Two great job opportunities posted this week. Check them out via the links below...

Store Management — Performance Bike Shop
Warehouse Worker — Castelli USA

Job Title - Warehouse Worker
Company - Castelli USA
Job Description
Castelli USA is seeking a full-time Warehouse Worker for our warehouse in NE Portland. The position performs various warehouse functions (picking, packing, shipping, receiving, etc.). Applicants should be highly motivated with an attention to detail and a team player. Starting pay is $10 hourly.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND [...]

Year: 1992Brand: TREKModel: ANTELOPE 830Color:Black/green lettersSize:26' new street tiresStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-06Stolen From: 2323 SE ASH ST (Duplex)Neighborhood: Between Buckman & Laurelhurst (near City Bikes Co-op)Owner: HeatherA ClarkOwnerEmail: reikilove011@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Bike was stolen from porch of duplex likely around 9 to 10 a.m. Oct 5, 2011. New CST street tires, co-op sticker and Oregon [...]

Year: 1990'sBrand: Gary FisherColor:Red/YellowStolen in Portland, OR 97214Stolen:2011-10-6Stolen From: 503 SE 18th and Stark.Neighborhood: BuckmanOwner: Tiffany McConnellOwnerEmail: McConnell.Fannie@gmail.comDescription: I got this bike from a friend in Michigan. I don't have a lot of the info so I hope this will help.
It's an older Mt. Bike, not in excellent condition. But [...]

Year: 80sBrand: CenturionColor:black/red/metalSize:60cmPhoto: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsnhbqlWqs1qj8y71o1_500.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97217Stolen:2011-10-6Stolen From: N Arlington Pl and N PeninsularNeighborhood: KentonOwner: Sean LanusseOwnerEmail: seanlanusse@gmail.comDescription: 60cm or 61cm centurion 10spd. black/red/steel custom paint. says "sickrad" stenciled on downtube in red. red tires, pedals, and bar tape. checkerboard top tube pad. even if it gets painted, you should still be able to [...]

Brand: KLIENColor:PINKStolen in PORTLAND, OR 97206Stolen:2011-10-6Stolen From: SIDE OF BAR CARLO RESTAURANT, ON 65TH BETWEEN FOSTER AND HOLGATENeighborhood: FOSTEROwner: WILLOW BUSWELLOwnerEmail: CATSHATELIFE@HOTMAIL.COMReward: $$$$$$$$$$$Description: BRIGHT PINK BIKE WITH BLACK ON THE TIPS. WHITE WATER BOTTLE HOLDER BLACK GEL SEAT AMERICAN FLAG STICKER ON SEAT BAR. BLACK HANDLE BARS. 'KLIEN' IN WHITE LETTERS PAINTED ON BODY OF [...]

Year: 2010Brand: NovaraModel: ExpressColor:graySize:mediumSerial: 8072430013Photo: http://www.rei.com/product/807243/novara-express-bike-2011Stolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-10-6Stolen From: It was stolen from in front of the Pacwest Center, downtown on 5th and Jefferson. The last I saw the thief was at Llyod Center on the Red Max Line. He is a tall skinny caucasian male, in his 20s, had a [...]

Year: 2007Brand: LamondModel: Alpe d'huezColor:blue/black/whiteSize:28cmSerial:WL3456167Stolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-10-06Stolen From: 500 SW 4th Avenue downtown. In front of the Insurance Plaza.Neighborhood: SWOwner: Jane MeskillOwnerEmail: jmeskill@clear.netDescription: Excellent condition, two bottle cages, black bar tape, Shimano group set. Had a little saddle bag and lights.Police record with: Portland policeThis registrant has documented proof of ownership of [...]

Year: severalBrand: frame: MarinModel: 700C mens comuterColor:aluminum frame black forksSize:set up fro me approx. 22"Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97222Stolen:2011-10-4Stolen From: Fred Meyer on Johnston Creek and 82nd Ave., Entrance on Johnston Creek side. Bike was locked (cable) to bike rack.Neighborhood: Technically Milwaukie but very close to PortlandOwner: cris bellucciOwnerEmail: crisbellucci@gmail.comReward: $50 for info leading to [...]

