Re-defining car camping.
– Photos and story by Russ Roca. –
– Photos and story by Russ Roca. –
Month: May 2012
Red and White Sekai 90’s?
Year: 90’s?
Brand: Sekai
Color:Red and White
Size:57? 58?
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/exploregon/7155740558/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-05-6
Stolen From: front porch at SE 12th and Taylor
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Conlan Murphy
OwnerEmail: conlanj@gmail.com
Description: Red and White Sekai, rack on the back, white bar tape, red and black saddle.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Job: Bicycle Mechanic – Abraham Fixes Bikes
Job Title
Bicycle Mechanic
Company/Organization
Abraham Fixes Bikes
Job Description
Abraham Fixes Bikes is a small repair only bicycle shop. We are hiring an experienced bicycle mechanic for a seasonal to year-round position. Please take some time to read through the website, discover our philosophy and see if you would compliment our business.
The position will begin June 1st and be for 32-40 hrs per week. This position is for someone who is seeking advancement in the bike mechanic world.
Compensation is $11 to $14 per hour depending on experience.
Mechanical necessities:
• UBI or other professional training AND 2 year of professional service shop experience.
• Or 3 years professional service shop experience.
• Knowledge of current and older bicycles and the replacement of their parts
• Ability to perform service in a timely fashion
• Ability to diagnose and estimate cost of repairs
• Familiarity with wholesalers and ordering parts
• Strong organizational skills (esp. with tools) will be preferred.
• Ability to accept feedback and criticism in a professional manner
Customer service needs:
• Ability to help a wide variety of customers in a friendly and accessible manner
• Ability to explain difficult issues in an easy to understand way, never leaving the customer feeling unequal because they don’t understand “bike terminology”
• Treat every customer with the same amount of respect.
• Ability to assess customer’s knowledge and meet them where they are with their cycling needs.
How to Apply
To apply send an email to abraham@abrahamfixesbikes.com which includes:
– Two to three paragraphs telling us why you’re interested in working for Abraham Fixes Bikes, your cycling background and all relevant skills.
– Strong applicants will be invited to a working interview, once all resumes are in, to see if our shop is a good fit for all.
– Please include strong references.
Reader Story: Shared space as a bridge to cycling utopia
(Photos © J. Maus)
[This story was submitted by Portland resident and active transportation activist Alexis Grant.]
With Jonathan’s recent mention that Effective Cycling (the vehicular cycling bible) will be republished, it seems like a good time to share some thoughts on cycling facilities that I developed after attending Towards Carfree Cities IX in York, UK.
At the conference, I noticed a theme emerging in discussing street configuration: mode separation vs. shared space. Separating modes (like walking, cycling, and driving) means putting them in different places on a street, or allowing them to proceed at different times through an intersection. In the US, we think of separation as normal for people walking. They go more slowly than vehicles, so we give them their own place on the street: the sidewalk. But it wasn’t always so.
Portland Pedal Power launches cargo bike enclosure sales
Portland Pedal Power’s cargo enclosure.
Portland Pedal Power is a local bike business that delivers food, beer and wine, groceries and other products throughout the city. Their fleet consists of Yuba Mundo longtail cargo bikes with custom made enclosures that attach to the rear racks.
The enclosures are a nifty way to hold cargo and they have a highly visible presence on the road.
In the nearly five years they’ve been in business the enclosures have gone through many iterations and design refinements. Now, after receiving many inquiries about them from other local businesses, Portland Pedal Power is selling them as a stand-alone product.
The Monday Roundup
Traffic fatalities are the leading cause of death
for people 10 to 24 years old, worldwide.
(Photo: OSP captures the aftermath of a
car-bike collision in Oregon City on May 5th.)
for people 10 to 24 years old, worldwide.
(Photo: OSP captures the aftermath of a
car-bike collision in Oregon City on May 5th.)
Here’s the news and other stuff that caught our eyes this past week…
– A new report found the leading cause of death in 10 to 24-year-olds is “road traffic”.
– Thousands of protesters gathered in London, Edinburgh, and Rome last weekend to bring attention to the lack of protections for people on bicycles in many large European cities in what was the largest protest for road safety in London’s history.
