white GT Nomad 2.0 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: GT
Model: Nomad 2.0
Color:white
Size:large
Serial: SNMNG11D84337
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2012-11-27
Stolen From: MArket Square Building SW 5th and SW Clay right out in front of the PSU Office
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Peter Brink
OwnerEmail: brnkptr(A T)gmail.com
Description: White GT Nomad tons of black marks on the underside of the top bar from a bike rack, broken pedal
Police record with: Partland
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Meet Jessica Horning, ODOT’s new active transportation liaison

Jessica Horning

Jessica Horning.
(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)

In case you missed it, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently hired a Transit and Active Transportation Liaison for the Portland metro area (what ODOT refers to as Region 1). The new hire is 31-year-old Humboldt neighborhood resident Jessica Horning. Since we’ll surely be seeing and hearing a lot from Jessica in the future, I figured we should get to know her a bit better.

I recently asked Jessica a few questions via email…

What is your primary responsibility at ODOT?

My primary responsibility is to guide ODOT Region 1 in developing a collaborative and strategic approach to pedestrian, bicycle, and transit issues in the Portland Metro. That includes:

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Job: Framebuilder – Cielo Cycles

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Job Title
Framebuilder

Company/Organization
Chris King Precision Components

Job Description
Cielo, Framebuilder

Chris King Precision Components, manufacturer of precision bicycle components and Cielo Cycles, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time framebuilding position in our Cielo Cycles department. The primary role of this position is to support the overall success of the department by carrying out background operations. Background operations include but are not limited to: mitering tubes, sanding and buffing, drilling holes, milling fork crowns, reaming/facing head tubes, and machining seat collars.

The position requires a demonstrated understanding of basic frame construction and experience operating both lathes and mills. Requirements include a minimum of 1 year experience in framebuilding and a minimum of 1 year experience in machine shop fabrication. Applicants will be required to submit previously built frames.

The successful applicant will be detail oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently. The applicant must be a systematic thinker who is ready to handle a variety of tasks.

How to Apply
Please furnish cover letter and resume by directly e-mailing to people@chrisking.com (No Attachments will be accepted). King Cycle Group at 2801 N.W. Nela Portland, Oregon 97210

A drug free environment and equal opportunity employer.

Orange Cannondale F700 1997?

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Year: 1997?
Brand: Cannondale
Model: F700
Color:Orange
Size:medium
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2012-11-22
Stolen From: SE 61st ave and SE Woodward
Neighborhood: South Tabor
Owner: Jon Duquette
OwnerEmail: jdeanduke(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Black fenders, grip shifters, defender bike light (on front), all original coda components except for newer relaxed style bars. Original owner bought from River City.
Police record with: Portland
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

59cm DeBernardi

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Brand: DeBernardi
Color:59cm
Size:red
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-11-26
Stolen From: Bike stoled from bike rack on the corner of 15th and se belmont between 10pm on 11/26 and 8:45am on 11/27
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland
Owner: Julian Bryant
OwnerEmail: julianbryanteightyfour@gmail.com
Reward: yes cash reward
Description: Red DeBernardi track bike with paint chipped off of frame. Wheels built around silver phil wood hubs, brown imperial brooks saddle, chris king headset, sugino crankset, mks pedals with power grip straps, silver nitto bullhorns wrapped in black tape.
Police record with: Portland pd
Police reference#: 12-157443

Duo arrested after loading stolen bikes into pickup near SE Hawthorne Blvd.

“I saw a guy putting one into the back of his truck, which looked odd — who just throws a nice bike into the back of a pickup?”

I usually think of summer as high season for bike theft; but maybe thieves are so desperate for extra cash this time of year they are looking to change that. From Thanksgiving Thursday (11/22) to this past Sunday (11/25), we had 15 bikes posted to the Stolen Bike Listings. On Sunday alone, there were seven bikes listed! And now I’ve just heard of a crazy bike theft attempt that happened in broad daylight on November 18th.

