Five new bike speed bumps greet riders heading onto the Hawthorne Bridge sidewalk.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) Multnomah County has installed a series of speed bumps (a.k.a. rumble strips) on SE Madison Ave as it approaches the Hawthorne Bridge (westbound). The bumps are aimed at reducing bicycling speeds as riders transition from the on-street bike lane … Read more
OBRA Executive Director Kenji Sugahara in the office of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in March 2012.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to the fourth installment in our series audio interviews with local cyclocross personalities. We’ve partnered with the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) to broadcast these interviews in advance of their 2013 Cyclocross Championship event coming … Read more
If you are looking for an awesome job in the apparel, retail or event ride industries, you have come to the right place. We’ve had three great opportunities posted to our Job Listings this week. Check out more details via the link below… Production Designer – Castelli US Sales Manager – Performance Bicycle Customer Service … Read more
Landscape crews at Rose City Golf Course in northeast Portland have blown leaves into the bike lane on NE Tillamook.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) It’s that time of year when the beauty of fall becomes a bane to bike riders. We marveled at the leaves last month and rejoiced while riding through them. But now that … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Customer Service / Volunteer Coordinator Company/Organization Cycle Oregon Job Description Come be a part of the Best Bike Ride in America! Cycle Oregon is looking for someone to join their event team. Cycle Oregon delivers the best combination of scenery, challenge, amenities, camaraderie and philanthropy of any … Read more
Hooked.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Seeing people get hooked on a new type of cycling is one of the things that keeps cycling industry veterans going. And for some reason, cyclocross is especially good at reeling people in: Maybe it’s the challenging courses; the relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere; the support of family, friends and complete strangers; the … Read more
As we noted last week, the planning process for River View Natural Area is already well underway. This 146 acre parcel of land sandwiched between the Willamette River, Lewis & Clark College, River View Cemetery, and SW Palatine Hill Road, is being restored and re-imagined for public use and conservation. One of the uses being … Read more
Two group bike rides have been planned to celebrate the lives of Anna Dieter-Eckerdt and Abigail Robinson. The two girls, who were half-sisters, were playing in the leaves in the street outside their home in Forest Grove on October 20th when an 18-year old woman driving a car inadvertently swerved into them. Anna, 6, died … Read more
A man rides on the brand new bike lane on SE Stark in Montavilla.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has been busy making bike-related tweaks and additions to several streets across the city. We’ve noticed a few of them lately and figured it was time for an update…
Job Title Sales Manager Company/Organization Performance Bicycle Job Description Performance Bicycle Beaverton is NOW HIRING! Do you ride a bike? Can you change a flat tire? Are you eager to learn? Does getting a great deal on the best cycling brands interest you? If you answered yes to 3 or more of the above questions, … Read more
Job Title Production Designer Company/Organization Castelli US Job Description Production Design Position Castelli is an internationally recognized cycling apparel brand that traces its history back to 1876 in Milan. We’re currently looking for a production designer to join our team. Designers in this position create production art and original designs for race team, club, and … Read more
