Back in 2011, when she cast the lone vote against Portland’s still-unimplemented public bike sharing system, Commissioner Amanda Fritz asked a fair question: If bike sharing is such a good idea, why doesn’t the private sector do it?
It’s taken a little while. But with what looks to be a well-funded launch in Portland this summer, the company Spinlister is trying a novel idea for doing exactly that with their Smart Bike model.
There’s a hiring boom in our region. We’ve had a record 10 job opportunities listed this week. Check them out via the links below…
This article was written by Erik Tonkin in response to the City of Portland’s decision to ban bicycling in River View Natural Area.
This will not be about my own personal narrative of biking, racing, and River View, but that’s where I’ll start because my life in Portland began on the cemetery trails.
I flew to Portland in 1993, 22 years ago this month. It was just my second time on a plane and my first time west of Minnesota. I was a freshman in college back home, and I’d saved up my work-study money for a round-trip flight to Portland. I was considering a transfer to Lewis & Clark College, so I came to give it a closer look.
Blazers Bike Night is just a few weeks away and we’d love for you to join us. This event combines two things that make Portland great — biking and the Trail Blazers — but it only works out if we get a good crowd.
It’s no secret that I love basketball and I’m a huge NBA fan. And there are few things I like more than combining basketball and my other love — biking. In fact, last week some friends and I celebrated our 40th birthdays by following the team on a California road trip. We saw them play the Sacramento Kings, then we took the train to Santa Barbara and rode our bikes to Los Angeles to see them play the Clippers!
On Wednesday, April 8th our ride to the game will be about 100 miles shorter. We’ll be riding to the game as a group to cheer them on against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The T’wolves have the top rookie in the league right in Andrew Wiggins and with the recent addition of NBA veteran big-man Kevin Garnett, they’re a fun team to watch.
Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery.
Even with a bit of wet stuff that might fall from the sky this weekend, it will still be nice and toasty. Hopefully you have some time to get on a bike.
I was actually surprised at how thin the official event offerings are for the next three days. If you have an event you’d like to see below, drop us a line and we’ll add it to the list.
Endless Summer Sunset Ride – 7:00 pm at Colonel Summers Park (SE Belmont and 20th)
Job Title
Bike Shop Sales Associates
Company/Organization
Performance Bicycle
Job Description
Performance Bicycle in Metro Portland is NOW HIRING!
Do you ride a bike?
Can you change a flat tire?
Are you eager to learn?
Does getting a great deal on the best cycling brands interest you?
If you answered yes to 3 or more of the above questions, Performance Bicycle might have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to work in the bicycle industry.
Performance Bicycle, the nation’s leading retailer of bicycling products, is actively seeking experienced, customer-focused part-time Sales Associates to join the Performance teams at all three of our Metro Portland locations.
We want Sales Associates who understand cycling and know how to guide customers toward getting the best out of themselves and their equipment.
If you are an experienced bike shop employee, or someone who rides bikes, Performance Bicycle has the technical training and management structure to help motivated individuals succeed.
Performance Bicycle is not a commission-based employer. This allows us to provide, first, a superior value for the guest, and second, a no pressure atmosphere for giving the customer the best in excellent customer service.
Performance Bicycle offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package including a generous employee discount program, and opportunity for advancement. Love what you do with a rewarding career or part time job in the cycling industry!
If you are interested in joining the best, please take a moment to apply by replying with a copy of your resume or visiting one of our stores at:
9988 S.E. Washington St., Portland
3850 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton
7071 S.W. Nyberg St., Nyberg Woods Shopping Center, Tualatin
www.performancebike.com/portlandmall205
www.performancebike.com/beaverton
www.performancebike.com/tualatin
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
How to Apply
Email resume as an attachment in PDF format to:
retailhr@performanceinc.com
Or, visit the store of interest to complete an application.
Job Title
Experienced Bicycle Mechanics
Company/Organization
Performance Bicycle
Job Description
Performance Bicycle Stores in Portland and Beaverton are NOW HIRING!
Do you ride a bike?
Can you change a flat tire?
Are you eager to learn?
Does getting a great deal on the best cycling brands interest you?
If you answered yes to 3 or more of the above questions, Performance Bicycle might have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to work in the bicycle industry.
Performance Bicycle, the nation’s leading retailer of bicycling products, is actively seeking experienced, customer-focused part-time Mechanics to join the Performance teams at our Portland and Beaverton locations.
We are looking for Mechanics who understand the mechanics of bicycles, how to service them and keep them in top condition and how to trick them out to give our customers an edge.
If you are an experienced bike shop employee, or someone who rides bikes, Performance Bicycle has the technical training and management structure to help motivated individuals succeed.