A big night for bike art.(Photo © J. Maus)

Tonight is the monthly First Thursday art event in downtown Portland and there's no better way to take it all in than with a guided bike ride to three — yes three — fantastic bike art exhibitions.
Portland Bicycle Tours is offering a free ride to the 2011 [...]

Image from a TriMet presentation of the idea back in February.

Remember TriMet's idea to turn the bikeway on their forthcoming Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Bridge into a sonic piece of public art?
While TriMet says their public art advisory committee was "intrigued" by the concept, they weren't ready to pull the trigger due to its price tag [...]

Bikes are a common sight at Portland protests.(Photo © J. Maus)

Occupy Portland (a.k.a. Occupy Together) the local version of Occupy Wall Street and a national movement to protest the imbalanced influence of corporations in American politics (and a host of other social justice issues) begins today. People will gather at noon near the Saturday Market [...]

Year: 2011Brand: mongooseModel: mountain bikeColor:white and hot pink letteringSize:womensStolen in Portland, OR 97213Stolen:2011-10-01Stolen From: stolen from my porch! cut lock.Neighborhood: ne 70th and sandy areaOwner: alex waldronOwnerEmail: amywaldron88@gmail.comDescription: my bike is a brand new mongoose all white with hot pink lettering with one white blinky safety light on the frontThis registrant has documented proof of [...]

Year: 1986Brand: TrekModel: 830Color:Black/greenSerial: TODX42996Stolen in Kirkland, WA 98033-6681Stolen:2011-10-5Stolen From: Garden Park Apts.
Building 5014
SE 30th Ave. and Steele St.
Sotlen from inside hallwayNeighborhood: Reed College - North Side NeighborhoodOwner: Tim SheahanOwnerEmail: sheahanpdx@gmail.comDescription: Trek 830 mountain bike. Black frame with green lettering. Accessories included Blackburn rack, water bottle cage, toe clips.Police record with: PortlandPolice reference#: T11007098This registrant [...]

Approximate location of collision via Google Streetview.

The two Canadian women involved in a collision Monday on Highway 101 north of Gold Beach remain hospitalized at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield (near Eugene) today.
30 year old Martha McClean remains in the Intensive Care Unit. That's all I was able to find out about her condition [...]

Year: 2009Brand: KonaModel: Dew DropColor:MaroonSize:56 cm.Serial: F909K3534Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97222Stolen:2011-10-5Stolen From: Eastside Athletic Club
4606 SE Boardman
Milwaukie, OR 97267Neighborhood: commercial/residential adjacent to Mcoughlin Blvd. south of city of Milwaukie and north of GladstoneOwner: John BarnesOwnerEmail: johnabarnes@comcast.netReward: $100.00Description: 2009 Maroon Kona Dew Drop with black fenders and saddle. 28 mm. Kevlar tires.Police record with: [...]

Traffic on Skyline Blvd.(Photo © J. Maus)

Residents around Skyline Blvd have scheduled a community forum next month to discuss road safety issues.
Hostilities between road users on narrow, winding rural roads like Skyline (and its many offshoots) got a lot of attention back in August when a local email list lit up with allegations of [...]

A winter bike commute workshop at OHSU.(Photos © J. Maus)

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has earned a 'Gold Bicycle Friendly Business' rating from the League of American Bicyclists.
OHSU is Portland's largest employer with 12,400 employees and is the largest organization to ever win a gold or higher designation from the League. The award was [...]

Year: 1980'SBrand: RALEIGHModel: Clubman ?Color:BLUEStolen in PORTLAND, OR 97209Stolen:2011-10-5Stolen From: 1915 NW Hoyt st.
Cross street 19th, across from the park.
Gated community living, access difficult.Neighborhood: North West off of 21st. 19th and Hoyt st.Owner: RORY BROWNOwnerEmail: RORYABROWN@HOTMAIL.COMReward: Sure. drinks on me.Description: Frame: This is a men's bike, Probably 18" inch frame. Dark blue, metalic paint color [...]

Problem solved thanks to action by PBOT.(Photo: Brett McLane)

Last week I shared the story of an armored truck that had repeatedly violated Oregon law by parking in the bike lane on the southbound (downhill) side of N Greeley Ave outside the Adidas USA headquarters. Upon receiving an official complaint from North Portland resident Brett McLane, [...]