– Meanwhile, Toronto’s mayor Rob Ford is continuing to push the idea that roads should be the domain of motor vehicles and although his “heart bleeds” for people who are killed while riding their bike he believes “it’s their own fault at the end of the day.”
white with black design Cannondale Hooligan 8 2011
Year: 2011
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Hooligan 8
Color:white with black design
Size:20
Serial:VM04277
Photo: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2011&Brand=Cannondale&Model=Hooligan+8&Type=bike
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-05-04
Stolen From: Ladds Addition
Neighborhood: Ladds Addition
Owner: Amy Yukas
OwnerEmail: amy.yukas@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: It is brand new – white with a black design
Police record with: City of Portland
Police reference#: 12-38467
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
black w/ red panels Sekai 1970s
Year: 1970s
Brand: Sekai
Color:black w/ red panels
Size:30″
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2012-05-4
Stolen From: Gotham Building
2256 N Albina Ave
(on the corner of N Interstate and N Albina)
Neighborhood: NE Portland
Owner: Kristine Kingstadt
OwnerEmail: kristine.kingstadt@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: Description:
*navy blue/black (w/red panels)
*1970s Sekai (steel, made in Japan)
*Nitto Promenade handlebars
*Brooks saddle (honey) and grips (The saddle is locked to the frame.)
*original gold fenders
*platform pedals
*Wald front basket
*silver rear pannier rack
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: pending
white/black Fuji Cross Comp 2010
Year: 2010
Brand: Fuji
Model: Cross Comp
Color:white/black
Size:54cm
Serial: IF01205939
Photo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/jonej_77/bike.jpg
Stolen in 97267, OR
Stolen:2012-05-5
Stolen From: Stolen from Inside apartment while I slept.
Neighborhood: Milwaukie, Lake Rd area
Owner: Jeff Jones
OwnerEmail: jonej77@gmail.com
Reward: yes
Description: fenders, Catseye double strata computer, Contential gatorskins, Avid Ultimate shorty brakes.
Police record with: Clackamas Co.
Police reference#: 12-13550
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
black fuji team pro 2005
Year: 2005
Brand: fuji
Model: team pro
Color:black
Size:mens,for 5’11 man
Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79800171@N07/7143852559/in/photostream
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2012-05-4
Stolen From: stolen from oregon convention center on mlk blvd at main entrance bike lock area
Neighborhood: SE
Owner: Franz Ott
OwnerEmail: irontemper@hotmail.com
Reward: $100.00
Description: black carbon fiber fuji team pro road bike,grips well worn, black carbon fiber rims as well,has clementines flaming orange(the fruit)sticker on upper bar of bike,and vistor name sticker on uprite bar where seat mounts
Police record with: portland police
Police reference#: 12-379 13
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Black Trek 7.3 Fx disc brakes 2006
Year: 2006
Brand: Trek
Model: 7.3 Fx disc brakes
Color:Black
Serial: WTU101C0575C
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-05-3
Stolen From: Front porch of my home, SE 19th & Rex
Neighborhood: Westmoreland
Owner: Tom Chatkupt
OwnerEmail: tchatkupt@comcast.net
Description: Well-used commuter bike with full accessories – full fenders, rear rack, handlebar extensions, and collapsable rack basket.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T12003799
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Portlander triumphs at grueling Trans Iowa endurance race
Joe Partridge at the finish.
(Photos: Ellee Thalheimer)
(Photos: Ellee Thalheimer)
Months ago, scores of endurance racing enthusiasts jumped at the chance to snag one of the 100 slots at the eighth annual Trans Iowa endurance race. When it started on Saturday, only 75-80 people actually showed up. When it was over, only 19 of them managed to finish.
One of those finishers was Portlander Joe Partridge. Joe finished in second place in the single-speed category mostly because he’s totally badass. I’m partial though. He’s my husband.
Last weekend I went to Grinnell, Iowa to witness and support Joe and his friend Dan Jansen as they attempted this grueling, 330-mile gravel road race.
The Trans Iowa physically and mentally breaks down most of its participants each year, leaving very few finishers. Time cutoffs require riders to average 10 mph the whole race, support people are restricted from the course, and riders are completely self-supported, only resupplied with gnarly vittles from rural convenience stores.