You never know what you’ll find at BikeCraft. Mark your calendars and save prep your budget, because the eighth annual BikeCraft holiday gift fair is right around the corner. This year’s event is set for December 1st and 2nd at the fantastic Sandbox Studios in northeast Portland (420 NE 9th). BikeCraft has come a long … Read more
Walnut’s new Frame Handle.(Photo: Erin Berzel Photography) We love local bike-inspired artisans. One of them that has been a favorite since he burst onto the scene at the 2009 BikeCraft show is Geoff Franklin of Walnut Studiolo. Geoff’s leather works are very solid. He’s nailed that sometimes elusive mix of quality, function, and execution. This … Read more
Screenshot Seven years after a few hundred friends and fellow bike lovers packed into a coffee shop in northeast Portland to celebrate and share locally handmade, bike-inspired goods — I’m very excited to announce that BikeCraft is now available 24/7 on the web.
Screenshot I’ve got some exciting news about the continued evolution of the annual BikeCraft event. You’ll recall this year I formally handed over the event to Aaron Kaffen and Amos Hunter after running it for six years (sniff, sniff). Amos and Aaron took it to a whole new level and the event was really solid. … Read more
BikeCraft saw healthy crowds at its opening day. The event continues tomorrow with doors opening at 11:00 am. Day One of BikeCraft 2011 is in the books. There was a great turnout today and many many fine things to browse and buy. Below are some of the things that caught my eye. Remember, if you’re … Read more
Come meet Dezy and hear him play his amazing Piano Bike at BikeCraft on Saturday.(Photos © J. Maus) If you haven’t figured it out by now, BikeCraft isn’t just a holiday gift bazaar: It’s a place where folks come out of the winter cold, catch up with friends, and enjoy that special, bike-infused flavor of … Read more
This weekend!(Photo: Adams Carroll) When I first held BikeCraft on that snowy evening way back in December 2005, besides an excuse to bring people together and hang out with friends, my main goal was prove the following point: “Look at all this amazing bike stuff that’s made by hand right here in Portland!” In subsequent … Read more
There will be lots to see and do at BikeCraft. Start doing your homework now by perusing the current vendor list below.(All photos © J. Maus unless otherwise noted)
Check out the new BikeCraft website. BikeCraft is getting bigger and better this year in more ways than one. But before I announce the dates and venue (scroll down if you can’t wait), I want to let you all know that I’ve officially handed over the event to someone else. Since that magical snow night … Read more
BikeCraft is over (sniff, sniff).(Photos © J. Maus) I realize I’m slightly biased, but I think our sixth annual BikeCraft went extremely well. We had a steady flow of pleasant crowds all weekend, new vendors that raised eyebrows, lots of sales, and most importantly everyone seemed to have a great time (even if it they … Read more
Jess and Kronda scored new belts from Cycle Dog.– Slideshow Below – Day one of BikeCraft is in the books. Below are the rest of the photos from the show floor. If you missed the action today — or if you didn’t get to see everything and need to come back — we’ll be open … Read more
BTA members and staff singing “O Come All Ye Bicyclists.” – Watch the video below. – One of the many treats at Day One of BikeCraft was a performance by the BTA Carolers. Our friends from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (with help from Steph Routh of the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition), warmed up the venue with … Read more