(Photo © Chris Harbert) In what appears to be a smash-and-grab, small downtown bike shop Kinetic Performance lost a display bike and a front window early Wednesday morning. The vandal(s) made off with a white 54cm Fuji Roubaix 2.0 road bike without pedals. Kinetic opened last March at 1127 SW Morrison Street. This theft is … Read more
Job Title Sustainability Coordinator Company/Organization AmeriCorps VISTA – Bend’s Community Bike Shed Job Description Dedicate a year of national service to a Bend grassroots effort to make safe, reliable bike transportation available to all members of our community! The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will generate resources and funds to build the capacity and sustainability of the Bend’s … Read more
Event Name: Freedom Ride Event Start Date: July 4, 2010 Start Time: 8:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.clatskaniedays.com/bike.html Event Description: Clatskanie invites you to come discover some of the most beautiful back roads around. This early morning ride is designed for families as well as serious riders. The family ride (8 miles) or “fat tire” ride … Read more
Job Title Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Coordinator Company/Organization City of Portland, Maine Job Description Public Services Department – grant funded project position – Seeking qualified individual to coordinate and manage a portion of the “Communities Putting Prevention to Work” grant. This position is dedicated to developing sustainable policy and environmental strategies that improve access to bicycle and … Read more
Another Friday and another opportunity to hook you up with your future employer. This week we feature two job opportunities with one influential and respected local company: Bike Gallery. Plus: Update 10:00am PST — This just in from the other coast: On a short hiring timeline, the City of Portland, Maine seeks a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator. … Read more
Event Name: Pfizer People’s Coast Classic Event Start Date: September 12, 2010 Start Time: 8:00:00 AM Web Site: http://thepeoplescoastclassic.org/ Event Description: The Pfizer People’s Coast Classic bicycle tour is a six-day charity event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis. Astoria to Brookings, September 12-17. 363 miles … Read more
Today is the official launch celebration of the new edition of Bike There!, Metro’s regional map publication. This very useful resource was last published in 2007 and the new 8th edition includes broader regional coverage along with edits necessitated by our constantly evolving infrastructure. You can purchase your copy at this afternoon’s festivities for $9.00 … Read more
Event Name: Cycle the Well Field Event Start Date: June 5, 2010 Start Time: 8:45:00 AM Web Site: http://www.columbiaslough.org/calendar_detail.aspx?calendar_id=129 Event Description: Bring your bike and your friends for a tour of Portland’s drinking water wells! Experts from the Portland Water Bureau will lead this 16-mile trip on easy terrain. Learn about the safety, functionality and … Read more
Job Title Sales and Bike Assembly This Position has been filled. Company/Organization Bike Gallery Job Description The Bike Gallery is seeking outgoing and dynamic individuals for two positions: Sales Staff and Bike Assemblers. The Bike Gallery is one of the most acclaimed specialty bicycle retail organizations in the U.S. and currently has openings for full … Read more
Event Name: BikePortland Get Together Event Start Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Start Time: 6:00 PM Location: Plan B 1305 SE 8th Ave. Event Description: Another in a series of informal get-togethers. Today’s subject: Shift: how does it work? Who is Shift and why is it so important? How can you participate in the future … Read more
Event Name: Deep Green Film Premiere (w/40 ft. extra bike parking at Bagdad!) Event Start Date: 23 June 2010 Start Time: 6:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.deepgreenthemovie.com Event Description: “Deep Green” is a locally made feature documentary film that will be premiering at the Bagdad Theater from June 22nd-25th. Local director Matt Briggs has received a … Read more
Event Name: Tualatin Hills Ride Into Spring Event Date: 15 May 2010 Start Time: 8:30:00 AM Web Site: http://www.thprd.org Event Description: This is a free, non-competitive and fun bicycle ride offered by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Three one-way distance options will be offered: 2.2, 4.5 and 8.0 miles, all starting at the … Read more