Coming to Portland October 10-12. The Oregon Manifest show has come a long way since I last reported about it back in May. Organizers have nailed down exciting venues, a new presenting sponsor, and an impressive list of over 40 exhibitors (that includes several surprises). As the official media partner of the event, I’m proud … Read more
Tony Pereira in his shop.(Photos © J. Maus) This afternoon I stopped by the shop of local bike builder Tony Pereira. Tony has come a long way since I first made note of his arrival in Portland (via Salt Lake City) back in November of 2005. Since then, his business has matured, he’s moved into … Read more
Detail from event poster.(Large version here) A custom bike show in Southern Oregon will feature builders from Oregon, Washington and California, including the debut of two new builders from Portland. The first-ever Southern Oregon Custom Bicycle Show is a joint effort between the Ashland-based United Bicycle Institute (UBI) and the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA, … Read more
Travelers take in bikes at an exhibit at PDX airport.(Photos © J. Maus) An exhibit of Oregon-made bicycles currently on display at the Portland International Airport has proven to be so ppoular with travelers that it will be extended through the busy holiday season. The exhibit, Handmade: Bicycles Designed and Built in Oregon debuted in … Read more
“Custom frame building is both a science and an art. It is an ever-evolving process of geometry, wizardry and psychology… “— from Rapha’s website High-end cycling apparel company Rapha chose two Portland-based framebuilders to build bicycles for their “Rapha Continental” campaign. The Rapha Continental — which is part team, part documentary, and part corporate marketing … Read more
Hardwood bicycles from Renovo will be among the locally produced bikesat the event.(Photo © J. Maus) Members of the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA) have been invited to display their work at the upcoming Bridge Pedal Health and Wellness Expo. The event takes place the day before Bridge Pedal and according to OBCA member Ben … Read more
Check out the video below. It was created by Daniel Sharp for Nau, a clothing designer that used to be based in Portland (before closing their doors).
“The most original, spirited, and spectacle-laden boutique bike show in the nation.” That’s the vision of an ad-hoc coalition of Portland framebuilders, bike lovers, and creative professionals that have come together to create Oregon Manifest — a new event coming to Portland this fall that just might re-define the traditional bike show.
The claim that Portland is the epicenter of handmade bicycles just got a bit easier to make. Two new builders — Belladonna Cycles and Sprout Cycles — have joined Portland’s already healthy list of custom bike makers.
Joseph Ahearne — seen here at work in his shop in North Portland — is one of three framebuilders featured in a new PDC video.(Photo © J. Maus) The Portland Development Commission (PDC) has just released a short video (below) highlighting three Portland framebuilders. The piece was created by the PDC’s in-house audio-video guru John … Read more
A passenger strolls by the new Handmade exhibit at the Portland Airport. (Slideshow below)(Photos © J. Maus)
(Photos © J. Maus) This April, the work of Oregon’s burgeoning crop of bicycle builders will be on display at the Portland International Airport. The exhibit will be managed by the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) and will run for six months (from April through September) and will feature a range of bikes in … Read more