6/25: Hello readers and friends. I recently had my second (of two) total knee replacement surgeries so I'll be out of commission for a bit while I recover. Please be patient while I get back to full health. I hope to be back to posting as soon as I can. I look forward to getting back out there. 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

Optimize Your Ride: Patch up your relationship with inner tubes

Our optimization specialist
Tori Bortman is here to help you
gain confidence in patching tubes.
(Photos: Daniel Sharp)

Most folks don’t like to patch tubes for many reasons: “It takes too long,” “it never holds,” or “I just carry a new tube.” Carrying an extra tube will only get you through one flat per ride, and occasionally the new tube will fail. I’m always a fan of carrying a patch kit — and knowing how to use it can make the repair quick, easy and practically pain free.

A standard patch kit comes with three things: a patch, some “glue,” and a small piece of emery cloth. All of these are of equal importance in the success of the patch holding. More on this—and pre-glued patches—later.

A properly patched flat is as reliable as a new tube! Even if you don’t patch on the road, bring your bum tube home and repair it for the next ride. Ready? Here we go…

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blue surly long haul trucker 06

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Year: 06
Brand: surly
Model: long haul trucker
Color:blue
Size:62″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2011-08-8
Stolen From: albina, skidmore
Neighborhood: boise
Owner: ryan mcdowell
OwnerEmail: rakitime@yahoo.com
Description: large frame 62″ surly long haul trucker, blue 700cc wheels brooks saddle. cane creek headset.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black MirraCo Gambino

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Brand: MirraCo
Model: Gambino
Color:black
Serial: WTU254PO324E
Photo: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=135007003238286&set=a.101050019967318.1576.100001869604173&type=1&ref=nf
Stolen in Portland, OR 97203
Stolen:2011-08-12
Stolen From: Pier Park pool in St.Johns/N.Portland
Neighborhood: St.Johns/Pier Park
Owner: Mike Bruce
OwnerEmail: summodown@yahoo.com
Description: black Bmx bike with white cranks and handle grips also a clear plastic seat and pedals.small black sproket.also black and white stickers that say black label and gambino and a panda bear sticker and also a white sticker of a gun
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1171095
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Specialized Sirrrus 2006-8

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Year: 2006-8
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrrus
Color:Black
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-08-17
Stolen From: 4211 SE 39th from behind my house. Cross street is Boise, between Holgate and Gladstone.
Neighborhood: Creston Kennilworth
Owner: Jonathan Hanson
OwnerEmail: jonathan.hanson1@us.army.mi
Reward: $50.00
Description: Black road bike, straight handle bars, new back wheel mostly black rim. Cable lock was cut. Clip pedals. This is my only mode of transportation. I am deploying soon and it stings extra because I want to ride as much as possible with my three sons. 503.774.5934. I live in the Creston/Kennilworth neighborhood on 39th. Please call if you see it.
Police record with: Police are coming by today.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event: Portland Opera’s Bikes, Beer & Big Night (8/26/11)

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Event:
Portland Opera’s BIKES, BEER + BIG NIGHT

Date: August 26th
Time: 4:30 PM

Event Description: In an effort to meet the cyclist’s that ride by The Hampton Opera Center each day on the Eastbank Esplanade, Portland Opera is inviting them to stop by for a complimentary beer on our beautiful riverside patio.

Now in its third year, the popular beer & cycling event has been dubbed BIKES, BEER + BIG NIGHT this time around in honor of the upcoming 2011-2012 season-opening event, the Gala Concert Big Night celebrating opera’s most beautiful tunes.

The gathering for Eastbank Esplanade bikers takes place Friday, August 26, from 4:30pm-6:30pm. With musical highlights from beloved operas providing the atmosphere on a lovely summer evening, bike commuters will enjoy complimentary beverages provided by Widmer Brothers Brewery.

The Hampton Opera Center, situated along the Eastbank Esplanade just south of OMSI, is home to many bike commuters, including Portland Opera General Director Christopher Mattaliano and many of the Portland Opera staff.

Plenty of bike racks will be available!

