Three person ‘bike car’ prototype stolen
Keep your eyes peeled for this unique bike that was stolen from North Portland last night.
(Photos: Johnnie Olivan/Rejuiced Bikes)
(Photos: Johnnie Olivan/Rejuiced Bikes)
Event: The Lost Cyclist author at Powell’s Books (07/19/10)
Event Name: Powell’s book signing with David Herlihy
Event Start Date: July 19, 2010
Start Time: 7:30:00 PM
Location: Powell’s City of Books. 1005 W Burnside Portland, OR 97209
Web Site: http://www.powells.com
Event Description: Meet David Herlihy, the author of The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance and Bicycle: The History.
David Herlihy’s gripping narrative The Lost Cyclist (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) captures the soaring joys and constant dangers accompanying renowned high-wheel racer and long-distance tourist Frank Lenz in the days before paved roads and automobiles.
You may purchase your copy in advance or at the live event.
Event: Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge (7/16 – 7/18)
Event Name: Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge
Event Dates: July 16, 17, 18, 2010
Location: Alpenrose Velodrome, 6149 SW. Shattuck
Event Web Site: www.alpenrosechallenge.com
Portland, OR – The 11th Annual Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge will feature elite riders, national and international champions and future world-class Olympians delivering some of the best cycling action in the United States while competing for track records and cash prizes.
The Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge is unique for its caliber of competitors, venue, and challenging course. The event will draw more than 100 elite women, men and masters 40+ competing for over $13,000 in prizes, making it one of the richest purse track races in the country. This year’s line-up includes two-time U.S. Olympian Jame Carney, and Travis Smith Canadian Olympic hopeful and currently the world’s number one ranked sprinter. The women’s field includes multi-time national champions Cari Higgins and Canadian world’s team member Monique Sullivan.
The Alpenrose Velodrome is one of only 20 bicycle racing tracks in the nation. With corners positioned at a 44-degree angle, racers must maintain a constant speed of 12.5 miles per hour in order to remain upright on the track, which won’t be a problem as these athletes will reach speeds up to 40mph. In addition to being one of the steepest banks in the nation, the track is also unique in that it is made of concrete; most others are wooden.
The Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge takes place on July 16, 17 & 18—this free three-day event will thrill spectators with the raw athleticism. On Friday evening, Papa Murphy’s Pizza will be giving away free pizza to the first 250 attendees.
The Alpenrose Velodrome is located on SW Shattuck Road, off Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. For more information, visit: www.alpenrosechallenge.com.
TriMet will change policy after concerns raised over ‘Al M’ videos
TriMet has made a policy change in light of complaints about a bus operator who made videos of himself and his passengers — sometimes while driving — and then posted them on this blog.
The issue surfaced after I published a video statement by bus operator Al Marguiles. In the comments of that story, Marguiles (posting as “Al M”) engaged other readers and encouraged them to visit his blog to watch videos about people who bike and about BikePortland.
Clarification on KGW’s ‘rogue bike path’ story – UPDATED
KGW TV ran a story Monday night titled, “Another rogue bike path in Forest Park.” Here’s the opening of the story:
“A new illegal bike path in Forest Park has trail users upset, with near misses between docile people on foot and speeding mountain bikers emerging out of nowhere.
And here’s the video:
orange Custom Built Bike w/ Wheelchair access Bike-Car W/ Hand Cycle & Wheelchair 2010
Year: 2010
Brand: Custom Built Bike w/ Wheelchair access
Model: Bike-Car W/ Hand Cycle & Wheelchair
Color:orange
Size:white
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46287434@N05/4611436300/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2010-06-29
Stolen From: front of house on williams and jarrett
Neighborhood: williams and killingsworth
Owner: johnnie olivan
OwnerEmail: rejuicedbikes@gmail.com
Description: very large three person vehicle, has wheelchair and made from recycled bike materials.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Vancouver Ave bridge project: How’s it treating you?
“Since the Vancouver Ave bridge has been out I have been unable to find a safe route to work.”
— Brian Tang in a posting to SeeClickFix
A construction project that has completely closed the Vancouver Avenue bridge over the Columbia Slough in North Portland is causing headaches and is highlighting the poor north/south biking options in the surrounding area.
As I reported back in April, the project began in May and the bridge closure is expected to last through the end of December. In the comments to that story several people expressed concerns about the poor bikeway quality on the proposed detours* and there were questions about why PBOT would do this project during the summer months.
Gold, blue trim Motobecane c1979
Year: c1979
Brand: Motobecane
Color:Gold, blue trim
Size:26 in
Stolen in Portland, OR 97319
Stolen:2010-06-29
Stolen From: Outside Marshall House Apartments, NW 26th Ave and Marshall St
Neighborhood: Northwest Portland
Owner: Jeff Gauthier
OwnerEmail: gauthier@up.edu
Description: At time of theft had black drop handlebars, black Blackburn bicycle rack in rear, rear-view mirror, black bell; Motobecane “made in France” markings in blue
Police record with: Portland PB
Police reference#: 10-152664
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Black Bianchi Road Bike ?
Year: ?
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Road Bike
Color:Black
Size:Men’s
Serial: N/A
Stolen in Portland, OR 97323
Stolen:2010-06-26
Stolen From: 2200 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
(Chez Jose East) garage storage area
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gulch
Owner: Sean Poirier
OwnerEmail: chezjoseeast@yahoo.com
Description: Used Bianchi. New Velo-Plush Seat, New handlebars wrapped in black tape (a little bit of blue too) One red light below bike seat.
Police record with: Portland Police
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
white/red Scott CR1 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Scott
Model: CR1
Color:white/red
Size:58inch
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2010-06-28
Stolen From: Stolen from the Fred Meyer in North Portland on Interstate between 4:15 and 4:45pm
Neighborhood: North Portland
Owner: Tyler Clark
OwnerEmail: tdc523@yahoo.com
Description: White and red mens road bike. Blue clip in pedals and a blue water bottle cage. Also a bike pump attached to the bar running front to back. White seat and handlebar wrap
Police record with: Filed with Portland Pd at 5:30 pm
Police reference#: 1052599
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
New music video features Portland tall bike jousters
Still from video.
-Watch it below-
-Watch it below-
First it was The Flaming Lips, now it’s LCD Soundsystem who has looked to Portland’s colorful, bike-riding characters for a music video.
I heard about this being filmed just a few weeks ago and word on the street was that every local freak bike builder was there. It’s a gorgeous look “into the culture of bike jousting” with a lot of familiar faces including Irondelle/gravity biker/chariot war champion Emily O’Connor, jousting legend and former Alberta Clown House performer Rabbit, the inimitable Dingo the Clown, Hammercising acro-balancer Dutch, and many others. The song is “Drunk Girls” (Holy Ghost! Remix) and the piece was directed by Daniel Garcia. Watch it below…