Bill Fasano, owner of Green Garage Bicycle Repair.(Photos © J. Maus) Bill Fasano is Portland’s newest bike shop proprietor. Green Garage Bicycle Repair just swung open its doors last week in the red-brick industrial building across the street from Widmer Brewery on N. Mississippi and Interstate. Fasano, 38, is an Oregon native who grew up … Read more
Go By Bike shop owner Kiel Johnson (center) shakes hands with customer (and friend) Owen Walz while shop staffer Eric Phelan looks on.(Photos © J. Maus)
Smashed window of Southwest Bicycle.(Photos: Dan Houghton) Southwest Bicycle (3605 SW Multnomah Blvd) was victim of a smash-and-grab theft last night. Shop owner Dan Houghton says thieves broke one of his windows at around midnight and two high-end bikes were stolen. The bikes are valued at about $10,000. Please keep your eyes out for a … Read more
Sellwood Cycle Repair owner Erik Tonkin in front of his new location on SE 13th Ave.(Photos © J. Maus) A strong indication of bicycling’s health in Portland is the success and number of local bike shops. In the last year, there seems to be not just more bike shops, but expansions by existing ones too. … Read more
Ambassadors logo Sponsoring race teams and events has been a standard way for bike shops to “support the community” for years. But what about people who don’t race? What about people who just ride in the city to get from A to B? Yesterday, a shop based in Northwest Portland, 21st Avenue Bicycles, launched The … Read more
Job Title: Tour Guide/Mechanic Company/Organization: Pedal Bike Tours Job Description: Love Oregon, history, people, local culture and showing off your town? (by bike of course!) Know how to fix bikes? Come work for Trip Advisor’s #1 tour company in Oregon! Skills Sociable/personable/friendly- Can bond with and entertain visitors from different places, backgrounds and attitudes over … Read more
Job Title: Sales Company/Organization: Beaverton Bike N’ Hike Job Description: Beaverton Bike N’ Hike is looking for a positive, enthusiastic, outgoing, lover of everything cycling to work our sales floor. Bike shop experience is not necessary but definitely an advantage. We look forward to hearing from you! How to Apply: Bring resumes to the Beaverton … Read more
Job Title: Bicycle Mechanic Company/Organization: Lakeside Bicycles Job Description: We are looking for a seasoned bike mechanic able to work on and build various makes and models of bikes. Previous bike shop mechanic experience required. Work schedule likely 4 days per week with weekends required. This position is presently seasonal with potential long-term employment. If … Read more
New storefront for Western Bike Worksat NW Lovejoy and 17th.(Photos © J. Maus) Even in a down economy, Portland’s bike business boom shows no signs of letting up, especially when it comes to bike shops. Throughout the city — from Northwest to East Portland — shops large and small are expanding or opening their doors … Read more
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
Ramp outside River City Bicycles.(Photo: Dave Guettler) About a week ago, River City Bicycles built a concrete quarter-pipe in their parking lot outside their store on SE Martin Luther King Blvd just north of the Morrison Bridge. Shop owner Dave Guettler installed the ramp so employees and customers could practice tricks and have a bit … 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