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In case you haven’t heard, the central Oregon town of Bend has become a premiere bike town. As they proclaim on VisitBend.com, “No other town in America can boast 8 USA Cycling National Championships in 4 years!”
This weekend will only further Bend’s reputation as they host the Day of the Dead Cyclocross Festival — three days of ‘cross madness that will attract visitors from across the Pacific Northwest.
Just one job posted this week, but it looks like a good one: A chance to join Portland based bike apparel company Castelli! Check it out via the link below…
Brand: Giant
Model: Iguana
Color:Black
Photo: http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/7347/giantiguanabike.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-10-27
Stolen From: On PSU campus at the Seattle’s Best coffee shop
Neighborhood: PSU/downtown
Owner: Tammy Ortega
OwnerEmail: tammyhandrich@gmail.com
Reward: No
Description: The bike says Giant in large letters on the side. There was a black and white bandana on the seat. Rain guards on front and back tire. The front was sawed off and is now shorter. There was a round, black bell on the right side of the handlebar. Red bike light on back.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2010
Brand: Giant
Model: Rapid
Color:Blue/white
Size:Medium
Serial: GQ909823
Stolen in Portland, OR 97201
Stolen:2011-10-25
Stolen From: 1750 SW Harbor Way
Neighborhood: SW
Owner: Dale Bennett
OwnerEmail: bennettdw@yahoo.com
Reward: $50
Description: Giant commuter bike, dual-type pedals, black seat
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-155981
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
The new signage and markings on the paths leading up to the I-5 bridge have been hailed as a much-needed improvement. Unfortunately, since they are unauthorized, the Oregon Department of Transportation says they plan to remove them.
After getting a phone call from a reader this morning who claimed to have seen an ODOT employee in an orange vest removing the painted stencils from the paths, I called ODOT public information officer Don Hamilton for a confirmation.
**This job has been filled.**
Job Title
Entry-Level Graphic Designer
Company
Castelli USA
Castelli is an internationally-recognized cycling apparel brand. We’re looking for a production graphic designer—who is passionate about cycling—to join our team. Designers in this position create original designs and production art for race team, club, and bicycle shop apparel.
This is a full-time position.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Provides graphic design and production support on customer projects
• Expedites revisions to previously designed content
• Applies problem solving and tactical thinking to graphic design and production tasks
• Thrives in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment that demands astute attention to detail
• Can interact professionally and comfortably with colleagues and customers
• Thinks and acts quickly and calmly on deadline
Requirements:
• Proficiency and working experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with global cycling culture
Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:
• Team approach, customer focus
• Casual but results-oriented work environment
• Retirement savings plan
Compensation: DOE
How to Apply
Please provide us with a cover e-mail and three examples of work done with Adobe Illustrator in PDF format. Attachment total must not exceed 5MB.
Contact: jsunderland@castelli-us.com
If you share our passion for cycling, we hope you’ll consider applying. Check out our work at www.serviziocorse.com
Year: 2011
Brand: Jamis
Model: Satellite Sport femme
Color:red
Size:48cm
Serial: U06U26321
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2011-10-27
Stolen From: Bike was stolen from my backyard. i live on Mississippi Ave., between Mason and Shaver. The backyard is on an alleyway just east of Mississippi.
Owner: Carmen Ellingsworth
OwnerEmail: scholarlumberjack@gmail.com
Description: Rear fender was removed for the rather hackish job or attaching a black utility rack. The front jamis dedcal was abt half falling off. i put kid stickers near the front. The bike was removed from my kid trailer, and the black metal hitch is still on the bike. Front breaks are testy, need loosening. Springs in the rear quickrelease tire are worn and misshapen.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2004
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Sugar 293
Color:Red
Size:19?
Serial: WL3092514
Photo: http://mtb-gf.blog.so-net.ne.jp/_images/blog/_63a/mtb-gf/2004_sugar_293-be071.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2011-10-27
Stolen From: 1906 NE 52nd Ave – Garage
Neighborhood: NE/Hollywood
Owner: Andre Heiber
OwnerEmail: andre.heiber@gmail.com
Reward: 100
Description: Ergon GC-2 grips, 2008 Shimano XT Crankset, Salsa Rims, Shimano dual control shifters, XT Front and Rear derailleurs, Rear tire – Specialized Pro, Front Tire – Continental Mt. King
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 11-93182
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2009
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Six Carbon 3
Color:Black
Size:58cm
Serial: TM02899
Photo: http://images.productwiki.com/upload/images/cannondale_six_carbon_3-600-600.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97213
Stolen:2011-10-25
Stolen From: 1906 NE 52nd Ave. Garage.
