Pickathon offered 200 bike parking spaces this year and was full to overflowing.
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland)
Job: Desktop Systems Administrator – Chris King Precision Components – FILLED
Sorry. This job has been filled.
Job Title
Desktop Systems Administrator
Company/Organization
Chris King Precision Components
Job Description
Chris King Precision Components™, manufacturer of precision bicycle components, is seeking a full-time Desktop Administrator to support our design & manufacturing company. Maintains and configures end-user workstation operating systems and software. Responds to immediate computing issues within the company via phone, a bug-tracking system, email and in-person. Performs routine maintenance on hardware and end-user software. Works independently on IT-related projects as assigned.
One year IT support experience required including knowledge of automating client administration. Excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills required. Documentation skills are critical. Experience with physical and logical network management, Mac OS X, Apple Remote Desktop, LDAP/OD and Workgroup Manager is strongly desired. Familiarity with open source software and Unix shells are a definite plus. Ability to quickly learn new technology while still getting things done is critical.
The successful applicant will be team oriented, a fast learner, positive, takes initiative and have a strong commitment to community, the environment and excellence in general.
How to Apply
We offer competitive pay and a full benefit package. Please furnish a letter of interest and resume by e-mail to human.resources@chrisking.com (no attachments accepted).
A drug free environment and equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at www.chrisking.com.
Ten-hut! One-day ‘Bike Scout’ scavenger hunt will roll out Aug. 31
Official poster for Bike Scout.
One of Portland’s best-known bike event planners is trying something new this year: A free citywide bike scavenger hunt game that she says is inspired by board games like Ticket to Ride and Agricola.
“Our original idea was to do it next year during PedalPalooza,” said organizer Ayleen Crotty, maybe best known as the woman behind Filmed by Bike, in an interview Monday. “And then my friend Matt said, ‘Why don’t we be some of those people who keep the fun going outside of PedalPalooza and put this on in August?'”
That was the beginning of Bike Scout, an all-afternoon event happening Saturday, Aug. 31 that’ll pit “troops” of three to five bike riders against each other for fun and prizes.
“Get your compasses, searching devices, friends, costumes and bike ready,” the event’s website reads. “You’ll circle the city on an expedition to answer riddles, find treasure, document experiences and conquer challenges in hopes of winning the coveted troop trophy.”
Crotty said this event was inspired in part by the Bike Walk Vote scavenger hunt organized during PedalPalooza by Lisa Marie White, which challenged participants to track down as many bike rides as they could in a single day.
50s Bikeway project delayed
They’ll have to wait a bit longer
for a quality bike route.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
for a quality bike route.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation has announced a delay in the construction of the long-awaited 50s Bikeway Project. The $1.5 million, federally-funded project that will create an important north-south bikeway along 52nd and 53rd Avenues between southeast and northeast Portland, was originally slated to begin construction this summer. However, according to PBOT Project Manager Rich Newlands, the City received bids to complete the work that were “significantly above the project’s construction contract estimate.” This unforeseen situation means construction won’t begin until February 2014.
A sneak peek at the New Seasons Market coming to North Williams Avenue
First time the bike racks have
been open for use.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
been open for use.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
New Seasons Market hosted an open house this morning for the media and community members to get a sneak peek into their new store on North Williams Avenue. I wouldn’t usually devote my morning to the opening of a new grocery store, but given the location of this store and its potential to impact the streets around it — from both a public space and traffic operation perspective — I figured it was worth getting an insider look. (Disclaimer: New Seasons is a BikePortland advertiser.)
What I found was a very pleasant surprise: New Seasons staff and management has made public space, community access, and bicycling convenience a top priority in the layout/design and retail offerings of their new store.
Set to open August 28th, the new store is located in the northern half of the lot bound by Fremont, Vancouver and Williams. It’s smack dab in the middle of one of the busiest bicycle corridors in the city and the evening rush hour on N Cook (to the south) and Williams is widely known as a chaotic headache for both drivers and riders. And the traffic demands will only intensify in the coming months as there are many new commercial and residential buildings popping up all over the place (including on the south end of the lot shared by New Seasons).
Job: Manufacturing Materials Processor – Chris King Precision Components
Job Title
Manufacturing Materials Processor
Company/Organization
Chris King Precision Components
Job Description
Chris King Precision Components, manufacturer of bicycle components, is seeking qualified applicants for our machine shop. Job duties include moving materials through the production process by performing various tasks from receiving/preparing raw materials (steel and aluminum barstock) and cutting barstock to sanding, buffing and basic machining. Material Processors are also responsible for a variety of tasks including recycling efforts, washing equipment, minor assembly operations, inventory and general shop help. Must have strong mechanical aptitude. Must be able to lift and manuever up to 50 lbs, stand for long hours and perform repetitive motions. This job entails working in a loud environment and wearing the following personal protective equipment: work boots, aprons, safety glasses, hearing protection and optional dust masks.
