Month: April 2011

brown huffy 56560

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Brand: huffy
Model: 56560
Color:brown
Size:26″
Serial: SNHEJ10G12868
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2011-03-27
Stolen From: carport, SE 75th & Tibbetts.
Neighborhood: south tabor
Owner: lisa storke
OwnerEmail: dmstorke@netscape.com
Description: men’s Nel Lusso Cruiser bike, brown and butterscotch with small basket and cup holder on handle bars and rear extendable rack. Zefal head and tail lights. Whitewall tires, coaster brakes.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-151674

Job: Part-time sales associate (Rack Attack)

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Job Title: Part-time sales associate
Company/Organization: Rack Attack

Job Description:
Rack Attack is North America’s premier retailer of automotive, home storage, and bike parking rack solutions. We are experiencing significant growth, and have immediate openings for sales and installation associates who posses backgrounds in this specialized industry.

We cater to outdoor enthusiasts interested in activities such as skiing, snowboarding, cycling, mountain-biking, kayaking, windsurfing and camping. We offer a dynamic and diverse work environment, where our staff are involved not only in serving in-store customers, but also product installations, fulfillment of online orders, and participation in industry trade-shows.

Rack Attack offers competitive compensation, including sales performance bonuses and a flexible, enjoyable work environment. You can find out more about us at www.rackattack.com. This position is excellent for former bike mechanics or ski technicians. Preference will be given to candidates with prior Thule, Yakima or similar rack-related experience.

How to Apply:
Email employment at rackattack dot com

Is PBOT caving on Williams bikeway project?

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An open house Saturday will be the first time the public can weigh in on proposals to improve the bikeway on N. Williams Avenue (so that people other than this strong and fearless rider might feel comfortable biking on it).
(Photo © J. Maus)

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Friday Photos: Filmed by Bike through the years

With Filmed by Bike kicking off tonight, I thought it’d be fun to delve into the photo archives. The images below from years past will give you a small hint of what to expect if you’re headed to the event tonight/this weekend…

Timo Forsberg (R) and Bob New at the 2005 event.
(Photos © J. Maus)

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Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run; suspect remains at large

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The crash happened near SW Market and
Naito at 9:15 am on Tuesday (4/12).

A Portland woman sustained serious injuries after being struck by a truck at 9:15 on Tuesday morning (4/12) while riding her bike on SW Naito Parkway (at SW Market). Marjin Wall is still at OHSU awaiting facial surgery and the person who hit her remains at large.

According to Wall’s friend Kate LaGrand, who was riding with Wall when the collision occurred, the truck’s right side-view mirror struck Wall in the head. The mirror knocked Wall unconscious “before she hit the ground,” causing her to land face first on the pavement.

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Jobs of the Week

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Here is the recap of jobs posted to BikePortland this week. One position is in Eugene with bike maker Bike Friday and the other is in Hillsboro with retail shop, Bike N’ Hike.

Click the links for full details and application instructions. Bonus points if you get hired for both. The Willamette Valley makes for a beautiful commute!

For a complete list of available jobs, click here. If you’d like more information about the BikePortland Job Listings, contact us, or visit the Job Listings page.

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Black Trek 1.1 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Trek
Model: 1.1
Color:Black
Size:56
Serial: WTU151C2275F
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-04-10
Stolen From: House, backyard. In a locked metal cage.
Neighborhood: SE Portland 74th / Foster
Owner: Jakim Toomey
OwnerEmail: toomeyjakim@hotmail.com
Description: Black bike, with some red, white coverings on break wires. Black handle bars. New silver pedals.

Flashing rear safety light.

Kryptonite lock.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-28910
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Owner of Hillsboro coffeehouse says “cyclists” have worn out welcome – UPDATED

Anyone who has ridden regularly with a group or club knows the importance of a great, pre-ride meeting spot. For Portland Velo, a large cycling club based west of Forest Park, their “home base” since 2006 has been Longbottom Coffeehouse in Hillsboro. Over the years, Longbottom has become not just one of Portland Velo’s sponsors, but a haven for folks looking for a great place to get caffeinated before hitting the many miles of rural roads nearby.

Unfortunately, members of Portland Velo recently found out that the owner of Longbottom isn’t exactly thrilled about all the attention from the biking crowd. According to one club member, a sign has been posted on the front entrance that makes it clear where Longbottom stands…

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LAB Alert: AASHTO wants to weaken federal walking/biking guidelines

“This request is misguided… AASHTO should be a leading voice in shaping holistic and comprehensive transportation systems, not resisting them.”
— League of American Bicyclists

The League of American Bicyclists says that the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a powerful, Washington, D.C. based non-profit with broad influence on national transportation policy, is trying to water down proposed federal regulations that seek to increase the attention given to bicycling and walking in highway projects.

Streetsblog DC covered the issue on Tuesday and today, the League of American Bicyclists issued an advocacy alert calling AASHTO’s intentions “misguided” and urging members to contact their state departments of transportation. Here’s how the League lays out the issue:

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PBOT Director Tom Miller lays out perspectives on politics, bicycling

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Miller addressed the BAC on Tuesday.
(Photo: Patrick Croasdaile)

Tom Miller, the former Chief of Staff for Portland Mayor Sam Adams who was appointed Director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) back in January, formally introduced himself to the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) on Tuesday night.

His words offered a striking contrast from his predecessor Sue Keil (and in some regards, his boss, Mayor Sams Adams). He spoke of the bureau’s communication missteps, his intentions to put forward bold ideas and the political realities that those ideas will have to overcome.

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