BikePortland

Comment of the Week: Bicycling’s many contradictions

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Job Title

Bike Mechanic, Customer Service, and Bike Sales

Company / Organization

Metropolis Cycle Repair

Job Description

We are hiring for a seasonal part time mechanic. You will be working with the public, doing sales, bike builds and repairs. You must have prior experience.

Looking for 4 days a week, including Saturdays.

Must be comfortable working with customers.
Comfortable working on all types of bicycles.
Loves to work in a clean organized environment.
We are looking for a punctual and enthusiastic bike person.

We currently are not open to the public. We have a check in window, and work with our customers outside.

Compensation starts at $15 per hour.

How to Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to brad@metropoliscycles.com
Updated references required.

We ask you do not call the shop.

OBRA sees light at end of Covid-induced racing blackout

Screen Shot 2021-03-02 at 11.23.23 AM — Bridge City CX, which debuted in 2019 and was cancelled in 2020, hopes to make a triumphant return as a championship race this season.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

If all goes according to plan there will be robust cyclocross season this year.

That was just part of the good news shared by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) Executive Director Chuck Kenlan in a letter to members on Monday.

It has been a roller-coaster of a year for OBRA, Oregon’s sanctioning body for bike racing. When the reality of the pandemic hit last March the organization laid off staff and cancelled dozens of scheduled events (their main source of revenue outside of membership fees). Now as Covid-19 vaccinations work their way through the state, the hibernation of competitive cycling might come to an end before the end of this year.

Screen Shot 2021-03-02 at 8.27.45 AM — (Graphic: The Street Trust)

Job Title

Retail Sales

Company / Organization

Fat Tire Farm

Job Description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic mountain biker who wants to share their stoke for the sport with our customers. Retail experience is a plus, and even better if you’ve worked in the bike industry, but we’re willing to train. Knowledge of mountain bikes and parts and accessories is a big plus. This is a full-time, year round position with benefits including paid time off, medical/dental, 401k match, and more.