The successful applicant will be team oriented, eager to learn, enthusiastic and have a strong commitment to the community, the environment and excellence in general.
How to Apply
Please furnish a letter of interest and resume in the body of an e-mail to human.resources@chrisking.com (no attachments will be accepted). A drug free environment and equal opportunity employer. Visit our website at www.chrisking.com.
Light rail work leads to closures, detours on SW Moody cycle track
Expect the unexpected when you ride
on the Moody cycle track for
the next few months.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
on the Moody cycle track for
the next few months.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The hits in our detour-filled summer just keep on coming…
TriMet has temporary closures in place on the SW Moody Ave cycle track as part of their ongoing Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project. The closures started last week and will last through October 18th. DeeAnn Sandberg with TriMet Community Affairs says the closures are necessary to allow TriMet to install tracks in the roadway. SW Moody is a major corridor to the South Waterfront neighborhood (and points south), the Aerial Tram, as well as OHSU’s various patient facilities and offices.
Citation for ‘Careless Driving to a Vulnerable Road User’ given in July collision
Amundson’s garbage truck is on the right..
(Photo courtesy Jason Lee.)
(Photo courtesy Jason Lee.)
The Portland Police have issued a citation to 39-year-old Christopher Amundson for his role in a collision that happened on Friday, July 12th. As we reported the day it happened, Amundson was driving a garbage truck southbound on SE 17th when he made a left turn onto SW McLoughlin. Amundson’s truck collided with 22-year-old Charles Casperson, who was riding his bicycle in the crosswalk in the same direction.
Amundson has been cited for Careless Driving. Additionally, since Casperson sustained serious, trauma-level injuries, Amundson’s citation triggers Oregon’s Vulnerable Roadway User law (minor injuries don’t trigger the VRU law, as we saw in the case of a man who ran into the back of a child trailer in December 2012). The VRU comes with some combination of added fines (up to $12,500), community service, an appearance in court, completion of a traffic safety course, and a license suspension.
Red Schwinn Traveler 1980s
Year: 1980s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Traveler
Color:Red
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2013-08-01
Stolen From: 4512 N. Commercial Ave.
Neighborhood: Humboldt
Owner: Catherine Hess
OwnerEmail: catherine4422( atsign )gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: Silver planet bike fenders, front bike basket, black grips, white brake cables, black planet bike light mount.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 13-155449
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Yellow Motobecane Fantom CX 2008 – RECOVERED
Hooray! This bike has been recovered.
Year: 2008
Brand: Motobecane
Model: Fantom CX
Color:Yellow
Size:61 cm
Serial: IAS7070304
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2013-08-5
Stolen From: In front of Velo Cult Bike Shop
1969 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97213
Neighborhood: NE Portland near Sandy
Owner: Tim McLeod
OwnerEmail: lsparodi(at sign)msn.com
Description: 2008 Motobecane Fantom CX – Yellow with black drop bars. 61 cm frame. Black Vuelta Tourist aluminum deep aero 36 black spoke wheels, rolling on strada k 700 x 28 tires. Carbon Force Iron Man aero bars attached to drop. 8 speed SRAM 34-11 rear casset with Ultegra derailer and 36 FSA/52 Origin front gears with Sora derailer. Black Planet Bike Eco rack and black Planet Bike Fenders. Forte TT saddle with nylon cover worn off. Keo classic carbon peddles. Cateye computer.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T13007282
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Cream Gary fisher Simple city 8 2011
Year: 2011
Brand: Gary fisher
Model: Simple city 8
Color:Cream
Size:Adult
Serial:WTU326C3673D
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-08-03
Stolen From: SE 79/holgate
Neighborhood: Foster powell
Owner: Tony Moreno
OwnerEmail: Tmoreno17@gmail.com
Description: Cream/ white Gary fisher bike stolen from backyard. Front cream rack, brown seat, brown grips. Has an internal 8 speed hub in rear wheel. Bike gallery sticker on main frame.
Police record with: Portland police
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Cream Gary fisher Simple city 8 2011
Year: 2011
Brand: Gary fisher
Model: Simple city 8
Color:Cream
Size:Adult
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2013-08-3
Stolen From: SE 79/holgate
Neighborhood: Foster powell
Owner: Tony Moreno
OwnerEmail: Tmoreno17(AT)gmail.com
Description: Cream/ white Gary fisher bike stolen from backyard. Front cream rack, brown seat, brown grips. Has an internal 8 speed hub in rear wheel. Bike gallery sticker on main frame.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike