Bike shop news roundup: Two moves, one stays, Breadwinner’s new cafe, and a heartwarming story
Keeping you in the loop on the latest bike shop news.
Bike Shops
Thieves steal bikes, new inventory from Kenton Cycle Repair
Over $6,000 in products have been stolen.
Surly Bikes is hosting two events in Portland next week
This should make them even more popular around these parts.
Bike shop owners tell tales of survival during ‘most miserable’ winter
Making lemonade out of lemons and hoping for a post-storm boom.
Bike Gallery moving Woodstock store to Westmoreland
Get over to the sale before this Saturday to help lighten their load.
New bike shop opens on Williams while another preps to expand
Portland’s ever-changing bike shop landscape is evolving on North Williams Ave.
Western Bikeworks absorbs Athletes Lounge to expand into triathlon market
A brick-and-mortar shop with strong online presence absorbs a brick-and-mortar shop that blamed e-commerce for its demise.
Hillsboro-based apparel retailer TeamEstrogen.com closes doors after 18 years
The site was a source for hard-to-find women’s brands.
Citybikes will close one location amid business downturn
A changing Portland is changing our bike culture.
Athletes Lounge, a fixture in Portland’s triathlon scene, is closing
Calling it quits after six years.
Chris DiStefano hired for new marketing and public affairs position at River City Bicycles
Expect new initiatives and a stronger focus on advocacy going forward.
Shop Visit: Pedego Electric Bikes now open in downtown Portland
Pedego is big nationally, but this is their first Portland store.