail: han.pope@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Blue KHS upright bike with 24 gears,it has a city bikes sticker and black fenders.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10004964
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Local builder working on bike for Blazers’ Przybilla

Nate Meschke of Signal Cycles
with a 29-inch mountain
bike in the works for NBA player
Joel Przybilla.
(Photos: Matt Cardinal)

Local bike builders Matt Cardinal and Nathan Meschke of North Portland-based Signal Cycles (profile) have a tall order to fill; they’re working on a new bike for 6-foot 11-inch Trail Blazers star Joel Przybilla.

Przybilla already owns a Eugene-built Co-Motion hybrid bike that he purchased through the Lake Oswego Bike Gallery store, but his new bike will be a 29-inch mountain bike he plans to ride on the dirt trails near his home.

With U.N. plot conspiracy, bike-sharing gets national media spotlight

Red Trek 7.2 FX 2006

Merkley strengthens active transportation in Livable Communities Act

Seen on Portland’s streets: Free help, beer signage, and air

Newswire: Metro grants available to improve air quality, address community health issues

Weekend Event Guide

Saturday, August 7th

Yellow Felt F-7 2005

Crash on ‘Hoodbomb’ sends man to hospital

Blue/White Trek Lady / Road Bike 2007

‘Leverage’ filming will close Springwater Trail this week

Blue KHS Urban express size M 2010

Local builder working on bike for Blazers’ Przybilla

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