According to reader Jonathan R., who lives in Ladd’s Addition just south of SE Hawthorne Blvd around 20th, he and his neighbors saw a brazen bike theft attempt right before their very eyes. There was a foot chase, an attempted escape, and then, thankfully, an arrest.

Here’s how Jonathan remembers it:

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Job: Framebuilder/Mechanic – Argonaut Cycles

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Sorry. This job has been filled.

Job Title
Framebuilder/Mechanic

Company/Organization
Argonaut Cycles

Job Description
Argonaut Cycles makes custom carbon fiber bicycle frames and is seeking applicants to help with all aspects of the frame building and component build-out process. This position is part time, but will likely become full time in the future. Applicants must have experience in (most) of the following areas:

– Custom bicycle framebuilding.
– Professional level bicycle assembly
– Frame alignment and knowledge of bicycle frame geometry
– Paint preparation
– Packing and shipping

Most importantly, Argonaut is looking for a responsible, detail oriented, self motivated person who can get things done without someone looking over their shoulder.

How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume to contact@argonautcycles.com (no attachments).

Burgundy red Nishiki Sport 1982

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Year: 1982
Brand: Nishiki
Model: Sport
Color:Burgundy red
Size:men’s adult
Stolen in Vancouver, WA 98661
Stolen:2012-11-26
Stolen From: Back deck.
Neighborhood: Harney Heights
Owner: dan packard
OwnerEmail: dan.packard@gmail.com
Description: Steel frame, no fenders, conventional drop handlebars with thick black foam wrap.
Police record with: Vancouver pd
Police reference#: 12051146

Finding MTB fun in Forest Park

No joke.

Is it possible to have fun on a mountain bike in Forest Park? Ask five different people and you’re likely to get five different answers. In the end, I think it depends on what you consider fun.

On Sunday, I ventured out to discover some new (to me) roads and found that the park — despite having only 1/3 mile of singletrack open to bicycles — still has something to offer knobby-tired visitors.

I first considered exploring Forest Park’s northern reach nearly three years ago. Back in February 2010, I joined a park ranger to survey damage of an unauthorized bike trail that had been carved south of where BPA Road intersects with Newton. On Sunday, I returned to that locked gate, which is right off Highway 30 less than a mile north of Linnton. My plan was to stay on BPA Road and connect up to Skyline Rd about 1,000 feet and 2 and 1/2 miles up.

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Blue Matte TREK 820 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: TREK
Model: 820
Color:Blue Matte
Size:size 13
Serial: WTU173CS118D
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2012-11-26
Stolen From: Franklin High School bike rack
Neighborhood: South Tabor
Owner: Phelan Van Deren
OwnerEmail: vanfam4pdx(A T)gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: 2 silver metal water bottle cages and LED light on the handlebar
Police record with: portland Police
Police reference#: T12010107
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Join us for Wonk Night on December 5th: NACTO, NYC, LOS, and more

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Get Together in Multnomah Village-6

Let’s talk about bikes!

If that headline made any sense to you at all, you should join us next week for Wonk Night. On Wednesday, December 5th, BikePortland (that’s me) and Lancaster Engineering (the nice, smart folks I sublease my office from) are hosting an event where we’ll discuss lots of fun and interesting topics.

The night’s agenda will include:

  • A recap and sharing of my recent trip to New York City. While Sandy dominated much of my coverage, I also learned a lot at the NACTO Designing Cities conference that preceded it. I’ll share a bit more about both of those things as well as answer any questions you’ve got about biking in the Big Apple.
  • As reported back in July, Portland is in the midst of finally changing their level of service (LOS)/performance standards. The new standards will go beyond motor vehicles and Lancaster’s Todd Mobley thinks it should be on everyone’s radar screen. Lancaster put in a bid to to work on the project, and even though they weren’t ultimately selected, they appreciate what a big deal this is.

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