announcing the event.
A down economy hasn’t stopped a local bike shop from completing a major remodel and expansion.
To mark the occasion, the Bike N Hike store on SE Grand Ave in Portland will hold a special grand re-opening celebration that kicks off tonight with a private, VIP cocktail party and continues tomorrow with a full schedule of events.
The store — which is perennially named a “Top 100 Shop” in the nation — originally opened in 1984 and has just completed a major remodel and 1,500 square foot expansion. According to Bike N Hike owner Kevin Chudy, the expanded size will be dedicated to women’s specific products.
Chudy worked on the project through a special program called the “Giant Retail Partnership” (GRP). The program consists of a team of experts who work with major dealers on store design, merchandising, lighting, graphics and construction. As part of the project, Chudy and the GRP program did extensive market research with focus groups that garnered feedback and insights from local women.
of six Bike N Hike stores.
(Photo © J. Maus)
The new layout was professionally designed by Holly Wiese of Giant Bicycles.
In addition to a new look and more space for women’s products, Chudy says their new service department has doubled in size which will mean, “faster turn-a-rounds on bicycle service for our customers. They just want to ride and we want to help them get back on their bike sooner.”
On Saturday, Bike N Hike will host a group road ride and clinic with Olympic Medalist Mari Holden, a beginner ride, free brunch and BBQ, maintenance clinics, a prize raffle and more. Check out their website for more details.