Year: 2008
Brand: jamis
Model: road bike
Color:grey/black/yellow wraps
Size:54
Serial: v73v01118
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2009-10-9
Stolen From: sellwood
Neighborhood: sellwood
Owner: stuart cassell
OwnerEmail: stuarticassell@gmail.com
Description: It has yellow handlebars and shifters at the bottom of the handle bars. They are grey.
Police record with: officier marley
Police reference#: 0990889
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Month: October 2009
Job: Customer Service Representative/Returns Processing (Team Estrogen) – FILLED
Job Title
Customer Service Representative/Returns Processing
This position has been filled.
Company/Organization
Team Estrogen
Job Description
Customer Service Representative, Returns Processing
Team Estrogen is an online retailer of women’s cycling, triathlon and fitness apparel. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of every woman who wants to ride her bike, run, or exercise in comfort and style. We are a small, but growing company seeking employees that share our passion for fitness, and our enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service and an unmatched selection of technical apparel for women.
Primary Duties include:
1) Processing customer returns, to include:
a.Opening and checking in all inbound packages
b.Cleaning and refolding apparel as necessary, and returning items to warehouse stock
c.Interfacing with the accounting system (ACCPAC) to record transactions
d.Communicating with customers over the phone and in writing via our customer contact manager to resolve questions or concerns
e.Accurately processing credit card refunds or store credits
2) Answering inbound telephone calls, to include:
a.Assisting customers who have questions or need advice on selecting apparel
b.Placing phone orders for customers who prefer not to order online
c.Answering questions regarding warranty issues and providing return authorizations as necessary
d.Assisting with lost packages or errors in shipment
3) Other Duties as assigned, which may include:
a.Assisting the order processing dept with outbound orders on high volume days
b.Checking in inventory received from vendors, as needed in the receiving dept
c.Lending a hand where needed, when needed, for special projects or to balance general work flow
The ideal candidate:
- Is enthusiastic about athletics and has some familiarity with technical, sports-specific apparel. Cyclists, runners, swimmers and triathletes are especially encouraged to apply.
- Has a clear speaking voice and is comfortable speaking on the phone.
- Has excellent written communications skills.
- Is comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment and can handle multiple tasks efficiently & effectively.
- Has some flexibility during peak seasons (late-spring/mid-summer, Christmas shopping season). Neither evenings nor weekends are required, but occasional overtime may be necessary to complete tasks in a timely manner. One Saturday per year, typically in October, is usually required for warehouse inventory count.
- Has proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook and is comfortable learning new/unfamiliar computer tasks
- Thrives in a small company environment, where we each wear many hats, often at the same time.
Benefits for Full-time Hourly Employees:
- 2 weeks vacation annually. Vacation begins accruing at 6 months of employment.
- 5-6 (depends on calendar) paid holidays per year.
- 5 paid sick days per year. Eligible after 3 months. Does not accrue.
- Health Insurance (Kaiser) paid at 50% for employee. Family coverage is also available at employee’s sole expense. Eligible after 3 full calendar months.
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan. (Like a small-company 401k). Employee may contribute up to $10,000 per year as a payroll deduction. Team Estrogen matches employee’s contribution up to 3% of employee’s payroll. Employee is fully vested immediately. Contributions can begin in 3rd calendar year (ie. An employee who begins employment in 2009 can contribute beginning Jan 2011).
- Team Estrogen encourages bike commuting. We have secure indoor bike parking and two showers. We also provide each employee a waterproof Goretex rain jacket to keep, as well as a powerful 10W headlight to use as long as (s)he is employed at Team Estrogen.
- Employees can buy apparel for their personal use at wholesale. Some manufacturers provide additional purchase discounts. Employees may also purchase limited items for spouses.
- TE Bucks – this is a winter bike commuting incentive that earns the employee free apparel based on % of trips to work made by bicycle.
Job Start: October 2009
Pay Range: $12/hour
Hours: Full-Time Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
Location: 21350 NW Mauzey Rd Hillsboro, OR 97214
How to Apply
All inquires should be directed to Cindy Mocabee
at Appleone Employment Services
( 503) 279 – 8893
cmocabee[at]appleone.com
Mayor says today is Bicycle Messenger Appreciation Day
“Whereas, bicycle messengers provide a value-added service that businesses seek out as a means to reduce costs and improve efficiency, crucial to the movement of important information…”
— Mayor Sam Adams, in a proclamation of 10-9 Day
Professional bike messengers around the country will recognize today as 10-9 Day, a.k.a. Messenger Appreciation Day.
October 9th has been a day of thanks for bike messengers since 1997, when Toronto joined San Francisco with a joint proclamation. Since then, 10/9 has been officially recognized in Calgary, Chicago, Edmonton, Montreal, Houston, Vancouver and Washington DC.
Now you can add Portland to that list.
Jobs of the Week
Two new job opportunities were posted on the BikePortland Job Listings this week. SoupCycle, who cook up and deliver by bike is searching for a “Souperhero” and Hillsboro based womens clothing retailers, Team Estrogen, seeks a customer service representative. Each job comes with unique benefits. Check out full details in the links below:
- SoupCycler Extraordinaire — SoupCycle
- Customer Service Representative/Returns Processing — Team Estrogen
Mint Green Bianchi Brava 2005
Year: 2005
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Brava
Color:Mint Green
Size:49
Stolen in Beaverton, OR 97006
Stolen:2009-10-9
Stolen From: It was stolen from my apartment complex, Thorncroft Farms, in Hillsboro.
Owner: Ashley Needham
OwnerEmail: ash.needham@gmail.com
Description: It’s not in great shape so I was surprised it was stolen. It has a water bottle hanger, brakes, gears, and the stickers from the shop I bought it at, which was Second Ascent. If you see it feel free to call/text me at 5034427009.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
[Updated] Bike Commute Challenge sets records: 2,693 newbies and one extreme commuter

