The local bike job market is blooming like cherry trees in Waterfront Park. Check out the six excellent opportunities that were posted on our Job Listings this past week… Installation Tech – Rack Attack Master Mechanic and Sales/service – Peterson Bicycle Shop (WA) Backup SoupCycler – SoupCycle Entry Level Bicycle Frame Production Assistant – Zen … Read more
Job Title Mechanic & Coop Worker Company/Organization Citybikes Cooperative Job Description Citybikes is hiring! We’re accepting cover letters + resumes until April 10th. The interview will be in person first, then a working interview. Interviews start immediately! What you must have: 2 years experience working in a shop, and doing repairs in said shop. (New … Read more
Laughing Planet, a Portland burrito and fresh food chain, is trying to raise money for an employee who was injured in a collision while riding his bike. See the press release below: March 28, 2013 – While riding home March 17th, Piper Dixon, an employee of the Gabriel Park Laughing Planet, was involved in a … Read more
Sorry, this job has been filled. Browse more great jobs here. Job Title Inside Sales Representative Company/Organization CYCLONE BICYCLE SUPPLY Job Description Inside Sales Representative A leading bicycle parts distributor located in Portland, OR has an immediate opening for an Inside Sales Representative to join our team of sales professionals. We are looking for a … Read more
“We need streets for people, not more roads for cars. Portland needs to retake the lead as a America’s most sustainable city.”— from the group’s Facebook page The latest sign that bicycle activism in Portland continues to take new forms is a new group called Veloprovo, which is planning its inaugural ride this Sunday. Here’s … Read more
Google Streetview of Islabikes new Portland location at SE 7th and Lincoln. Islabikes, a well-known brand from the U.K., is the latest bicycle company to chose Portland for their North American headquarters. The company plans to begin selling their full range of children’s bicycles from a 5,200 square-foot building on the corner of SE 7th … Read more
A bill to increase the minimum helmet age was discussed in a Senate hearing earlier this week.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The two bicycle helmet bills in the Oregon legislature made more waves in the media than in actual debate from lawmakers during a hearing held in Salem on Monday. The bills garnered media attention because … Read more
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Photo by Marcy Houle sent to Mayor Hales and other City Council members. It shows bike tires in the mud on what she says is Wildwood Trail. As we shared last month, the debate over improving bicycle access in Forest Park seems to be heating up once again. On March 14th, Marcy Houle, an activist … Read more
Put some ears on your helmet and get out there.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) On Easter Sunday, March 31st, people throughout Portland will partake in a time-honored holiday tradition: The Bunny on a Bike ride! This year the ride celebrates its 10th anniversary and given the weather forecast I have a hunch it could be one … Read more
Portland Parks & Rec has announced their two-day, kids MTB skill-builder camp! Check out the video and details below: We will be offering another 2-day kids mountain bike skill-builder this May on the 4th and 5th. We have a great documentary on last year’s camp that is viewable here: Below is a description of the … Read more
Job Title Hiring for Salesperson and/or Experienced Technician Company/Organization Tacoma Bike Job Description Tacoma Bike is Hiring We have openings for salespeople and experienced bike mechanics. Each staff member at Tacoma Bike takes responsibility for a large part of the customer’s experience. Applicants should be confident helping customers as well as doing excellent technical work. … Read more