The League of American Bicyclists announced the first-ever winners of its new Bicycle Friendly Business designation at the Interbike trade show this morning.
Among the 13 companies recognized, two were from the Portland Area.
Alta Planning + Design was given the "Gold" rating and EasyStreet Online Services (from Beaverton) was given "Bronze".
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You can rent this bike: Now there's no excuse not to give 'cross a try!

In the latest sign that Portland is gearing up for another crazy cyclocross season, a downtown bike rental business has announced they'll offer cyclocross bikes as part of their fleet.
Eric Roden, the manager at Waterfront Bicycles (now at 10 SW Ash [...]

While riding down NE Alberta Street yesterday I noticed a new cafe with some fantastic bike parking.

The Radio Room has devoted a considerable portion of their property at NE 11th and Alberta to bike parking.(Photos © J. Maus)

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It seems I jumped the gun with my story about the former McCall's Restaurant site in Waterfront Park being turned into a cafe and bike retail, rental, commuter facility operated by Bike Republic.

I published my story after reading a story in The Oregonian that I interpreted as meaning it was a done deal. I [...]

A sign of the times in Portland.

Portland real estate broker Kirsten Kaufman knows that in order to sell a home, you've got to first sell the neighborhood. And increasingly, in addition to the quality of local schools and proximity to parks, Ms. Kaufman's clients want to live in a place that is bike-friendly.
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The man behind the company -- Chris King -- at the City Hall Bike Show in 2006.(Photos © J. Maus)

Chris King Precision Components is a company that has built its reputation on going above and beyond.
From the first headset he made back in 1976, Chris King has proven that he sets his own standards and [...]

This sign welcomes customers at ReStore on SE Morrison Street.(Photo © J. Maus)

With public consciousness of high gas prices at all-time high and with a noticeable rise in bike traffic on Portland streets, some local businesses are flying their bike-friendly flags by offering special discounts to lure human-powered customers.
There are many businesses throughout Portland that [...]

A common sight at bike events.(All photos © J. Maus)

Voodoo Doughnuts -- a staple of baked goodness that has fueled countless Portland bike events -- is celebrating their fifth anniversary and the opening of their second location, Voodoo Too (at 1501 NE Davis, just north of Sandy Blvd.)
According to employee Robin Ludwig, 90% of the [...]

Picture yourself on a new bike? How about a bike loan?(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-based Unitus Community Credit Union has announced the creation of a bike loan program.
According to Tracy Streebel, business development officer with Unitus, the new Bicycle Loan will allow any member of the credit union to borrow money to put toward the [...]

It was almost two years ago when I first shared the news about a new brewpub in Southeast Portland that was taking bike-friendly to a new level. Now, thanks to the Oregonian's bike-and-beer loving reporter John Foyston, I learned this morning that Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) is all set to open next Tuesday.
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Rejuvenation retail store Manager Greg Kamerer at their southeast Portland location.(Photo: Jonathan Maus)

Rejuvenation, the Portland-based retailer of vintage lighting and housewares, has launched an ambitious program to encourage more employees to get to work by bike.
The company -- which has been in business since 1977 and employs 200 people between its manufacturing facility, retail store, [...]

New on-street bike parking at ¿Por Que No?.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

Remember Por Que No, that taqueria on N. Mississippi I wrote about earlier in the week that just installed new on-street bike parking?
I just got an email from owner Bryan Steelman. He said that in celebration of this new bike parking, he's offering [...]

Portland's latest on-street bike parking racks await new home.(Photo © Jonathan Maus)

While riding home last night up the Mississippi/Albina Hill, I noticed some familiar looking staple racks in PDOT's equipment storage yard. It was two, three-staple rack assemblies welded together; the same configuration used in the on-street bike parking corrals that are popping up [...]

The roof of the Little Red Bike Cafe.(Photo: ephany on Flickr)

The just-opened Little Red Bike Cafe in North Portland is continuing their march toward the title of Most Bike Friendly Cafe in town.
Their menu features bikey selections, their roof is adorned with a bike sculpture, and this weekend they'll throw a big grand opening party [...]

What'll you have?

You might remember when I shared the news of The Little Red Bike Cafe back in July. The new eatery just opened and word has spread about their bike-centric menu.
As you can see in the graphic at right, they've got a breakfast sandwich called the Zoobomb, named after that fun-loving group of [...]

With the Bike Commute Challenge in high gear this month, many local companies are going the extra mile to get their employees to go by bike.
From free maintenance clinics to group rides, here's a rundown of what three different companies are doing to rise to the occassion of the Bike Commute Challenge.
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Hotel Monaco (on the corner of SW 5th and Washington) in downtown Portland offers some nifty package deals.
Their latest is the "Carless Vacation". It's linked to from their home page with the headline, "Planes, Trains, and no Automobiles" (gotta love that huh?).
Here's what their "Carless Vacation" package includes:
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Free bike delivery at People's Food Co-op!(File photo)

Starting today, shoppers at People's Food Co-op (3029 SE 21st Ave.) who arrive by bike, foot, or transit don't have to worry about how they'll get all their groceries home.
That's because the Portland Pedal Power Bicycle Delivery Service will make free home deliveries (tips are [...]

Coming soon to NoPo: a bike-friendly cafe!

North Portlanders are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Little Red Bike Cafe at 4823 N. Lombard Street.
I came across the upcoming eatery via the blog of cafe owners Ali and Evan Jepson-Dohrmann. They wrote about Joel Domreis of Courier Coffee and my handy Google News [...]

Love it.(File photo)

It's a pleasure to point out yet another bike-friendly business in Portland; Staccato Gelato on NE 28th.
Not only do they make mouth-watering gelato and fresh donuts, but have you seen their Frequent Biker Card? Or how about their cool cycling jerseys?
The other thing I love about Staccato is how they work [...]