New Year’s Weekend Open Thread

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People and bicycles search for dry
land at the Tualatin WES station
(Photos: Will Vanlue)

A cold but dry December is giving way to a January promising plenty of scattered showers.

The weather report for the next few days includes chances for wind and rain; will the weather keep you indoors with your bicycle tucked in a dry garage, or will you be out riding?

Anyone looking to stretch their legs, rain or shine, might want to check out the New Years Day Ride put on by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. This year’s ride starts at noon under the west end of the Morrison Bridge.

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red/white TREK 4300 WSD 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: TREK
Model: 4300 WSD
Color:red/white
Size:26″
Serial: WTU124C24730
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2011-12-29
Stolen From: Mile Post 5 Creative Community, 850 NE 81st Ave. Portland OR. Cut lock inside of the building. 81st & Oregon
Neighborhood: Montavista
Owner: Wendy Barner
OwnerEmail: wendybarner@yahoo.com
Description: Pretty red and white woman’s mountain bike.

Contact Wendy 503-704-2416
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue Dahon folding bike Speed D7 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Dahon folding bike
Model: Speed D7
Color:blue
Serial: D812T01470
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2011-12-11
Stolen From: Locked garage – no forced entry
Neighborhood: Across from University of Portland
Owner: Phyllis Lumber
OwnerEmail: pdlumber@msn.com
Description: Blue Dahon Speed D7 Folding Bike bought 7/2/2010. Stolen between Dec 11 and 27,
2011
Police reference#: 11-112932
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Green Schwinn S4024 700c Mens Merge Hybrid

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Brand: Schwinn
Model: S4024 700c Mens Merge Hybrid
Color:Green
Size:26
Photo: http://www.vminnovations.com/sys/resource.ashx?guid=1185e2f22ad04da598e3080aae4dedc6&s=900&p=10
Stolen in , OR
Stolen:2011-12-30
Stolen From: Mile Post 5 Studios Near intersection of NE 82nd and Oregon inside the building, clipped the lock and took the bike
Neighborhood: North East 82nd and Oregon
Owner: Samson Syharath
OwnerEmail: samsonsyharath@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Grass Green Schwinn Men’s Merge bike. Purchased online. Model number 4024 700c
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

silver Trek 7300 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Trek
Model: 7300
Color:silver
Size:20″
Serial: WTU005C3557F
Photo: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/town/recreation/hybrid/7300/#
Stolen in Tualatin, OR 97062
Stolen:2011-12-27
Stolen From: It was taken from my garage. I left the garage door open that night, bad mistake.
Neighborhood: Sout Tualatin
Owner: Dick Meissner
OwnerEmail: dick.meissner@frontier.com
Reward: $100.00
Description: It’s a hybrid equipped with a silver rear rack, Hurricane Mini-pump, Planet Bike wireless computer,handle bar mirror, SPD pedals, and a seat bag with tools.
503.692.9065 (home)
Police record with: Tualatin PD
Police reference#: 11-293792
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Women’s Cycling Dept. Manager (Bike N Hike)

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Job Title
Women’s Cycling Dept. Manager

Company/Organization
Bike N Hike (Portland store)

Job Description
Do have a passion for cycling that you want to share with others? We want to hear form you! Bike N Hike’s flagship store in Portland is now accepting resumes for the position of Women’s Dept. manager. We are looking for a motivated individual to help grow, support and excite the women’s cycling community. This is a full time position with competitive pay and benefits. Turn your love of cycling into a career you’ll love.

Duties include but not restricted to:
Sales
Visual merchandising
Web site/social media updates
Assisting in purchase of women’s apparel
Organizing women’s clinics/group rides

How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to:
joshb[at]bikenhike.com

Job: Shipping and Logistics Manager (Velotech, Inc.)

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Job Title
Shipping and Logistics Manager

Company/Organization
Velotech, Inc.

Job Description
Velotech, Inc (home of BikeTiresDirect and Western Bikeworks) is one Portland’s fastest growing companies. We are seeking a Shipping and Logistics manager to oversee shipping and inventory management operations in our main warehouse located near PDX. This individual will manage a team of approximately ten individuals in a fast-paced dynamic environment. In addition to day-to-day management of shipping and inventory control operations, this individual will work with the management team to improve the efficiency and accuracy of operations using IT technology, warehouse organization, and resource allocation.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation. This is a salaried position.

Candidate requirements:
– Shipping and/or warehouse management experience
– Personnel management experience including hiring and firing
– Comfortable with computers and learning new software
– Experience with UPS Worldship and Warehouse Management Systems desired
– Ability to work in a team environment, sharing responsibility
– Comfortable communicating with customers and employees via email, phone, or in person
– Detailed bicycle product knowledge strongly desired
– Be comfortable working on your feet for extended periods and working on ladders
– Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
– Warehouse environment is cool in winters and warm in summers.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to dan[at]velotech.com

Yellow/White (various colors) Fondriest X Status 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Fondriest
Model: X Status
Color:Yellow/White (various colors)
Size:57cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-12-17
Stolen From: Laurelhurst Whole Food’s bike rack right in front of Whole Foods about 15 feet from the front entrance.
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Owner: David Christofili
OwnerEmail: dchristofili@hotmail.com
Description: 2001 Fondriest X Status (Yellow/white)
steal frame (with oval toptube)and scrape/rust on toptube with touch up paint that I applied.
Campagnolo crankset
Campagnolo front/rear derailleur
Ritchey stem
Ritchey front carbon fork
Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels
Look pedals
black handlebar tape
Campagnolo shifters (index shifting)
Specialized Toupe saddle (black with duct tape on front of saddle)
rear seat bag with multi tool inside
Two water bottle cages

contact: dchristofili@hotmail.com
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: TII009402
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike