Rep. Earl Blumenauer (bow-tie) at a special meeting on Friday. To his left are ODOT Region 1 Manager Jason Tell and Port of Portland Executive Director Bill Wyatt.
Year: 2012
‘National Women Cycling Forum’ coming to Bike Summit
Why don’t we see more of this?
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The gender gap in bicycling will get its first national stage when the 2012 National Bike Summit begins in Washington DC next month. The Alliance of Walking and Biking and the Association for Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals have announced the inaugural National Women Cycling Forum, a free event to raise awareness of the gap and figure out how to close it.
The event will be held on March 20th, in conjunction with the summit. Keynote speaker will Sue Macy, author of Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way) (2011, National Geographic Childrens Books).
The Monday Roundup
Here’s the news that caught our eyes this past week…
– After all the drama over the beleaguered House transportation bill last week, Republicans begin this week with the task of steering the bill away from an impending cliff.
– Sports icon Lance Armstrong, 40, has returned to triathlon. He placed second in an Ironman competition in Panama, just 37 seconds out of first place.
Trek Gary Fisher Kaitai 2010
Year: 2010
Brand: Trek Gary Fisher
Model: Kaitai
Size:Gray
Serial: Wtu091c0944f
Stolen in Merced island, WA 98040
Stolen:2012-02-7
Owner: Joel Ohringer
OwnerEmail: Joel_ohringer@msn.com
Description: Shimano ef50 8 speed shifter, shimano acera derailleur, bontrager saddle and tires
Police record with: Merger island police
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Black, silver, orange Giant Rincon 2009
Year: 2009
Brand: Giant
Model: Rincon
Color:Black, silver, orange
Size:medium
Serial: C78D5324B
Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/spo/2837906121.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-02-7
Stolen From: Within a 10 block radius of SE Tacoma and 11th Ave.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: Jonathan Hart
OwnerEmail: jhart21@gmail.com
Description: Black, silver, and orange bike that was in excellent condition. Included: Black water bottle holder and the wiring that goes to a speedometer (the actual speedometer was not on the bike at the time). Black factory seat. Had just been posted on Craigslist to sell.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Charcoal and green Giant Escape 2012
Year: 2012
Brand: Giant
Model: Escape
Color:Charcoal and green
Size:XS
Serial: C41A7217
Photo: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/bikelw.jpg/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2012-02-11
Stolen From: The bike was stolen from behind a gate in inner NE Portland
Neighborhood: Elliot Neighborhood
Owner: Gwende Silver
OwnerEmail: gw3n5678@gmail.com
Description: This is not a great picture of the bike, but you can see the frame. It has black fenders, a water bottle cage, front and back lights, and flat handlebars.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Arrest made in serious injury collision on St. Johns Bridge – UPDATED
A sign on the
St. Johns Bridge.
(Photos © J. Maus)
St. Johns Bridge.
(Photos © J. Maus)
UPDATED, at 9:55am on 2/11
Just before 6:30 pm tonight, Portland Police officers responded to a collision on the St. Johns Bridge.
According to their report, a 23-year-old man was riding his bike and a 58-year-old man driving a small pick were involved in a collision. Both vehicles were headed westbound when the collision occurred.
The man on the bike sustained “traumatic injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.” The man driving the pick-up remained at the scene. So far, the PPB have not released any other details. (*See updates below)
More info on yesterday’s collision at SE Ankeny and 16th
Yesterday morning I got two reports from readers about a bike/car collision at the intersection of SE 16th and Ankeny. I usually don’t post about every bike-involved collision I hear about; but since two people emailed and it’s on a busy bike street, I figured this one was worth sharing.
Reader Marsha H. wrote in, looking for more information about what happened:
“I went by on my morning commute and saw a young woman on a bike on the ground not moving much, a small but growing crowd of concerned cyclists, and the driver in the collision calling 911.”
Riding along with Paul Jeffery, on his daily ride up Mt. Tabor
Paul Jeffery, photographed at
Common Grounds coffee shop
this morning.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Common Grounds coffee shop
this morning.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
48-year-old southeast Portland resident Paul Jeffery (he goes by PJ) used to enjoy a daily ride from his house near 40th and Salmon to the Goose Hollow MAX stop. From there, he’d zip through the hills and down into Beaverton where he’d pedal the final leg of his journey to his job at Electro Scientific Industries (a producer of high-tech laser systems and industrial production equipment).
PJ’s routine changed back in November when he was part of a 10% workforce reduction. In other words, he was laid off.
Without work, PJ missed the routine of getting up and getting out on his bike. So, at the end of January, he started riding to the top of Mt. Tabor each morning. I met him this morning at Common Grounds coffee shop on SE Hawthorne Blvd (a very nice place I must say)…
“We’re all in this together”: A Q & A with transit activist Jonathan Ostar
Executive Director of OPAL, Jonathan Ostar, photographed at the Active Transportation debate on Monday night.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Job: Sales/Service (Bike N’ Hike Hillsboro)
Job Title
Sales/Service
Company/Organization
BIKE N’ HIKE Hillsboro
Job Description
Lookin’ for a job in the bike industry on the west side ? Our Hillsboro location has an immediate opening for someone who can do both sales and service. Our store is very busy and growing fast. Our crew has a lifetime of experience and are as knowledgeable and as dedicated as they come…..we work hard……but we LIVE THE DREAM……. Qualified applicants should have 2 years experience minimum and know how to pass the”bike build test”. Punctuality and a professional attitude will be required. You can call us for more details.
How to Apply
log on to our website and e-mail us a resume at hillsboro [at] bikenhike [dot] com
Jobs of the Week
Two great job opportunities at local bike shops came in this week. Check out the details in the links below…
- Sales/Service — Bike N’ Hike Hillsboro
- Bike Shop Superstar — Metropolis Cycle Repair