If you’ve been looking for a great loop ride in north Portland that’s perfect for novice riders and families, I’ve got an exciting route to share.
Year: generic
Brand: generic
Model: “Smoking Loon” promotional Bike
Color:Yellow and black, one speed, “Cruiser”
Size:generic
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2014-01-01
Stolen From: 2564 NW Savier Street
Portland, Oregon 97210
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
OwnerEmail: jasonbell(replace with at sign)southernwine.com
Reward: Bike isn’t worth alot, but would give some reward and recognition….
Description: If you see it, it has my name and phone number written under the seat and on the chain guard.
It is a yellow Cruiser style bike, a wine promotional bike I got from my work
Police record with: not filed
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Few Portlanders rely more on low-car transportation than teens. And as many factors have made car use by young people dramatically less common, some are getting more sophisticated in advocating for better public transit, biking and walking.
A panel on the subject at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit Monday was enough to make city staffer Janis McDonald call herself “embarrassed” on the city’s behalf that it isn’t doing more to tap youth advocates’ opinions and expertise.
If you ever have the unfortunate luck of coming into conflict with another road user, it’s always a pleasure to find out the law is in your favor.
Usually, conflicts on the road relate to the question of who has the right to the same space at the same time. Having someone open their car door into you — a.k.a. getting “doored” — falls into this category. Usually a motor vehicle operator fails to see a bicycle rider and opens a door so close to their path that a collision or near-miss occurs. While defensive riding can go a long way toward avoiding this sometimes painful encounter, sometimes there is just nothing a rider can do — everything happens too fast.
Fortunately, this is one of those areas where the law is on the side of the bicycle rider. Here’s the relevant section of Oregon’s Vehicle Code (remember bicycles are “vehicles” too) that prohibits opening the door of any vehicle unless it is reasonably safe to do so:
Year: 2013
Brand: Sea Snax folding bike
Color:green
Size:12″ wheels
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2014-04-22
Stolen From: A driveway near Garfield and Going
Neighborhood: King
Owner: Trillium Shannon
OwnerEmail: pdxflor(AT)gmail.com
Description: Mint Green Sea Snacks bike, no add on’s it was won fromba raffle at New Seasons.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Job Title
mechanic/ sales
Company/Organization
Cycle Portland
Job Description
Part Time Mechanic/ sales staff position at Cycle Portland Bike Shop downtown.
We’re looking for an experienced mechanic to round out our team. Certification is preferred, but not required. Applicants should have at least three years experience and be comfortable working on a wide variety of different bike styles. This position includes working on the retail sales floor as well as behind the stand.
Customer Service experience is a must and you should enjoy working with the public. We also rent bikes at our shop and a large part of this position is checking bikes in and out to customers along with helping cyclists choose appropriate accessories for their needs.
Many of our customers are visitors from around the world and a large part of the position is being able to give directions, route assistance, and food/ drink recommendations to make their Portland experience a success. Position is seasonal, but could turn in to full time for the right candidate.
How to Apply
Please e-mail info@portlandbicycletours.com or drop off a resume at 117 NW 2nd Ave., along with a paragraph or two about why you would be a good fit for the position, and what days of the week you are available.
Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sequoia Comp
Color:Brush
Size:Large
Serial:P3CL26785
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2013-04-20
Stolen From: The garage at the Cambridge Condominiums in NW Portland. Cable lock wrapped around the frame and the bike rack was cut.
Neighborhood: Northwest Portland
Owner: Martha Denison
OwnerEmail: marthadenison@comcast.net
Reward: small one
Description: SKS fenders,PCB seat bag, cat eye headlight
Police record with: Theft
Police reference#: 14-152859
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
As the city’s transportation director says Portland should stop giving away so much of its on-street parking space for free, a local parking expert is floating one way to do it.
From the embattled 20s Bikeway to Foster’s broken bike lanes to the chronic shortage of rental housing in low-car-friendly parts of town, residents’ annoyance over the lack of on-street auto parking in central Portland is making it harder for the city to become bike-friendlier. At the Oregon Active Transportation Summit Monday, parking consultant Rick Williams said a paid parking permit program could be the solution — but there are a couple catches.
Job Title
Backup SoupCycler
Company/Organization
SoupCycle
Job Description
Do you get excited by the challenge of working on your bike, pulling a hefty trailer and chopping fresh, organic produce? We’re a small Portland company that makes and delivers organic soups using local ingredients. So far we’ve done 119,000 bicycle deliveries, and we’re hiring a new Backup SoupCycler.
