The Beaverton Bike Gallery is hosting a big Women's Night event this coming Tuesday (1/11). On their website, the shop says the event is, "The perfect opportunity to talk with knowledgeable staff, industry reps, and other female cyclists about women’s clothing and bikes, family riding, and more."
I was curious about the event, so Beaverton [...]

A shot of West End Bikes last night.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portlanders will get a sneak peek at a major new bike shop in downtown Portland this Thursday. West End Bikes (which we reported on in more detail back in October) at the corner of 11th and Stark will host a party in their shop as [...]

Tucson, Arizona-based Fair Wheel Bikes plans to open a bike shop in Portland next month that won't be like any other in the city. Fair Wheel is a full-service shop in Tucson, but they're known online and in the industry for pushing the boundaries of high-end, exotic, and light weight bike builds. The Portland [...]

Our friends at the Kalkhoff USA retail store in Northwest Portland will celebrate a successful first year in business this Friday. The announcement is below (RSVP is requested, see below for details):
1 Year Anniversary Party at the Kalkhoff Showroom!
Please come help us celebrate our showroom's 1 Year Anniversary on Friday, November 26th from 4:00-8:00 [...]

Mark Hoskins, co-owner of Upcycles.(Photos © J. Maus)

On Sunday, May 16th, a long-unused garage door creaked open at 911 NE Dekum Street, revealing the newest business in the Woodlawn neighborhood, Upcycles. Based in a single car garage space that's been lightly remodeled, Upcycles is co-owner Kai Druzdezel and Mark Hoskins' entry into the growing number [...]

Elliott and Daniella Crowder, owners of Bike Newport.(Photos © J. Maus)

Bike Newport, an independent bike shop based in Newport, Oregon has been named the winner of a 2010 National Bicycle Travel Award by the Adventure Cycling Association.
Bike Newport has received the Sam Braxton Bike Shop Award for "incredible services and amenities that they offer bicycle [...]

West End Bikes is set to open in this spot in the next few months.(Photo © J. Maus)

David Guettler showing off his BRAINy Award at Cross Vegas last night.(Photo © J. Maus)

David Guettler, owner of River City Bicycles in Portland's central eastside, was named Retailer of the Year by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News at an award ceremony last night following the first day of the Interbike trade show.
I bumped into [...]

Robby Fenstermaker in his SE Madison Avenue location in August 2009.(Photo © J. Maus)

Portland-based used bike shop The Recyclery has closed two of their four locations. The Ladds Addition and SE Madison Avenue shops are now closed, while the St. Johns and downtown Portland locations will remain open.
Owner of The Recyclery, Robby Fenstermaker, confirmed [...]

Splendid Cycles owner Joel Grover (bottom left), talks up a Cycle Truck.(Photos © J. Maus)

Southeast Portlanders and well-wishers from all over town helped welcome a new bike shop to the neighborhood last night. Splendid Cycles, a new shop on SE Belmont at 14th that specializes in cargo bikes, held its opening night bash.
The [...]