March 2013 Archives

Black BMX 20″ hyper spinner 2011

Buffered Bike Lane with a bike symbol and arrow pointing forward

Year: 2011
Brand: BMX
Model: 20″ hyper spinner
Color:Black
Size:20″
Photo: http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/193498
Stolen in Gresham, OR 97080
Stolen:2013-03-28
Stolen From: Stolen out of our yard in Gresham on Wallula and Powell. Keep your eyes out in the east Gresham area near hogan/223rd and downtown Gresham.
Neighborhood: East Gresham
Owner: Jeremiah Thomas
OwnerEmail: kandikidzrus(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: My 8 year old son’s bicycle was stolen out of our back yard sometime between the evening of wed. march 27th and the afternoon of thurs. March 28th 2013. It is black with all of the original stickers still on it. it has 4 pegs still on it. The hand brakes on the right side were not in working order. It was in nearly new condition.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Schwinn ~2002

Year: ~2002
Brand: Schwinn
Color:Grey
Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97267
Stolen:2013-03-26
Stolen From: Off my front porch on Webster Rd. in Milwaukie
Neighborhood: Off Webster and Molt in Milwaukie
Owner: Alex Crowson
OwnerEmail: alex.crowson(AT)gmail.com
Description: I don’t know much about the bike other than it was a Schwinn and it’s grey/silver. It’s got a custom seat installed, big and cushy.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Mechanic & Coop Worker – Citybikes Cooperative

Job Title
Mechanic & Coop Worker

Company/Organization
Citybikes Cooperative

Job Description
Citybikes is hiring! We’re accepting cover letters + resumes until April 10th. The interview will be in person first, then a working interview. Interviews start immediately!

What you must have:

2 years experience working in a shop, and doing repairs in said shop. (New bike building or home mechanics or UBI only is not sufficient for what we need)

A desire to work in a cooperative structure!

30-40 hours per week (~4 days per week) available to work.

What we offer:

Full time work in two bikes shops! Workers at Citybikes do all things, repairs, administration, customer service, selling bikes…

A stable, fun, healthy work environment that recognizes you as a whole unique person.

A health stipend, and generous shop discount.

A wage of $10-12 based on experience.

Potential to stay on after October 15th if you’re a good fit in the coop and viseversa!

How to Apply
Deliver your cover letter + resume to the 734 SE Ankeny location, or email it to adsoc [at] citybikes [dot] coop. Email if you have questions!

Laughing Planet fundraiser will help employee injured in hit-and-run

Laughing Planet, a Portland burrito and fresh food chain, is trying to raise money for an employee who was injured in a collision while riding his bike. See the press release below:

March 28, 2013 – While riding home March 17th, Piper Dixon, an employee of the Gabriel Park Laughing Planet, was involved in a hit and run accident, riding his bike. His injuries were severe, though he is recovering fine. Piper is a long time cyclist and needs our help.

We are raising money to help cover Piper’s medical bills, rent, and to cover days that were missed at work and we need your help.

For the next 10 days, Retro Image Apparel (specializing in high quality cycling jerseys) and Laughing Planet will work together to raise funds to help out our employee.

Buy any cycling jersey online, and $10 will be donated for every one sold. Buy any t-shirt online, and $5 will be donated for every one sold.

Simply take this coupon code (one word) LAUGHINGPLANET, visit the site http://retroimageapparel.com/ to place your order, and enter the code when checking out.

All funds raised go directly to Piper.

DATES THAT THE PROMOTION WILL RUN: Friday March 29th through Sunday April 7th

Tell a friend!

Job: Inside Sales Representative – Cyclone Bicycle Supply – FILLED

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Job Title
Inside Sales Representative

Company/Organization
CYCLONE BICYCLE SUPPLY

Job Description
Inside Sales Representative

A leading bicycle parts distributor located in Portland, OR has an immediate opening for an Inside Sales Representative to join our team of sales professionals. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven sales skills and knowledge of the bicycle industry. You will be responsible for developing your territory and maintaining a high level of customer service. Salary plus commission with Vacation, Health Benefits and 401K benefits included. Please send your resume to: jobs@cyclonebicycle.com.

How to Apply
jobs@cyclonebicycle.com

‘Veloprovo’ group to launch with ride this weekend

“We need streets for people, not more roads for cars. Portland needs to retake the lead as a America’s most sustainable city.”
— from the group’s Facebook page

The latest sign that bicycle activism in Portland continues to take new forms is a new group called Veloprovo, which is planning its inaugural ride this Sunday.

