Riding Along with Branden Shelby: Vancouver to Portland
Vancouver resident Branden Shelby outside Torque Coffee.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)
Jobs of the Week
Holy bikenomics Batman! We’ve had a record number of jobs posted to our Job Listings this past week. Eight great opportunities to work on and around bicycles in the Portland region. Check them out via the links below… Retail Store Manager (Woodburn, OR) – Pearl Izumi Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc. Development Director – The … Read more
‘Bike Back the Night’ ride will raise awareness of sexual assault
It’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month and two local women’s groups are teaming up to host a Bike Back the Night ride tonight. Erin Danielson is an intern at Portland State University’s Women Resource Center and co-chair of this year’s Take Back the Night/Bike Back the Night event. She says they’ve found a bike ride is, … Read more
Portland-based Showers Pass expands operations into UK
Showers Pass HQ in southeast Portland.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) In yet another sign of growth, southeast Portland based Showers Pass has announced a new sales operation in the United Kingdom. Here’s more from a company press release: “Based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, the Showers Pass UK headquarters opens for business May 16, 2013 … Read more
Job: Retail Store Manager (Woodburn, OR) – Pearl Izumi
Job Title Retail Store Manager – Woodburn, OR Company/Organization Pearl Izumi Job Description Retail Store Manager Position Summary: Reporting to the Senior Retail Operations Manager or Territory Manager (based on location), the person in this position provides leadership for the day-to-day operations, staffing, and merchandising of the assigned store. He/she ensures that the high standards … Read more
‘Circle Century’ documents 660 lap, 100-mile ride around Ladd Circle
Still from Circle Century. Southeast Portland resident and hobbyist movie maker Merritt Raitt debuted a new film at Filmed by Bike over the weekend. Circle Century documents his attempt to ride 100 miles, non-stop around Ladd Circle. Raitt, who lives just a few houses down from the circle, accomplished his feat back in August 2011 … Read more
Join legendary sprinter Nelson Vails on a benefit ride in Portland next month
Detail of event flyer Nelson Vails, the first African-American to win an Olympic medal in cycling and recent inductee into the U.S Bicycle Hall of Fame will be in Portland next month. Vails, known to many by his nickname, “The Cheetah,” is fondly remembered by bike lovers not only for his silver medal in the … Read more
Involved in a hit-and-run? New tool shows location of security cameras
Google map of security cameras in downtown Portland. When vehicles collide out on the roads, private and public security cameras often play a major role in providing evidence. Law enforcement officials pull security video footage to get a closer look at hit-and-run and bike theft suspects, to validate or disprove witness statements about how the … Read more
PBOT loses its only two communications staffers
PBOT’s Cheryl Kuck at an event in 2005.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The communications issues at the Portland Bureau of Transportation just got worse. After hearing about it yesterday from Bureau sources, I’ve now confirmed with the Mayor’s office that PBOT’s two current communications staffers — Dan Anderson and Cheryl Kuck — are on their way … Read more
Emergency expert now consultant for using bikes during disasters
Joe Partridge at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Following the tsunami in Japan in 2011, the idea of using bicycles in response to major disasters has quickly gained momentum around the country. Now the former Deputy for Planning and Preparedness for Multnomah County’s Emergency Management Disivion, Joe Partridge, has left his … Read more
Job: Shipping Specialist – Velotech, Inc.
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
First look at Travel Oregon’s new ‘Bike Friendly’ business program
A new sign will help people find businesses that cater to biking travelers.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)