Stolen Novara Aspen
Shimano Deore components, disk brakes, Mutano Raptor knobby tires (I think), ends of rubber handlebar grips cut off, PDX lounge bike bell, front and rear Planet Bike fenders. stolen from locked bike room at Buckman Terrace Apartments.
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A Vanilla bicycle inspires new documentary
Photo: Marko Muellner
Last Christmas, Marko Muellner’s wife bought him a 10-week course in documentary filmmaking.
Long before that, he was walking down NE Alberta Street when a locked-up bike caught his eye,
“When I started to look more closely I was amazed, it was beautiful, and the details were really really interesting.”
The bike was a Vanilla, handmade in Portland by Sacha White.
Stolen Peugeot Unknown
Nitto Jaguar stem, bright yellow oury grips, leather saddle.
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Stolen Specialized Crossroads Expedition
Raw, beat-up frame w/ brand -new 26″ wheels and new 4″ rise black handlebars. 10 speed with front brake only.
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Police investigation: Driver claims innocence in I-205 bike path incident
I just heard from the Commander of the Traffic Division regarding their investigation into I-205 bridge bike path incident I reported on last week.
To refresh your memory…Cyclist Dustin Kent claimed that a full-sized pickup truck entered onto the bike path as he pedaled home after work on the I-205 bridge over the Columbia River. Kent said a truck drove up behind him, turned out its lights, and proceeded to drive over his bicycle, forcing Kent to hop a railing to avoid being hit. The truck then continued on, without stopping to see what happened.
Now the Traffic Division has completed their investigation of the incident. According to Commander Mark Kruger, the motorist claims to have, “made a wrong turn somewhere”:
Bike recreation on a roll in Oregon
Commission nominee Jay Graves.
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The BTA reports that Governor Kulongoski has nominated Bike Gallery owner Jay Graves to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission. This is good news for bicyclists throughout the state and just the latest sign of the growing acceptance and influence of bicycles on Oregon’s political landscape.
You’d be hard pressed to find a more dedicated and effective voice for cycling than Jay Graves. He represents not only the important economic perspective of a business owner, but he’s also an experienced advocate who is just as comfortable rubbing shoulders with bigwigs as he is lubing your chain at a local bike event.
Stolen Giant Yukon
Blue Giant Yukon 25 inch frame road tires rear light and lights inside of rims
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Exclusive video: A traffic calming sasquatch at Ladd Circle
For the first time ever, Portland filmmaker Dan Kaufman has captured video of a traffic calming sasquatch (video below). It turns out this elusive sasquatch, whose name is Clarence, has finally decided to descend from his secret mountain hideaway to enjoy a bike ride around Ladd Circle.
Pedestrian bill needs a hand
demonstrates the proposed
pedestrian hand signal.
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A bill that would give pedestrians a way to signal their intentions to cross a street without having to step out into traffic is stalled in the House Judiciary Committee.
Senate Bill 573 (text) will likely not move out for a full House vote unless advocates rally and encourage committee members to vote in favor of the proposal.
The bill passed a full Senate vote last month, but it must be pass out of committee and get a favorable House vote before being signed into law.
Noted lawyer Ray Thomas has worked closely with the BTAs on this bill. Here’s what he says