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white Trek 7.4

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Brand: Trek
Model: 7.4
Color:white
Size:15″
Serial: WTU215C7693G
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/Pc4GsF7.jpg?1
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-06-4
Stolen From: My house porch, on SE 22nd and Ash.
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Alex Zielinski
OwnerEmail: azielinski3(AT)gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: My (mom’s) bike has a side mirror, odometer and bell. Also cute stickers that are likely gone now.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13004794
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

BTA’s new ‘Blueprint’ prioritizes 16 bike projects for Portland region

The state’s bike advocacy group chose 16 “almost metaphorical” projects in four categories.

Oregon’s leading bike advocacy group has named sixteen projects in four categories as their top bike infrastructure priorities for the region.

Released Tuesday, it’s the first update of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance‘s “Blueprint for World-Class Bicycling” since 2005, when the organization named 40 such projects. This time around, the group sought to focus on a smaller number in an effort to increase the pressure on behalf of the selected projects.

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Driver in Interstate Avenue crash cited on two violations

Curtis Crothers crash aftermath

The aftermath of last week’s crash on North Interstate
Avenue. Photo by Neighborhood Notes.

The driver of a pickup truck whose illegal right turn led to a bike/truck crash last Wednesday has been cited for two traffic violations typically associated with $695 in fines, Portland police said Tuesday.

The man whose bicycle hit the side of the truck, meanwhile, remains in the hospital but continues to recover from eight broken ribs, a punctured lung and other injuries.

Here’s what police spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson wrote in an email, confirming the summary of the commuter on the bike, Curtis Crothers:

The vehicle was southbound on Interstate and made an illegal right turn onto Greeley Avenue. Sign posted “No Right Turn.” Bicycle rider was coming downhill on Interstate in the bike lane and was unable to stop in time and was hit by the car making the illegal right. Rider was injured but not traumatic injuries. Car driver was not impaired. Cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device and Careless Driving.

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A day of ‘nice cycling’ in Den Bosch

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They’re not afraid to try new things in
Den Bosch, and it’s paying off in more ways than one.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

This is part of ongoing coverage of the Green Lane Project/Bikes Belong Netherlands Study Tour.

‘Lekker Fietsen’ is a promotional slogan used by ‘s-Hertogenbosch, a town about 60 miles south of Amsterdam. It means “Nice Cycling” and today we found out there’s plenty of that in this charming town of 142,000 people. Den Bosch, as its known locally, is one of the Netherlands’ up-and-coming cycling cities. In fact, it currently holds the title of Cycling City of the Year as awarded by the Dutch Cyclists’ Union.

From a stunning roundabout with two-way bicycle traffic (seriously!) to a nifty bike theft prevention campaign, Den Bosch is full of inspiring bicycle innovations. After falling behind other Dutch cities, they launched a focused effort in to increase cycling in 2009 and it seems to be paying off. Streets in their city center are teeming with bikes and economic vitality (while cars are nowhere in sight) and their bicycle mode is growing. Between 2009 and 2011, their percentage of daily trips made by bicycle went up 4 points, from 33 to 37 percent. They’re the only city in the Netherlands that has seen such an increase in recent years.

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blue/medium jamis comuter 1 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: jamis
Model: comuter 1
Color:blue/medium
Serial: ht0619896
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2013-05-31
Stolen From: LLOYD CENTER SAFEWAY, 1100 N.E. Broadway
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: douglas campbell
OwnerEmail: d_campb(replace with at sign)yahoo.com
Reward: 50.00
Description: 3 speed , U-Bolt lock was attached to seat post, down tube has water bottle holder
Police record with: Portland Police Dept.
Police reference#: 13-43960
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Cannondale SL2 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Cannondale
Model: SL2
Color:Black
Size:29″
Photo: http://i.imgur.com/OBVAi6R.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2013-06-4
Stolen From: Portland State University
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Austin Schatz
OwnerEmail: aschatz(A T)pdx.edu
Reward: $50
Description: I added front and rear fenders after the picture was taken. They are both black as well. Both the wheels where easy to remove. I also kept regular plastic pedals on it.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-000770
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

blue/white Raleigh Technium 1980?

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Year: 1980?
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Technium
Color:blue/white
Size:52
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2013-06-4
Stolen From: 1010 NE 17th ave portland. just outside of Caps and Corks. My front break was stolen about a month ago then the whole bike last night.
Neighborhood: North West
Owner: ROB KARAS
OwnerEmail: jerkaras(A T)gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: blue Raleigh technium, very chipped paint so it’s largely blue paint chips on top of aluminum frame. white trilite forks. black rubber grips. white front tire, black back tire.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Lemond Alp D’Huez 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Lemond
Model: Alp D’Huez
Color:Blue
Size:57cm
Serial: WL3351712
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2013-06-3
Stolen From: From inside my car at 6923 NE Broadway St.
Neighborhood: Rose city park
Owner: Trevor Currie
OwnerEmail: trevor.w.currie(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Bright blue with white highlights, white athletic tape on handlebars, bontrager wheels, shimano equipment, broken water bottle rack nut/screw, carbon fiber forks
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 1344569
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bike Mechanic/Service Writer – Abraham Fixes Bikes LLC – FILLED

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Sorry. This job has been filled.

Job Title
Bike Mechanic/Service Writer

Company/Organization
Abraham Fixes Bikes LLC

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 20-30 hrs per week. This position is a seasonal position with the option for permanent position.

Compensation is $11 to $13 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.

Blue Peugeot female road bike 1970’s

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Year: 1970’s
Brand: Peugeot
Model: female road bike
Color:Blue
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-06-4
Stolen From: SE 25th and Salmon
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Dallas Swanson
OwnerEmail: dandkswanson( atsign )gmail.com
Description: The bike is a blue 1970’s style female Peugeot road bike. It has white cushy tape on the drop handlebars. The crossbar is split into two smaller crossbars. The brake lines are new and white. The seat is new, black, and leatherish. There is a bell on the handlebars.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13004795
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Gray Trek 5900SL 2007(?)

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Year: 2007(?)
Brand: Trek
Model: 5900SL
Color:Gray
Serial: WL 0055339
Photo: http://imgur.com/bVr4AIA
Stolen in 97202, OR
Stolen:2013-05-31
Stolen From: From an unlocked shed in my back yard.
Neighborhood: Sellwood
Owner: John L Krump
OwnerEmail: johnericlutz(at sign)mac.com
Reward: $250
Description: Gray with red and white lettering. Black Fizik seat. Mavic’s Ksyrium wheel set. Speed Play pedals. Compact crank. Volkswagen decal on chain stays.
Police record with: PDX
Police reference#: 13-44669
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Deep red Kona Few 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Kona
Model: Few
Color:Deep red
Size:49
Serial: AJ110503311
Photo: http://imgur.com/rKbJfkW.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2013-06-01
Stolen From: SE 26th and SE Main
Neighborhood: Buckman
Owner: Margurite Palmer
OwnerEmail: mpalmer(at sign)kennedybowles.com
Description: Womens bike. Slight scratches on the bar ends and fork; bottle cage, black planet bike fenders, black bar ends.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1344766
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike