We received quite an interesting mix of opportunities on our Job Listings this past week. From tending bar to assembling parts, to working with kids. Check out our latest listings via the links below… Purchasing and Production Manager – Nutcase Assembler – Chris King Precision Components Youth Programs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club Mechanic, Salesperson, … Read more
From bicycle culture tour flyer.(Illustration by Shawn Granton) If you are in love with bicycles, there’s simply no better city in the world to live in than Portland. Case in point are three upcoming bicycle tours — all happening on August 24th — that will showcase three things that many bike lovers cherish: our rich … Read more
Morning sunrise behind me, the dream-like Hail Ridge Road in front of me. It would be a very good day on the bike.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland unless otherwise noted) Spending three days riding some of the most exhilarating roads in our state has left me with many fond memories and new excitement about the bike … Read more
A man who was trying to cross Interstate 205 under the NE Killingsworth Street overpass was struck by someone driving northbound on the freeway. According to the PPB, the man was on his bike prior to the collision. He has “traumatic injuries” and his current condition is unknown at this time. It’s not yet apparent … Read more
View from outside Bike Farm this morning.(Photos: Melinda Musser) The non-profit, all-volunteer Bike Farm celebrated its opening day at its new location yesterday. Then this morning, volunteers awoke to news that an overnight fire destroyed all their tools and caused significant damage throughout their space at 1810 NE 1st Avenue. Bike Farm board member Momoko … Read more
Will it be rendered powerless?(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Mayors from 22 of the 25 cities represented by Metro are pushing to make the Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP) relatively powerless. The plan has been in the making for over two years, and Metro has been showing off the 70-page review draft via public open houses … Read more
Job Title Mechanic, Salesperson, Bar Tender Company/Organization Velo Cult Bicycle Shop and Tavern Job Description Velo Cult is looking for full time and part time Mechanics, Salespeople and Bar Tenders. Bike shop and/or Bar experience is a big plus. We are also looking for someone with inventory experience. If you feel like you would be … Read more
ODOT has created an interactive map of the projects. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has revealed their list of projects that could get funding through their Mt. Hood Multimodal Transportation Plan (MHMTP). Along with the list is an online survey where you can tell them which of the 40 projects you think are most … Read more
This just in from our Vancouver, Washington correspondent Madeleine von Laue: If you’re suffering from Sunday Parkways withdrawal, relief is in sight. Vancouver is hosting its first open streets event this coming Sun, August 18, 11am-4pm. Sunday Streets Alive will open up the downtown, Officers Row through the National Historic Reserve, streets by Marshall Center … Read more
Foresty.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Oakridge might be one of the premiere mountain biking destinations in the country; but did you know that there’s also lots of fun to be had on a road bike in that neck of the woods? On Saturday, I joined about 100 other lucky riders for the first-ever Tour of Aufderheide, … Read more
Job Title Youth Programs Manager Company/Organization Cascade Bicycle Club Job Description The Youth Programs Manager develops and manages creative and fun youth bicycle programs with specific focus on building healthy habits in youth and getting kids excited about bicycling. Current programs serve more than 20,000 students per year. Youth Programs Manager works with Cascade staff, … Read more
