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Year: 2013

BLACK/BLUE MBC Mi6 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: MBC
Model: Mi6
Color:BLACK/BLUE
Size:BMX SIZE
Serial: WTU159P0281F
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2013-03-28
Stolen From: my backyard, North Farragut at Burrage
Neighborhood: Kenton
Owner: Karen Keeley
OwnerEmail: ktmkeeley(A T)gmail.com
Description: Bmx bix made by MirraCo. Niceflat black with blue decals. It’s my 10 year olds prized bike.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-24904
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Rhododendron to Sandy Ridge: An off-highway adventure

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Sandy Ridge in the snow-2

On a bike trail between Rhododendron
and Lolo Pass Rd.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

Last weekend I had the good fortune to spend a few nights in a friends’ cabin in Rhododendron, a sweet little community about 20 miles toward Mt. Hood from the town of Sandy. I brought my mountain bike along with hopes of riding at Sandy Ridge. I’m not very familiar with biking around Mt. Hood at all, but I managed to discover a nice route from the cabin to the trails and figured it’s worth sharing. The best part is that I was able to completely avoid riding on Highway 26.

This out-and-back begins in Rhododendron. You’ll know you’ve arrived at the starting point when you come to Mt. Hood Foods and the Dairy Queen which are just up from the electronic signboard and the Still Creek Road exit on Highway 26 (map). There are several places to park among the dozen or so eateries and motels. You’ll want to find East Arlie Mitchell Road right at the northwest exit from the Mt. Hood Foods parking lot.

Ride on East Arlie Mitchell for just a few hundred meters then go left on Forest Road 19/Zigzag River Road where Arlie Mitchell turns into East Henry Creek Road. One of the cool features of this ride is that you’ll be traveling along the historic Barlow Road Trail route. You’ll see signs for the route in several spots beginning at Road 19…

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ODOT plans for a more multimodal Mt. Hood

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Highway 26 through Rhododendron.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) knows that if Mt. Hood is to remain a popular recreation destination there’s got to be a better way to get up there than driving in a car. Highways that connect to Mt. Hood are becoming magnets for congestion and crashes, so the agency has launched the Mt. Hood Mutlimodal Transportation Plan, a project they’re working on in partnership with the US Forest Service, the Federal Highway Administration, and Hood River and Clackamas Counties.

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City looking for filmmaker to create Sunday Parkways video

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A story worth telling.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) wants some help to tell the story of their Sunday Parkways program.

PBOT has posted a request for proposals (RFP) for a Sunday Parkways video. The City hasn’t made any statements about the project, but according to the RFP, “The successful contractor will produce a three to four minute video for both web and broadcast that at its goal engages individuals, organizations, agencies and businesses to get involved in Sunday Parkways either as a sponsor, community partner, vendor, volunteer, participant and/or contributor.” The budget for the video project is $12,500.

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Job: Master Mechanic and Sales/service – Peterson Bicycle Shop (WA)

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Job Title
Master Mechanic & Sales/service

Company/Organization
Peterson Bicycle Shop

Job Description
Peterson Bicycle Shop in Renton, Washington is Hiring!

Peterson Bicycle is a full service and retail bike shop devoted to our customers and owned by professional cyclist Tom Peterson. We provide any service our customers need, from simple tune-ups, to gluing tubular wheels, bleeding brakes, or whatever else the customer may need and we do it with a friendly smile. We carry everything from road to mountain bikes, with kid’s bikes, TT/Triathlon, and commuter bikes in between!

We are seeking a very experienced mechanic that likes people, has a great attitude, and loves all things bikes!

We are also looking for part time help who can double as thorough knowledgable mechanic / sales.

We are looking for someone to start immediately!

You will need to work at least one weekend day, ability to lead group rides / spin classes occasionally is a plus!

If this sounds like you, we would love to have you on board!

How to Apply
Send us an e-mail: petersonbicycle@gmail.com
Call us: 425-271-0396
Tyler Dahl
Compensation dependent on experience & job you’re applying for.

