If you see water, ride through it.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Year: 2015
Major regional timber company now requires permit on popular logging roads
I have some bad news, some good news, and some very good news.
First, the bad news…
As of today (July 1st), timber company Weyerhaeuser Columbia Timberlands has started a new program that requires all users of their tree farms and other land in Columbia and Washington counties to have an official permit. This new “recreational access program” is something Weyerhauser has done on their land in other parts of the United States but it’s a first here in our region. The company owns about 126,000 acres in dozens of parcels between Portland, Longview and the Oregon Coast.
As you can from the lead photo, new signs have already been posted.
Volunteer: Valet bike parking – Portland Craft Beer Festival
Job Title *
Valet bike parking 7/3-5
Company/Organization *
Portland Craft Beer Festival
Job Description *
Volunteer to valet park bikes at the Portland Craft Beer Festival and get entrance, tshirt, 10 drink tickets and a mug for free.
There are shifts available Friday 7/3, Saturday 7/4 and Sunday 7/5.
Go to http://vols.pt/XrusTA and use Volunteer Spot to sign up for a 3.5 hour shift.
How to Apply *
Go to Volunteer Spot at http://vols.pt/XrusTA
and sign up for a time slot.
Show up 10 minutes before your shift at the Portland Craft Beer Festival at Fields Neighborhood Park, 1099 NW Overton St.
Ride Along with Kimberlee Chambers: Gresham to inner southeast Portland
Kimberlee Chambers crossing SE 122nd and Halsey.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
— This post was made possible by Portland Design Works, a local company that designs beautiful and functional parts and accessories for everyday cycling. Kimberlee is one of three winners of our Ride Along Contest held last March.
From neighborhood highways to neighborhood greenways, from bike paths that double as both wildlife corridors and homes to families with nowhere else to go, Kimberlee Chambers’ 12-mile work commute offers a stunning diversity of riding experiences.
Metro launches #BikeThere2015 Instagram contest
Metro is running a contest all this month to promote the new edition of the Bike There! map.
Did you know ODOT revises the driver’s manual every two years?
Detail of Oregon Driver’s Manual.
We didn’t either.
Neither did Ray Thomas, the man who literally wrote the book on Oregon bike law (and has personally written and/or lobbied for many of them). Neither did Rob Sadowsky, the executive director of the largest bicycle advocacy organization in the state, or Noel Mickelberry, the leader of Oregon Walks.
“It caught us totally off guard,” Sadowsky shared with me this morning, “And it points to a lack of collaboration.”
This is a big deal because the 84-page Oregon Driver’s Manual impacts how people learn to behave on the road. It’s probably the one source of traffic law nearly every driver has consulted at least once and it’s used in court to justify behaviors both right and wrong. Making sure the driver’s manual presents information accurately and from a variety of perspectives — especially the most vulnerable road users — is a key component of the gradual march toward Vision Zero.
Industry Ticker: Timbuk2 set to open retail store in Portland
Front of new store on SW Stark.
(Photo: Timbuk2)
(Photo: Timbuk2)
San Francisco-based Timbuk2, a bag brand with deep ties into the bicycle industry, will open a retail store in Portland next month. This is the company’s eighth flagship store in North America (they also have stores in Toronto, Venice Beach, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and Chicago).
The new store is on SW Stark between 11th and 12th, across the street from West End Bikes (and just around the corner from Chrome, another national brand in the same product niche). Bike-centric highlights of the new Timbuk2 store include a repair station with loaner tools and an air pump and a free bikeshare program for customers who need some wheels.
A launch party happens on July 11th and will feature food, music, and a raffle to benefit the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
Learn more in the press release below:
Friends remember Austin Crenshaw; memorial service tomorrow
“Austin Crenshaw, adventurer, animal lover, cyclist, and all around amazing gentleman died during a bike ride in the Columbia River Gorge at the age of 37. He was doing an activity he loved and surrounded by people who loved him.”
Austin Crenshaw wasn’t a Portland native, but his presence and way of living inspired a lot of deep friendships — many of them forged on long bike rides and on the race course.
Austin was on one of those rides this past Saturday morning. With friends at his side, the very skilled rider leaned into a corner and reportedly lost control of his bike. As he overshot the curve, someone was driving a car in the opposite direction and a collision ensued. Despite attempts to save his life, he passed away minutes later.
Austin’s friend Erin Playman was on that ride. Now she’s encouraging anyone who knew Austin and who was touched by his good nature, sportsmanship, and love of life, to attend a funeral service tomorrow in southeast Portland.
Photo radar bill passes out of committee, moves toward floor votes – UPDATED
Map of Portland’s 10 High Crash Corridors.
It’s looking likelier that Oregon’s legislature will give Portland the right to gradually install 20 well-marked but unmanned anti-speeding cameras on its 10 deadliest streets.
House Bill 2621 was approved by the Joint Ways and Means committee in a nearly party-line vote Monday afternoon, sending the bill to the House and Senate floors.
Fourteen Democrats plus Salem Republican Jackie Winters voted for the bill to move ahead with a “do pass” recommendation. Nine Republicans voted against it.
Portland leaders including Mayor Charlie Hales and Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick have urged traffic safety activists to help them push for the bill. At the recent BikeLoudPDX safe streets rally, Hales told the crowd to “Put pressure on the legislature” to pass HB 2621, and said it would, “Let us use technology to make our streets safer.”
Large crowd at City-sponsored symposium learns evils of free parking
The crowded auditorium at the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s parking symposium Monday.
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
“Our cities have minimum bedroom requirements for cars but not minimum housing requirements for people.”
— Jeffrey Tumlin
If anyone needed evidence that parking policy matters to Portlanders, it arrived at the Portland Building Monday in the form of 130 people, many armed with pen and paper, to attend a five-hour “symposium” on the subject.
