Race organizers calculate finish times.
(Photo © Elly Blue)
(Photo © Elly Blue)
The Cross Crusade series opens in style and sets a new record
An obstacle course of tight curves and hurdles around the Alpenrose track.
(Photos © BikePortland/Elly Blue)
(Photos © BikePortland/Elly Blue)
1,438 intrepid riders participated in yesterday’s Cross Crusade series opener yesterday at Alpenrose Dairy, nearly 200 more than competed last year, making it likely the largest ‘cross race (by participation) in the world.
26″ mtn DT Swiss DT Swiss Classic 340 Trail 6-bolt Disc 20mm Front EX5.1 (WE1051) 2008
Year: 2008
Brand: DT Swiss
Model: DT Swiss Classic 340 Trail 6-bolt Disc 20mm Front EX5.1 (WE1051)
Color:26″ mtn
Photo: http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=WE1051#
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-10-4
Stolen From: Hopworks Brewery lower parking lot
SE 30th and Powell
Neighborhood: SE Portland
Owner: rebecca miller
OwnerEmail: reremiller@gmail.com
Description: Front wheel off my mountain bike with disc brake
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
The Monday Roundup
Here’s the news we came across last week. Thanks to everyone who sent us links and tips.
– President Obama has signed an order prohibiting federal employees from sending text messages while driving.
– You can now download your own copy of Robert Moses’ 89 page plan for Portland’s transportation future, drawn up in 1943 with its famous plan for a network of inner-city freeways.
– The new bikesharing scheme in Dublin has run into an unexpected snag — it’s too popular. The hope was to achieve 5,000 subscribers in the first year; instead 11,000 signed up in the first two weeks.
– Few in Israel drive during the Yom Kippur holiday, celebrated last week. A radio story tells how the day turns into an impromptu celebration of bicycling, particularly for children.
Blue Kona Dew Deluxe 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Dew Deluxe
Color:Blue
Size:58
Serial: SA80734982
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2009-10-4
Stolen From: Front porch of house (3427 NE 11th Avenue) – cross street Fremont.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Leland Berger
OwnerEmail: lelandberger@comcast.net
Reward: yes
Description: Had Blackburn combo light
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Design Challenge race: More camaraderie than competition
Pausing at the Rapha-sponsored
beer stop high atop Portland off of
Dixie Mountain Road.
(Photos by Mark Reber)
beer stop high atop Portland off of
Dixie Mountain Road.
(Photos by Mark Reber)
Saturday’s Constructor’s Design Challenge (part of the Oregon Manifest) race may have been for points and it was certainly tough, but the riders seemed to focus more on camaraderie than competition.
The day seemed to be an extension of the previous evening’s party, albeit without the DJ. The mood was light and joyful, the weather cooperated and there was excellent beer and food along the way.
Whether organizers at Oregon Manifest intended it or not, the day — from the first checkpoint where riders loaded a six-pack of Hopworks beer, to the lunch stop at Chris King’s home to the finish line — expanded what it means to have a biking culture and a bike community. The expectations of riders and visitors were exceeded and few could help but smile and laugh.
The bikes have been raced, judged, and ogled. And the winners are…
[Welcome to our continuing coverage of the Oregon Manifest’s Constructor’s Design Challenge. See our previous coverage here.]
Greg Heath built and raced this
Donkelope bike, which won a
design award.
(Photos © Elly Blue)
Donkelope bike, which won a
design award.
(Photos © Elly Blue)
All day yesterday, the thirty offerings in the Oregon Manifest Constructors Challenge were judged. Today, they were put through their paces on a 77 mile course, from Vernonia to Portland via some epic hills, gravel roads, and city traffic.
Black Trek 7.3FX+ 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Trek
Model: 7.3FX+
Color:Black
Size:17.5″
Serial: SWTU063C0991E
Photo: http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-ohUSjM9DOQ/Sp3rRrlml3I/AAAAAAAAAFI/ZJJ8mRRy4bw/s800/bike.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-10-3
Stolen From: NE 33rd Ave. and NE Ainsworth
Neighborhood: Condordia
Owner: Nate Allen
OwnerEmail: nate_allen@yahoo.com
Reward: $250
Description: This is a pre-release model of Trek’s upcoming electrically-assisted bicycles. There are only a handful of them in Portland. The bike has a Bionx motor integrated into the rear wheel with serial number 2142-A091107076. It has a bicycle computer that integrates with the motor. It has an unusual rear rack that is designed to hold the battery, which was not stolen – the rack has two ‘decks’, the lower with special rails where the battery attaches, and has an small electrical connection in the front.
If you see this bicycle please contact the police or myself at (503) 401-3880 during the day or (503)281-7820 during the evening.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Spirits high, riders weary, some down as Constructor’s Race challengers near end point
The Circle A Cycles bike was the only one
with dirt proudly on display last night.
They’ll all be looking battleweary by now.
(Photo © Elly Blue)
with dirt proudly on display last night.
They’ll all be looking battleweary by now.
(Photo © Elly Blue)
Our correspondent Mark Reber just called from up on Skyline Drive where he’s been photographing the challengers in the Oregon Manifest Constructor’s Race at the race’s Beer Pickup Checkpoint.
All the racers Reber saw were in high spirits, he said. They report a beautiful and rural but challenging course that began at 10am today at Vernonia High School and continued to Scappoose before winding through the west hills and returning to Portland via Old Germantown Road.
MINT GREEN JAMIS COMMUTER 2.0 2007
Year: 2007
Brand: JAMIS
Model: COMMUTER 2.0
Color:MINT GREEN
Size:14.5”
Serial: U64K45793
Photo: http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3121/img5051ta.jpg
Stolen in PORTLAND, OR 97215
Stolen:2009-09-28
Stolen From: SE 50TH & Hawthorne Blvd
Neighborhood: SE Hawthorne
Owner: Amy Wong
OwnerEmail: amy2wong@gmail.com
Description: Jamis commuter 2.0, purchased in Summer 2007, mint green with mustache handle bars; two black metal foldable baskets at the back; the mirror on the handle is gone, but the attachment is still there.
Police record with: 09-087638
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Blue/Black Kona Jake the Snake 2006
Year: 2006
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake the Snake
Color:Blue/Black
Size:60cm
Serial: F905K2787
Photo: http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9056/65765323124498414200140.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2009-10-2
Stolen From: Powell’s Books bike corral – SW 11th & Couch
Neighborhood: Pearl District/Burnside
Owner: Robert Anderson
OwnerEmail: robert.axel.anderson@gmail.com
Reward: $300
Description: 2006 Kona Jake the Snake.
Electric Blue top tube, down tube, and head tube.
Electric Green graphics, “2005 US Cyclocross Champion” insignia on top tube.
Black seatstays/chainstays.
Black electrical tape wrapped on rear seatstays.
Mavic Aksium Race 700c wheels and hubs.
Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires, 35c.
Shimano 105 drivetrain, 46/36 front chainrings, 11-25 tooth rear cassette.
FSA cranks, Shimano SPD pedals. Dura-Ace bottom bracket.
Fizik Pave CX saddle.
Kona Carbon Cross fork.
CatEye wireless computer sensor mounted on front fork.
Police record with: Ralph Elwood #26797
Police reference#: 09088937
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
The Design Challenge from the builder’s perspective
An enthusiastic crowd turned out tonight for the reception party.
(Photo by Mark Reber for BikePortland)
(Photo by Mark Reber for BikePortland)