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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
The speakers have been announced for the National Bike to Work Day event being hosted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). The event is dubbed “Bikes Mean Business,” and it will feature a trio of local business leaders who will expound on the benefits biking brings to the bottom line. In addition to Congressman Earl … Read more
Sunset’s new location.(Photo: Sunset Cycles) Citing steady sales growth, Sunset Cycles owner Roger Colwell announced today that he plans to open a second shop in June. Colwell has owned Sunset Cycles, which is in the Bethany area of unincorporated Washington County just west of Portland city limits, since 2003. The shop boasts a perfect location, … Read more
Job Title: Bike Builder Company/Organization: Bike Gallery Job Description: Bike Gallery is now accepting applicants for our central Bike Assembly Department. This is an entry level, seasonal position and offers the following: • Full time hours available during the season – Some weekend hours available • The opportunity to further develop existing mechanical skills • … Read more
Tourism draw.(Photo: Evan Ross/Portland Bicycle Tours) Travel Portland has announced that the Banks-Vernonia Trail is a recipient of a 2011 Tourism and Hospitality Industry Award. Travel Portland recognized the trail with a “President’s Award,” for, “creating a new opportunity for our visitors to experience the natural beauty that is so accessible from Portland.” The trail … Read more
This sign greets visitors to the American Red Cross in North Portland. It reads, “If you need a lock, please contact security inside the lobby.”(Photo © J. Maus) You know the feeling… Just as you roll up to your destination, you realize you forgot to bring a lock for your bike. If you’re with friends, … Read more
Event Name: Bike and Photo Show Event Start Date: 5 May 2011 Start Time: 5:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.hetfairwheelpodium.com/ Event Description: A bicycle and photography exhibit at Het Fairwheel Podium. A wide range of handcrafted bikes are accompanied by cycling images from Oregon photographers. Het Fairwheel Podium: 600 NW Naito Pkwy Suite E. May 5, … Read more
Get ready Portland! From tall-bikes to cargo-trikes, Portland is full of interesting, pedal-powered vehicles. Now you can add a party bike (or “cycle pub” as they’re sometimes known) to that list. 55-year old Northeast Portland resident John Boblett says he’ll start taking reservations for his “Pedalounge” 14-person-powered bike in the next few weeks. Boblett, a … Read more
Ben Schonman, ready for business.(Photo © J. Maus) 62-year old Southeast Portland resident Benn Schonman has owned Schonman Sign since 1978. A self-described “serious cyclist” for over 20 years, it’s not shocking (especially in Portland) that he eventually started doing some of his service calls by bike. Schonman is part of a growing legion of … Read more
Concept drawing of The Lumberyard. See more images below.
