Video: Through the drive-through, by bike

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A month ago, local eco-fast food chain Burgerville announced a new policy that would allow people to use bicycles in the drive-through lanes at all of their 30 something locations, after a woman was denied service on her bike broadcast the incident online.

Last Thursday they sealed the deal with a promotion at their Hawthorne location — anyone showing up by bike got a free blackberry milkshake with their purchase during a two hour window.

Joe Biel and I decided to head over there with his video camera to get some milkshakes, see how it worked, and talk with the officials on hand. Here’s the movie that resulted:

Drive Thru Mayhem from Joe Biel on Vimeo.

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The Monday Roundup

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

– Tuesday, September 22nd is World Carfree Day. The Washington Post contemplates what that means.

– A new study has found that the largest US fossil fuel subsidies primarily benefit foreign countries.

– A borough in London will, for a trial period, allow people on bikes to ride both ways down one-way streets.

– One mayoral candidate in Seattle says he will try to bike to meetings as much as possible if elected (that means his security detail gets to ride, too).

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Red Univega Nuovo Sport 1980s

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Year: 1980s
Brand: Univega
Model: Nuovo Sport
Color:Red
Size:Small
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-09-20
Stolen From: My house at NE Grand and NE Fremont
Neighborhood: Residential, just off of MLK
Owner: Megan Siefert
OwnerEmail: megan@khpatent.com
Reward: yes
Description: Older 10 sp reddish-orange w/ripped seat, lights, fenders.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

yellow Schwinn varsity 1970

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Year: 1970
Brand: Schwinn
Model: varsity
Color:yellow
Size:mens small
Stolen in Portland, OR 97225
Stolen:2009-09-15
Stolen From: The bike was stolen from our driveway on 91st Ave. In the west slope area.
Neighborhood: West Slope
Owner: Christian Lambert
OwnerEmail: dscnelamfam@msn.com
Reward: $50.00
Description: This bike was all original paint, seat, chrome fenders, with high pressure tires. Rasta colored stripe on handelbars.
Police record with: Officer Winberly
Police reference#: 09514933
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Orange Hawthorne Cruiser 1965

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Year: 1965
Brand: Hawthorne
Model: Cruiser
Color:Orange
Size:Medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-09-17
Stolen From: 12th/NE Tillamook
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Yael Routtenberg
OwnerEmail: olvgrn@yahoo.com
Description: Orange cruiser, original from the 60’s
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

dark grey schwinn del mar cruiser 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: schwinn
Model: del mar cruiser
Color:dark grey
Size:26
Serial: snfsd09e53740
Stolen in portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2009-09-20
Stolen From: nw overton & nw 14th
Neighborhood: pearl
Owner: robert Paglinawan
OwnerEmail: stkrmkr@aol.com
Reward: $50
Description: cruiser with cork coloured grip tape on handlebars. woven basket on rear rack. white wall tires.
Police record with: 09084588
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Specialized Rockhopper Comp 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Rockhopper Comp
Color:Black
Size:23″
Serial: Looking for it.
Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ETxNgZ14u34XLDZFvyU9yA?feat=directlink
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2009-09-19
Stolen From: NE Corner of N. Concord Ave. & Jessup St.
Neighborhood: North Portland – Overlook
Owner: Karl Nordin
OwnerEmail: karlnordin@me.com
Reward: $50
Description: Stolen with red Bell child trailer attached. Bike also has a rear bike rack made specifically for attaching a “Copilot” child seat to. Both front and rear light mounts only. Slick/mtn. hybrid tires. Bike pump holder only w/ velcro strap (but no pump).
Police record with: 09084105

green kona dawg deluxe 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: kona
Model: dawg deluxe
Color:green
Size:18
Stolen in portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2009-09-10
Stolen From: 62nd and henderson
Owner: michael morreale
OwnerEmail: morreale87092@gmail.com
Description: marzocchi pro lo fork. stock compononents

Green Trek VRX 300 1999

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Year: 1999
Brand: Trek
Model: VRX 300
Color:Green
Photo: http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?ItemID=82218&Type=bike
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-09-17
Stolen From: NE 20th between Tillamook and Thompson
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: John Olson
OwnerEmail: johnolson@gmail.com
Reward: $200.00 no questions asked
Description: 1999 Trek VRX 300 Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Weight: 28.0 lb
Size: 17.5 in.
Color: Dragonfly Green

Call John: 503-484-7465
Police record with: To Follow…
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Weekend Open Thread

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Cycle Oregon Day 5 - Glendale to Grants Pass-11

A scene from the fifth day of Cycle Oregon 2009
(Photo © J. Maus)

It’s the weekend! True to Portland’s usual hectic end-of-summer pace, there’s a lot going on around town. Be sure to check out our events guide as you make your plans. And let us know how it goes in the comments here.

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Cycle Oregon participant dies during sleep in Grants Pass

The Cycle Oregon camp at
Riverside Park in Grants Pass.
(Photo © J. Maus)

BikePortland has confirmed that a man died in his tent Thursday night in Grants Pass while participating in the Cycle Oregon ride.

Someone on the ride first told us about the situation Friday night and then confirmed the death with official EMTs. This morning, I spoke with Cycle Oregon ride director Jerry Norquist. Norquist confirmed that the death occurred on Thursday and that the Grants Pass Police Department is doing an investigation.

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Kid’s tricycle Kiddio

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Brand: Kiddio
Color:Kid’s tricycle
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2009-09-18
Stolen From: Than Thao Restaurant
4005 SE Hawthorne Ave.
Portland
SE Hawthorne and SE 40th
In the parking lot
Owner: Swan Sodja
OwnerEmail: freezio@gmail.com
Description: Green, red and yellow children’s triycle, red seat. Early 2000’s model
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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