Hard to believe it’s been a year since Jude Kirstein launched her custom wheel building business, Epic Wheel Works.
Since then, Jude’s learned a lot about wheel building, running a small business, and what it means to work and ride in the vibrant bike ecosystem that thrives here in Portland.
This Thursday, Jude will celebrate her first year in business with Live the Revolution, a big party and fundraiser at Madison’s Grill and Catering (1109 SE Madison, just a few blocks from her shop).
[This article was written by Daniel Ronan, the student representative on the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.]
The City of Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) is mentioned frequently here on BikePortland, but did you know that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) also has an advisory committee that deals with bicycling projects and issues?
The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OBPAC) is an eight member, governor appointed committee that serves as the intermediary body between the public and ODOT, via the Oregon Transportation Commission. The group meets quarterly in communities statewide.
Year: 1996
Brand: Repco Tech
Model: Road Bike
Color:blue/yellow/gray
Size:58cm
Photo: http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss222/apccool/WA09-09002.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2010-05-9
Stolen From: 7613 SE Washington St,
Neighborhood: Montavilla
Owner: Andrew Coffin
OwnerEmail: apccool@gmail.com
Description: The Bike is a Men’s size 58cm Repco Tech road bike, I repainted it from the original purple to a blue/yellow/gray scheme with stars and rings. The front fork and seat tubes are yellow and the rest is blue with yellow and gray stars/rings. New Serfas brand tires
Police record with: Portland Police Bureau
Police reference#: T10002751
Job Title
Sales and Bike Assembly
This Position has been filled.
Company/Organization
Bike Gallery
Job Description
The Bike Gallery is seeking outgoing and dynamic individuals for two positions: Sales Staff and Bike Assemblers. The Bike Gallery is one of the most acclaimed specialty bicycle retail organizations in the U.S. and currently has openings for full and part time seasonal positions working directly with customers to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast paced, high volume setting.
Bike Assembly applicants need to have good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of modern bicycle componentry. Assembly positions are seasonal in nature. Pay scale is based on piece work, with a minimum standard of 7 bikes assembled per shift after two weeks of employment.
Preference given to applicants with bicycle retail experience and who demonstrate a commitment to and enthusiasm for, the cycling lifestyle; other specialty retail experience is also helpful.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong history of self motivation, professionalism, team work, and customer service excellence.
The Bike Gallery is an equal opportunity employer. Sales positions require the ability to lift 40 pounds to shoulder height and to work extended hours while standing.
How to Apply
Send a resume and or cover letter to:
resumes(at)bikegallery(dot)com
Event Name: BikePortland Get Together
Event Start Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Plan B 1305 SE 8th Ave.
Event Description: Another in a series of informal get-togethers. Today’s subject: Shift: how does it work? Who is Shift and why is it so important? How can you participate in the future of bike fun central? What’s up with Pedalpalooza? Where does one store a patch kit during World Naked Bike Ride? Where do we go from here?
Semi-facilitated by BikePortland.
6-8pm. Bands afterward. Come when you can. It’s a bar so food/drink are available.
Event Name: Deep Green Film Premiere (w/40 ft. extra bike parking at Bagdad!)
Event Start Date: 23 June 2010
Start Time: 6:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.deepgreenthemovie.com
Event Description: “Deep Green” is a locally made feature documentary film that will be premiering at the Bagdad Theater from June 22nd-25th. Local director Matt Briggs has received a city permit to allow for 40 feet of extra bike parking in front of the Bagdad for cyclists to attend the screenings.
“Deep Green” is an upbeat film all about renewable energy solutions to climate change. The film crew traveled to China, Europe, and around the world interviewing the top experts on this topic. Several local Portland experts and companies are also featured in the film. This is not a film about problems; this is a film about solutions. Our opening night has already sold out, but there is plenty of seating available at our other screenings. For more information, please visit our website: www.deepgreenthemovie.com
Tickets for the shows are $6.00. Here are the screening details:
Tuesday, June 22nd (Opening Night, Sold Out) – 7:00pm – Bagdad Theater
Wednesday, June 23rd – 6:00pm – Bagdad Theater
Thursday, June 24th – 6:00pm – Bagdad Theater
Friday, June 25th – 5:30pm & 8:00pm – Bagdad Theater
We hope to see you there, and happy biking!
The City of Portland plans to start up a citizen bike patrol to work the paths around Delta Park and Interstate 5 in North Portland.
According to an announcement for the upcoming training event that happens Tuesday (5/11), members of the new patrol would, “gather periodically and ride this area and report any illegal or suspicious activity to the Portland Police Bureau.”
City Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells is behind the new bike patrol. The program will be based on the City’s existing foot patrol program, the most successful of which is the Mt. Tabor Park Foot Patrol that has 27 active volunteer members who patrols the park, educates parks users, picks up litter and reports illegal activity.
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement will host the new group. To my knowledge, this will be Portland’s first ever bike patrol.
Here’s the news that caught our eye this week:
– An attempt to cap the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has failed. Meanwhile the government’s lack of increased regulation on other drilling projects is under fire, and a ban on drilling off the west coast is under consideration.
– In Portland, one woman’s efforts have succeeded in preventing trucks from idling for hours outside her low-income apartment building.
– Remember the kids who make scraper bikes in Oakland? There’s a beautiful and inspiring new film about them.
Since our story last week, people are still weighing in about the Bureau of Transportation’s decision to remove old cobblestones on NW Marshall in order to lay down new bike lanes.
The story struck a chord with reader Alex Hamlin, who rode his bike around Holland for two weeks last summer. Alex saw the photo from Holland I ran with the story that showed a cobblestone street with smoothly paved bike lanes on it. He wanted us to know that was just one example. See his photo and right and I think you’ll agree with his assessment: “Bumpy? Yes. Civilized? Very.”
Year: 2002
Brand: Trek
Model: 3700
Color:BlueGrey
Stolen in Portland, OR 97239
Stolen:2010-05-9
Stolen From: SW Nebraska and Capitol Highway
Neighborhood: SW Portland
Owner: Jeroen Vanderhoeven
OwnerEmail: hoeven@gmail.com
Description: Shimano acc, large “NL” sticker on cross bar, “Bike Gallery Portland” registration sticker.
Police record with: T10002715
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1963
Brand: Crescent
Model: Travel
Color:Blue
Photo: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1732168328.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-05-9
Stolen From: Back garage of 1240 NE Fremont.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Joshua Dommermuth
OwnerEmail: quixoticimages@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: 1960’s Blue Crescent Travel bike. This bike is a seperator… meaning its frame comes apart into two pieces for packing. Original white seat, white pedals, white grips. Working dynamo that powers the lights on pretty steel fenders. I have the key that fits the spoke lock on the back to prove it’s mine.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
