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black Trek 7300

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Brand: Trek
Model: 7300
Color:black
Size:17.5″
Serial: WW0198645
Photo: http://pseudomammal.org/stolenbike.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-06-9
Stolen From: Back porch of our apartment near NE 7th & Tillamook.

(They even had to move the baby trailer for our two year old to get at the bike. You stay classy, bike thieves.)
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Nick Blanchard-Wright
OwnerEmail: pseudomammal@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Black 17.5″ Trek 7300 hybrid bike with gold and white trim. Front suspension, gel seat, no mounted accessories.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: T10003519
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Oregonian: Man who backed into Mike Luther gets probation

Wayne Thompson
(Photo: Mult. Co. Sheriff)

Wayne Conrad Thompson, who was initially charged with First Degree Assault for backing his car into Mike Luther in a parking lot in August 2009, was sentenced with only probation yesterday.

The Oregonian has the story:

“A 35-year-old driver who struck a bicyclist while reversing his SUV was sentenced to three years of probation Tuesday after a judge found him not guilty last month of intentionally slamming into the cyclist.

Wayne Conrad Thompson of Southeast Portland would have received a mandatory minimum 7 1/2 years in prison if found guilty of the crime — first-degree assault — that police and prosecutors thought he committed. But in trial, Multnomah County Circuit Judge Henry Kantor found Thompson guilty of the lesser crime of third-degree assault — then sentenced him to probation, two days of anger counseling, a drug evaluation and treatment if necessary and a five-year suspension of his driver’s license.”

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Racing, art bikes, family fun and more on tap for ‘Cirque’

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Art Bike Parade at Cirque du Cycling-50

Oompa-Loompas at the Cirque last year.
(Photo © J. Maus)

This Saturday, one of my favorite annual events is coming (once again) to Mississippi Avenue — the Cirque du Cycling!

The Cirque — which was conceived and is sponsored by Laughing Planet Cafe — is a one-day testament to everything bike that Portland has to offer and this year organizers have made it even better. The main highlights are back from previous years: A criterium featuring big-time local racers, a family bike ride through the neighborhood, and an art/freak-bike parade.

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Your Big Ideas for Biking in Oregon: Winners and others

Glen Eden Beach to Newport-5

Imagine: A bicycle-only trail
along the entire Oregon Coast.
(Photo © J. Maus)

I love Big Ideas. Without them we’d be stuck in the rut of merely working on what’s possible instead of peering out to new possibilities. When it comes to moving biking forward in Oregon, we’ve got to dream big.

It was with that spirit that I hosted a contest recently asking for your Big Ideas for Biking in Oregon. We got a ton of fantastic responses! Thanks to everyone for playing along (see list of winners and others below the jump).

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52cm Pro-Lite Trentino track bike 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Pro-Lite
Model: Trentino track bike
Color:52cm
Size:Flat Black
Photo: http://rd.unrealcycles.com/catalog/popup.php?id=325&photo=0
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-06-6
Stolen From: C Bar on Gladstone and 29th. My bike was in the bar and someone took it out the back door.
Neighborhood: SE Gladstone
Owner: Jeremiah Smith
OwnerEmail: jeremiah.faria@gmail.com
Description: Pro-Lite Track bike, Crank Bros Egg Beater pedals, Pro PLT Carbon Stem 80mm, Kona Downhill bars, SOMA front brake
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-46165
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Man collapses, later dies in hospital after race at PIR

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David Oliphant
1962 – 2010.
(Photo: Cort Buchholz)

David Oliphant, 47, collapsed after crossing the finish following a race at Portland International Raceway last night. After being attended to by on-scene medics, Oliphant was rushed to a local hospital but doctors were unable to revive him and he later died.

Kenji Sugahara, executive director of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) confirmed the incident this morning, saying Oliphant died of a heart-related condition. “We’re all deeply saddened by it. He was a great racer and a great friend. It’s a huge loss to the community — everyone liked him. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and team.”

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Grey Specialized Allez Comp 2003

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Year: 2003
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez Comp
Color:Grey
Size:61cm
Serial: ?I-1259
Photo: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/4684066234_5ccdc80db6_b_d.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2010-06-7
Stolen From: My garage, 1706 SE Elliott Ave (Ladds Addition)
Neighborhood: Ladds Addition
Owner: Christian Nolke
OwnerEmail: cnolke@gmail.com
Description: No front derailleur, only one front chainring
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10003482 (temp)
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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