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The Monday Roundup

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[Publisher’s note: Please welcome back contributor Elly Blue from her Bikestravaganza Tour. This is her first Monday Roundup for the past month or so.]

Here’s the news that caught my eye this week:

– Remember the three-year injunction on any bike projects in San Francisco? Now that it’s lifted the City attorney is going after the man who started it all in order to recoup their $51,959 in court costs.

– Bike sharing comes to Des Moines, Iowa, with a pilot program consisting of a whopping 18 bicycles at four kiosks, with more planned in the next year.

– And in other midwestern news, a new “bike center” with parking and showers is planned in downtown St Louis, Missouri.

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Job: Indoor cycling instructor/coach (C-Velo Performance Fitness Cycling Studio)

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Job Title: Indoor cycling instructor/coach
Company/Organization: C-Velo Performance Fitness Cycling Studio
Job Description: I am in need of a fill in cycling coach for indoor power based cycling classes held in SW Portland studio. Ideally familiar with power based training, but I will train a coach/instructor with previous experience teaching indoor cycling classes. Need to be a cyclist, not just a spin instructor. Generally need availability on Monday/Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

How to Apply: Contact me by phone or email. Phone is 503-816-1257, email at rickcady(at)comcast(dot)net.

Man dies in collision with SUV in West Linn

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Street view of Pimlico Dr. as it
approaches Hwy 43/Willamette Dr.

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).

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cream Mercier 1970’s

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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

silver Litespeed Tuscany 1996

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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

White Schwinn World Street 2009

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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

Silver Specialized Epic Marathon 2004

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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

grey Swin Touring 2004

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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

Introducing our new column: Bike Science with Shawn Small

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Our Bike Science superhero
Shawn Small will rescue you from
the sea of bike jargon and myths.
(Photo © J. Maus)

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!

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Police cite bus operator for unlawful turn in transit mall crash – UPDATED

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Richard Krebs’ bike rests under the
wheel of a TriMet bus after the
collision last Thursday.
(Photos: Bill Jackson)

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:

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Grey Cannondale Quick Rigid 2010

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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

Girl recovering after school bus/bike crash in Beaverton

Photo of the scene.
(Photo: KPTV screen grab)

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:

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