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Black Trek FX 7.3 Plus 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Trek
Model: FX 7.3 Plus
Color:Black
Size:26″
Serial: SWTU063C0886E
Stolen in Portland, OR 972125
Stolen:2010-07-22
Stolen From: 5500 SE Belmont St.
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Thomas Merrill
OwnerEmail: tim@merrillarchitects.com
Reward: $100
Description: Has pedal assist feature. Battery is stored on rack above rear wheel, hub is enlarged for motor. Black fenders front and rear, small mirror on left hand grip.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: T10004652
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Giant 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Giant
Color:Black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-07-22
Stolen From: 5th and Couch across the street from Ground Control.
Neighborhood: Northwest
Owner: Jason Hill
OwnerEmail: jdhill@global.t-bird.edu
Reward: $50 and good karma
Description: Some poor unsuspecting soul took my Black and grey Giant Mountain bike while I was playing pinball at Ground Control on Thursday night. It has a yellow Jackpot Records sticker and a white Meat Cheese Bread sticker on it. Also, it is CURSED!!! My friend borrowed it and his girlfriend developed a speech impediment, another rode it and got MERSA. Even my wife rode it and she could not find a parking spot for a week. I could go on, but whoever took it needs no convincing. Their life has already taken a turn for the worse. Do yourself a favor and ditch it in a well lit public area asap.

If spotted, approach cautiously, and email me at your earliest convenience.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10004647
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

An apology, anger, and glimmers of hope at Holgate bike lane meeting

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Nearly 200 people packed into
Holgate Baptist Church last night.
(Photo © J. Maus)

If last night’s meeting at Holgate Baptist Church was any indication, PBOT has its work cut out for them in selling big bike projects to outer East Portland residents. The Holgate buffered bike lanes have become a lightning rod and many residents that live near them shared their anger over the project with City staffers last night.

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red Bridgestone 1990

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Year: 1990
Brand: Bridgestone
Color:red
Size:16
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2010-07-23
Stolen From: in the back of holocene
1001 Southeast Morrison Street
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Ryan Jeffery
OwnerEmail: ryansjeffery@gmail.com
Description: its old and red, turned into a single speed and has a turquoise newer fork.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue-white Schwinn Cruiser 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Cruiser
Color:Blue-white
Size:26″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2010-07-21
Stolen From: Stolen outside Columbia pool @ Columbia Park. 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd.
Neighborhood: Portsmouth
Owner: Juan Luna
OwnerEmail: soydios@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Women’s schwinn cruiser. 7 speeds, white & blue, bell attached to handle bar, front and rear fenders. This is a newer model.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-153296
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black / Silver Trek Alpha 4300 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Trek
Model: Alpha 4300
Color:Black / Silver
Size:Med
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2010-07-22
Stolen From: Double Tree @ Loyd Center
Neighborhood: Loyd
Owner: C Lucci
OwnerEmail: clintandlaura@wavecable.com
Reward: $100
Description: MTN bike rack on back. Cat eye odometer.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10059857
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brown Raleigh Sprite 1972

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Year: 1972
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Sprite
Color:Brown
Size:56-58
Stolen in 97214, OR
Stolen:2010-07-17
Neighborhood: Hawthorne
Owner: Haley Smith
OwnerEmail: haley773@msn.com
Description: Vintage flood light on handle bars. Rack with two metal side baskets.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Exclusive: TriMet bus operator placed on administrative leave following blog post

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Screen grab from Christensen’s
blog post (before it was taken down).

TriMet has placed a bus operator on administrative leave after they determined a blog post about an interaction with a man on a bicycle that was published to the operator’s personal blog earlier today was inappropriate. TriMet has also referred the issue to the police and the District Attorney’s office.

TriMet bus operator Dan Christensen — a man known for his humor and writing talents who was just named one of Portland’s ‘Best People’ by the Willamette Week — posted a story to his “TriMet Confidential” blog earlier today titled, “PORTLAND! KILL THIS BICYCLIST!”

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Event: Bike Beaverton (8/1/10)

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Event Name: Bike Beaverton
Event Start Date: 1 August 2010
Start Time: 1:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/bike
Event Description: At 1 p.m., Bike Beaverton kicks off with a performance from Northern Alliance Drum Line. The Beaverton Police Department will hold a safety rodeo where children can have fun maneuvering through an obstacle course while learning new skills and safety practices. Bicycle mechanics from The Bike Gallery and Bike n Hike will perform safety inspections and Northwest Bicycle Council will fit and inspect helmets. The Northwest Bicycle Council will also be replacing damaged adult, youth and toddler helmets during Bike Beaverton while supplies last. Last year they were able to replace 70 helmets and expect to exceed that number this year.

A community ride will begin at 2 p.m. with three rides of varying difficulty to choose from: around the block, a six mile family-friendly ride and a 13-mile fitness ride. During the event, participants can enjoy the musical stylings of Amish Love Child and enjoy an ice cream social.

For more information, please contact Margaret Middleton at (503) 526-2424 or visit www.beavertonoregon.gov/bike.

At RestoreHolgate.com, a grassroots “quest” to undo buffered bike lanes

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Opposition to new lane striping
on SE Holgate continues.
(Photo © J. Maus)

A couple that lives near SE Holgate Ave east of I-205 has launched a grassroots effort to undo the City of Portland’s buffered bike lane project on that street. Rick and Trish Bradford are behind RestoreHolgate.com, a website that includes an online petition (which only nine people have signed since July 6th), forums, and information about the project.

The header of the site includes says it’s “A place for sharing ideas and information in our quest to return SE Holgate Boulevard to it’s Pre-“Buffered Bike Lane” state.”

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