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What to expect at BikeCraft

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BikeCraft is much more than a place to find unique, bike-inspired gifts. It’s a place to meet old and new friends and get to know the artists behind the crafts.

You don’t want to miss this event, so please invite all your friends and co-workers to come on down and check it out.

Below is a list of the 20(!) confirmed BikeCraft vendors (in no particular order) and more information about what they will share on Thursday night:

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Local racer readies for European trip

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Molly Cameron / Veloshop

[Molly Cameron hopes to hold her own
against the world’s best.]

Molly Cameron — owner of The Veloshop — somehow finds time to not only run her bustling downtown bike shop, but she also competes at the highest levels of U.S. cyclocross racing.

Coming off a top ten overall finish in the Cross Crusade series and a whirlwind season that included successful trips to races in Michigan, Massachusetts, Colorado and Philadelphia, Cameron will press on into her third month of ‘cross competition with her first-ever trip to Europe.

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Chris King unveils limited edition 2007 calendar

[Photo from 2007 Chris King Calendar]

Portland-based Chris King Components has developed an exceptional reputation for their world-class headsets and hubs. But far beyond just bike parts, the company brings thoughtful excellence to everything they do.

Their annual calendar is no exception. The 2007 edition features the work of photographic artist and Hood River resident Jacki Sterner. Here’s more from their website,

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