Contest announced to name Mt. Tabor Race Series

Mt. Tabor Circuit Race

[Racing in Mt. Tabor.]

The Mt. Tabor Race series is a Portland institution that goes back over 50 years. The 1.3 mile roller-coaster circuit through Mt. Tabor Park is cherished by hundreds of local racers each year for its challenging hills, technical corners, and natural beauty.

Event promoter Clark Ritchie has just announced a contest to come up with a slogan or motto for the legendary race. The author of the winning slogan will receive a $25 gift certificate to River City Bicycles. He says it’s only open to OBRA members but if you come up with something really good maybe he’ll make an exception.

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Memorial Day Weekend packed with bike events

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Hopefully this rain lets up, because there are some great events planned for this weekend.

North American Cycle Courier Championships

***Reference to an upcoming messenger event has been deleted by request of organizers.***

If you prefer packing your gear over fixed gears, then the Community Exchange Cycle Touring Club has a ride for you. They’re doing a three-day, self-supported bike camping trip leaving from Southeast Portland. I checked out the route and it looks like it should be a beautiful ride. Not to mention, it’s being led by the capable and knowledgeable Aaron Tarfman. More info here.

Still not excited? How about some human-powered vehicle racing? That’s right, the Oregon Human Powered Vehicle (OHPV) club is putting on their 7th annual Human Powered Challenge at Portland International Raceway. What’s a human powered vehicle? Think recumbent and then picture it with full aerodynamic fairings and then think pure, unadulterated speed. I really hope the track is dry for these guys!

TriMet to offer attended bike parking during Rose Fest

MAX train Portland

TriMet just sent out a press release about their schedule for the upcoming Rose Festival. At the bottom of the release was the following bit about bikes on MAX:

“This year, TriMet is offering more options for cyclists during the Rose Festival when MAX trains will be full. Attended bicycle parking will be offered during both parades. Volunteers from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will keep an eye on your ride during the parades if you lock it at the Beaverton or Hollywood transit centers. Visit trimet.org/bikes for more details.”



Bike action at Alberta Art Hop

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Bikes at Alberta Art Hop

On Saturday me and my ladies rode over to Alberta Street to check out the annual Art Hop. The picture-perfect day attracted all sorts of folks riding all sorts of bikes. And, as usual, I couldn’t keep my eyes (and my camera) off them.

I noticed some old favorites in action like the Clownhouse’s Spin Bike, which Dingo said is sadly, “on its last wheels”. This bike is an engineering feat and one of the most fun things I’ve ever pedaled. Another old fave is Bethany’s grass bike. I first saw this scintillating creation at the Bunny on a Bike Ride and it was good to see it (and Bethany!) again.

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Meet a bicycle crash investigation expert

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Officer Darke Hull

[Officer Darke Hull.]

Officer Darke Hull of the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division is one of six Portland officers to have been recently certified as a Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Investigation expert. The certification came after a rigourous, 5-day course offered by the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM).

I met with Officer Hull to learn more about the class and his role within the PPB.

Officer Hull has been on the force for 7 years, with three of those in the Traffic Division. He is a motorcycle officer on one of two Fatal Crash Investigation teams. He and his team investigate around 50 fatal incidents a year and he also works Critical Mass and other events.

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Stolen: Two grey Treks

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[Posted by “Richard Barasch”]

Two Stolen Trek 7200’s on 5800 SE Ash on Friday, May 12. Both grey

Stolen: Living X MTB

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[Posted by “burnpile”]

Brushed aluminum Living X hardtail climber. I’m not sure of the model, but I think it was Team II (it’s not written anywhere on the bike…just some cryptic number on one of the tubes that is alike T16R35 or something). The cables traveled along a grooved channel along the top tube. This is an extremely unique frame with strange tubing and I’m fairly certain there’s not another Living X bike in the city, so it will be easy to spot.

It had Shimano XTR components, white Manitou front shocks, Syncros seatpost…can’t remember the brand of seat.

The bike is probably 8-9 years old and will be sorely missed.

Please contact me via email with any info: fisthead at qwest dot net

Thanks for reading.

Stolen: Performance Expresso

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[Posted by “aliciann11”]

Some jerkface stole my bike!!!

I am NOT happy about this.

It is an awesome tiny bike that was stolen tonight in between 13th & 14th on NW overton across from Elements Glass studio. The frame, front wheel and a gray Pryme helmet were locked to a street sign pole. Stolen between 10-12pm. Its a small bike with 26inch road wheels. The lettering is all in pink, pink water bottle holder and fender. Serial # U40901840.
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Stolen: Fuji Road bike – Recovered!

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[Posted by “kvitkay”]

Small (49 cm) blue & white woman’s specific 2004 Fuji roadbike stolen Friday night May 19th. Bike was locked at a rack in a “secure” basement of condo building at NW 21st and Flanders. Bike has yellow crank brothers pedals. Please contact kvitkay@gmail.com if you have any info. Thanks.

Volunteer: Distribute Pedalpalooza calendars

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[From Ian Stude]

Pedalpalooza is almost here!

Our annual printed calendar of Pedalpalooza events is just about to come off the presses. Once it’s ready we have only one hurdle left — peppering the city with thousands of copies to spread the good word about Pedalpalooza’s two and a half weeks of BIKE FUN.

Fortunately, we have the venerable Portland Mercury on our team. The Pedalpalooza Calendar will inserted into every one of the 42,000 copies of the Portland Mercury’s June 1st issue. But…

We can always do more to spread the bike love. After all, not every bike-friendly establishment in our fair city gets copies of the Mercury. So, we here at Calendar Central have made sure to print plenty of extra calendars for distribution to bike shops and bike-loving businesses.

Here comes the call-out for volunteers:

What we need now is a Pedalpalooza Calendar Distribution team, including a distribution coordinator. Are you up for the job? Sound off to throw your hat in the ring. Pedalpalooza needs your help!

To volunteer contact Ian at iangoesbybike [a] comcast net, or leave a comment.

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