Cobblestones, ‘skinny tires’, and how the Dutch really do it

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Cobbled bikeway in Maastrich,
The Netherlands.
(Photo: Alex Hamlin)

Since our story last week, people are still weighing in about the Bureau of Transportation’s decision to remove old cobblestones on NW Marshall in order to lay down new bike lanes.

The story struck a chord with reader Alex Hamlin, who rode his bike around Holland for two weeks last summer. Alex saw the photo from Holland I ran with the story that showed a cobblestone street with smoothly paved bike lanes on it. He wanted us to know that was just one example. See his photo and right and I think you’ll agree with his assessment: “Bumpy? Yes. Civilized? Very.”

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BlueGrey Trek 3700 2002

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Year: 2002
Brand: Trek
Model: 3700
Color:BlueGrey
Stolen in Portland, OR 97239
Stolen:2010-05-9
Stolen From: SW Nebraska and Capitol Highway
Neighborhood: SW Portland
Owner: Jeroen Vanderhoeven
OwnerEmail: hoeven@gmail.com
Description: Shimano acc, large “NL” sticker on cross bar, “Bike Gallery Portland” registration sticker.
Police record with: T10002715
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Crescent Travel 1963

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Year: 1963
Brand: Crescent
Model: Travel
Color:Blue
Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1732168328.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-05-9
Stolen From: Back garage of 1240 NE Fremont.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Joshua Dommermuth
OwnerEmail: quixoticimages@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: 1960’s Blue Crescent Travel bike. This bike is a seperator… meaning its frame comes apart into two pieces for packing. Original white seat, white pedals, white grips. Working dynamo that powers the lights on pretty steel fenders. I have the key that fits the spoke lock on the back to prove it’s mine.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

63cm Bianchi Veloce 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Veloce
Color:63cm
Stolen in 97218, OR
Stolen:2010-04-27
Stolen From: Ne 75th and Prescott
Neighborhood: Cully
OwnerEmail: jayjaylbh@yahoo.com
Description: Yellow 63cm Bianchi Veloce
veloce campangnolo components
titanium forte seat
slightly bent head tube
lacking drop bar at time of theft
frame has a sammamish cycles sticker on it.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

spray painted brown Found: Road Bike Found: Road Bike ?

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Year: ?
Brand: Found: Road Bike
Model: Found: Road Bike
Color:spray painted brown
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-05-8
Stolen From: NE MLK and Fremont area
Neighborhood: Found near NE Failing and 6th
Owner: Rob Morton
OwnerEmail: robmorton1@gmail.com
Description: “Road Champion” handlebars, blue brake cables. Frame spray painted brown (though this might not have been done by the owner). Describe more of the bike to me in detail if it’s yours.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Schwinn street bike, cruiser 1970’s

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Year: 1970’s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: street bike, cruiser
Color:Blue
Size:18″?
Serial: yes..
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-05-8
Stolen From: backyard, through fence.
Owner: Chris Bixby
OwnerEmail: cbixby@me.com
Reward: $100
Description: Beautiful condition vintage schwinn. Chrome fenders. basket in the front.
Police record with: T10002683
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Schwinn street bike 1970’s

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Year: 1970’s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: street bike
Color:Blue
Size:18″?
Serial: yes..
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-05-8
Stolen From: backyard, through fence.
Owner: Chris Bixby
OwnerEmail: cbixby@me.com
Reward: $100
Description: Beautiful condition vintage schwinn. Chrome fenders. basket in the front.
Police record with: T10002683
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Brown Nishiki street bike

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Brand: Nishiki
Model: street bike
Color:Brown
Size:16″?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-05-8
Stolen From: Backyard, through fence
Neighborhood: Boisie Elliot
Owner: Chris Bixby
OwnerEmail: cbixby@me.com
Reward: $50
Description: Nice street bike, fenders
Police record with: T10002683
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Kona Fire Mountain 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Kona
Model: Fire Mountain
Color:Grey
Size:20″?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-05-8
Stolen From: Backyard, through fenced yard. cut Lock on fence
Neighborhood: Boise Elliot
Owner: CHris Bixby
OwnerEmail: cbixby@me.com
Reward: $50
Description: Shimano Components, Grey saddle bag rack
Police record with: T10002683
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Giving women a leg up: Event brings together business owners and supporters

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– Stories and photos by Jennifer Clunie

Susan Otcenas (in black), President of Team Estrogen,
demonstrates cycling attire intended
support women of all shapes and sizes.

In a field still often dominated by male interests and pursuits, women are coming together to stake their claim in Portland’s $90 million a year bicycle industry. Last night, approximately 150 people gathered at United Bicycle Institute for Bike Economics a forum showcasing women-owned, bicycle-related businesses based right here in Portland.

Serving as both an educational sampling of local commerce and a valuable networking opportunity, co-organizers Elly Blue and Ellee Thalheimer planned the event as a fundraiser for the newly created Women in Active Transportation Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from the event will be used as seed money to grant scholarships encouraging women to toe-up to the starting line and take their (rightful) place at the head of the peloton in the active transportation movement.

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PBOT director Sue Keil issues statement on Couch bike lane

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Director of PBOT, Sue Keil.
(File photo © J. Maus)

Here’s the latest in the East Burnside Couch Couplet story. Yesterday PBOT released an official statement about the dangerous bike lane from head of that bureau, Sue Keil.

In the statement Keil writes, “It has come to the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s attention that the bike lane leading from NE Couch onto the westbound Burnside Bridge may present a hazardous condition for bicyclists.”

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Event: Tualatin Hills Ride Into Spring (5/15/10)

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Event Name: Tualatin Hills Ride Into Spring
Event Date: 15 May 2010
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.thprd.org
Event Description: This is a free, non-competitive and fun bicycle ride offered by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Three one-way distance options will be offered: 2.2, 4.5 and 8.0 miles, all starting at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton. Helmets required for all participants. Adult parent or guardian required for any bicyclist under 16. Ride begins at 9 a.m. following short program. For more info, visit www.thprd.org.

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