Stolen Novara Strada

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Fully loaded w/ under seat tool kit, pump, computer; has 800 miles on it but still looks brand new. Stolen from Hayden Bay Marina on 4/15/07 from a locked Thule bike rack.

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Fatal hit-and-run on SE Foster Road

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[Thanks to Lieutenant Mark Kruger of the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division, Anita at KATU-TV and Aaron at KGW-TV for help on this story.]


At 3:51 this afternoon 58-year-old Jerry Alvin Hinatsu (name has not been released) was killed by a hit-and-run driver in outer southeast Portland while riding the wrong-way in the bike lane.

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According to Lieutenant Mark Kruger of the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division, the crash occurred just outside of the Franz Bakery Outlet at SE 115th and SE Foster Road (map). A mid-late 90s, maroon Honda Accord pulled away from the driveway and onto SE Foster Road, colliding with the cyclist who was riding eastbound in the westbound bike lane.

The motorist they are trying to track down is allegedly a heavy-set hispanic woman with long, straight hair whose name is possibly Jen. Her license plate might include the numbers 176.

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Stolen Fuji Cyclocross

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Fuji Cyclocross bike stolen from in front of PSU on 5/4/07. The bike is red and white with a rear fender, and a rack on the abck

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Wall Street Journal compares U.S., European bike efforts

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An article published today in the Wall Street Journal (by Portland resident Nancy Keates) examines how far U.S. cities have come in their quest to emulate cycling successes in Europe and the challenges we cities face in becoming on par with world-class bike-friendly cities like Amsterdam.

The article also features a quote from Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams. Here’s the link (it will only last for 10 days):

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Chris King employees speak about sustainability at City Hall

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Selena from Chris King at the bike master plan ride

Chris King IT manager
Selena Deckelmann.
File photo: 5/1/07

Employees from northwest Portland-based Chris King Precision Components spoke about sustainability in front of Mayor Potter and City Council last week.

Production manager David Prause and IT manager Selena Deckelmann testified in support of a new report released by the Sustainable Development Commission titled, “PDX: The World’s Sustainability Center: A blueprint for global leadership in sustainable economic development.”

Chris King is identified by the City of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development as belonging to the “sustainable industries cluster” and was one of over 20 businesses interviewed to help formulate recommendations presented in the Commission’s report.

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Signs of life from Clever Cycles

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Can you spot the bakfiets?
Photo: Clever Cycles on Flickr

Clever Cycles, Portland’s soon-to-be-opening retail shop that will carry bakfiets cargo bikes and “a complete line of resoundingly practical biking gear” is showing signs of life at their location on SE 9th Ave., just south of Hawthorne Blvd.

Part of a Dutch bike invasion sweeping North America, this shop will complete a triangle of two-wheeled revelry; it’s just a block away from the Lucky Lab and their Bike Route Rye, and The Recyclery bike shop.

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Job: Order Processing, Team Estrogen – FILLED

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This job has been filled.

Job Title – Order Processing – Full Time Position
Company/OrganizationTeam Estrogen, Inc.

Job Description
Team Estrogen (http://www.teamestrogen.com) is an online retailer of women’s bicycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We have an immediate opening for a full-time employee in the very busy shipping department at our new warehouse in Hillsboro.

Primary responsibilities will include: Pick and process outbound customer orders. Balance credit card receipts daily Maintain adequate levels of shipping supplies Assist in processing inbound inventory during low seasons or when order processing is finished, as needed. Maintain order in the warehouse. Other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the office.

The ideal candidate: *has a keen interest in bicycling, triathlon or running and is enthusiastic about selling and wearing technical, sport-specific apparel. *thrives in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment *is detailed-oriented, enjoys a varied work environment and is able to multi-task effectively *has some flexibility during peak seasons (mid-summer, November/December shopping season). Neither evenings nor weekends are required, but willingness to work some weekday overtime during crunch periods is appreciated. *has general proficiency in Word/Excel and is comfortable learning new/unfamiliar computer tasks *possesses solid basic math skills *has a pleasant speaking voice and is comfortable speaking on the phone

Benefits: In addition to a standard benefits package including paid holidays, vacation and sick days, health insurance, and a basic retirement plan, TE offers numerous benefits of particular interest to athletes including: *secure indoor bike parking with showers and gear storage facilities *generous employee purchase discounts on apparel. *bike commuting incentive program that rewards employees with free apparel, based on bike commuting %. *trimet subsidy *very casual work environment Salary: $10 per hour to start.

How to Apply
Please send a resume and letter of interest via email to susan@teamestrogen.com