We’re looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers.
This is a backup position. There are no guaranteed/set hours. You’ll be fully trained and ready to go for when we have an open shift for kitchen help, bicycle deliveries or catering. The right candidate for this position will already have a flexible schedule and an established income source from another job.
Job Title
Backup SoupCycler
Company
SoupCycle
A Few Requirements
-Able to commit to this position for six months minimum
-Has a pre-existing source of income/another job that doesn’t conflict with SoupCycle’s needed hours listed below
-Physically able to lift 75 lbs and pedal a bike trailer carrying 215 lbs
-The owner of a sturdy and well-maintained bike to attach to our soup trailer for deliveries (you use your bike, we provide the trailer).
-An authentic people-person. There’ll be a lot of customer interaction while you deliver and strong customer service is a must.
-A safe cyclist (uses hand-signals, wears helmet, respects drivers, etc)
-Able to wield a kitchen knife and chop vegetables like it’s nobody’s business.
-Excited about food and sharing that with customers during deliveries.
Possible hours are…
Sundays (kitchen): 8am-5pm
Mondays (kitchen): 8am-6pm
Tuesdays (kitchen or deliveries): 8am-6pm
Wednesdays (deliveries): 8am-4pm
Thursdays (deliveries): 8am-4pm
Compensation
$11.00/hour
Generous soup allowance.
The ability to work for a mission-driven company with passionate coworkers
Happy Slurping!
The SoupCycle Crew
How to Apply
Send an email to yesplease@soupcycle.com with 2-3 paragraphs outlining:
1) Why you’re interested in working for SoupCycle
2) Your bicycling and kitchen experience
3) Your current job situation and availability
Multnomah County has confirmed that they plan to remove a set of bicycle speed bumps on SE Madison Avenue. The bumps were installed in November of last year with the goal of slowing people down as they transitioned from the bike lane onto a sidewalk near a TriMet bus stop (see larger photo below). However, despite these good intentions, the bumps were instantly panned as being ineffective and potentially dangerous in their own right.
The County’s own Bicycle and Pedestrian Citizen Advisory Committee (BPCAC) voted unanimously to remove the thermoplastic strips at their meeting on November 13th. In the minutes of that meeting, the committee said that, “BPCAC members felt that while the raised bumps are not terrible, the bumps do not serve the intended desire of slowing down the speeding cyclists either.” The BPCAC also pointed out that County engineering staff did no public process before installing the strips.
The Portland Police Bureau arrested two teenagers for allegedly throwing bricks at three people who were bicycling in inner northeast Portland last night.
One of the victims, 26-year-old Adrian Richardson, was hit in the face and was taken to the hospital. Richardson is a serious local bike racer who works at Showers Pass.
Here’s the official statement from the PPB:
On Sunday April 20, 2014, at 1:21 a.m., North Precinct officers responded to the area of Northeast 7th Avenue and Tillamook Street on the report that two males threw a brick at a bicyclist, striking him in the face.
The victim provided descriptions of the suspects for police and waited for medical personnel to respond to the scene.
Several officers arrived in the area and contacted the victim. Officers also located the suspects at Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Knott Street and took them into custody. Two additional victims were located by police.
Job Title
Mechanic
Company/Organization
21st Avenue Bicycles
Job Description
21st Avenue Bicycles is looking for a friendly and experienced mechanic. Our service department is our public face and we pride ourselves on excellence in mechanical and customer service alike.
We specialize in on and off-road touring bikes as well as our dedicated neighborhood client base of commuting, recreational and family cyclists.
Position may be part time or full time depending on qualifications and availability, and is seasonal with long-term potential.
Responsibilities:
Greeting and assisting customers in a prompt and friendly fashion
Performing a Variety of Mechanical Services on a daily basis
Assembling new bikes from boxes to company standards
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Make frequent contributions to our social media
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years of Bicycle Retail Sales or Service experience
Proficiency with common computer programs
Demonstrated ability to assemble and tune a new bike from a box.
Additional Qualifications include:
Specialized BG Fit Training
Custom Wheelbuilding Expereince
Extensive Touring/Randonneuring/Bikepacking Experience
Fender Ninja and/or Rack Wizard training
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a cover letter detailing why you would like to work with us to nick@21stbikes.com.