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Report: Regretsy Ride (photo)

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Ride leader Kristi at Regretsy book signing.
(Photo: April Winchell)

Reporter – Kristi Falkowski
Ride Date – Saturday, June 19, 2010 (ride link)

Ride Report
Alas! Twas naught but my co-leader, Julie and I who enjoyed this fun adventure. But we had a blast.

Coffee and treats at Anna Bannana, a ried over to the craft convention, Summit of Awesome”‘s Show of Awesome at the Doug Fir lounge. Some checking out of the shops on East Burn. Hanging out at Powell’s.
April Winchell was hilarious, and we got to meet her AND we are both pictured on the Regretsy website!

We ended with burritos at Cha Cha Cha’s. Yum.

Charcoal No Brand Visible No model visible

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Brand: No Brand Visible
Model: No model visible
Color:Charcoal
Size:MED
Photo: /home/sbr/public_html/temp/7676.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2010-06-22
Stolen From: 1335 NW 23rd in front of the Ritz Manor
Neighborhood: Pearl District
Owner: Paul Smith
OwnerEmail: paul_smith411@yahoo.com
Reward: $200
Description: Singlespeed Charcoal MTB Hardtail Frame. Surly rigid fork. Maxxis Holly Roller 26" Wheels. Alex Rims. Hayes Disc brakes. Truvativ crank that has been modified with a thru bolt and saftied wired. WTB saddle. Answer Pro Taper Handle Bars with blue grips and and Easton stem. Only bike i’ve seen like it around and I put alot into. Its one of my most favorite bikes.
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: T10003842
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Yellow Giant NRS1 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Giant
Model: NRS1
Color:Yellow
Size:Silver
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2010-06-22
Stolen From: My basement on NW 25 th. and Thurman.It is 1906 Apart. build.
Neighborhood: NW 25 th.
Owner: Pavel Jilek
OwnerEmail: max3air@yahoo.com
Reward: $600
Description: Bike was equipped whit rock shox sid sl and xt parts ,mavic rims and new saddle specialized avatar.
Police reference#: 1050833
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Pedalpalooza Daily: Wednesday, June 23rd

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The crowd at the Dead Freeways Ride last week.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Wednesday brings opportunities from the City of Vancouver, Microcosm Publishing, Attorney Mark Ginsberg, dance troupe the Sprockettes and Oak Park Skating Arena among others.
Check the following links for ride details and keep an eye on the official Pedalpalooza calendar for last minute changes.

Share the fun with our Ride Report Form and watch for Pedalpalooza news on our Pedalpalooza Special Coverage Page.

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grey SE Draft-700cc

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Brand: SE
Model: Draft-700cc
Color:grey
Size:58 cm
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/turtlemadness/3687038113/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-06-7
Stolen From: NE Davis and Grand Ave
Neighborhood: Lower Burnside
Owner: Judd Curtis
OwnerEmail: juddcurtis@hotmail.com
Description: It fell out of the back of my truck so there may be some damage. There Is a mug of beer sticker on it that says 58 cm and it had a unilock.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Silver/Aluminum Gary Fisher Nirvana Unkn

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Year: Unkn
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Nirvana
Color:Silver/Aluminum
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-06-22
Stolen From: 76th and Holgate
Neighborhood: Foster-Powell
Owner: Jackson Bihler
OwnerEmail: jbihler@hotmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Specialized Armadillo Tires, Triple-Dock Shifting, U-Lock Might still be attached to frame, Back Fender
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10003828

flat silver/beige/charcol Specialized DEMO 7.1 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: DEMO 7.1
Color:flat silver/beige/charcol
Size:medium
Photo: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs110.snc4/35852_1313953134994_1415659894_30673780_1501362_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-06-20
Stolen From: Stolen from my storage unit in my apartment building at NE 25th and Weidler between June 20th and 22nd.
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gultch
Owner: Jeff White
OwnerEmail: nobrakes2010@yahoo.com
Reward: yes, tbd
Description: red anodized components and rims
31″ answer pro taper bars- anodized red
specialized clutch and chunder tires
40mm totem single crown fork
fox dhx 4.0 coil rear shock
formula hydro brakes
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-50714
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Hammercise takes to the streets

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Hammercising in Pioneer Square.
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(Photos © J. Maus)

What do you get when you cross the moves of MC Hammer and the 80s aerobics phenomenon of Jazzercise? Yes, that’s right, Hammercise.

Created by Portland’s most energetic and colorful bike-loving dancers — GiGi (Sarah Goforth) and Harry Fabulous (Jon “Dutch” Paglia) — Hammercise is the new dance craze that’s sweeping the city. It makes sense that it comes from Dutch and Sarah. Dutch is a member of acrobatic troupe Kazum (in addition to being a fearless gravity biker) and Sarah is one of the original members of the Sprockettes (where she’s known as Agent Standard Deviation if you’re curious).

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Man has citation for carrying friend on bike rack discharged

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Ken Southerland
(Photos © J. Maus)

Ken Southerland, the man who got a $143 ticket back in February for carrying someone on the rear rack of his bicycle, earned a victory when the case went to traffic court this morning.

Southerland pleaded no contest to the charges and Portland Police Officer David Scott agreed to have the citation “discharged,” which means Southerland will not have to pay the fine. At issue was whether or not Southerland was guilty of ORS 814.460, “Unlawful passengers on a bicycle”.

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Vancouver City Council passes TIP without Bike Program

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Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt.
(File photo/2008 © J. Maus)

Despite pressure from citizens, business owners (including the CEO of Burgerville), and advocacy groups from around the region and the country, last night the Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to pass their six-year Transportation Improvement Program plan with no dedicated funding for the Bike Program.

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