Check out this article in today’s Willamette Week.
Reporter Angela Valdez covers the recent bike theft recovery story and says some nice things about BikePortland.org.
I love this quote she got from Corey (the guy that confronted the thief):
BikeWorks to host fundraiser event
[BikeWorks’ Kim Fey]
North Portland BikeWorks is a non-profit, collectively run bike shop and learning center on Mississippi Street. Far from just selling and working on bikes, they provide information, resources and programs to the community and they are particularly known for their Women and Trans Bike Repair Nights, a free workshop that happens every Wednesday night from 6-8pm.
This popular program is now in its fourth year and has given hundreds of people the skills to works on their bikes in a safe and supportive atmosphere. This entirely donation-based event is the only one of its kind in the nation.
Stolen: White/Black Redline
Posted by SilamentX
This bike was actually stolen from my driveway where i accidentally left it for a couple of hours. this is my second bike stolen from my driveway and i live in a dead-end with 80% of my neighborhood being elderly so if its anyone from my neighborhood its narrowed down already to 2 possible people. but im not about to flat out accuse anyone.
Description:
Its nothing special but hard to miss. its a White framed bike with black and white Redline stickers on it. all Black handlebars with black X-X-X like grips. The hardest part to miss if it hasnt been changed is the Seat. my dogs chewed it up quite a bit so about half of the seat is chewed off. Black tires… nothin classy.
My honest opinion is this bike is going to be sold for money to buy narcotics because i have a neighbor 2 houses down thats a meth-attic and were pretty sure hes stolen atleast 1 of the two bikes.
Serious injury befalls long time Axles of Evil and PUMA member
[BillDozer at Alberta Park.
Photo by dolomite1000]
Photo by dolomite1000]
BillDozer (real name Bill Dillon), a founding member of the Portland United Messenger Association (PUMA) and the Axles of Evil bike polo club sustained a life-threatening injury during last weekend’s West Side Invite Polo Tournament at Alberta Park in Northeast Portland.
I wrote about Dozer last week regarding his new gig as co-publisher and writer for New York City based, Mess Magazine.
Early in his second polo match of the tourney, he flew over the bars and landed on the handlebars of another bike. The impact separated his sternum, broke three ribs, severed an artery, collapsed a lung, and resulted in three liters of blood loss. He was rushed from the park to Legacy Emanuel Hospital and has just now been released. Read more at the Mess Magazine site.
Springwater set for repaving, expect closures
The Portland Parks & Recreation Department has received an Oregon Recreational Trails Grant to rehabilitate a section of the Springwater Corridor Trail that has long been in need of repair.
The $47,000 grant was one of 15 projects to from across the state to receive funding and will go towards repaving the trail from SE 82nd to SE 92nd Avenues.
If the weather holds, the work will begin tomorrow (6/7) and run through Friday (6/9) and the trail will be closed until 4:30pm.
Portland Parks has posted a PDF of a suggested detour on their website.
New service will scan the web for your stolen bike
[Michael Jones]
When thieves steal bikes, they often turn to the Internet to sell them and make a quick buck. Savvy theft victims will spend the few weeks after their bike is stolen scanning sites like Craiglist and Ebay in hopes of finding their beloved steed.
This process, if done at all, can be tedious and time-consuming and most people give up after a few days.
Local cyclist and web programmer Michael Jones has created an exciting new tool (no name yet) that will automate this entire process.
Survey says drivers unaware of laws, other road users
GMAC Insurance just released results of their 2006 National Drivers Test. They polled 5,288 people and gave them a 20 question test about basic rules of the road. They also asked them about their driving behavior.
The results of the test were pretty sad. 1 in 11 Americans – about 18 million people – failed. It’s a pretty simple test. You can take it yourself. I don’t drive much but I still managed to get 90% (you need 70% to pass).
Stolen: Fuji Sunfire
[Posted by “Ninarosie”]
2005 Hybrid Fuji Sunfire. Stolen 5/5/06 from the REI on NW 14th and Johnson. Locked with a cable lock. Silver with red writing and black accents. Serial number I5E13941. Please contact Nina at ninarosie@hotmail.com if you have any info.
Memorial service today for Darrel and Sheryl McDaniel
A memorial service for Sheryl and Darrel McDaniel is set for today at Sunset Presbyterian Church on NW Cornell Road. The couple were struck by a car while riding together in Forest Grove last Monday. Here’s the story from the Hillsboro Argus and a good discussion and blog post from the BTA.
Nopo Tool Library includes bike tools, workstand
[Now includes bike tools!]
Over the weekend, the girls and I started to build a chicken coop in the backyard. This gave us reason to finally visit the North Portland Tool Library which we’ve heard so much about.
This community service works just like a regular library except they check out power tools instead of books. It’s a great idea and a huge asset to North Portland residents.
Ride report: Sauvie Bike Jam
[This report was written by BikePortland.org correspondent and “Transportation Diplomat,” Aaron Tarfman.]
[St. Johns Bridge
Photo: Aaron Tarfman]
Photo: Aaron Tarfman]
Today we headed out for a berry picking ride to Sauvie Island. While some folks would take heed of the 80% chance of rain and decline a trip on Hwy 30, we didn’t let a few dark clouds spoil our mission for fruit. We headed out of North Portland and made our way to the bridge with nary a drop in sight. As we massed across the St John’s bridge (sorry, we weren’t naked this time) we got a slight sprinkle, but not enough to deter serious berryers.
Hwy 30 was the usual mass of cars and trucks and the mild sprinkle continued during a short stop on the way. With our mission bidding us on, we persisted in our quest for berries.