Performance Bicycle is not a commission-based employer. This allows us to provide, first, a superior value for the guest, and second, a no pressure atmosphere for giving the customer the best in excellent customer service.
Performance Bicycle offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package including a generous employee discount program, and opportunity for advancement. Love what you do with a rewarding career or part time job in the cycling industry!
If you are interested in joining the best, please take a moment to apply by replying with a copy of your resume or visiting one of our stores at:
9988 S.E. Washington St., Portland
3850 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton
7071 S.W. Nyberg St., Nyberg Woods Shopping Center, Tualatin
www.performancebike.com/portlandmall205
www.performancebike.com/beaverton
www.performancebike.com/tualatin
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
How to Apply
Email resume as an attachment in PDF format to: retailhr@performanceinc.com
Or, fill out an application at one of the two stores (addresses in ad).
When it comes to recovering your stolen bike, there’s simply nothing more powerful than a caring community and social media. Add in the cooperation of police and you’re nearly guaranteed to get your bike back.
On Monday, the Portland Police made an arrest and recovered a stolen bike that was taken from Oak Grove resident Sherrie Austin nearly two months ago. We caught up with Austin last night to hear her side of the story.
Today’s article will try to clear up confusion about how and when you are legally permitted to pass another vehicle operator on the right side of the roadway.
While Oregon law did not specifically authorize passing on the right before 2006, the law was clarified that year to follow the great majority of other states (and the Uniform Vehicle Code) in specifically allowing bicycle riders to pass other vehicles on the right when it can be done safely.
Bicycle riders complained for many years about the pre-2006 Oregon law that appeared to prohibit passing on the right when road users were sharing the same lane. In 2005, the Oregon legislature (thanks to lobbying by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance) voted to change the law so that passing on the right would be allowed “if the overtaking vehicle is a bicycle that may safely make the passage under the existing conditions” (ORS 811.415). The “new” law went into effect in January of 2006.
Job Title
Bicycle Store Operations Manager Tualatin
Company/Organization
Performance Bicycle
Job Description
Performance Bicycle in Tualatin is NOW HIRING!
Do you ride a bike?
Can you change a flat tire?
Are you eager to learn?
Does getting a great deal on the best cycling brands interest you?
If you answered yes to 3 or more of the above questions, Performance Bicycle might have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to work in the bicycle industry.
Performance Bicycle, the nation’s leading retailer of bicycling products, is actively seeking an Operations Manager to join the Performance team at our Tualatin location.
Operations Managers have the responsibility of making sure the store appearance and the associates are ready for our guests. The Operations Manager spends a great amount of time in front of our guests and assists the Store Manager in achieving the objectives and performance standards established for the store by focusing on sales, customer service and store operations through the supervision of shop and operational associates. This includes routine administrative duties, payroll, inventory, and safety communications. Provide detailed information, education, and support to ensure that our guests have a great cycling experience.
Applicants for the Operations Manager position should have the following qualifications:
-1 to 3 years of retail management experience required, outdoor industry and specialty retail preferred, bicycle knowledge and retailing a plus
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Strong attention to detail
-Excellent organizational abilities
-A “hands-on” style of management
-The ability to manage and motivate employees
If you are an experienced bike shop employee, or someone who rides bikes, Performance Bicycle has the technical training and management structure to help motivated individuals succeed.
Performance Bicycle is not a commission-based employer. This allows us to provide, first, a superior value for the guest, and second, a no pressure atmosphere for giving the customer the best in excellent customer service.
Performance Bicycle offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package including a generous employee discount program, and opportunity for advancement. Love what you do with a rewarding career or part time job in the cycling industry!
If you are interested in joining the best, please take a moment to apply by replying with a copy of your resume or visiting the store at:
7071 S.W. Nyberg St., Nyberg Woods Shopping Center, Tualatin
www.performancebike.com/tualatin
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.
How to Apply
Email resume to: retailhr@performanceinc.com
Or, fill out an application at the store.
Two people whose judgment calls have shaped Portland’s streets for years — in one case, for decades — are stepping into jobs elsewhere.
Rob Burchfield, Portland’s top traffic engineer since 1999 and a nationally respected innovator on bike-friendly street designs, will leave the city on Friday after almost 30 years. He’s becoming the regional engineering director for Toole Design Group, a national engineering and design firm that specializes in biking and walking projects.
For all the freakishness of the warmest February in Portland history — forget the wildfires and snowpack, think of where housing prices are headed if we turn gradually into San Diego — we’ve all enjoyed the benefits.
At least 37,571 more times than last year, anyway.