Friday Profile: Mateen Richey, an 18-year-old bike racer born and raised in northeast Portland
Video shows another intentional vehicular assault on a bicycle rider
Someone used their pickup truck as a weapon to assault a bike rider in Portland on Friday. The altercation followed an interaction between the two road users and might have been fueled by road rage. It’s still unclear what – if anything – might have provoked the assault.
Footage shared on Reddit less than an hour ago shows the driver of a small red pick-up follow a bike rider into a parking lot at Southeast 3rd and Taylor. The driver then intentionally rams their truck into the man before reversing and driving away. (It’s a felony crime in Oregon to hit someone with your vehicle and not stop to investigate it.)
The video (below) from a nearby business surveillance camera was uploaded to YouTube by a user named Aaron Sturgill who claims to be friends with the victim.
Portland business finds niche building book bikes
(All photos courtesy Icicle Tricycles)
Books and bikes are powerful tools that have helped improve people’s lives for ages. A local company combines them in way that makes the sum greater than its parts.
Jobs of the Week: Sellwood Cycle Repair, Seven Corners Cycles
We’ve got two fresh job opportunities to share. Learn more about them at the links below…
– Mechanic – Sellwood Cycle Repair
Job: Mechanic – Sellwood Cycle Repair
Job Title
Mechanic
Company / Organization
Sellwood Cycle Repair
Job Description
Sellwood Cycle Repair is seeking a new member for our team. We are a diverse group of folks, committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and energetic workplace. We’re proud to say we employ all types of folks who enjoy riding, repairing, and selling bicycles. We strive to offer our customers exceptional sales and service experiences.
An applicant will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and–critically–ability to work as part of a team. An ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude. (Shop experience is prioritized but not required.) Work will involve a variety of tasks, from sales to service–and that in between.
The position is full-time, meaning 30-40 hours per work week. (Saturdays are required.) Hours can be flexible. Pay is competitive. Health benefits are available. Thanks for considering us!
How to Apply
Email resume to shop@sellwoodcycle.com
Blumenauer pushes pedals on bikeshare and commuter tax benefit bills
(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Back in November there was buzz that Portland congressman Earl Blumenauer might be named to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation under President Joe Biden. That didn’t happen, but it doesn’t mean the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Bike Caucus will be on the sidelines of U.S. transportation policy.
It’s official: Mayor Wheeler adds Sam Adams to his team
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Former Portland mayor and transportation commissioner Sam Adams is back.
Mayor Ted Wheeler has confirmed a strong hunch we shared earlier this month that Adams would be added to his staff.
In a statement published today, Wheeler said Adams will serve as his director of strategic innovations and, “lead work on key second-term policy priorities.”
Delivery rider shares harrowing account of assault on SE 18th Avenue
(Photo: Donald Hinson)
‘What does a modern bicycle facility look like?’ asks I-5 bridge project leader at kickoff meeting
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
The state of SW Barbur Boulevard (Part Two)
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Alleged auto violence perpetrator Paul Rivas pleads ‘not guilty’ to all charges
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Who could do something like this? And why?
Those are the questions many people asked themselves following the mass weaponized driving incident that left one person dead and many others injured on Monday, January 25th.
Three days later, a picture of the man who perpetrated this violence is beginning to emerge.
64-year-old Paul Rivas made his first appearance in court on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to all 14 felony counts against him. (Note: It is standard practice for a defendant to plead not guilty at arraignments.)