Month: October 2007

CCC will celebrate new mission statement with open house, raffle

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visit to Community Cycling Center

The Community Cycling Center
at NE Alberta and 17th.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

Since Susan Remmers took over the Community Cycling Center back in March of 2006, the popular non-profit has gone through a major transformation.

One of the many changes they’ve made is a recent re-wording of their mission statement. For some non-profits, that might not seem like a big deal. But at the CCC, one thing Remmers’ leadership has brought is a renewed focus on staying true to the mission.

I asked the CCC’s Alison Hill why they decided to change their mission statement and what it means for the organization:

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Bike parking celebration: An all-day happy hour for cyclists

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New on-street bike parking
at ¿Por Que No?.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

Remember Por Que No, that taqueria on N. Mississippi I wrote about earlier in the week that just installed new on-street bike parking?

I just got an email from owner Bryan Steelman. He said that in celebration of this new bike parking, he’s offering happy hour prices all day, every day through the end of October, for anyone who shows up on a bike.

That means all the $2.50-3 beers, $2.00 tacos, and $3.50 shrimp and fish tacos you can handle.

So roll over to 3524 N Mississippi Ave. and take him up on the offer!

Stolen Trek 820

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1999 model, mountain bike, large if not 21″ frame (not sure what the size was), in fantastic shape for its age. had front and rear lights, also, a narrow street slick on the front, knobby on the back.

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Cyldesdales coming to the Cross Crusade

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Cross Crusade #4

Only true 200+ pounders are eligible.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

No, not those clydesdales. I’m talking about bike racers. Big bike racers (well, big in bike racer terms at least.)

In an effort to balance out field sizes, Cross Crusade chief Brad Ross announced on Sunday that this weekend’s race will feature a “Clydesdale” category, open only to riders that weigh 200 pounds or more.

Racer Tim Schauer has given this some thought and according to scientific calculations he posted to the OBRA email list, he thinks the Cyldesdale category should do the least amount of laps possible, “because we work more per lap than the less gravity burdened.”

Here’s his logic:

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PDOT plans “See & Be Seen” bike light parade

Bike Light Parade

A scene from last
year’s bike light parade.
(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

The Portland Office of Transportation is organizing a bike light parade to increase awareness of the importance of being visible while riding at night. The parade officially kicks off the second year of the their “See & Be Seen” campaign.

The See & Be Seen Bike Light Parade is slated for November 15th at 6:00pm. The short parade will take place downtown and will go from the North Park Blocks to Portland State University.

Last year’s ride began at the Community Cycling Center and traversed Northeast Alberta area neighborhoods.

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Today: Women get down to bike business

In class with Gracie's Wrench

Tori Bortman of Gracie’s Wrench
offers private bike maintenance
classes.
(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
 Sweetpea Bicycles

Framebuilder Natalie Ramsland
of Sweetpea Bicycles
is one of very few women
in the business.

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Share the love; ride with kids

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Buckman Elem. bike safety class

Who ever said bike
safety wasn’t fun?!
(Photos © Jonathan Maus)

If you’ve never volunteered to ride with kids as part of the BTA’s Bike Safety Education program, now is the time to step up. Or, if you’ve already done it, why not do it again?

The BTA needs volunteers to ride with students on their graduation bike rides. All you’ve got to do is show up, model proper riding techniques, and be supportive and enthusiastic (an instructor will also be present).

I’ve done this several times and it always reminds me that bikes are fun, kids are silly, and that it’s imperative to teach young folks how to be safe and smart cyclists.

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Professional Bicycle Mechanic (Veloce Bicycles)

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Job Title – Professional Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization – Veloce Bicycles

Job Description
Full time position available in SE Portland. Professional, high quality, road bike store looking for a bicycle mechanic with outstanding customer service skills. High volume store. Career opportunity with excellent wages. Willing to have fun and work hard? Please apply!

How to Apply – Send your resume to: letadmac@comcast.net

Stolen Lava Dome MTB

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Found older, mens Lava Dome mountain bike. Old model but looks babied with nice upgrades. ID it and I’ll get it back to you.

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