Velo Cult to launch in-house frame building studio
Posted on May 15th, 2013 at 1:03 pm.
Local frame builders Travis Cooper (left) and Joshua Bryant will share their craft with the public at Velo Cult. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Summit will take "bikes mean business" to another level
Posted on May 15th, 2013 at 9:40 am.
Everywhere we turn these days it seems there are signs that bicycling means business. Whether it's impacts to tourism, property values, sales receipts, or economic and urban development — the case is very strong. Another major component of the "bikes mean business" mantra relates directly to how having a bike-friendly workplace contributes to the bottom [...]
Thieves smash window, steal bags from downtown Chrome store
Posted on May 14th, 2013 at 1:57 pm.
Smashed window at Chrome store.(Photo: Chrome Industries)
Thieves smashed the large front window of the Chrome Industries store at 425 SW 10th Avenue in Portland in the wee hours of Monday morning.
According to Store Manager Lilly Eidsness, they broke the glass and "grabbed whatever they could reach." In this case that was five bags — [...]
Business booms for bike valet in South Waterfront
Posted on May 14th, 2013 at 1:25 pm.
Photo taken last week at the Go By Bike shop under the Aerial Tram. "Only" 175 bikes parked that day.(Photo: Kiel Johnson)
Walgreens refuses bicycle riders at outdoor service windows - UPDATED
Posted on May 9th, 2013 at 1:38 pm.
"I thought it kind of strange that bikers can't enjoy the same convenience as drivers."— Brenda H. on being refused service at Walgreens
People in Portland who shop at Walgreens stores on a bicycle are being refused service at outdoor service windows (also known as drive-thrus). Several people have contacted BikePortland over the years to report [...]
A visit to Islabikes, Portland's new bike company for kids
Posted on May 9th, 2013 at 12:26 pm.
Tim Goodall works with a family during a fitting appointment yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
There's a new bike company based in Portland that caters especially to kids. Islabikes, a seven year-old company based in Shropshire, England, opened their North American headquarters in southeast Portland back in March. To set up their U.S. operation, Islabikes sent one [...]
'Scenic Bikeways' help power Oregon bike tourism to $400 million annual impact
Posted on May 9th, 2013 at 10:58 am.
It's been another big momentum-building week for bicycle tourism in Oregon. Yesterday, during a special hearing on bicycle tourism at the House Transportation and Economic Development Committee in Salem, representatives from Travel Oregon released a major new report on the economic impact of bicycle-related travel. Also yesterday, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department named two [...]
Portland Farmer's Market debuts 'Produce Pedaler' cargo bike mini-mart
Posted on May 3rd, 2013 at 11:59 am.
A cargo bike mini-mart debuted at Buckman Farmer's Market yesterday.(Photos: Portland Farmer's Market)
Portland's love of cargo bikes just took another big step. And I mean big. The folks who run Portland Farmer's Market debuted their new "Produce Pedaler" cargo bike at the Buckman market yesterday. The bike is an old-fashioned style, extra-large, classic Dutch [...]
Portland-based Showers Pass expands operations into UK
Posted on April 25th, 2013 at 2:14 pm.
Showers Pass HQ in southeast Portland.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
In yet another sign of growth, southeast Portland based Showers Pass has announced a new sales operation in the United Kingdom. Here's more from a company press release:
"Based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, the Showers Pass UK headquarters opens for business May 16, 2013 and will [...]
Emergency expert now consultant for using bikes during disasters
Posted on April 25th, 2013 at 9:55 am.
Joe Partridge at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Following the tsunami in Japan in 2011, the idea of using bicycles in response to major disasters has quickly gained momentum around the country. Now the former Deputy for Planning and Preparedness for Multnomah County's Emergency Management Disivion, Joe Partridge, has left his job [...]
