River City Bicycles owner survives heart attack while on bike ride
Thankfully he was riding with his partner and she knew what to do.
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Pedego electric bike shop closes Portland store without notice
“I’m super disappointed and feel very abandoned,” said one Pedego owner.
CPSC issues fire warning for Rad Power Bikes batteries
Government agency says batteries are prone to fires and explosions.
State bicycle and pedestrian committee seeks business rep
If you’re in the business of selling or repairing bikes, they want you!
Portland councilor pursues hot dog urbanism with street vendor proposal
While he’s having fun injecting hot dogs into civic discourse, Green is serious about this effort.
New bike-themed market and cafe opens on SE Division
Yes, it’s named after the Giro d’Italia winner’s jersey.
BikeTiresDirect parent company sold to Backcountry.com
Company reps say no changes to staffing or operations are planned.
Podcast: 16 short interviews from the MADE Bike Show
A wide variety of builders, bike people, and just regular folks enjoying the show.
MADE Bike Show opening day photo gallery
So much cool stuff and cool people. You should totally go.
The dream of a zero emission delivery hub at James Beard Public Market is alive in Portland
Portland is so ready for this.
MADE Bike Show is coming and I’ve got a discount code
Largest handmade bike show in America now in its third year.
‘Firsthand’ framebuilding school and shop space set to open in Portland
It could reignite the local flame for framebuilding.