Year: 06Brand: surlyModel: long haul truckerColor:blueSize:62"Stolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-08-8Stolen From: albina, skidmoreNeighborhood: boiseOwner: ryan mcdowellOwnerEmail: rakitime@yahoo.comDescription: large frame 62" surly long haul trucker, blue 700cc wheels brooks saddle. cane creek headset.This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Need a new job? Love bikes? You're in luck. Four solid opportunities have been listed this past week. Check them out below and make sure you tell them you heard about it on BikePortland.

Part Time Bike Mechanic — Go By Bike Shop
Yoga for Cyclists Instructor — C-Velo Cycling Studio
Bike Shop General Manager — Community Cycling [...]

Brand: MirraCoModel: GambinoColor:blackSerial: WTU254PO324EPhoto: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=135007003238286&set=a.101050019967318.1576.100001869604173&type=1&ref=nfStolen in Portland, OR 97203Stolen:2011-08-12Stolen From: Pier Park pool in St.Johns/N.PortlandNeighborhood: St.Johns/Pier ParkOwner: Mike BruceOwnerEmail: summodown@yahoo.comDescription: black Bmx bike with white cranks and handle grips also a clear plastic seat and pedals.small black sproket.also black and white stickers that say black label and gambino and a panda bear sticker and also [...]

Year: 2006-8Brand: SpecializedModel: SirrrusColor:BlackStolen in Portland, OR 97202Stolen:2011-08-17Stolen From: 4211 SE 39th from behind my house. Cross street is Boise, between Holgate and Gladstone.Neighborhood: Creston KennilworthOwner: Jonathan HansonOwnerEmail: jonathan.hanson1@us.army.miReward: $50.00Description: Black road bike, straight handle bars, new back wheel mostly black rim. Cable lock was cut. Clip pedals. This is my [...]

Event:
Portland Opera's BIKES, BEER + BIG NIGHT
Date: August 26th
Time: 4:30 PM
Event Description: In an effort to meet the cyclist’s that ride by The Hampton Opera Center each day on the Eastbank Esplanade, Portland Opera is inviting them to stop by for a complimentary beer on our beautiful riverside patio.
Now in its third year, [...]

Year: 07/0Brand: KHSModel: Commuter bikeColor:XLSize:GreyStolen in Portland, OR ORStolen:2011-08-06Stolen From: My house.Neighborhood: SEOwner: Megan GibbOwnerEmail: mlgibb@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: XL Grey KHS commuter bike with rear collapsable baskets and lots of stickers on the frame.Police record with: Filed with PortlandPolice reference#: T11005817

Job Title
Part-Time Sales & Repair Service Person
Company
Lakeside Bicycles
Job Description
Lakeside Bicycles in Lake Oswego is currently seeking a highly motivated, multi-faceted individual to work part-time as both a sales person as well as perform routine bike repairs in our service department. Ideal candidate will have both sales and bicycle mechanic experience. Must have excellent customer service [...]

Job Title
Bike Shop General Manager
Organization
Community Cycling Center
Job Description
The breadth of responsibility of this position encompasses retail, production, and recycling operations. The overarching goal is to make the Bike Shop as welcoming, productive, and professional as possible. The successful candidate is an effective leader and manager, and possesses great enthusiasm for recreational and utilitarian uses of [...]

The FHWA awarded over $800,000 to build a multi-use path and sidewalks on SE Division in Gresham.(Photo © J. Maus)

Yesterday, City Council passed a request for nearly $8 million in federal funding for active transportation projects. While our attention was on City Hall, the US Department of Transportation announced over $400 million in Federal Highway [...]

Get ready!(Photo © J. Maus)

Organizers of the the wildly popular Cross Crusade cyclocross race series have announced the dates, venues, and other changes we can expect this coming season.
In a statement, Race Director Brad Ross wrote, "The Knights of the Crusade have been feverishly working to line up race locations and dates that we think [...]

Now includes a bike race, naturally.

The Festa Italiana, a week-long event that has brought together the local Italian community for 20 years, now includes a bike race.
The Giro di Portland will feature the area's best racing talent on a high-speed, multi-lap criterium through the Pearl District — and the Festa Italiana is the presenting sponsor.
Festa [...]

**PLEASE NOTE: THIS JOB HAS BEEN FILLED (as of 8/25)**
Job Title: Yoga for Cyclists Instructor
Company: C-Velo Cycling Studio
Job Description:
I need a Yoga instructor that has knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of cyclists to design and teach a Saturday morning Yoga class specific for cyclists. Class offerings to expand as studio expands. Studio is in [...]

Patrons of Breakside Brewery dine alongside a new bike shelter that has been built on NE Durham at Dekum in the Woodlawn neighborhood.(Photos © J. Maus)

Year: 2008Brand: RaleighModel: Rush HourColor:BlueSize:53Serial: U83U05849Stolen in Portland, OR 97232Stolen:2011-08-18Stolen From: apartments at 2020 NE SchuylerNeighborhood: Lloyd DistrictOwner: Daniel HillOwnerEmail: Forestview1@gmail.comReward: YesDescription: single speed, deep blue frame, bright red grip tape on handlebarsPolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-70795This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Year: 2010Brand: FujiModel: FeatherColor:GreySize:53-56cmPhoto: http://velospace.org/files/FujiFeather2010.jpgStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-08-17Stolen From: Stolen from outside Fox Tower at SW Taylor and Park.Neighborhood: SW Portland/DowntownOwner: Shelby ParsonsOwnerEmail: Shelby.sifers@gmail.comReward: $50Description: Bike has chrome ram's horn bars with black grips. Small black bmx brake.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: 11-70783This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

People on bikes will be able to breathe easier on SE Holgate thanks to federal funds approved by City Council today.(Photo © J. Maus)

It was a big day at City Hall for all Portlanders who care about the myriad benefits of more bicycling and walking.
With the passage of a federal funding request with $6.6 million [...]

Western Bikeworks Wheel Demo
August 20th - starts at 9:00 am
Event Description: We will be demoing road wheelsets from Zipp, SRAM, Easton, Mad Fiber and more.
Road bikes will be available on-site for you to use, however, we encourage you to bring your own bike to fully realize how these wheels ride.
Our mechanics will set you [...]

Event: Western Bikeworks Felt/Easton/Continental Demo
August 27th at 9:00 am
Description: We will be demoing Felt bicycles, Easton wheels, and Continental tires.
Our mechanics will set you up and get you rolling in a matter of minutes.
Stop by for free food and drinks and in-store specials.
For more information, please visit our web site.

Event: Fiets of Parenthood
Date: August 21st at 12:00 pm
Web Site
Description: Have fun with the family... races for kids & adults, bike decorating and many amazing bikes...

Bridge Pedal creator Rick Bauman.(Photo © J. Maus)

Over 19,000 people took part in Sunday's Bridge Pedal ride. Unfortunately for some of them a routing mishap put a damper on an otherwise fun day.
Almost immediately following my call for input about the ride, people chimed in with tales of disappointment. It turns out many people were [...]