Here’s a little photo essay from my first day here at the National Bike Summit…
With spring temps in the high 70s, biking is in bloom here on the streets of D.C.:
Year: 2012
The ‘Bike Snob’ crashes League’s annual meeting
Eben Weiss, known to many as simply the Bike Snob, stopped into the National Bike Summit today
‘Ride on Washington’ lends its support to Summit; spandex and all
A diverse group of riders joined the last leg of the Ride on Washington and stopped for a group photo in front of the Capitol Building.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
MAMILs, ‘Biker Chicks’, and the rise of women on bikes
The panel at today’s first-ever National Women Cycling Forum.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Job: Installation Tech (Rack Attack)
Job Title
Installation Tech
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
Decision on Williams: Left side, (mostly) one lane for autos, a ‘mix zone,’ and more
The new configuration will put bike traffic on the left side.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the N. Williams Traffic Operations Safety Project met today and came to a decision about how to reconfigure the street to improve bike access. I’m in Washington D.C. attending the National Bike Summit, but thanks to Twitter and to phone conversations with people at the meeting, I can share some info about what was decided on.
According to committee member Steve Bozzone, they went with option “4B: Left-Side Buffered Bike Lane with One Motor Vehicle Travel Lane and Turn Lanes (Segments 2 to 5) and Shared Left-Turn Lane/Bikeway in Segment 4” (see below).
Orange Klein Palomino Race 2003
Year: 2003
Brand: Klein
Model: Palomino Race
Color:Orange
Size:17.5
Serial:WL1771819
Photo: http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6147/5951346335_114833958d_b.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-03-19
Stolen From: The police received a call from someone on their way to work who had noticed the NW facing door to the Community Cycling Center bike shop (1700 NE Alberta Street) had been smashed in. Someone stole our refurbished Klein Palomino directly from inside the shop.
Neighborhood: NE Alberta Street and 17th ave
Owner: Melinda Musser
OwnerEmail: communications@communitycyclingcenter.org
Description:
17.5" Klein Palomino priced at $1,095
Aluminum full-suspension mountain bike with very low miles in near-mint condition.
Color = Kalahari Blood Red (That’s
a fancy name for "orange")
Frame Construction: TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material: Aluminum, butted
Fork Brand & Model: FOX Forx Float RL, 4.0" travel
Rear Shock: Fox Air Shock, 4.0" travel
Shift Levers: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT,
bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32 teeth
with a bashguard
Pedals: Plastic Test Ride
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES50
Upgrades:
Handlebars: Easton Monkey Lite Carbon
Stem: Easton MG60 black magnesium stem
Seatpost: Black Thomson Elite
Brakes: Hayes HMX-9 hydraulic disc
Wheels: 28hole Bontrager hubs with
Bontrager Race X Lite tubeless ready rims
Grips: Clear Ourys
Tires: Bontrager XDX 2.4 tubeless
Police record with: Officer M. Akom (#40835 North Precinct)
Police reference#: 12-23521
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Community Cycling Center helps fuel new advocacy in northeast Portland
The Community Cycling Center’s (CCC) work to bring the power of bicycling into new communities has led to the formation of a new advocacy group, Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC) – which translates to “Riding Bikes in Cully.”
ABC is a group of people who live in Hacienda CDC, an affordable housing non-profit in northeast Portland that the CCC first began working with in 2009 as part of their Understanding Barriers to Bicycling project.
Game on: The 2012 National Bike Summit begins today
The 2012 National Bike Summit is just a few hours from its official start (the National Women’s Cycling Forum begins at 2:00 pm today). I’m here to capture the stories and images so you can follow along at home.
Velo Cult opening party set for Saturday in Hollywood District
The bar at Velo Cult.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Velo Cult Bike Shop will celebrate its grand opening with a party this Saturday. The shop’s owner Sky Boyer and his close-knit crew of employees, have worked tirelessly since January to transform a former antique mall on NE 42nd Avenue in the Hollywood District into what is poised to be one of Portland most engaging and welcoming bike shops.
At a special sneak peek party last Friday, it was clear that my hunches about these guys were right: Velo Cult is not your average bike shop. The first thing you’ll likely notice is that when you walk in the front doors there’s nothing to buy. That’s because Boyer sees his business mission as evenly split between selling bikes/parts and creating community/sharing bike culture.
Instead of racks of clothes and bikes, when you enter Velo Cult you’ll step onto spacious wooden floors and a window-seating area, wooden bar with local beer on tap, and Mexican food to go with it. Near the front window there’s a free photo booth where customers can pose with friends and have the images automatically sent to the shop’s Flickr page. In the service area, there are no walls between employees and customers. In fact, Boyer has set up each workstand with a bench and table for customers to sit at so they can chat with mechanics.
Red Mirelli unknown 1960-65
Year: 1960-65
Brand: Mirelli
Model: unknown
Color:Red
Size:55cm
Photo: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/268137_563955267705_74400798_31609172_442414_n.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2012-03-20
Stolen From: Stolen from E 60th and Burnside area/ Mt.Tabor area
Neighborhood: North Tabor, East Burnside
Owner: Liam Doherty-Nicholson
OwnerEmail: liamdn@gmail.com
Description: 1960s Italian touring frame, “Mirelli” brand with silver insignia on front of the down-tube and front of the bike, Campagnolo dropouts/headset,
Maroon with very chipped paint.
Weinmann deep V wheelset with gold hubs, red Vittoria tires.
Flip/Flop hub
Miche cranks and bottom bracket. “Mandarin” Brooks B17 saddle with a chip out of the leather on the left back side.
Bullhorn handlebars with beige cork tape.
Fenders, the back fender has a black “We are the 99%” sticker on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-23862
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike