Month: May 2013

At Employers Summit, tech CEO shares savings from low-car commuting

Employers Bike Summit

Regence hosted the Portland
Employer’s Bike Summit.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

About 80 local business leaders and bike lovers packed the second annual Portland Employers Bike Summit Friday to swap advice and anecdotes exactly like Sam Blackman’s.

The award–winning young tech CEO spoke at one of the afternoon’s panels to show how his company, the fast-growing digital video startup Elemental Technologies, saves money and attracts top-notch employees by putting low-car commuting at the heart of its workplace culture.

Even before Blackman and his two co-founders started paying themselves, they were renting a workspace with bike parking and showers and buying a TriMet pass for every Elemental employee.

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Job: Bike mechanic – Clever Cycles

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Job Title
Bike mechanic

Company/Organization
Clever Cycles

Job Description
We’re seeking a full-time, non-seasonal mechanic with prior bike shop experience. Depth of experience and knowledge of shop specialties will affect compensation, but we will consider all proficiency levels if you exhibit excellent work habits, readiness to learn, customer service and communication skills.

How to Apply
Please send your resume with introductory note to info@clevercycles.com, or drop by with hardcopy.

The Monday Roundup

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Welcome to a new week of bike news. Before we get started, let’s look back at the noteworthy stories you might have missed last week…

— There was a big debate last week about people who break traffic laws while bicycling. It started with a post on The Atlantic Cities titled, “Cyclists Aren’t ‘Special,’ and They Shouldn’t Play by Their Own Rules” and spurred a response from Greater Greater Washington titled, “Cyclists are special and do have their own rules.”

— The NY Times weighed in on the “YIMBY versus NIMBY” debates about the launch of bike share in New York City.

— Is it time to lower the legal limit of alcohol intoxication for people operating vehicles? The National Transportation Safety Board thinks so.

— Did you see the great video profile of Portland’s Apex Bar? It explains beautifully why a business owner would go out of their way to appeal to people who ride bikes.

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Black Giant Revel 2 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Giant
Model: Revel 2
Color:Black
Size:26″ wheel
Serial: C12S5681
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152799557110214&set=pcb.10152799561915214&type=1&relevant_count=2
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2013-05-18
Stolen From: Bike was stolen from a gated locked area in my apartment complex at 1920 NW 26th Ave which is the Historic Fairmont Apartments. The gated area is off of Upshur.
Neighborhood: Northwest District
Owner: Lance Reis
OwnerEmail: lancereis(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Description: The right gear dial face is broken. Has a different seat from factory seat. Otherwise, it is in pristine condition. I had it for less than a year.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gray/Orange Raleigh Cadent FT2 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Cadent FT2
Color:Gray/Orange
Size:52cm
Serial: U121K03005
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/byrD8TJ.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2013-05-19
Stolen From: SE 30th and Steele. Wimbledon Apartments. Ground floor balcony. Locked with U-lock to railing.
Neighborhood: Reed/Eastmoreland
Owner: Nicholas Kobel
OwnerEmail: nicholas.kobel( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: Gray 27-speed hybrid road bike with orange accents. Has mountain/raised handlebars. Accessories that could have been removed: shiny black fenders, headlamps and lights, flat black aluminum rack, flat black aluminum water bottle rack. Series of scratches on bottom rear side of seat tube/frame. Image is from date of purchase (without accessories).
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-153106
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Trek 7000 1989

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Year: 1989
Brand: Trek
Model: 7000
Color:Blue
Size:Large
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-05-19
Stolen From: 14th and Kearney
Neighborhood: NW
Owner: Chris Lane
OwnerEmail: lanec@pacificu.edu
Reward: $250
Description: Large blue Trek 7000 Mountain bike, stolen in front of Urban grind coffee shop between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, May 19th, 2013. Someone cut the cable, so be careful out there. Race face cranks (175 CM), bar ends, orange Manitou forks. The bike stands out like a sore thumb, easy to spot!
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-153105
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Flat Black w/ Red Logos Bianchi Cross Concept 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Cross Concept
Color:Flat Black w/ Red Logos
Size:57cm
Photo: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QNi9XqfX0fo/UXf-8g_qY1I/AAAAAAAAC70/Sr4ED9wtRxw/w598-h800-no/photo+%25284%2529.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97216
Stolen:2013-05-18
Stolen From: Stolen off the bike rack (cut the cables) on the back of my car in my driveway around the corner from SE 90th/Stark
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Cameron Daline
OwnerEmail: cameron.daline(A T)gmail.com
Reward: $100 + my eternal gratitude
Description: Flat black Bianchi with custom cut red and silver vinyl lettering and logos. Retroshift brake levers w/ integrated shifter, Paul components black touring canti brakes w/ Paul moon units, Paul comp front brake cable hanger, Nitto noodle handlebar, Sugino 44t front chainring, Shimano/Alex rims with Ritchey cross tires, red leather saddle.
Police record with: Portland Police
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Treck 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Treck
Color:Blue
Size:24 inches
Stolen in Portland, OR 0650
Stolen:2013-05-17
Stolen From: The Riva on the Park apartment building
0650 SW GAINES ST.
Neighborhood: Southwaterfront
Owner: Andy McLain
OwnerEmail: amclain9(at sign)comcast.net
Description: Mountain Bike
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Orange Mongoose Index 2.0 (BMX) 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Mongoose
Model: Index 2.0 (BMX)
Color:Orange
Size:20
Photo: http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/14/23/14234550_120908023000_265x265_pad.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-05-18
Stolen From: NE 14th Ave. & NE Broadway, on the side of 1410 NE Schuyler, half a block north of Broadway.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Christopher Arthur
OwnerEmail: chartimusprime@yahoo.com
Description: Day Glow Orange with Black trim and hardware, decals removed, one white sticker on front right fork, black and orange seat.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-40071
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

grey/yellow trek unknown 1990s

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Year: 1990s
Brand: trek
Model: unknown
Color:grey/yellow
Stolen in Portland, OR 97216
Stolen:2013-05-11
Stolen From: stolen from our drive way 5/11/13 4:47 am, two guys rode away but one guy did the actual trespassing to steal them
Neighborhood: se 121st and division
Owner: aura shepherd
OwnerEmail: auraherd(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Reward: $30.00
Description: gray/ yellow stripes no fenders has a green hawaii registry sticker on it. sort of old bike, aluminum frame.
Police record with: no
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

purple sherpa unknown 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: sherpa
Model: unknown
Color:purple
Stolen in Portland, OR 97216
Stolen:2013-05-11
Stolen From: stolen from our driveway at 4:47 am we got the guy on tape as he steals 2 bikes, but the shot of his face is not good and he knew he was being recorded so he moved weird
Neighborhood: se 121st and division
Owner: aura shepherd
OwnerEmail: auraherd( atsign )yahoo.com
Reward: $25.00
Description: bike had a big wide grandmas seat it was made by bell, had a mount and camera on handle bars, and a chain and lock on handle bars
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Silver Specialized Roubaix 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Specialized
Model: Roubaix
Color:Black/Silver
Size:61cm
Stolen in Vancouver, WA 98664
Stolen:2013-05-17
Stolen From: Mill Plain & I-205
Neighborhood: Vancouver
Owner: John G
OwnerEmail: pdxgear4sale@gmail.com
Description: Specialized insignia on front of frame is blackened out with a sharpie. There was a trailer attachment on the seat post when stolen. Clipless pedals. The handlebars have lights on the tips.
Police record with: Vancouver PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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