Year: 2008
Brand: GT
Model: CX
Color:White/Yellow
Size:Medium
Stolen in Moscow, ID 83843
Stolen:2010-12-5
Stolen From: Taken from the back of my car (Thule hitch rack) in the parking lot of the BJ’s Restaurant in Jantzen Beach.
Neighborhood: Jantzen Beach
Owner: Jerry Long
OwnerEmail: strangest_attractor@yahoo.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Mostly white paint with yellow accents. SRAM Force drivetrain with a Rival right shifter. Right shifter hood is black, left hood is white (and kind of dirty). Black Ritchey stem/bar/seatpost. “Wet white” Alex rims with Schwalbe Racing Ralph clincher tires. Rear derailler cable stops drilled out on seatstay to allow for continuous cable housing (but not drilled on top tube). TRP brakes.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-100210
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
With new partnership, Get Together events coming back in 2011!
(Thanks SKS!)
Have some great news to share…
Remember our Get Together events? We launched them back in February 2009 with our first event in St. Johns. After that, we kept them going through August. We visited neighborhoods throughout the metro area — from Tigard to Milwaukie, Powellhurst to Alberta. At each event we met face-to-face with people who live, work, and ride in those areas. We heard about their issues, we shared ideas, and we helped people make connections to further their activism, their businesses, or just their social life.
I’ve always loved the Get Togethers; but unfortunately, given the limited capacity we have here at BikePortland (both financial and human), I decided to put the events on hiatus.
Now, we’ve just inked a deal with bike accessory company SKS to bring them back!
BMX News Roundup: A new track in Gresham and a legend in Portland
Gresham could be moving forward on
a new BMX track.
(Photo: David Hucke)
Two big bits of news for local BMX riders…
This Thursday (12/9) the City of Gresham Parks Committee will hear a presentation by residents who are working to build a new BMX/pump track at the Gradin Community Sports Park. The 32 acre site just west of Highway 26 and north of the Springwater Corridor Trail at SE Hogan Ave, has been slated for a host of improvements. 51-year old Gresham resident David Hucke is spearheading an effort to build a BMX track at the location. He’s has already gotten the ear of the Mayor of Gresham, volunteers, and even corporate sponsors to help with the project.
What killed the Burley Co-op? An historical perspective
Eugene parade in 1988
(Photos: Patricia Marshall)
Eugene-based Burley flourished as a worker owned cooperative for nearly 30 years. They were a shining example of how an American company could succeed in the market even with a democratic, values-based business approach and by manufacturing their own products.
Then in 2006, Burley co-op members decided to sell the company to a single investor. The run was over. And, from what I heard from industry sources at the time, it didn’t end smoothly. So, what exactly killed the Burley Co-op? Sociologist Joel Schoening might have the answer.
Job: SoupCycler Extraordinaire (SoupCycle) – FILLED
Job Title: SoupCycler Extraordinaire
Company/Organization: SoupCycle
This position has been filled.
General Description:
SoupCycle is looking for an energetic, upbeat and strong-legged person who can brave the winter rains of Portland and still be smiling when they deliver soup to customers. Someone willing to jump in wherever needed and a passion for sustainability and bicycles is a must. You must be physically able to lift 75 lbs and pedal a bike trailer carrying up to 215 lbs.
The position is 15-25 hours/week split Mondays-Thursdays, with most of your time out on the bike and some time spent helping the soup crew in the kitchen. As we grow, so will your weekly hours- eventually maxing out at 25-30 hours/week. You’ll need a sturdy bike to attach to our soup trailer for deliveries.
This position will last through the spring of 2011, with a good chance of transitioning into a permanent position depending on the seasonal flow of soup business.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
-Someone who genuinely likes people. There’ll be a lot of customer interaction while you deliver, so strong customer service is a must.
-Good at representing SoupCycle to your fellow Portlanders.
-Excitement about food and sharing that with customers during deliveries.
-Ability to wield a kitchen knife and chop vegetables like it’s nobody’s business.
-Occasional help at weekend street fairs and catering gigs.
-Other business skills are a major plus- including cooking/kitchen experience, business, sales, graphic and web design.
