Archive for October, 2011
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Job Title
mechanic / sales person
Company/Organization
Lucky13bikes
Job Description
We are looking for a trustworthy and dependable person with bike shop experience.
We are a full service shop, so the right person will be able to handle tune-ups, bike builds, and a myriad of repairs with confidence. Wheel building, suspension, and disc brake knowledge is a plus. Other general sales [...]
Job Listings | Comments Off
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Year: 2006Brand: SpecializedModel: Dolce CompColor:Silver/Baby BlueSize:MediumPhoto: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/bikez.jpg/Stolen in Portland, OR 97209Stolen:2011-10-12Stolen From: NW 13th and EverettOwner: Kate DanielOwnerEmail: s.katedaniel@gmail.comReward: $150Description: Specialized Dolce Comp silver/blue, shimano ultegra and other components, white grip tape, two silver water bottle holsters, small black saddle pack, two headlight & taillight holders.Police record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 1188934This registrant has documented [...]
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Year: circa 2006Brand: BianchiModel: VolpeColor:greenStolen in , OR Stolen:2011-10-13Stolen From: From the bike rack at Aprende Con Amigos Preschool. Interstate and SumnerNeighborhood: North PortlandOwner: Diana RempeOwnerEmail: dianarempe@gmail.comReward: yesDescription: Tires are bright red and brand new. Terry butterfly seat.Police record with: PPDPolice reference#: 1188892This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Ellen Vanderslice of PBOT presented the report at a meeting last night.(Photos © J. Maus)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation has released the public draft of their East Portland in Motion report, a five year strategy that sets a blueprint for improving biking and walking conditions in East Portland.
Work on the report has taken place over [...]
Front Page | Comments (10)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The street took center stage in the protests today as people openly disagreed with each other about whether or not to continue to "occupy" SW Main Street.(Photos © J. Maus)
Front Page, News | Comments (64)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Year: 20008Brand: BianchiModel: Pista (chrome)Color:ChromeSize:53 cmStolen in Pdx, OR Stolen:2011-10-11Stolen From: 3341 NE Rodney ave.Neighborhood: Boise Elliot,Owner: Ben ChaseOwnerEmail: Bchase81@yahoo.comReward: I'm poor but I will empty out my bank account if returned.Description: Green sparkley soma saddle. Black wheels, with front surly hub, no brakes with chopped bars and black oury grips. This [...]
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Many roads in Washington Countylack safe access for bicycles.(Photo: Will Vanlue)
If I had a picture of Uncle Sam riding a bicycle while pointing a finger in that iconic "I Want You" sort of way, I would put it here. Instead I'll simply tell you about a chance to make the place we live a [...]
Front Page, News | Comments (3)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The scene at SW Main between 3rd and 4th as of 8:30 this morning. (Looking west on SW Main with camps on both sides.)(Photos © J. Maus)
Front Page, News | Comments (64)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Year: N/ABrand: KidaroozModel: Bike TrailerColor:Blue/SilverSize:DoublePhoto: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hLznv8BJ7bU/TpUDXmEh5sI/AAAAAAAABCU/-Z52HxRCEmk/s1600/313607_10150346286229376_513729375_8025188_662403626_n.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-10-11Stolen From: a half block in from 57th and Holgate form behind our building.Neighborhood: Holgate/ Foster-PowellOwner: Ashley ParnhamOwnerEmail: ashleyparnham@gmail.comDescription: Our Blue and Silver Kidarooz double bike trailer was stolen from 57th and Holgate today. It has small rips in both windows that have been repaired and [...]
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Year: 2008Brand: FugiModel: newest 3.0Color:blue/black/whiteSize:54'Photo: http://cycletc.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/fuji-newest-3-0.jpgStolen in Portland, OR 97266Stolen:2011-10-11Stolen From: near NE 84th and Shiller, stolen out of water heater closet.Neighborhood: LentsOwner: Forrest JohnsonOwnerEmail: 4istjohnson@gmail.comDescription: Has scratches on the top of the shifters, front and rear detachable shifters, and a bike pump. Last seen with a flat rear tire. please email me if you [...]
