Tori Bortman of Gracie’s Wrench
offers private bike maintenance classes. (Photos © Jonathan Maus) |
Framebuilder Natalie Ramsland
of Sweetpea Bicycles is one of very few women in the business. |
Today in the auditorium of the Portland Building, PDOT’s monthly bicycle brown bag series discussion focuses on women, bikes and business.
Here’s the info:
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Women for Bikes and Business:
Beth Hamon is a buyer for Citybikes.
Our multi-faceted panel will include women whose passion for cycling led them to become bike entrepreneurs. Come hear their perspectives about working, riding & building community in a field not (yet) known for gender parity.
Presenters include:
Tori Bortman, Ayleen Crotty, Beth Hamon, Susan Otcenas, Natalie Ramsland
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Thursday, October 18th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Portland Building auditorium
1120 SW 5th Avenue, 2d floor
(bring your lunch!)
Timo Forsberg
Transportation Options
Direct: (503) 823-7699
Fax: (503) 823-7371
E-mail: timothy.forsberg@pdxtrans.org
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Jen, co-owner of Bike central, should also be mentioned!
Jen has always been kind and helpful to me…big ups y\’self Jen!
so sad i missed it!!
and yes, Jen from Bike Central is just as rad as the rest of these amazing women.
And what about Molly Cameron from Veloshop? She has a very welcoming shop.
I just got back from this presentation.
All the ladies shared very interesting stories from their personal and professional lives.
It was an inspiring and informational session. Thanks Timo, Janis, and Alison for putting this together.
I just wish I had taken my audio recorder!
Each panelist brought a unique story and with a passion for women in cycling that was a true inspiration! I enjoyed this and learnd so much from these women.
I plan on attending the monthly meeting! Portland women can truly inspire and support each other as we enter into the bike market.
Thanks go out to all involved!
Hi there, yes, the panel was fantastic – such great stories! It is also wonderful to hear about other women-owned bikey businesses!
So our next Women for Bikes event actually happens next week –
Oct. 24th 6:30-8 (doors lock at 6:40)
at the Portland Building – 1120 SW 5th Ave., 2nd floor, Auditorium.
Here\’s a description:
Are you looking for tips on how to stay visible, dry, and safe while riding on Portland\’s streets this rainy season? Come learn from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance\’s bicycling commuting expert, Michelle Poyourow, about how to dial up your visibility, waterproofness and warmth in these winter months. This event will be a hands-on demonstration, so bring your questions. We will have time for Q&A, show-and-tell and sharing ideas with others about how to ride safely. For riders of all levels!
Feel free to join us (and everyone is welcome – the group is not limited to women but invites anyone that wants to support women and cycling).
See and be seen out there! Janis
I found the whole presentation inspiring, and especially Natalie\’s story.