Jobs of the Week

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The local bike job market is blooming like cherry trees in Waterfront Park. Check out the six excellent opportunities that were posted on our Job Listings this past week…

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Black BMX 20″ hyper spinner 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: BMX
Model: 20″ hyper spinner
Color:Black
Size:20″
Photo: http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/193498
Stolen in Gresham, OR 97080
Stolen:2013-03-28
Stolen From: Stolen out of our yard in Gresham on Wallula and Powell. Keep your eyes out in the east Gresham area near hogan/223rd and downtown Gresham.
Neighborhood: East Gresham
Owner: Jeremiah Thomas
OwnerEmail: kandikidzrus(at sign)yahoo.com
Description: My 8 year old son’s bicycle was stolen out of our back yard sometime between the evening of wed. march 27th and the afternoon of thurs. March 28th 2013. It is black with all of the original stickers still on it. it has 4 pegs still on it. The hand brakes on the right side were not in working order. It was in nearly new condition.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Grey Schwinn ~2002

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Year: ~2002
Brand: Schwinn
Color:Grey
Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97267
Stolen:2013-03-26
Stolen From: Off my front porch on Webster Rd. in Milwaukie
Neighborhood: Off Webster and Molt in Milwaukie
Owner: Alex Crowson
OwnerEmail: alex.crowson(AT)gmail.com
Description: I don’t know much about the bike other than it was a Schwinn and it’s grey/silver. It’s got a custom seat installed, big and cushy.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Mechanic & Coop Worker – Citybikes Cooperative

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Job Title
Mechanic & Coop Worker

Company/Organization
Citybikes Cooperative

Job Description
Citybikes is hiring! We’re accepting cover letters + resumes until April 10th. The interview will be in person first, then a working interview. Interviews start immediately!

What you must have:

2 years experience working in a shop, and doing repairs in said shop. (New bike building or home mechanics or UBI only is not sufficient for what we need)

A desire to work in a cooperative structure!

30-40 hours per week (~4 days per week) available to work.

What we offer:

Full time work in two bikes shops! Workers at Citybikes do all things, repairs, administration, customer service, selling bikes…

A stable, fun, healthy work environment that recognizes you as a whole unique person.

A health stipend, and generous shop discount.

A wage of $10-12 based on experience.

Potential to stay on after October 15th if you’re a good fit in the coop and viseversa!

How to Apply
Deliver your cover letter + resume to the 734 SE Ankeny location, or email it to adsoc [at] citybikes [dot] coop. Email if you have questions!

Laughing Planet fundraiser will help employee injured in hit-and-run

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Laughing Planet, a Portland burrito and fresh food chain, is trying to raise money for an employee who was injured in a collision while riding his bike. See the press release below:

March 28, 2013 – While riding home March 17th, Piper Dixon, an employee of the Gabriel Park Laughing Planet, was involved in a hit and run accident, riding his bike. His injuries were severe, though he is recovering fine. Piper is a long time cyclist and needs our help.

We are raising money to help cover Piper’s medical bills, rent, and to cover days that were missed at work and we need your help.

For the next 10 days, Retro Image Apparel (specializing in high quality cycling jerseys) and Laughing Planet will work together to raise funds to help out our employee.

Buy any cycling jersey online, and $10 will be donated for every one sold. Buy any t-shirt online, and $5 will be donated for every one sold.

Simply take this coupon code (one word) LAUGHINGPLANET, visit the site http://retroimageapparel.com/ to place your order, and enter the code when checking out.

All funds raised go directly to Piper.

DATES THAT THE PROMOTION WILL RUN: Friday March 29th through Sunday April 7th

Tell a friend!

Job: Inside Sales Representative – Cyclone Bicycle Supply – FILLED

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Job Title
Inside Sales Representative

Company/Organization
CYCLONE BICYCLE SUPPLY

Job Description
Inside Sales Representative

A leading bicycle parts distributor located in Portland, OR has an immediate opening for an Inside Sales Representative to join our team of sales professionals. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven sales skills and knowledge of the bicycle industry. You will be responsible for developing your territory and maintaining a high level of customer service. Salary plus commission with Vacation, Health Benefits and 401K benefits included. Please send your resume to: jobs@cyclonebicycle.com.

How to Apply
jobs@cyclonebicycle.com

‘Veloprovo’ group to launch with ride this weekend

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“We need streets for people, not more roads for cars. Portland needs to retake the lead as a America’s most sustainable city.”
— from the group’s Facebook page

The latest sign that bicycle activism in Portland continues to take new forms is a new group called Veloprovo, which is planning its inaugural ride this Sunday.

Here’s how the 55-member group describes themselves (via their Facebook page):

“Veloprovo are a group of cyclists and livable streets activists committed to enacting radical changes to the way we design, build, and enjoy urban social space.

We recognize the inherent harm that motorized traffic causes our health and human interactions, and the role that cars play in contributing to the climate crisis.

We realize that without grassroots organizing and activism, we cannot expect elected leaders to make the correct decisions needed to convert roads dominated by cars back into streets built for people.

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