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Registration and Event Website Join Oregon’s entire cycling community as we work to make Oregon the nation’s premier cycling state. You’ll have the chance to connect with industry peers, learn from inspiring case studies, and engage with public policy issues over a broad spectrum of cycling-related topics including: TRANSPORTATION, RECREATION, TOURISM, INDUSTRY, EVENTS Keynote speakers … Read more
(Photo © J. Maus) This afternoon, over 50 bike advocates from across Oregon will kick-off the third annual Oregon Bike Summit with, what else, a bike ride. The kick-off ride will work up their appetites for a feast of an agenda that’s jam-packed with an impressive slate of speakers, interesting breakout sessions and workshops, and … Read more
New bike parking at City Hall.(Photos © J. Maus) The City of Portland has added 12 parking spaces in front of City Hall to accommodate visitors and employees who arrive by bike. Two sets of three staple racks each have been installed on both sides of the building’s plaza at the SW 4th Avenue entrance.
Would you like to work in Portland’s oldest bike shop? Weir’s Cyclery in St. Johns (North Portland) is looking for a mechanic and they’ve just posted this great opportunity on the BikePortland Job Listings. Check out the details via the link below: Mechanic – Weir’s Cyclery
A passenger strolls by the new Handmade exhibit at the Portland Airport. (Slideshow below)(Photos © J. Maus)
Max J. Kuney at City Hall a few hours ago.(Photo © J. Maus) Max J. Kuney, of Kuney Construction, flew into Portland today to help save the Sauvie Island Bridge span. Sensing that the project was on life-support after yesterday’s setback at City Council, Kuney paid his own way to fly to City Hall from … Read more
Press release below from organizers of the Oregon Bike Summit, which kicks off tomorrow in Portland (stay tuned for coverage): Third Annual Oregon Bike Summit to Focus on Funding, Support for Bicycling Issues Two-day event will bring together cycling advocates to address a broad agenda of issues including legislation, safety and tourism PORTLAND, Ore. – … Read more
PSU Cycling Club members warm up before a road race.(Photos: Peter Welte) The Portland State University Cycling Club will host colleges throughout the Northwest this weekend for two full days of racing action in and around Portland. On Saturday, teams will compete in a road race around Hagg Lake (40 miles west of Portland). And … Read more
“We’re open to moving the project forward. We think it’s a neat project and we don’t want to see the project die.”–Max J. Kuney, Kuney Construction With City Council unable to reach the required unanimous support for an emergency proposal that would have brought the Sauvie Island Bridge span to NW Flanders Street, all eyes … Read more
Job Title: Mechanic Company/Organization: Weir’s Cyclery Job Description Weir’s Cyclery, located in busy Downtown St Johns, North Portland, is accepting applications for full and part time experienced staff in our service department. some floor sales when required. Pay based on experience. How to Apply E-mail or send resume. service[at]weirscyclery[dot]com 8247 N Lombard Poirtland, Or 97203
Commissioner Adams (L) and Mayor Potter (R) listen to testimony in Council Chambers this morning.(Photo © J. Maus)
[Read updates at bottom of story.] Mayor Potter, who was supposed to be tied up all this week in the labor arbitration hearing of a police lieutenant he fired, has decided to show up at the City Council meeting this morning. Besides perhaps wanting to be present at the last City Council meeting of Commissioner … Read more