XL KHS Commuter bike 07/0

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Year: 07/0
Brand: KHS
Model: Commuter bike
Color:XL
Size:Grey
Stolen in Portland, OR OR
Stolen:2011-08-06
Stolen From: My house.
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Megan Gibb
OwnerEmail: mlgibb@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: XL Grey KHS commuter bike with rear collapsable baskets and lots of stickers on the frame.
Police record with: Filed with Portland
Police reference#: T11005817

Job: Part-Time Sales/Repair Service Person (Lakeside Bicycles)

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Job Title
Part-Time Sales & Repair Service Person

Company
Lakeside Bicycles

Job Description
Lakeside Bicycles in Lake Oswego is currently seeking a highly motivated, multi-faceted individual to work part-time as both a sales person as well as perform routine bike repairs in our service department. Ideal candidate will have both sales and bicycle mechanic experience. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Interested parties should send their resume for consideration. No phone calls.

How to Apply
Please send resume via email to either amy@lakeside-bikes.com or roberts@lakeside-bikes.com. No phone calls.

Job: Bike Shop General Manager (Community Cycling Center)

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Job Title
Bike Shop General Manager

Organization
Community Cycling Center

Job Description
The breadth of responsibility of this position encompasses retail, production, and recycling operations. The overarching goal is to make the Bike Shop as welcoming, productive, and professional as possible. The successful candidate is an effective leader and manager, and possesses great enthusiasm for recreational and utilitarian uses of the bicycle, and for the mission and programs of the Community Cycling Center.

The Bike Shop General Manager is part of a collaborative leadership team which includes direct report managers and coordinators. The members of the team work to set and meet goals and targets respecting input from all. This position is responsible for time and quality standards for retail sales, repairs and bike production; evaluation and development of mechanic and retail sales staff; and the measurement of retail sales, repairs and production performance. In order to manage these resources, the Bike Shop General Manager will work closely with the leadership team to ensure successful operations.

General Qualifications:

• 5 years of successful managerial experience.
• Ability to strategize, to implement, and clearly communicate a vision for the Community Cycling Center Bike Shop.
• Significant professional retail experience (preferably Bike Shop experience) with a focus on delivering a high level of staff and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to create a culture that values and respects diversity, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Strong managerial prowess and demonstrated leadership skills.
• An enthusiasm for our programs and an understanding of mission-based, nonprofit work.
• A commitment to sustainability – environmental, programmatic, and financial.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solid, confident decision maker.
• Enthusiasm for working with the public.
• Organized, analytical, high attention to detail.

Pay rate & benefits: This is a full-time permanent position with an annual salary of $35,000 – $40,000 depending on experience; new and used bicycle purchasing perks, generous PTO, and full health benefits after 30 days.

Please go to www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org for full job description.

How to Apply
To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and six references as follows:

• In the Subject Line: Bike Shop General Manager Position
• Attach your cover letter and resume as separate documents to your email; do not embed them in your email.
• Email to: jobs@communitycyclingcenter.org
• References can be from a variety of sources including your engagement with professional colleagues, community organizations, and volunteer work you have done. We will contact your references if you are selected for a second interview. We will address questions of goal achievement, leadership qualities, and organizational development skills.

Complete streets, paths, trails among $19.5 million in FHWA grants for Oregon

Get Together in Outer SE-2

The FHWA awarded over $800,000 to build
a multi-use path and sidewalks
on SE Division in Gresham.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Yesterday, City Council passed a request for nearly $8 million in federal funding for active transportation projects. While our attention was on City Hall, the US Department of Transportation announced over $400 million in Federal Highway Administration grants — of which $19.5 million will flow to 16 projects throughout Oregon.

Below are a few of the projects on the list that caught my eye:

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Cross Crusade announces schedule, changes for 2011

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Cross Crusade 2010 #2 - Rainier-63

Get ready!
(Photo © J. Maus)

Organizers of the the wildly popular Cross Crusade cyclocross race series have announced the dates, venues, and other changes we can expect this coming season.

In a statement, Race Director Brad Ross wrote, “The Knights of the Crusade have been feverishly working to line up race locations and dates that we think will make for the most kick butt season ever.”

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‘Giro di Portland’ race is new marquee event at Festa Italiana

Now includes a bike race, naturally.

The Festa Italiana, a week-long event that has brought together the local Italian community for 20 years, now includes a bike race.

The Giro di Portland will feature the area’s best racing talent on a high-speed, multi-lap criterium through the Pearl District — and the Festa Italiana is the presenting sponsor.

Festa President Joe Castellano says having a bike race as part of their event has always been a goal. “Italians love their bike races,” he shared via telephone this morning.

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