The event organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation drew a who’s-who of neighborhood association and city transportation officials. One was Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick, who said that parking was the transportation issue he hears about more than any other.
Job: Communications & Marketing Director – Cascade Bicycle Club
Job Title *
Communications & Marketing Director
Company/Organization *
Cascade Bicycle Club
Job Description *
Communications & Marketing Director
JOB OVERVIEW
The Communications & Marketing Director leads Cascade Bicycle Club’s marketing, technology and communications team.
The position will oversee the 15,000-member organization’s website, monthly print publication, e-newsletters, event materials, technology needs and more. This position also oversees all press and media outreach and works with all departments to create a clear look and feel for the Cascade brand, as well as marketing Cascade rides, events and membership.
The Communications & Marketing Director is part of the Senior Leadership staff and oversees three employees. As a senior staff member, he/she develops and manages annual tech, marketing and communication budgets. The director also works with the leadership team to develop strategies and plans to use marketing materials, publications and technology to meet organizational goals.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS in communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
Five years of relevant work experience in communications and/or marketing.
People and project management experience.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with digital photography.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with direction.
Must be able to follow through on assignments and meet deadlines, have attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to give and receive feedback.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as events and project deadlines dictate.
Must be willing to work as part of a team, strive for excellence, be solution-driven and have a passion for communications and for our mission.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Content Management System experience.
Knowledge of bicycles and bicycling.
Understanding of print production and preparing files for printer.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Communications Department leads Cascade Bicycle Club’s communications, marketing and media efforts. It produces all print and online materials for external and internal communication. The Communications Department works collaboratively with all departments to ensure clear, consistent branding and communication.
BENEFITS:
Why should you work for Cascade?
Employer sponsored health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Matching contributions to a retirement account.
Beautiful office on the shores of Lake Washington with easy access off the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Cash incentive for commuting by bike.
Office-wide winter recess between December 25 and January 1.
Free entry and guest pass on all Cascade rides.
Fun and passionate co-workers.
Meaningful work making the Puget Sound region a better place for bicycling.
THE ORGANIZATION:
Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest locally based bicycle organization, is 15,000-members and 36-staff strong, and serves bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the Puget Sound region. With a mission to improve lives through bicycling, we teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce world-class rides and events.
Our signature programs include the STP, Connect Puget Sound, Free Group Rides, the Bike Month Challenge, Basics of Bicycling, and the Major Taylor Project. Learn more at www.cascade.org.
Cascade Bicycle Club is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment at Cascade is of an at-will nature.
How to Apply *
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references all in a single PDF document to resume@cascadebicycleclub.org. Please mention how you heard about this position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Job: Communication Coordinator – Velotech, Inc. – FILLED
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Job Title *
Communication Coordinator
Company/Organization *
Velotech, Inc.
Job Description *
MARKETING & SALES: Promotional Email & Internal Communication Coordinator
The Promotional Email & Internal Communication Coordinator is an integral, mission-critical member of the Customer Retention team within the Velotech Marketing & Sales Department. This team member is responsible for the construction of promotional email campaigns for all Velotech properties, updating and maintaining email subscriber lists, testing email campaigns to ensure they are ready for public consumption, assisting the Customer Retention Team in promotional email planning and organizing, and contributing to various, ongoing, Marketing & Sales Department projects. Finally, this team member will collaborate with the Human Resources department to construct the monthly company newsletter, Velotechnically.
In order to succeed in this position, the candidate will need to be a self-starter capable of operating efficiently under minimal supervision, and have a critical-eye for detail. S/he will be an excellent team player, have a working knowledge of basic HTML & CSS, familiarity with marketing newsletters, advanced communication skills, excellent time management while juggling multiple projects, and a passion for the outdoor industry. This position also requires someone with ample experience authoring informational content for publication and distribution within a fast-growing and dynamic organization.
Essential Job Duties
-Report Directly to the Customer Retention Manager while constantly refining a workflow that ensures error-free marketing content is delivered in a timely manner
-Use Mailchimp to author subject lines, construct, and send sales emails based on existing email templates
-Maintain and update email subscriber lists per website, per customer group utilizing Velotech Admin and Mailchimp
-Check to ensure that all marketing emails in the send queue are free of typographical errors, broken and/or missing links and are ready for public consumption the moment they land in subscriber inboxes
-Recommend and implement graphical and/or sales copy changes/additions as needed throughout the campaign creation process
-Schedule and send email campaigns in line with active sales and promotional windows–quadruple check through Velotech Admin that links work per individual campaign per site
-Learn the ins and outs of the Velotech Admin system while utilizing the latter to build email landing pages
-Work directly with the marketing team’s Sales Coordinator on select product sets, discount code links, and featured products as needed per email campaign
(Promotional Email & Internal Communication Coordinator-CONTINUED)
-Communicate weekly with the Marketing & Sales Department at large regarding upcoming sales and promotions
-Work Directly with the Brick & Mortar Events and Marketing Coordinator on local-customer emails and event promotion by way of newsletters
-Work directly with the marketing team’s Digital Strategist to track performance of individual campaigns
-Coordinate with Customer Retention Manager and Creative Services team members on new sales email templates
-Participate in promotional planning alongside the marketing and sales teams (customer retention, customer experience, and customer acquisition).
-Work directly with the Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Human Resources departments while authoring and owning Velotech’s monthly company newsletter, Velotechnically
-Coordinate with department heads and supervisors to mine newsletter content as needed from Velotech employees
-Contribute to marketing & sales department efforts as needed (social media posts, item descriptions, discount code building, analytic tracking)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
How to Apply *
Send your cover letter and resume to Jobs@velotech.com