(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Noel Mickelberry has announced she plans to end her tenure as executive director of Oregon Walks.
Oregon Walks Executive Director Noel Mickelberry is stepping down
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Tuesday morning rally on Flint Ave bridge will protest I-5 freeway expansion
The Flint Avenue bikeway and bridge — a popular route from north/northeast Portland that will be torn down if the I-5 Rose Quarter project moves forward — will be the site of a protest rally Tuesday morning. The event is being co-hosted by No More Freeways and BikeLoud PDX.
Organizers want to raise the profile of opposition to the $450 freeway expansion ahead of a City Council hearing on Thursday where Mayor Ted Wheeler and commissioners are set to adopt amendments to the Central City 2035 plan.
No More Freeways says the I-5 Rose Quarter project is an, “unnecessary, counterproductive $450 million freeway boondoggle.” The Flint Avenue bridge has become a focus of their campaign not only because it’s a cycling route but also because of the “vital connection” it offers to Harriet Tubman Middle School, a Portland Public School set to re-open to students this fall.
Job: Production Technician – Efficient Velo Tools LLC
Job Title *
Production Technician
Company/Organization *
Efficient Velo Tools LLC
Job Description *
Efficient Velo Tools, LLC is searching for a Production Technician to work at our factory in the Parkrose neighborhood of NE Portland. We are growing, and looking for a production technician with a passion for excellence and a drive to go above and beyond for the team.
EVT was started by master mechanic Brett Flemming in 1999, and has grown over the years to a company that produces quality bicycle repair tools in the U.S. We do much of our production in-house, and have high demand for many of our tools, including our E-Z Lift Repair Stand and Right Arm Repair Clamp. Our main emphasis is on creating quality tools that last, with attention to detail and finishing touches that set our tools apart.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about the bicycle industry and is interested in working in a metal shop setting, owning several important parts of the production process. This person should be a positive self-starter, who is excited to learn and grow at EVT.
Production Technician job duties include:
40% Metal Fabrication
Horizontal and vertical bandsaw
Manual lathe, milling machine and drill press
Die grinder, angle grinder, palm sander, pedestal sander/grinder
Tig welder (DOE)
40% Processing of Finished Goods
Assemble
Pack and ship
Manage inventory
10% Maintenance and Janitorial
Always leave workspace better than you found it
Sweep, vacuum, take out trash, scrub machines etc.
Organize drawers and shelves
5% Driving
Pickup and drop-off at vendors
5% Misc. Tasks
– Additionally, the person in this position will be required to lift heavy loads (up to 50 lbs unassisted).
Desired qualities:
– Attention to detail
– Self-motivated with a passion for excellence
– Tig-welding interest a plus
– Willingness to learn new skills
– Desire to grow within our expanding and diverse company
Required experience:
– Formal training or hands-on experience with metal fabrication
– Experience with bicycles and/or bicycle repair a plus, but not required. Please note this position does not provide regular hands-on interaction with bicycles, but is rather focused on the production of bicycle repair tools.
Starting pay or compensation: $17/hour. Full-time position (32-40 hours/week) includes dental and health benefits through Providence. Hours are typically 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F.
How to Apply *
If you have any questions or if you would like to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please email Casey@efficientvelo.com.
Job: Sales – Lakeside Bicycles
Job Title *
Sales
Company/Organization *
Lakeside Bicycles
Job Description *
Lakeside Bicycles is looking for mature Sales people. Lakeside is a unique shop catering to customers who enjoy high-end Italian bikes. We are located on the outskirts of the Portland Metro area in downtown Lake Oswego.
We are looking full-time and part-time sales staff. The ideal candidates will be passionate about bicycles, getting new people on bikes, riding bikes, and helping people re-discover the joys of bike riding. Knowledge about both road and mountain bicycles and their components is necessary.
If you posses passion, are self-motivated, like challenges, have a sense of humor and enjoy being around some of the best bikes made, send us your resume. The ideal candidate will have a history of being dependable, driven and easy to work with, and stable. We like fun people who enjoy working around bikes and who laugh easily!
Please specify full or part-time. Week end work is required. Health benefits are available after 90 day probationary period. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 work references. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply *
Send Resume with Cover letter to info@lakeside-bikes.com. No phone calls.
