Reminder: River View Cemetery is closed to bicycle riders this weekend
“The purpose of Memorial Day and a cemetery is for remembrance… for safety reasons we must exclude cyclists.”— Rachel Essig, River View Cemetery executive director
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Jobs of the Week: Kerr Bikes, Stages Cycling, Oregon E-Bikes, Left Coast Bicycles
Dare I say the local bike boom has triggered a related jobs boom? After just three job listings last month we’ve had six seven so far in May. Get ’em while they’re hot and fresh by clicking the links below. Good luck! – Operations Manager – Left Coast Bicycles – Lead Workers – Kerr Bikes … Read more
Portland’s new business program will permit in-street commerce
“Plans… are in full swing. We are designing a permit process that will allow not just restaurants but bars, retail, and personal service businesses to access the right-of-way.”— Margaux Weeke, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s office
Job: Bike Mechanic – Oregon E-Bikes
Job Title Bike Mechanic Company / Organization Oregon E-Bikes Job Description Live in Hood River this summer and work on bikes! Oregon E-Bikes is looking for an experienced bike mechanic to join its growing team this summer. Previous experience working on e-bikes is a plus, but not a must. $15-20/hr DOE, fast paced, fun shop … Read more
Job: Customer Service Rep – Stages Cycling
Job Title Customer Service Rep Company / Organization Stages Cycling Job Description Now Hiring!! Stages Cycling and our sister companies are growing!! We have multiple openings and are looking for great people to join our team who are committed to living out our core values – Agile, Listening, Passionate, Creative, Intelligent – all in an … Read more
Job: Lead Workers – Kerr Bikes (Albertina Kerr)
Job Title Lead Workers Company / Organization Kerr Bikes (Albertina Kerr) Job Description Albertina Kerr strengthens Oregon families and communities by helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges – empowering them to live richer lives. We’re seeking Lead Workers for our Kerr Bikes rental store. Kerr Bikes provides the public with … Read more
It’s official: PBOT considering bike lanes on Hawthorne Blvd
During an online meeting hosted by the Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association this morning, the Portland Bureau of Transportation revealed some very good news: Bike lanes are among the alternatives being considered for their Hawthorne Pave and Paint project. As we first hinted at back in January, the project — which will repave the street between … Read more
Bicycle rider injured in collision on Highway 30 near St. Johns Bridge
(UPDATE, 12:36 pm: We know now the victim is Merritt Raitt, a well-known local rider. Read more about him in a note at the end of this post.) This morning a man riding a bicycle was hit by a car driver while trying to cross over lanes of Highway 30 just north of the St. … Read more