one of five small businesses with 2-4
employees who commuted by
bike every day of the month.
(Photos © J. Maus)
The BTA announced results of their 15th annual Bike Commute Challenge tonight. The event, which pitted workplaces against each other in a friendly competition to see how took more bike trips in the month of September, had the highest participation rates in its history.
Here are the numbers:
- 1,240 workplaces, including businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies participated in the Challenge
- a record 11,118 people logged bike commutes,
- collectively riders logged 1,244,718 miles,
- 2,693 of these riders signed up as new bike commuters this year.
Weekend Event Guide
Will this be the last sunny weekend of the year? Better not risk it. There’s a ton to do, whether a freakbike festival, a rural century, a fashion show, or a good day’s work with a pick-axe is more your style.
Friday, October 9
5:00pm: Freak Bike Fall Alleycat
Freak Bike Fall gets kicked off with an alleycat race. Bring your freak bike and meet at Dawson Park, N Williams and Stanton.
‘Cross Clash’ will stoke Oregon-Washington racing rivalry

which is which.
This weekend the Cross Clash race series aims to boost a good-natured racing rivalry between Washington and Oregon. The rivalry has existed for years, but Cross Clash organizers say this will be the first time it will be settled by a cumulative tally of racers from each state.
The first event happens Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA. Race number two is on Sunday at the Cross Crusade event taking place at Rainier High School (about 50 miles north of Portland).
Clash promoter Zac Daab says the rivalry is a longstanding tradition. “As Portland and Seattle have two hot beds of cycling so close to one another, we wanted to go head to head, score the event on a state vs. state basis, and have a winning state at the end.”
BTA reports net loss of $92,509 for 2008

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Oregon’s largest nonprofit bicycle advocacy and education organization, has been undergoing substantial internal changes in the past year and a half.
These changes were thrown into stark relief with the release of the organization’s Annual Report for the fiscal year of January 1 through December 31, 2008. The report — scheduled to be released to the public by the end of this week — states a loss for the year of $92,509. In a letter published in the report, Executive Director Scott Bricker notes that the loss is due to “inadequate accounting systems and oversight.”
The BTA’s total revenue for the year was $1,376,577. This number is up from $1,102,734 the year before, and has nearly tripled since 2004. The organization currently has 18 full time employees.
Take a virtual tour of Portland’s bike infrastructure

Bike Tour map.
(Larger version below)
Portland’s bike network is one of the finest in the country. As such, our city regularly plays host to urban planners, engineers, and other wonky folks who want to learn and understand, first-hand, how our bike facilities look and feel.
Usually, these visitors are given a guided tour by a City of Portland employee or by one of our resident bike experts. But now, with the launch of a Virtual Bike Tour, the Institute of Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation at Portland State University has made it easy for anyone to take an educational tour of Portland’s bikey highlights.
white Specialized Allez 2010
Year: 2010
Brand: Specialized
Model: Allez
Color:white
Size:black lettering
Serial: WUD092002248E
Photo: http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9681/jillsbike.jpg
Stolen in seattle, WA 98195
Stolen:2009-10-01
Stolen From: UW Campus infront of the Paul Allen Computer Science Engineering building
Neighborhood: U-District
Owner: jill walters
OwnerEmail: jillovb@msn.com
Reward: yes
Description: all stock parts. white/56 spec allez sport. Sora front and Tiagra rear derailleurs. black tape on U handle bars
Police record with: UW police
Police reference#: 09-001903
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Bikes fashion show rolls into town this weekend
Momentum Magazine is partnering with Oregon Manifest and Portland Fashion Week to produce the Ready to Roll Cycling Lifestyle Fashion Show this weekend.
The show, featuring special guests Team Beer and Tina Brubaker, will be at the Vigor Industrial Shipyards at 5555 N Channel Ave (on Swan Island). Door open at 3PM, show at 4PM. Cost of the show is $15 in advance or $18.75 at the door (use the promotion code MOMENTUM).
From the Momentum announcement: