(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Bicycles help school communities stay connected during the pandemic
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Month: October 2020
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Remembering Dan Gebhart, who found community via cycling in Portland
(Photo courtesy Cathy Bickerton)
New, larger pump track coming to Gateway Green
(Photo: Hood River Parks & Rec)
With buzz already strong due to the $5.75 million in major upgrades being built at Gateway Green right now, we’ve just heard more good news: A source tells us the Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) bureau has signed a contract with Velosolutions to build a much larger pump track.
The deal is still working its way through city government but it expected to be official early next week.
I haven’t confirmed details of the design or timeline for the project, but if it’s anything close to what Velosolutions typically builds, it will be the best pump track in Portland by far and cement Gateway Green as a cycling destination for the region.
Jobs of the Week: Arriving By Bike, Vancouvery Cyclery, Clever Cycles
Three recent job listings for you to ponder.
Learn more about each one via the links below…
– Bicycle Mechanic – Arriving By Bike™
– Service Department Manager – Vancouver Cyclery
City now offers bike parking subsidy for northwest Portland building owners
Northwest Portland is on a roll when it comes to becoming more bike-friendly. The district has projects under construction, a major new plan for more of them headed to city council next week, and now there’s a new funding source for bike parking.
Late last month the Portland Bureau of Transportation launched the Northwest Bike Parking Fund. This new initiative uses money raised from the Northwest/Zone M Parking District (established in 2016) to subsidize the cost of new bike parking facilities. The program is for residential, commercial, or mixed-use building owners who want to create or improve long-term parking such as secure bike rooms.
Once building owners fill out an interest form and meet on-site with PBOT staff, PBOT makes a recommendation and will provide up to $5,000 to purchase the parking equipment. PBOT buys the equipment, then building owners install it and retain ownership once it’s in the ground.
Checking in on ODOT’s Outer Powell Safety Project
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Job: Full Time Mechanic – Clever Cycles
Job Title
Full Time Mechanic
Company / Organization
Clever Cycles
Job Description
Clever Cycles is seeking a skilled and thoughtful individual to fill a position in our service department. Do you want more folks riding bikes everyday to do things that people do? Are you ok with kickstands? Are you intrigued by bikes that fold or have the ability to carry more than a rider? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then we’d like to talk.
We are seeking a mechanically-inclined individual to assemble bikes, perform repairs, answer phones and emails. This is a full-time position. Competitive wage, sick pay, paid vacation, health insurance and some rad co-workers who love bicycles.
What you should have:
A strong work ethic
Thirst for knowledge
A drive to ask questions first
The ability to own up to mistakes, and learn from them
Love for people, bicycles and children
Love for order, detail and communication
Willingness to mechanic on electric and non-traditional bikes
Experience working as a mechanic in a bike shop is a requirement.
How to Apply
What we want from you:
A resume
A cover letter (tell us why we want you!)
At least 2 current references
Your availability and desired schedule
Email to: hr@clevercycles.com
Weekend Event Guide: Prescott Pedal, Hi Vis Film Fest, a scavenger hunt, and more
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)