(Originally posted on Facebook)
***STOLEN BIKE IN PORTLAND, OREGON***
$500 REWARD, NO QUESTIONS ASKED
Brand: Salsa
Model: Fargo
Color: Green
Portland PD Case #: 15-282546
Serial #: M14062592
This is a follow-up post regarding my still stolen touring bike that I've been riding for almost three months and over 4,000 miles across the country from Yorktown, VA to Portland, OR (Astoria was our intended destination). The sentimental value of the bike is beyond description. Unfortunately, a number of other valuable trinkets were taken along with the bike including personal gifts collected on the tour, my film camera, and a bag of my favorite gummy worms :(
On Monday, August 17, around 4:00pm my bike was stolen from the corner of 15th Ave. and Alberta St. At the time it was unloaded, meaning my bags were not attached. So the bike was last seen with:
- Cork colored bar tape
- Brooks B17 brown leather saddle
- Ortlieb handlebar bag and mount
- Salsa brand plastic front racks mounted to the fork arms
- Salsa brand steel back rack (black)
- Front and rear Planet Bike fenders (black)
- 2 bottle cages and hand pump mount
- American flag mounted in the back
I'm feeling pretty messed up about losing my bike and I just want it back, hence the reward. Please help spread the word. I'm hoping that continued exposure will help expedite the recovery of my bike.
*****Again, I am offering a $500 reward for the safe return of my bicycle--no questions asked.*****
Thank you to everyone who has helped to support and guide me in this awful experience.
How sad -- sure hope you get it back
ReplyDeleteI just contacted 2 TV stations in Portland. I think your story is worth getting out there. Maybe it would help. Don't give up though - you MUST see this through to Astoria - somehow! You're almost there!! - Jesse's mom Meredith
ReplyDeleteHi there- Nick Bradshaw from KATU TV here in Portland. What a bummer. We may be able to help. Is there a way you can call us here at the station at 503-231-4264? Thank you
ReplyDeleteNick Bradshaw | Assignment Manager
KATU TV
Portland, Oregon | 503-231-4264
nbradshaw@katu.com |
I shared on Facebook. I rode that route the opposite direction when I was about your age. I truly hope you get your bicycle back, but even if it's gone, no one can take away your wonderful experience and the confidence in yourself that you have gained. Best wishes from Alaska.
ReplyDeleteHey so do you plan to finish the ride then? It would be a shame to get his far and not finish. I did the TransAm last year, and I live in Portland. If you want you could borrow my bike just to get to the coast. Are you still in Portland?
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ReplyDeleteHey Chris!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rebecca and I'm a writer for Adventure Cycling Magazine. I'm writing a story on bike theft while on tour. I'd love to ask you a couple questions about your theft in Portland in the middle of your tour for my story. you can email me at rkeith@adventurecycling.org
Thanks!
Rebecca