Neighborhood: NE/Hollywood
Owner: Andre Heiber
OwnerEmail: andre.heiber@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Bike had LOOK KEO Carbon pedals and Cannondale aluminum bottle cages.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 11-93182
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 2008
Brand: LeMond
Model: Poprad
Color:White
Size:58cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2011-10-27
Stolen From: 803 Morrison Street in front of the VisionWorks eye wear store between 9:30 – 9:50 am 10/27
Neighborhood: Downtown/NW
Owner: Laura Kreofsky
OwnerEmail: ageargal@yahoo.com
Reward: Yes
Description: White frame with a blue/gray fade carbon fiber fork, carbon fiber seat post, white trim on saddle, red bottle cages, red handle bar tape, brand new dual-option pedals (clipped on on-side, flat on the other), Ultegra components, flat "bullhorn" bars
Police record with: PDX
Police reference#: 11-156039
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Here we go again. My email and Twitter feed is being bombarded this morning by action alerts imploring me to contact my Senators in Washington to have them protect federal funding for bike projects.
The target by several Republicans is once again the Transportation Enhancements program. The TE program is seen as a crucial source of dedicated funds by national bike advocates. It has a proud track record of funding some of the most popular shared-use paths and trails around the country (including the Banks-Vernonia Trail that I posted about earlier this morning).
The latest threat to these funds is coming from Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). He wants to place an amendment in the upcoming transportation appropriations bill that would shift all funding in the TE program over to bridge repair. Sen. Paul’s idea is woefully misguided for many reasons and it’s clear that this is much more about politics and making headlines than it is about good transportation policy.
Year: ~2005
Brand: KHS
Model: track frame
Color:bright orange
Size:58cm
Stolen in SE 49th St, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-10-27
Stolen From: 2011 SE 12th st, on the corner of 12th and Harrison in SE, near Ladd’s Addition
Neighborhood: SE Ladd’s Addition
Owner: Kris Regentin
OwnerEmail: krisregentin@gmail.com
Reward: $100 and a case of beer and a hug and a high five
Description: The bike is a bright orange KHS track frame with black v-wheels. The frame has dings and paint wear from locking up/general usage. The wheels have a distinctive double silver stripe on the side. Front wheel has silver spokes, rear spokes are black. Black seatpost, black seat, and black Intense locking grips on the handlebars. The handlebars are distinctive in that they are downhill bike-style riser bars that are cut very wide, as opposed to the popular narrow cut. The stem is a black traditional road riser stem. The headset is a silver polished aluminum Velo Orange headset. Cranks and front chainring are black Pake, fairly worn and used. The chain is black as well, but mostly from heavy usage. The drivetrain in general is greasy and worn out, and there are grease spots on the chainstay. The cranks have spots which show silver aluminum through the black paint due to wear from riding. Pedals are silver Shimano PD-M540 clipless pedals. The rear hub on the bike is one single 16 tooth fixed gear. The bike has no brakes. The bike also has black Planet Bike fenders, mounted with a special low clearance fender mounting kit (called the Reach Around kit from River City Bicycles). The fender mounting kit is silver, showing spots of rust. The fenders are very distinctive in that they are cut in half and mounted with the special kit. The tires on the front are Kenda Kontender 700C x 23 tires, the rear tire is a Continental 700C x 23.
Email me, or give me a call at 541-399-4868. I will be personally high-fiving the person who returns me my bike, and we’ll drink beers if that is your thing. I’m also totally willing to give someone 100 bucks for returning this thing. Unless you’re the person who stole it, in which case I’d love to give you 100 karate chops in the throat.
I have no proof of ownership or serial number, though my flatmates have seen the bike a million times and can vouch that it’s mine.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: Temporary report number T11007760
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike