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Portland’s biggest, baddest bike parking facility is about to open

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Inside the Lloyd Cycle Station, where you can catch a game on the tube while you chill after a ride.
(Photos: M.Andersen/BikePortland unless noted)

Generally speaking, Portland does bike parking better than any city in North America. And one of the continent’s biggest bike parking projects is about to open in the middle of it.

The Lloyd Cycle Station, which opens to the public next month in the basement of the Lloyd 700 Building at 700 NE Multnomah Street, will offer half of the record-breaking 1,200 indoor bike parking spaces constructed as part of Hassalo on Eighth in the Lloyd District. But unlike most residential bike parking projects, this facility will also be open to people who work or shop in the area.

The 24-hour facility will offer service from on-site mechanics, paid lockers, showers, a bike-repair stand, extra-large cargo bike parking, a bike wash and free “commute consultations.”

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Jobs of the Week: SprocketFly, Velotech, Stages, Athletes Lounge, Kenton Cycle Repair, Cynergy E-Bikes

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Looking for a new place to spread your cycling wings? Check out these six great job opportunities that just went up this week.

Learn more about each one via the links below…

–> Lead Mechanic/Mobile Repair – SprocketFly

–> Customer Experience Specialist – Velotech, Inc

–> Customer Service Representative/Technical Support – Stages Cycling

–> Part Time Sales – Athletes Lounge

–> Bicycle Mechanic – Kenton Cycle Repair

–> Bike Mechanic/Part time – Cynergy E-Bikes

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Job: Bike Mechanic/Part time – Cynergy E-Bikes

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Job Title *
Bike Mechanic – Part time

Company/Organization *
Cynergy E-Bikes

Job Description *
We are a rapidly growing electric bike specialty store looking for a team member who is excited to deliver quality service, has a knack for troubleshooting problems and enjoys engaging with customers. Knowledge of electric bikes is helpful, but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform repairs on both electric and non-electric bikes.
* Assemble e-bikes and perform adjustments.
* Install components and accessories – fenders, racks, integrated lighting, saddles, tires, etc.
* Install conversion kits on traditional bikes.
* An occasional delivery of an e-bike to a customer.
* Ring up repair orders.
* Assist on the sales floor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* At least 1 year of professional bike mechanic experience.
* Experience servicing e-bikes a plus.
* Knowledge of principles of electricity and electronics a plus.
* Experience troubleshooting e-bike problems and replacing e-bike electrical components is even better.
* A team orientation towards improving the overall performance of the business.
* Enthusiasm for learning changing technology.
* Driver’s license a plus.

LOCATION: Southeast Portland, OR

We offer a competitive wage and bonuses based on the overall performance of the team.

How to Apply *
Forward resume or an explanation of your qualifications to rich@cynergyebikes.com.

Job: Bicycle Mechanic – Kenton Cycle Repair

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Job Title *
Bicycle Mechanic

Company/Organization *
Kenton Cycle Repair

Job Description *
Kenton Cycle Repair is the oldest bike shop in the Kenton neighborhood. We specialize in providing exceptionally friendly service, quality products and repairs, and unsolicited, but useful advice. We repair all types of bicycles, sell new and used parts, and are a Raleigh Bike dealer. We’re looking for someone to join our team for the season, and possibly longer term.
Applications accepted in person only.

Qualifications:
Excellent Customer Service competency

5 years of professional shop experience preferred

Willingness to learn new and old technologies & repair procedures

Willingness to accept guidance and feedback related to job duties

Proficiency in being nice to all customers regardless of bicycle knowledge

**Visit our website for the complete job description at: http://kentoncyclepdx.com/employment/

How to Apply *
In person only.

City debuts new ‘Tuff Curb’ to create physical separation for bikeways

City crews installed a new plastic curb at SW 13th and Clay today.(Photos: City of Portland)
City crews installed a new plastic curb at SW 13th and Clay today.
(Photos: City of Portland)

Hallelujah! At long last the City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is using an actual curb to separate bike-only lanes from standard vehicle lanes.

For years PBOT has struggled to figure out how to cheaply and quickly add physical separation. They’ve tried using plastic wands but those rarely last more than a few days before they’re hit and ripped out by people who can’t control their cars. PBOT’s most recent attempt to help separate the bike lane from encroachment by motor vehicle operators came in the form of “rumble bars.” Those failed too.

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More bike projects in the works: NE 16th, SE Holgate, NE 37th

Members of the City's Bicycle Advisory Committee discussed the projects Tuesday night.(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Members of the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee discussed the projects Tuesday night.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

In yesterday’s post about a flurry of new, smallish protected bike lane projects around town, we promised a follow-up post about some other street changes on the way.

As with the nine projects we explored yesterday, Portland Bicycle Planning Coordinator Roger Geller presented these to the city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee on Tuesday night. None of these will transform a neighborhood, but all three will clarify links in the city’s bike network.

NE 16th/Sandy – installing this summer

This is the most unusual of the three designs here. It’s a three-block link between the Benson Polytechnic High School area and Sandy, leading to the Ankeny-Couch-Davis-Everett neighborhood greenway. The issue is that because of a freeway onramp in this area, northbound auto traffic on 16th Avenue between Irving and Sandy exceeds the city’s standard for a comfortable shared bike-car lane, but southbound traffic is lower.

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Stumptown Coffee employees can now check out a bike from the company fleet

The new Stumptown Coffee employee bike fleet — complete with helmets and backpacks.(Photos: Stumptown Coffee)
The new Stumptown Coffee employee bike fleet — complete with helmets and backpacks.
(Photos: Stumptown Coffee Roasters)

Stumptown Coffee has grown into a national brand since its first cafe opened on SE Division back in 1999; but the company just did something that centers it firmly back onto its Portland roots. They’ve purchased a fleet of four bikes that any employee can check out and use to pedal around the city.

After seeing the bikes pop up on Twitter we asked a bit more about them and Stumptown Vice President Matt Lounsbury gave us the details.

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Sunday Parkways kicks off this weekend in outer southeast Portland

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East Portland could look like this every day; but for now Sunday Parkways is your one chance to experience its true potential.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

Grab your friends and kids and neighbors — it’s time for Sunday Parkways! The ninth annual season starts this Sunday (May 15th) in outer southeast Portland.

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Pedalpalooza is nearly here! Get your rides listed by Sunday

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Hammercising in Waterfront Park during Pedalpalooza in 2010.
(Photo: J. Maus/BikePortland)

Portland’s legendary lead-it-yourself festival of bike fun kicks off in one month, and that means it’s time for you to write a line or two of its legend.

This year’s Pedalpalooza festival will run from June 9 to July 4, and so far it’s got 173 rides listed. But there’s still room for lots more, and the print calendar (which is distributed in the Portland Mercury) goes to press after this Sunday, May 15.

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