4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor

With ‘PBLRB’, Let’s Race Bikes aims for top of women’s road racing

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These six aspiring bike racers (five of whom live in Portland) are competing on the national stage this week thanks to a community-wide effort led by Let’s Race Bikes.
Top (L to R): Beth Ann Orton, Sydney Running, Megan Gray.
Bottom (L to R):Brenna Wrye-Simpson, Alexandra Burton, Lelah O’ Shaughnessy.)
(All photos courtesy Let’s Race Bikes)

What happens when you take a group of women who are passionate about bike racing, combine it with supportive local businesses, and throw in a community that wants them to succeed?

PBLRB.

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Black, blue, white Kona Jake the Snake 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Kona
Model: Jake the Snake
Color:Black, blue, white
Size:47 cm frame?
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2014-06-01
Stolen From: 2156 North Wygant Street, garage of my home. Cross streets are Gay and Wygant.
Neighborhood: Overlook, North Portland, Oregon
Owner: Jamie Azevedo
OwnerEmail: jamietazevedo(AT)gmail.com
Description: My bike is a 2011 Kona Jake the Snake. It had road tires on it when stolen, no fenders or other additions at the time other than maybe a pack below the saddle with extra tubes and tools.
Police record with: Portland PD
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

White Huffy

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Brand: Huffy
Color:White
Size:small
Photo: http://imgur.com/9QGGwTG
Stolen in Portland, OR 97205
Stolen:2014-06-11
Stolen From: Outside of 120 NW Trinity Pl
Neighborhood: NW Portland
Owner: Emily Vislocky
OwnerEmail: emily.vislocky(at sign)gmail.com
Description: Beautiful condition, white with white fenders and white basket. Silver bell. Vintage step-through women’s Huffy.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 14-154534
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Blue Fuji Roubaix 1990’s

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Year: 1990’s
Brand: Fuji
Model: Roubaix
Color:Blue
Size:54 or 56
Stolen in Portland, OR 97210
Stolen:2014-02-11
Stolen From: SW 11th and Yamhill
Neighborhood: Downtown
OwnerEmail: elgladiator12(A T)hotmail.com
Description: Neon blue, with bright ink lettering, an unusually tall stem, no handlebar tape on the drop bars.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Black blue Scott Spark 640 2014

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Year: 2014
Brand: Scott
Model: Spark 640
Color:Black blue
Size:Xl
Stolen in Portland, OR
Stolen:2014-06-9
Stolen From: Country inn and suites Portland airport
Neighborhood: Airport
Owner: Matt Haug
OwnerEmail: mhaug68(AT)yahoo.com
Reward: 300
Description: Blue bottle holder, two chips in the paint on the top tube
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Path Less Pedaled needs two models for upcoming shoot (it pays!)

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Our friends Russ Roca and Laura Crawford of Path Less Pedaled are looking for two subjects for an upcoming catalog photo shoot… and it’s a paid gig! If you’re between 25-35 and fit the other requirements, this is definitely something you should consider. Check out more info below…

Talent Call­-Out:
Catalog Photo Shoot for International Bicycle Bag Manufacturer August 2014

What: The Path Less Pedaled will be photographing still images for a major bicycle bag manufacturer’s sales catalog (name of company to be disclosed upon talent selection). The photos will feature talent riding bicycles which are outfitted with the manufacturer’s bags. Some hiking photos may be taken as well.

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Metro wants your input for update of ‘Bike There!’ map

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Detail of Bike There! map.

For those who still rely on printed maps, the best one for the entire region’s cycling routes is Metro’s Bike There! map. First published in 1983, the agency is currently working on a major update for the 9th edition and they want your help to make it the best one ever.

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Grey/Blue Giant Seek O 2013

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Year: 2013
Brand: Giant
Model: Seek O
Color:Grey/Blue
Size:Large
Photo: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/2000/2013/Seek_0_Disc.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2014-06-6
Stolen From: 13 & Hoyt
Neighborhood: Pearl
Owner: Charles Dobson
OwnerEmail: cdob333(replace with at sign)gmail.com
Reward: $300
Description: Almost perfect condition. There was a strap along the top bar of the frame that held my lock. They had to cut off my front tire to steal it so the tires won’t be matching.
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Job: Bike Mechanic / Sales – Cycle Portland

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Job Title
Bike Mechanic/ sales

Company/Organization
Cycle Portland

Job Description
Part Time Mechanic/ sales staff position at Cycle Portland Bike Shop downtown.

We’re looking for an experienced mechanic to round out our team. Certification is preferred, but not required. Applicants should have at least two years experience and be comfortable working on a wide variety of different bike styles. This position includes working on the retail sales floor as well as behind the stand.

Customer Service experience is a must and you should enjoy working with the public. We also rent bikes at our shop and a large part of this position is checking bikes in and out to customers along with helping cyclists choose appropriate accessories for their needs.

Many of our customers are visitors from around the world and a large part of the position is being able to give directions, route assistance, and food/ drink recommendations to make their Portland experience a success. Position is seasonal, but could turn in to full time for the right candidate.

How to Apply
Please e-mail info@portlandbicycletours.com or drop off a resume at 117 NW 2nd Ave., along with a paragraph or two about why you would be a good fit for the position, and what days of the week you are available.

What would it take to make 122nd Avenue great?

122nd Avenue between Stark and Market.
(Photo M.Andersen/BikePortland)

122nd Avenue is part of Portland. But it doesn’t look like “Portland.”

Instead, it looks like America. And that means it’s a pretty big opportunity.

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