Here’s how the 55-member group describes themselves (via their Facebook page):

“Veloprovo are a group of cyclists and livable streets activists committed to enacting radical changes to the way we design, build, and enjoy urban social space.

We recognize the inherent harm that motorized traffic causes our health and human interactions, and the role that cars play in contributing to the climate crisis.

We realize that without grassroots organizing and activism, we cannot expect elected leaders to make the correct decisions needed to convert roads dominated by cars back into streets built for people.

Read more

UK-based Islabikes opens North American headquarters in southeast Portland

Google Streetview of Islabikes new Portland location
at SE 7th and Lincoln.

Islabikes, a well-known brand from the U.K., is the latest bicycle company to chose Portland for their North American headquarters. The company plans to begin selling their full range of children’s bicycles from a 5,200 square-foot building on the corner of SE 7th Avenue and Lincoln next month.

Islabikes was founded in 2006 by Isla Rowntree. The company started from a small old barn and now employs 19 full-time staff from a new home in Shropshire, England. The North American operation is being run by Tim Goodall, who has worked with Rowntree since the company started. I spoke with Goodall this morning to learn more about Islabikes and how they ended up in Portland.

Vancouver Helmet Law Protest Ride-14.jpg

A bill to increase the minimum
helmet age was discussed in a
Senate hearing earlier this week.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The two bicycle helmet bills in the Oregon legislature made more waves in the media than in actual debate from lawmakers during a hearing held in Salem on Monday. The bills garnered media attention because they were an opportunity to pit the safety of our children (who could be against that?!) against bicycle advocates who feel mandatory helmet laws are not always what they’re cracked up to be.

At the hearing on Monday even the Senator behind SB 741 and 742, Chris Edwards, seemed a bit uncomfortable with all the attention they’ve gotten. Toward the end of the hearing he said, “This bill is getting a disproportionate amount of focus.”

Photo by Marcy Houle sent to Mayor Hales
and other City Council members. It shows bike tires
in the mud on what she says is Wildwood Trail.

As we shared last month, the debate over improving bicycle access in Forest Park seems to be heating up once again.

On March 14th, Marcy Houle, an activist and author of One City’s Wilderness: Portland’s Forest Park who has been very outspoken in opposition to bicycling in the park, emailed Mayor Charlie Hales and the rest of City Council urging them to do something about people who ride illegally on Wildwood Trail.

Houle’s email (sent on March 14th) focused on the Wildwood Trail, which she describes as being, “arguably the most pristine, natural, and heralded city park hiking trail in the United States.” Houle shared photos she says show damage to the trail from bicycle tires and she called on the Mayor, City Council members, and Parks Director Mike Abbate to stop the “criminal activity.”

On Easter Sunday, March 31st, people throughout Portland will partake in a time-honored holiday tradition: The Bunny on a Bike ride!

This year the ride celebrates its 10th anniversary and given the weather forecast I have a hunch it could be one of the largest gathering of bunnies on bikes in Portland history. Ride organizer Carye Bye has planned an easy and flat 45 minute ride through the “big fun labyrinth” of Ladd’s Addition. “Let’s ride and get lost exploring the diagonal streets, rose diamonds, and hidden alleys,” reads the ride announcement.

After the ride there will be a community potluck at Abernethy School Park (SE Elliott and Birch). Meet at the school at 2:30 and ride out at 3:00. Check out more details on the Facebook event page.

Year: 1999
Brand: Burley
Model: Bike trailer
Color:blue and yellow
Size:2 seats with storage
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-03-9
Stolen From: Our home’s garage near SE 52nd and Powell.
Neighborhood: Creston-Kenilworth
Owner: Abbie Trimble
OwnerEmail: abigailtrimble(AT)gmail.com
Description: Old, sun bleached, wire spokes, some mildew stains
Police record with: Portland Police
Police reference#: 13-19470
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black BMX 20″ hyper spinner 2011

Grey Schwinn ~2002

Job: Mechanic & Coop Worker – Citybikes Cooperative

Laughing Planet fundraiser will help employee injured in hit-and-run

Job: Inside Sales Representative – Cyclone Bicycle Supply – FILLED

‘Veloprovo’ group to launch with ride this weekend

UK-based Islabikes opens North American headquarters in southeast Portland

Senate committee takes no action on bike helmet bills

We need a great PBOT Director: Please spread the word

Activist claims Forest Park trail being “ruined by cyclists”

10th Bunny on a Bike ride is this Sunday

blue and yellow Burley Bike trailer 1999

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