Pay is $10 an hour plus a small monthly bike upkeep stipend and a generous soup allowance.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in being an integral part of a bicycle-based business then jump aboard our soupy sailboat. To apply send 2-3 paragraphs by Wednesday, Dec 15th telling us why you are interested in working for SoupCycle, your bicycling background and relevant skills to jed@soupcycle.com.
Happy Slurping,
Jed and Shauna
www.soupcycle.com
Silver/Red Fuji Newest 3.0 2007
Year: 2007
Brand: Fuji
Model: Newest 3.0
Color:Silver/Red
Size:42 cm if not 46
Serial:ICF7A08032
Photo: http://yfrog.com/mtbridgepedal09j
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2010-12-05
Stolen From: One of the bike racks in front of Abercrombie and Fitch by the Pioneer Square, between 1:20pm and 4:50pm.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Owner: Yukiko Anton
OwnerEmail: pdxyuki@yahoo.com
Reward: yes
Description: It has all original components which is Shimano. The pedal is replaced with Forte’s MTB pedal. has a bottle holder on the down tube. has a black back fender from Planet Bike and the rubber part on the back is torn, barely attached to the metal part. has a horn which is blue whale with big eyes on the handle bar. Also on the handle bar, there is a base for head light to attach. Base for the rear light is on the seat post as well.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10008310
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Silver Specialized Sirrus Sport 2003
Year: 2003
Brand: Specialized
Model: Sirrus Sport
Color:Silver
Size:XL
Serial: P3DU24679
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-12-6
Stolen From: Garage
Neighborhood: NE
Owner: Patrick Hughey
OwnerEmail: pwhughey@gmail.com
Reward: Yes
Description: Frog pedals; disc brakes; mountain bike handlebars; River City Bike sticker; fenders; body geometry seat
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10008333.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Sellwood Bridge fee proposal headed for showdown Wednesday
“Put that on the ballot, that’s really the best way… People need to be able to determine what should be done with their pocketbooks.”
— Sarah Seale, Director of Americans for Prosperity, Clackamas County
A proposal in Clackamas County for a $5 motor vehicle registration fee to raise $20 million to help pay for the replacement of the Sellwood Bridge will be voted on by the County Board of Commissioners this week — but not before they hear from the public one more time.
When the proposal got its first hearing in front of the Commission on November 25th, anti-tax group Americans for Prosperity turned out 150 protestors and their opposition made headlines across the region.
Full wrap-up from BikeCraft: Thanks for another great show!
I realize I’m slightly biased, but I think our sixth annual BikeCraft went extremely well. We had a steady flow of pleasant crowds all weekend, new vendors that raised eyebrows, lots of sales, and most importantly everyone seemed to have a great time (even if it they did so while wearing gloves, scarves, jackets and hats — it was cold!).
Before I get into some vendor and product highlights, I want to thank everyone that helped us make it possible:
- BikePortland sales and business manager Jonathan “JR” Reed (once again) did a stellar job putting it all together. (Seriously, I wasn’t really much help at all.)
Portland bike component manufacturer now makes an espresso tamper
Portland-based manufacturer Chris King Precision Components now makes an espresso tamper. If the release of a precision coffee component by a bike company seems strange to you, you are probably not familiar with Chris King — the man or the company.
Chris King has always been a gourmet kind of guy. His passion for fine food and drink mirrors the passion for high-quality components that has made his name famous to a global legion of bike enthusiasts. King combines these loves in his annual Gourmet Century. Known as “The most civilized bike ride in the country,” Chris King has personally catered this event for over a decade.
Riders glimpse Holiday Express steam train on Springwater Trail
Riders on Cycle Wild’s weekend bike camping trip out to Champoeg State Park over the weekend got a special treat as they rolled out via the Springwater Corridor Trail…
(Photo © Russ Roca/PathLessPedaled.com)
The Monday Roundup
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– In the UK, heavy trucks are being equipped with sensors that are designed to detect people walking and bicycling in blind spots.
– The city of San Jose, California, is taking its arcane bicycle registration law off the books. The registration program had become obsolete and did not pay for itself, officials said.




