They’re not afraid to try new things in Den Bosch, and it’s paying off in more ways than one.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) This is part of ongoing coverage of the Green Lane Project/Bikes Belong Netherlands Study Tour. ‘Lekker Fietsen’ is a promotional slogan used by ‘s-Hertogenbosch, a town about 60 miles south of Amsterdam. It … Read more
Sorry. This job has been filled. Job Title Bike Mechanic/Service Writer Company/Organization Abraham Fixes Bikes LLC Job Description Abraham Fixes Bikes is a small repair only bicycle shop. We are hiring an experienced bicycle mechanic for a seasonal to year-round position. Please take some time to read through the website, discover our philosophy and see … Read more
This smooth, wide and direct cycle track leads from downtown Utrecht to a large housing development.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) This is part of ongoing coverage of the Green Lane Project/Bikes Belong Netherlands Study Tour. The secret to success of cycling in the Netherlands is their practical approach. Somehow, while the United States suffers from a … Read more
Portland’s new Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Mayor Charlie Hales has just announced the city bureau assignments and he’s given the Bureau of Transportation to Commissioner Steve Novick. Another bureau shake-up that impacts bicycling is Portland Parks & Recreation now being in the office of Commissioner Amanda Fritz instead of Nick Fish. Hales … Read more
An Amsterdam family dressed to ride.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland
If your city’s bike riders look like this, you’re doing something right.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Like I mentioned in my last post, I had a few “free” days in Amsterdam after my time in Copenhagen and before the official study tour began today (more on that later). Since I’ll be back in Amsterdam to do … Read more
Amsterdam scene.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland This is part of ongoing coverage of the Green Lane Project/Bikes Belong Netherlands Study Tour. Hey everyone. Thought it would be a good time to check and let you know what’s happening with my trip. As you might have gathered, I was in Copenhagen last week. Over the weekend I … Read more
Reserved parking for bikes in the street — but only for part of the day.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) This post is part of ongoing coverage from Europe. Read more stories from my trip here. You might have a perception that everyone bikes in Copenhagen, or that the City has carte blanche to put cycle tracks … Read more
Ole Kassow, the founder of ‘Cycling without age,’ helps 95 year-old Else Hansen into a rickshaw.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Can you imagine spending your entire life cycling the streets of a beautiful city every day alongside your friends and neighbors; then when you reach old age you become too weak to ride, move into a … Read more
If you’re looking for a bike-related job in the Portland area, you are in luck. Five great opportunities were posted to our Job Listings this past week. Check them out via the links below… Marketing Assistant– Velotech Marketing Coordinator – Cyclone Bicycle Supply Customer Service Representative – Velotech Bike Tour Guide – LifeCycle Adventures Retail … Read more
Job Title Retail Lead and Bike Shop Mechanic Company/Organization The Lumberyard Bike Park Job Description The Lumberyard bike park is looking for a year round lead person to run our retail space and primary bike shop mechanic with prior bike shop experience. The candidate should have a deep love for bicycles with a focus on … Read more
Job Title Bike Tour Guide Company/Organization LifeCycle Adventures Job Description OVERVIEW Established bike tour company is seeking Bike Tour Guides to support its self-guided bike trips in Oregon. The role will be suited to cyclists with guiding or strong customer service experience residing in the Portland area. BACKGROUND LifeCycle Adventures is a Portland-based bike tour … Read more