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Budget cuts could force hard decisionson popular programs like Sunday Parkways.(Photo © J. Maus)
As reported last week by The Oregonian, the City of Portland faces steep cuts in its 2012-2013 budget.
"As a result of global, national, and local factors that may impact the City and the uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook," reads a memo sent [...]
Front Page, News | Comments (12)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Brand: shwin mountain bike hill assaultColor:silver/blueSize:about 3½-4ft at the handle barsStolen in Beaverton, OR 97008Stolen:2011-10-08Stolen From: sw burnett ct & sw settler wayNeighborhood: greenwayOwner: michael blairOwnerEmail: rasalum2999@hotmail.comDescription: quick shift brand new rear indexshifter cable full suspension h and l brake settings on handles says 7500 on the side im pretty shure its on both sides [...]
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Year: 2010Brand: univegaModel: AlpinaColor:redStolen in Portland, OR Stolen:2011-10-9Stolen From: oregon convention center on MlkOwner: doug campbellOwnerEmail: d_campb@yahoo.comReward: $25Description: rack over the rear wheel. shock absorbers on front wheel fork. Quick release front wheel. handle bar grips are missingPolice reference#: 1188235This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
(Photo: ODOT)
Jeff Bernards, the chief petitioner behind an effort to preserve Oregon roads by banning studded tires, says the Oregon Supreme Court has finally issued him a Ballot Title. According to Bernards, that crucial step in the process to put the ban to voters in 2012 means he can print up official signature sheets. Now [...]
Front Page, News | Comments (85)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Year: Early 80sBrand: LotusModel: EclairColor:BlueSize:55cmSerial: EN01053Photo: http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff479/televandalist1/CAM_7887.jpgStolen in PORTLAND, OR 97209Stolen:2011-09-25Stolen From: Everett Station Lofts, NW 6th and EverettNeighborhood: Old Town / Pearl DistrictOwner: Andrew PomeroyOwnerEmail: andrewmichaelpomeroy@gmail.comReward: 150Description: Brooks leather saddle, OnGuard U-Lock standard sizePolice record with: Portland PDPolice reference#: 11-155358This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
GM ad running in college newspapers.- Click to enlarge-
Front Page | Comments (131)
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
If you want to get involved to and help make the Portland region a better place for biking, check out the upcoming advocacy events and meetings...
Tuesday, October 11th
PBOT's "Fall/Winter Storm Season Preparedness" News Conference
PBOT welcomes El Nina. "Community partners will join PBOT Director Tom Miller to review fall and winter storm season preparedness plans [...]
Front Page | Comments (5)
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Year: 2009Brand: TrekModel: 7.5 FXColor:matte blackSize:15"Serial: wtu194c1763dStolen in Portland, OR 97206Stolen:2011-10-9Stolen From: 67th and Ramona, my yard.Neighborhood: ArletaOwner: Katherine NaylorOwnerEmail: katherine.m.naylor@gmail.comDescription: Black 2009 Trek 7.5FX. Has flower logo on body. Had front and back fenders. Also had black steel rack on back. Gray handlebar grips; hole in the end of the left handlebar where a [...]
Stolen Bike Listings | Comments (0)
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Check out the new BikeCraft website.
BikeCraft is getting bigger and better this year in more ways than one.
But before I announce the dates and venue (scroll down if you can't wait), I want to let you all know that I've officially handed over the event to someone else.
Since that magical snow night in January [...]
Front Page | Comments (3)
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Cross-section of proposed project that would link the Springwater to the Trolley Trail in Milwaukie.
While much of the media attention for the current round of Metro's regional flexible funding allocation revolved around the Portland bike sharing project, there are a host of other (extremely important) projects and programs that have been selected.
Metro is accepting public [...]
Front Page | Comments (2)