PepsiCo, the global corporation that owns brands like Doritos and Gatorade, has taken notice of an ad by iconic Portland bike shop, River City Bicycles. At issue is one of PepsiCo’s oldest and most valued brands, Quaker Oats.
Stolen: Cannondale F500
[Posted by user “hellkell”]
My Cannondale was stolen off of my front porch on the 30th block of Yamhill on the night of the 21st. It was a mat green color with yellow lettering. I am a high school teacher and this is my transportation. If you have any inormation please contact me at 503 234 7063. My name is David Kelly.
BTA “concerned” about ODOT bike ban proposal
BTA Policy Director Scott Bricker just sent me the letter he drafted to ODOT regarding ODOT’s proposed rule change that would ban bikes on several Metro area freeways and highways that are currently used as bike routes. Here is an excerpt:
“We (the BTA) do not completely comprehend the impetus for the proposal. We feel that the level of use and lack of documented safety concerns are disconnected from prohibiting bicyclists, for whatever reason, to occasionally use these routes.”
Stolen: Blue/white Lemond
[Posted by user “Adam”]
My Lemond was stolen from the bike racks of the Pearl District 24 hour fitness March 20 between 12:30 and 2:00 in the afternoon. It’s a 57cm 2004 blue Nevada City with a water bottle bracket that’s broken, black taped handlebars and cat eye mount . Serial Number:ww1834335. Any info greatly appreciated? adamshenker@hotmail.com, (503) 493-9281
P.S. If you use these racks evidently there has been a recent rash of thefts that have taken place there, so be advised.
New Lucky Lab has indoor bike rack
VJ of AltPortland.com just sent me this photo (see below) of an awesome new indoor bike rack inside the new Lucky Lab Beer Hall in Northwest Portland. This new location officially opens with a big party this Friday, but insiders like VJ have already checked it out.
Stolen bike recovered by shop employees
[Recovered!]
Just got word that we’ve recovered yet another stolen bike! Here’s how it went down:
Last Friday, two guys walked into the downtown Bike Gallery store. The employees were suspicious because they seemed to be high and they left a nice, unlocked green Kona parked outside. When the guys left the store one of the employees, Mike Hilbrandt, jumped onto the Stolen Bike Listings and did a quick check. Sure enough he saw the bike listed! (here’s the original listing).
Local layoffs at Mountain Cycle, Specialized settlement progresses
[Van for sale]
The news is no longer simmering, it is boiling over. Kinesis, the Taiwanese parent company of Mountain Cycle has decided to chart a new course for the local bike brand. The future of the brand is still up in the air, but my sources tell me that it will not include Portland. So that’s the end of Mountain Cycle as we know it.
Kinesis gave employees a days notice before letting them go. Only one employee remains at their “dead” offices on North Williams Street, and he is there to liquidate remaining inventory.
Universal Cycles opens in Northwest
[Retail Manager, Josh Sweet]
Universal Cycles has set up shop in Northwest Portland. The company was founded about 10 years ago as an online retailer based in San Francisco and online sales remain a large part of their business today. They’ve been in Portland for 5 years, but their previous storefront was just a tiny place out near the Airport.
On Saturday, I poked my head into their new space on NW 18th and Thurman. Wow. It’s a beautiful and spacious store (more photos here) that will add exciting new energy to the bike scene. The ceilings are high, there’s a ton of wood and of course lots of bike gear filling the aisles. They’re still setting things up but they’re open for business and welcoming customers (old and new) with a smile.
Stolen: Silver/Blue Raleigh
[Posted by “suzyarr”]
Stolen 56 cm silver and blue Raliegh single speed. It was stolen in N pdx on Friday, March 17th. Damned bike thieves if you see it, email me at suzyruss@yahoo.com.
Stolen: Silver Trek
[Posted by “adamdoug”]
Silver Trek 4500. beloved bike and companion of 4+ years was removed from an innocent front porch(SE 44th ave) early on Sunday morning. Stickers: zoobomb, one less car, and Fog City Cyclery.
email me adamdoug@hotmail.com if you have information that can help me recover this or if you have a story of someone new enjoying the bike as much as I have…
Stolen: Dark Blue Kelly
[Posted by “teleguy”]
Kelly Road Bike Midnight Blue (almost black)
59 cm
Full ultegra, Thompson seat post, Ritchey Stem, Flite saddle, Blue tires
Big news simmering at Mountain Cycle
A few hours ago, an employee of Portland-based bike manufacturer, Mountain Cycle left a suspicious comment on my recent post about the Specialized/Stumptown Saga. The employee wrote, “I don’t think Specialized will be bothering Mountain Cycle any longer. More news to follow…” Then, after being prodded by another commenter, he added, “I have not been given permission to make an official statement.”
Now, I notice there is a post on a popular mountain biking forum site that says Mountain Cycle employees have been given notices and that “there is no more Kinesis USA, or Mountain Cycle.”