Video of thief on SE Hawthorne shows why cable locks are no good
It takes just two minutes for this thief to decide to steal the bike, then snip it with a pair of small bolt cutters.
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BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Event: Blueberry Farm Loop Cycling Classic – 9/21
Reader Mary S. just shared word of a new, family-friendly bike ride out in Clackamas County on September 21st. See below for more details then register online… The family farms in Clackamas County, on the Farm Loops, are teaming with Portland Wheelmen Touring Club to offer a farm-to-farm ride on Sept 21. Weather forecast is … Read more
Careless Driving citation for truck operator who right-hooked teenager on SE 7th
A car turns right onto SE Taylor from SE 7th where a tow truck operator right-hooked a bicycle rider last month.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The Portland Police have cited the tow truck operator who drove his vehicle into a 16-year-old who was bicycling on SE 7th last month. 64-year-old Richard Tombleson was cited for Careless … Read more
Portland hosts five ‘Green Lane Project’ cities at reception tonight
Green Lane Project director Martha Roskowski during a Netherlands study tour in June.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland will host bicycle planning leaders from six U.S. cities at a reception tonight to mark the end of the first phase of the ‘Green Lane Project.’ Portland was one of six cities accepted into the program back in … Read more
Jobs of the Week
We had two great opportunities posted to our Job Listings last week. Check them out via the links below… Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc. Bicycle Mechanics Instructor – United Bicycle Institute
Completing the Coast Route – North Bend to Brookings
Exploring the coastline in Cape Blanco State Park.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) I’m back in Portland now, but I’ve still still got 114 stunning miles of the Oregon Coast Bike Route to share. We didn’t have any connection to the outside world on our last night in Arizona Beach on Thursday night. Then yesterday, after our … Read more
Job: Bicycle Mechanics Instructor – United Bicycle Institute
Job Title Bicycle Mechanics Instructor Company/Organization United Bicycle Institute Job Description United Bicycle Institute is seeking a bicycle mechanics instructor for UBI’s Portland location. We are looking for a mature, dynamic, enthusiastic person who wants to join an innovative, growing company. You must have: * A minimum of five years experience as a professional bicycle … Read more
Day four on the ‘People’s Coast’ – From sea lions to sand dunes
The view from Neptune Scenic Viewpoint was out-of-this-world.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Job: Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc. – FILLED
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Shipping Specialist Company/Organization Velotech, Inc. Job Description Velotech Inc. is looking for a detail oriented shipping specialist to join our fast paced and fast growing operation. This person will be expected to pick and pack shipments in a timely manner. Additionally there will be many random tasks … Read more
Know before you go: A round-up of detours and construction zones
Parks will finally fix this section of the Springwater bike path.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Between the big TriMet light rail project, PBOT’s fog-sealing binge, and other random projects — for some reason this summer has been full of construction in the Portland area. As a result, there are a lot of detours and general advisories … Read more
Day two on the ‘People’s Coast’ – Getting off the highway
I found this fun trail near Boiler Bay.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Today’s ride was all about what happened off Highway 101. The 50 or so riders on the People’s Coast Classic woke up early from an RV Park campsite on the outskirts of Tillamook to tackle an 80+ mile route that took us all the … Read more
Getting started down the ‘People’s Coast’ – Astoria to Tillamook
Few towns can match the scenic charms of Astoria.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The fourth annual Amgen People’s Coast Classic got off to a near-perfect start today. The ride is a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation and everyone on the ride has been impacted by some form of arthritis in one way or another. Some people … Read more