Metallic light blue Gary Fisher Tassajara Genesis 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Gary Fisher
Model: Tassajara Genesis
Color:Metallic light blue
Size:13″
Serial: C75HS949
Stolen in Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Stolen:2010-09-22
Stolen From: Bike rack at the Old Sash Mill in Santa Cruz, CA.
Owner: Noemi Santiago
OwnerEmail: starlight15_7@hotmail.com
Reward: No
Description: X-tra small women’s specific. Has white around the brand and model names. Has a blue & some white expired bike licensed sticker, done through the police department.
Police record with: Santa Cruz PD
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Turquoise Raleigh Retro Glide 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Retro Glide
Color:Turquoise
Size:Aqua
Serial: 163K32203
Stolen in Portland, OR 97232
Stolen:2010-09-28
Stolen From: Castle Manor apartment complex bike rack- 21st Ave & Halsey
Neighborhood: Sullivan’s Gulch
Owner: Malia Ramos
OwnerEmail: maliaanne23@gmail.com
Reward: $50
Description: White basket on the front, large dent on the rear fender, bird image for chain guard, purchased from Northwest Adventure(sticker on it) grease stains on the front fender..black and white accents.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-154929.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Silver Cannondale Mountain Bike – M500 1997

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Year: 1997
Brand: Cannondale
Model: Mountain Bike – M500
Color:Silver
Size:Medium
Photo: http://picasaweb.google.com/103153159296844908234/StolenBikeTrailer?authkey=Gv1sRgCMnhlOGs-4WtGQ&feat=directlink
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-10-16
Stolen From: They were stolen from our carport.
Neighborhood: Westmoreland
Owner: Megan Loeb
OwnerEmail: meganmackenzie@yahoo.com
Reward: $100
Description: Silver Cannondale mountain bike and Burley D’lite blue & yellow double-trailer.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 10-86112
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Service Manager (Bike Gallery)

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Job Title Service Manager
Company/Organization Bike Gallery
Job Description
The Bike Gallery is currently accepting applications for the position of retail location Service Manager.
Service Management responsibilities inlclude:
* performing service intake, estimates and scheduling of work to be performed.
* Supervision of service staff and promoting the routine application of company service standards and procedures.
*Performing complex mechanical repairs in a timely and efficient manner.
*Cooperatively managing a diverse inventory of parts and supplies.
*Delivering consistently outstanding customer service.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of high volume service experience in a professional shop of good reputation, a verifiable background in high performance retail settings and a proven track record of customer service excellence. Preference will be given to candidates with previous management level experience.

Available benefits may include: Paid vacation, medical, dental and vision coverage and 401 K plan participation.

Work conditions require an average of 6 to 8 hours of standing and the ability to lift 40 pounds to chest height.

Bike Gallery is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply Send a resume and cover letter to: resumes(at)bikegallery(dot)com

Black Kona Dew Plus 2009

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Year: 2009
Brand: Kona
Model: Dew Plus
Color:Black
Size:54cm
Serial:SA80903531
Photo: http://yfrog.com/n3p1010112pj
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2010-10-15
Stolen From: Outside my apartment on SE Division St at 24th Ave
Neighborhood: Clinton-Division
Owner: Stephanie Lippel
OwnerEmail: steffi.lippel@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: Hybrid, Bike Gallery sticker, disc brakes, Bontrager rack
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10006848
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Ride will look at 50s bikeway alignment options

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The Citizen’s Advisory Committee for the City of Portland’s 50s Bikeway Project will meet for a ride Saturday to explore potential alignments. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, PBOT is moving on this project and now is the time to get involved and share your feedback and insights to make sure they get things right.

Read more about the project on PBOT’s website, browse our archives for past coverage, and check the CAC ride details and map below…

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‘Self-Balancing Unicycle’ gets major upgrades in V2.0

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SBU creator Daniel Wood.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Remember the SBU — the electic Self-Balancing Unicycle made just north of Portland in Camas, Washington? I got acquainted with it back in February when I ran into its creator, Daniel Wood of Focus Designs, at a local e-bike shop.

Daniel dropped me a line the other day to share that he’s made some major improvements and is now selling a “V2.0” design (which can be yours for $1,499). He’s also had a slick video made (watch it below) to show the new SBU in action.

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Traffic Alert: Signals not working at Greeley and Interstate

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Note the PBOT traffic advisory below (emphasis mine)..

Portland Bureau of Transportation: All traffic signals at the intersection of N Greeley and Interstate are not working because of a crash this morning. They are not expected to work until this evening. TriMet trains and buses will be accommodated as the City of Portland responds to the situation. Turns from Interstate to N Greeley are prohibited at this time

The general public may experience detours away from this intersection and use caution. The public is advised to use alternate routes and expect delays. Cyclists allowed to travel through the work zone should reduce their speed, especially those traveling downhill on Interstate.

For more information, contact:
Dan Anderson
503-823-3723
dan.anderson@portlandoregon.gov

Study shows CRC project could cost up to $10 billion (not $3.6)

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You might want to ask for
twice that much.
(Photo © J. Maus)

CRC project staff and Departments of Transportation in both Oregon and Washington have been putting the estimated cost of the new I-5 bridge and highway expansion project at about $3.6 billion; but a new study shows that the the project could end up costing as much as $10 billion.

The report was commissioned by Plaid Pantry CEO Chris Girard and the research was done by economist Joe Cortright for Impresa, Inc. Here’s an excerpt by Girard taken from the report’s cover letter (emphasis mine):

The report documents the unfortunate fact that the proposed CRC project’s real costs are more than double the widely-accepted figure of $3.6 billion. In reality the current design for the project will cost in the range of $8 billion to $10 billion, or more, and there is no available source of revenue to pay for it. The financing plan is a guess at best, and the revenue projections are significantly flawed with bad assumptions and unacceptable risk at every step. The numbers and analysis underpinning this project simply do not add up to a happy ending.

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Kidical Mass rises from grave with ‘ThrilleRide’

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Kidical Mass in downtown Portland in June 2008.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Kidical Mass rides again! And what better way to make a comeback than a ride to a mass performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller a week before Halloween?!

The popular event (with the catchy name) that started in Eugene and came to Portland via the BTA for the first time in June of 2008, has been resurrected by Portlander Katie Proctor.

The ride will take place on Saturday, October 23rd and will coincide with Thrill The World PDX, a mass zombie dance that will happen in Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland. “Come as a zombie or in your Halloween costume, and come prepared to dance!” says Katie.

Katie, a self-described “Portland mom and bike geek,” sees Kidical Mass as much more than just another ride…

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Silver/black Giant OCR 1 W 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Giant
Model: OCR 1 W
Color:Silver/black
Size:Small
Serial: GN816548
Photo: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/ocr.1.w/1243/29269/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2010-10-15
Stolen From: From in front of home (on roof rack of car) on Omaha Avenue, between N Bryant and N Buffalo
Neighborhood: Arbor Lodge
Owner: Lizzie Rubado
OwnerEmail: lizzierubado@gmail.com
Reward: $200
Description: Silver with black accents. Silver fenders, rear rack, front light, rear light mounted on rear rack, seat post bag, shimano redals, odometer mount, two water bottle cages
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10006849
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike