From e-bikes to recumbents, Portland’s niche bike shops find success
Every bike shop has an owner. But in a city with 69 bike shops, a few of them have authors.
Bike Shops
Business booms for bike valet in South Waterfront
Photo taken last week at the Go By Bike shop under the Aerial Tram. “Only” 175 bikes parked that day.(Photo: Kiel Johnson)
New bike shop coming to downtown St. Johns
Downtown St. Johns has been without a bike shop for a few months since Weir’s Cyclery moved out of the neighborhood at at the end of last year (they’re now located on N Lombard at Portsmouth) That didn’t seem right to resident Ben Helgren, so he’s decided to take matters into his own hands. Ben … Read more
Back from injury, Marilyn Hayward to open new Coventry Cycles in Beaverton
Marilyn Hayward, owner of Coventry Cycle Works East (and West!).(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) It sure was nice to see the beaming smile back on Coventry Cycle Works’ owner Marilyn Hayward’s face this morning. That smile — and the spirit behind it — was a far cry from where she was just six months ago. On … Read more
Jay Graves retires, sells Bike Gallery chain
Jay Graves, the former — yes former — owner and president of Bike Gallery, as seen yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Jay Graves announced his retirement as owner and operator of the six-store Bike Gallery chain this morning. Graves has passed on management duties to longtime Bike Gallery employee Kelly Aicher. Aicher now has an ownership … Read more
Bike shop news roundup: Movings, openings and closings
The last day for Bike Gallery’s SE Division store will be December 4th.(Photo: Bike Gallery) With so many bike shops in the Portland region (70 or so at last count), it can be tough keeping track of them all. Lucky for you, I happen to cover this beat full-time and it’s sort of my job … Read more
Sunset Cycles loses lease, will close Beaverton location
Our friends at Sunset Cycles have just announced the closure of their Beaverton store. They plan to consolidate into their Bethany Village location. Full details below… Portland’s Premier West Side Bicycle Shop Consolidates Stores, Renews Focus November 20, 2012–Beaverton, Oregon–Citing economic concerns and challenging lease terms, Sunset Cycles owner Roger Colwell has announced his intention … Read more
Kenton Cycle Repair now open for business
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) The small, north Portland neighborhood of Kenton now has a bike shop to call its own. Kenton Cycle Repair has been open for about a month and I finally stopped in to take a peek yesterday. Located on McClellan Street, right off Kenton’s main drag of Denver Ave, the shop is … Read more
It’s Monday Night Cyclocross at Velo Cult Bike Shop
If Monday Night Football isn’t your thing, roll over to Velo Cult Bike Shop (1969 NE 42nd Ave) to watch cyclocross films on the big screen. See the info below… It’s that time of year! Come out and watch Cyclocross films with like minded people every Monday of this month starting TODAY. October 1 (Today): … Read more
Bike repair shop at Cartlandia looking for new owner
(Photos: Lee Hansen) The Bike Rack, a bike repair shop located in a food cart pod right off the Springwater Corridor path, is up for sale or rent. The Bike Rack opened in July 2011 when owner Lee Hansen set up shop at “bicycle-centric” Cartlandia, a fledgling food cart pod along SE 82nd Avenue and … Read more
Openings, closings, expansions: A bike shop news roundup
Green Garage made a move.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) In a city with something like 70 bike shops, change is the only constant. With a few noteworthy happenings bouncing around my head recently, I figured it was time to round them all up into one post. If I miss anything, feel free to drop me a … Read more
New mobile bike repair business, ‘Rolling Wrench’, opens for business
Another bike-based business has set up shop on the streets of Portland. Rolling Wrench, “Portland’s bike shop on wheels,” is a mobile bicycle repair business and brainchild of Tim Ennis. Tim is a veteran of several bike shops whose independent streak left him wanting to go out on his own. “I’ve worked for various bike … Read more