Weekend Event Guide

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Filmed by Bike kicks of Friday
with a big street party.

We know the weather isn’t much of a sign, but with the volume of events we’ve got for you this weekend, it seems spring is finally here. From the ever-popular Filmed by Bike and Kidical Mass, to volunteer opportunities and even a ride in Vancouver — there’s no shortage of fun stuff to do on a bike. Whatever you end up doing, don’t forget that the Broadway Bridge will be closed to all vehicles (that means bikes too!) on Saturday.

Enjoy the weekend!

Friday, April 15th

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Grey Novara Express 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Novara
Model: Express
Color:Grey
Size:24
Serial:F04061362
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2011-04-13
Stolen From: Cleveland High School
Neighborhood: Hosford Abernethy
Owner: Tom Armstrong
OwnerEmail: tdarmstrong@yahoo.com
Reward: 100.00
Description: Hybrid – flat handlebars with empty black tube style headlight holder, road tires, silver rack on back
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 11-151955
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

black Dawes usa Lightning Cross 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Dawes usa
Model: Lightning Cross
Color:black
Size:54cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2011-04-13
Stolen From: outside PNCA
Neighborhood: pearl district
Owner: Rachel Reid
OwnerEmail: rachelrobinreid@gmail.com
Reward: TBD
Description: Black lighnitng cross with dt swiss 370 hubs and dt swiss 465 rims
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Mechanic/Sales (Bike N’ Hike, Hillsboro) – FILLED

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Job Title: Mechanic/Sales

Company/Organization: Bike N’ Hike (Hillsboro)
This position has been filled.

Job Description: Skilled mechanic/sales person needed. Positive attitude & great communication skills a MUST. The person that gets this position will be better than adequate in all aspects of the bike shop environment. Part time to start w/ the possibility of a full time gig. Experience is REQUIRED. Compensation will be based upon experience and interview. Must be able to pass the “bike build” test exactly right the first time. Our Hillsboro location is fast-paced but laid back and we are looking for a great person that will compliment our team!

How to Apply: Apply IN PERSON, w/ resume in hand @ Hillsboro Bike N’ Hike 156 s.e. 4th. Hillsboro OR. 97123

Man cited for hit-and-run in dooring incident

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The door zone bike lane on Williams.
(Photo © J. Maus)

On April 7th, the Portland Police Bureau cited a man for Hit and Run in a dooring incident that occurred back in January.

According to the PPB, on January 23rd a man opened his car door after parking on N. Williams Avenue, just as a 34-year old woman happened to be biking by. The door knocked her off her bike and sent her to the pavement. The woman wasn’t seriously hurt but did have some bumps and bruises and her bicycle was damaged.

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Broadway Bridge closed to all users on Saturday

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Take note for your ride plans on Saturday…

Portland Streetcar
Construction Advisory

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT FROM 6AM-5PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011, THE BROADWAY BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL USERS. THE BRIDGE LIFT WILL BE RAISED DURING THIS TIME. WORK MAY CONTINUE PAST 5PM IF NECESSARY.

THE WEEK OF APRIL 18, THE SIDEWALKS WILL BE CLOSED ONE AT A TIME TO PERFORM WORK BOTH ON AND UNDER THE SIDEWALKS. THE NORTH SIDEWALK WILL BE CLOSED THE FIRST PART OF THE WEEK AND THE SOUTH SIDEWALK WILL BE CLOSED THE SECOND PART OF THE WEEK.
(Construction subject to change).

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

For further information, please contact:
Kay Dannen at 478-6404 or dannen@portlandstreetcar.org
Visit our web site for construction updates:
www.portlandstreetcar.org

An exit interview with Portland Mayor Sam Adams

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Mayor Adams
(Photos © J. Maus)

It’s been nearly three and a half years since I last sat down with Portland Mayor Sam Adams. To say a lot has changed — both in bike infrastructure/policies and our city’s relationship with Adams — since that time would be a vast understatement.

Adams and I sat down in a diner in Old Town. We were joined by his spokesperson Amy Ruiz and his transportation policy advisor Catherine Ciarlo (last time it was just him and I, which I prefer). Read the interview below…

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ORANGE Kona Lava Dome 2001

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Year: 2001
Brand: Kona
Model: Lava Dome
Color:ORANGE
Size:18
Serial: GOU4381
Stolen in Portland, OR 97206
Stolen:2011-04-9
Stolen From: SE Portland
Neighborhood: Arleta
Owner: Erika Rosin
OwnerEmail: erikarosin@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Moutain bike with beat up grips and seat. Needed a tune up.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Specialized Epic Comp 2004

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Year: 2004
Brand: Specialized
Model: Epic Comp
Color:Silver
Size:M
Serial: PV229635
Stolen in Corvallis, OR 97330
Stolen:2011-03-31
Stolen From: Women’s Building – Oregon State University main campus
Neighborhood: Corvallis (OSU)
Owner: Brian Burkhardt
OwnerEmail: burkhardt800@gmail.com
Reward: 201104870
Description: This bike originally had caliper brakes which were removed and upgraded to disc brakes. There is a Peak Sports sticker on the base tube. Keo clip-in pedals.
Police record with: OSU campus police
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Event: BikePortland Get Together, Pearl Dist. (4/27/11)

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Event Name: BikePortland Get Together
Event Date: Wednesday April 27, 2011
Event Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Event Location: Bridgeport Brewpub – 1313 NW Marshall
Event Description: The next in our 2011 series of Get Togethers made possible by SKS.

We’ll be talking about local issues with the folks who live, work and ride in the area including; streetcar issues, parking, carfree streets and the city’s plans for the future of the Pearl. Please join us when you can. SKS is providing free bike accessories to some participants. (Swag!)
Bridgeport Brewpub has generously provided us their Old Knucklehead room. Please bring cash for their full bar menu.

Transit: Portland Streetcar and bus 77.
Thanks to:

Portland first grader launches “Lids-4-Kids” fundraiser

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7-year old Dillon Mangus might be Portland’s youngest bike safety advocate. Dillon, a first-grader at Ainsworth Elementary in Southwest, has launched the “Lids-4-Kids” fundraiser to provide helmets for kids in need.

Students at Ainsworth are required to complete a community outreach project. When Dillon saw one of his classmates riding without a helmet, a light bulb went off and he knew he’d found his project. With the help of his family and friends, Dillon even came up with a tag line: “Keep the goo on the inside!”. He has also created a fundraising page at CrowdRise.com and hopes to raise $5,000 by June 1st.

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