Note: I'm currently on a family trip and not working normal hours. Email and message responses will be delayed and story and posting volumes here and on our social media accounts will not be at their usual levels until I return to Portland September 4th. Thanks for your patience and understanding. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
The following businesses are searching for somebody to round out their respective teams. Maybe they are looking for someone you know. Maybe they are looking for you. Check out the details of each below and be sure to tell them you read it here. Good luck and happy Friday! Shipping Specialist — Velotoch Inc. Retail … Read more
Racing returns to Mt. Tabor.(Photos © J. Maus) The weekend is right around the corner. We’re almost afraid to talk about the nice weather we’ve been having; but let’s hope some of this sun sticks around for the great events below. We’re looking forward to a picnic and some great local bike racing at Mt. … Read more
Event Name: BikePortland Get-together Event Start Date: 25 May 2011 Start Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30(ish) Location: The Spare Room 4830 Northeast 42nd Avenue Portland, OR 97218 Web Site: http://bikeportland.org/gettogether Event Description: These events are a chance for you to meet up offline to make connections, discuss issues, learn from each other, foment plans, and … Read more
Event Name: Quick Start! Event Start Date: 25 June 2011 Start Time: 8:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.bikefirstlttw.com/clinics/quick-start/ Event Description: Learn the skills needed to ride a traditional bike on state of the art technology. Ages 6 through adults! Concordia University on June 25th. Register NOW. Scholarships available through Safe Routes for Schools for children in … Read more
Job Title: Store Management Company/Organization: Performance Bicycle Job Description: Performance Bicycle, the nation’s leading retailer of bicycling products, is actively seeking experienced, guest oriented Store Management Associates to join the Performance team in the Portland market. We are actively seeking store management personnel who understand cycling and know how to guide our guests toward getting … Read more
Job Title: Retail Sales Company/Organization: Cyclepath Job Description: Cyclepath is looking for someone with excellent customer service skills who is familiar with the high-end of the bicycle world to fill a retail sales position. The ideal candidate would possess extensive bicycle retail shop experience, especially pertaining to the high-end of the road, cross and mountain … Read more
Job Title: Shipping Specialist Company/Organization: Velotoch Inc. Job Description: Velotech Inc. is looking for a detail oriented shipping specialist. This person will be expected to pick and pack shipments in a timely manner. Additionally there will be many random tasks that will assist in warehouse operation. Compensation starts at $10.00 an hour and the schedule … Read more
Job Title: Bike Mechanic Company/Organization: Bike Gallery Job Description: The Bike Gallery is seeking highly experienced professional bike mechanics for Service Department production positions. If you are driven, detail oriented and passionate about customers service, we want to hear from you. This is a unique career opportunity to be a part of what makes Portland … Read more
Just in case this week’s employment opportunities quietly slipped past while you nodded off at the control tower of your current job…WAKE UP! Here they come again featuring shiny new bikes, born again bikes and bikes that need your love. Best of luck! Bike Builder — Bike Gallery Used Inventory Coordinator — Community Cycling Center … Read more
Event Name: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Event Start Date: 12 June 2011 Start Time: 2:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.archdpdx.org Event Description: The parish of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the fourth annual “Blessing of the Bikes,” on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at … Read more
Event Name: GORGE RIDE Event Start Date: 11 June 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.GorgeRide.com Event Description: THE GORGE RIDE | June 11 – The Dalles Get lost in time as you participate in the fifth annual Gorge Ride, a celebration of the “King of Roads” – the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH). … Read more
Event Name: 5% Day for B-shares at Whole Foods Market in the Pearl! Event Start Date: 19 May 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 AM Web Site: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pearl/ Event Description: Join us on May 19th at Whole Foods Market Pearl as 5% of the day’s sales will be donated to B-Line’s B-share program, an urban gleaning program … Read more
Comment of the Week: Gratitude for N/NE Broadway project