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silver Felt SR-91 2003

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2003
Brand: Felt
Model: SR-91
Color:silver
Serial: MT30100710
Photo: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/image.aspx%3Fw%3D400%26h%3D400%26filename%3D2004-Felt-Racing-SR91.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx%3FYear%3D2004%26Brand%3DFelt%26Model%3DSR91%26Type%3Dbike&usg=__s99VmLFaLTGL2m2ZEX3WFuZyO7U=&h=236&w=400&sz=20&hl=en&start=5&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=jMXTBNe4T1fGLM:&tbnh=73&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfelt%2Bsr-91%2B2003%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2010-06-19
Stolen From: Borders Books (west entrance) downtown Portland
Neighborhood: Third and Morrison
Owner: Thomas Arroyo
OwnerEmail: nomad578@hotmail.com
Reward: none
Description: black rack on back, insulted handles
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: temp report # T10003800
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

OBRA to debut High School cyclocross program this fall

Coming to high schools this fall.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) will launch a cyclocross development league and training program at high schools throughout the state this fall. OBRA, a non-profit with nearly 5,000 members across Oregon, has created a white paper on the new initiative that identifies cyclocross as “a great way to introduce young athletes to the sport of cycling.”

OBRA membership numbers show that cyclocross has been the fastest growing discipline every year since 2006, outpacing road, mountain and track racing. Kenji Sugahara, OBRA’s executive director, says the program’s first season will begin in September and they’ll plan to expand it next year. “We’re going in with the understanding that the first year will be small, but it’s a matter of getting a foothold and moving up from there.”

Winning entry in the GPS Art By Bike Ride by Ken Southerland. (Yes, it’s a dog peeing on Ladd’s Circle.)

This man has been infected
by Short Track.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Tonight is the kickoff of the Portland Short Track Series, an off-road racing event that takes place for the next seven weeks out at Portland International Raceway.

Short Track is an addictive mix of mountain-biking, cyclocross, and BMX-style racing. Event promoter Kris Schamp of Portland Racing and his crew of staff and volunteers route the course on the PIR motorcross track and through the trees and trails on the race track’s infield to create a type of racing that’s just as fun to watch as it is to race.

The Short Track series consists of seven Mondays from tonight through August 2nd and there are races for kids, men, and women of all ages and abilities.

The buffered bike lane on SE Holgate
is the subject of a public forum
tomorrow.
(Photos © J. Maus)

While many people that love bikes in and around Portland are moving to the constant rhythm of Pedalpalooza, let us not forget that without attention to advocacy, the streets we dance on and ride naked upon wouldn’t be nearly as forgiving.

Beginning tonight and heading into next week, there are several advocacy issues worth your attention. Check them out below and consider getting involved…

The dice told us where to go.
–Gallery–
(Photos © J. Maus)

On Friday, I took a gamble and went on a Pedalpalooza ride that left the route up to chance. As luck would have it, myself and the 20 or so others on the ride got lucky and had a memorable excursion through the streets of Portland.

The ride was called “Get Lost” and was led by the Deacon of bike fun, Amos Hunter. Amos brought two big dice and the rules were simple. We roll to see where we go — an even roll means we go right as many blocks as the number on the dice, an odd roll and we go left.

Guerrilla gardeners in action.
(Photo: Sabrina Gogol)

Reporter – Sabrina Gogol
Ride Date – Sunday, June 20, 2010

Ride Report
Our ride began underneath the trees of Colonel Sumners Park. Scoffing at the rain, seventeen stalwart folks came to play in the mud.

Nikkie and I gave a demonstration and then the group collectively squished the compost, clay, columbine, clover, calendula (and more) until the mass could be formed into doughnut-hole sized balls–seedballs! Then we set off to launch our creations into urban spaces that could use a little plant love.

Hijinx ensued. Then we headed to the Nightlight for greasy salty goodness for the rest of the afternoon. Cheers to all!

View more photos here

Ride Report: Garden Styles Explored (photos)

(Photo: Jeff Bernards)

Reporter – Jeffrey Bernards
Ride Date – Sunday, June 20, 2010

Ride Report
We had 12 hardy garden bikers, visited 6 gardens, comparing the different styles of gardening. Norris & Tulsey of Permaculture.com & Rachel of “Handmade Gardens” were super organized. We broke into 2 groups and got a very in depth view of permaculture gardening.

Photos here

Report: North! Saddle Up and Ride

Reporter- Noah Martin
Ride Date – Friday, June 18, 2010

Ride Report
Our Friday ride/show had an audience of about 50 and the rain held back! After some shaky encounters with locals in the inner mlk/broadway area and a bit of a false start, the show was off and galloping. Thanks to all those who attended and participated in this interactive cowboy adventure. The next two nights we encourage audiences to dawn their cowboy attire and hoot and holler along with the performers. Cheers.

Ride Report: Klunkers in Forest Park

Reporter – David Meredith
Ride Date – Friday, June 18, 2010

Ride Report
had a total of 5 people show up with only one rider on a true modern mountain bike, the rest of us in full form were on fully rigid rides (and one road touring bike to boot!).
we met up at FTF and rode up Leif to Saltzman then to the top of Firelane 5, we rode down 5 back to Leif and back out. it was an awesome time. afterward we rode down to Bridgeport for pints and burgers and great conversation!

I am hoping to be able to do this ride again maybe even make a race out of it over the summer, maybe once a month at least!

The Monday Roundup

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

– In Eugene, Oregon, the city is evaluating the expansion of its Urban Growth Boundary as developers seek to increase sprawl.

– Car registration numbers are decreasing across Oregon.

– The CEO of Lloyds of London warns investors that the world is staring down a “period of deep uncertainty” over the decline of fossil fuels.

– U.S. auto industry representatives say that the industry is rebounding, thanks to ample support from the federal government.

Year: 2009
Brand: Trek
Model: Mystic
Color:Purple
Size:16″
Photo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4295743619_ee62ce5293_b.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2010-06-21
Stolen From: SE 58th & Holgate
Owner: Jack Cranley
OwnerEmail: jacaranda1123@hotmail.com
Description: Girl’s Trek “Mystic” – kids size (16″) with training wheels
White basket in the front with purple plaid decoration
Decorative tassels coming off the handlebars
Purple handlebar grips
Studded tires
White seat
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 823-417
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver Felt SR-91 2003

OBRA to debut High School cyclocross program this fall

GPS art by bike comes to Portland

‘Short track’ race series begins tonight at PIR

Advocacy alerts and updates from around the region

Finding bike fun by getting lost

Ride Report: Guerrilla Gardening (photo)

Ride Report: Garden Styles Explored (photos)

Report: North! Saddle Up and Ride

Ride Report: Klunkers in Forest Park

The Monday Roundup

Purple Trek Mystic 2009

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