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Bishop Kenneth Sims outside his storefront.(Photos © J. Maus) The bike parking facility we told you about last month and that first appeared mysteriously back in 2009, is just a few days from officially opening. The ‘Portland Bike Station’ (not to be confused with Bikestation) is in the ground floor of the Dekum Building at … Read more
Chris King (L) and U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer at the King factory earlier this month.(Photo: Dylan Van Weelden)
Research will put numbers behind biking customers.(Photo © J. Maus) A research project at the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC, housed at Portland State University) is taking a closer look at how bike-riding customers and bike infrastructure (or lack thereof) impacts the business bottom line. The principal investigator is Kelly Clifton, an associate … 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
Len Rubin has a dream to mass produce these trailers in Portland, and he’s asking the community to help him make it happen.(Photo: Tamara Rubin) Remember Len Rubin? He’s the Sellwood resident whose one-of-a-kind, custom folding bike was stolen and then recovered a few weeks later. Now Rubin is asking the community to help him … Read more
The Dekum Building could become Portland’s first major public bike parking facility.(Photo: Naito Properties) The Dekum Building on SW 3rd and Washington in downtown Portland was built in 1892. It’s the oldest office building in the city and the former home of famed global ad agency Wieden + Kennedy. Now, building owner and manager Naito … 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
For many singletrack lovers in Portland, the lack of local riding opportunities is a constant bummer. (That’s why we saw so much community support for more singletrack in Forest Park.) For really good trails, you’ve got to hop in a car and drive a minimum of about 45 minutes — or you can use the … Read more