Job: Bike Shop Mechanic – Bike Clark County
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Bike Shop Mechanic
Company/Organization *
Bike Clark County
Job Description *
BIKE SHOP MECHANIC – BIKE CLARK COUNTY
JOB DUTIES:
Safely tuning up and overhauling bikes
Positively interacting with customers, students, volunteers, and other employees
Sweeping floors
Taking out trash
Maintaining inventory
Showing up to work on time
Using computers
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
Believe in BCC mission – www.bikeclarkcounty.org
Ability to manage his or her own time and prioritize – be a self-starter and take ownership
Clear, honest, and positive communication skills
Able to problem-solve and work in a fast-paced environment with a great attitude
COMPENSATION:
Hourly range is $13-$18. BCC offers a competitive compensation package based on experience.
WORK HOURS:
30-40 hours/week
How to Apply *
Email your resume, cover letter, and three work-related references with contact info to info@bikeclarkcounty.org
Piedmont Cycle Shop, Circa 1942
From the cool Vintage Portland site (https://vintageportland.wordpress.com/)
“N Killingsworth Street at N Missouri Avenue looking east, with Chickadee restaurant and Piedmont Cycle Shop in view, circa 1942.”
Here’s that same intersection today:
Travel Oregon bike tourism update: Summit coming, fat biking the coast, big award for the Timber Trail, and more
In Oregon, we’re fortunate that our official tourism commission intimately understands not just how valuable cycling is to our economy, but that it is simply an awesome, fun, and healthy way to experience our state.
We’ve covered Travel Oregon’s efforts to promote and enhance bike tourism for many years and I’m happy to see that their interest hasn’t waned. They recently put out a “Bicycle Tourism Update” email and it was so full of cool stuff I wanted to give it more attention.
Here are the things they’re supporting and working on:
Jobs of the Week: WashCo BTC, Rev Nat’s Hard Cider, Bike Gallery, Castelli, Community Cycling Center
Looking for a new place to spread you cycling wings? Five great jobs were posted recently.
And a special note about the listing from Portland-based Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider. Company owner Nat West said whoever refers the right person to him for this job will receive a lifetime supply of cider. I love Rev Nat’s cider. Please help me fill that position! Send it to your friends! Apply yourself! I promise I’ll share a few bottles of cider with you.
Learn more about each job via the links below…
–> Safe Routes To School Program Coordinator – Community Cycling Center
–> Entry-level Production Artist – Castelli USA
–> Service Manager – Bike Gallery Clackamas
–> Operations Director – Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider
–> Summer Bike Camp Instructor – Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition
Weekend Event Guide: Tree-planting by bike, competitive bar games, indoor MTB clinic, and more
Like riding by trees? Why not plant a few for future generations to enjoy. You can do that on Saturday’s Friends of Trees ride.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Before we get into this weekend’s event selections, I want to give a big shout-out to all the Portlanders in Reno, Nevada for the USA Cyclocross National Championships. We’ve got some stellar people representing us and I hope they achieve their goals.
With that, here are some ideas to help motivate you during these wet and dark times.
Advocate’s memorial fund leads to $150,000 grant for the Crown Zellerbach Trail
A portion of the grant funds will pay for safety improvements where the trail crosses Scappoose-Vernonia Highway.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Great news for those who like to take the road less traveled: The Crown Zellerbach Trail, a former logging road that gives riders an off-highway option between Scappoose and Vernonia, has just won a $150,000 matching grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation.
Here’s what you missed at the SW Naito project open house
In case it’s not obvious yet, we think the SW Naito project being cooked up by the Bureau of Transportation is going to be a huge deal. If it turns out well, it could be the southern leg of a dedicated, protected bikeway that runs from SW Lincoln to the Steel Bridge. That would make it one of the highest profile bikeways in Portland.
If you didn’t make it to the first open house last night, I want to make sure you saw all the materials that were presented.
Check the flyover video of the entire project that PBOT has released:
The bike parking at Portland City Hall is really bad
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
You’d think a city with a storied bike-friendly legacy and arguably the best bike parking facilities and policies in North America would make the main entrance to its City Hall a testament to those values. But that’s not the case. In fact, for some reason the bike parking at Portland City Hall’s SW 4th Street entrance has gotten much worse in the past several months.
They “put a bird on it,” but they also removed the racks that actually worked.