‘Show Me Yours’ gives hometown fans a peek at builders’ best
Crowds flocked to the ‘Show Me Yours’ event at the Ace Hotel Cleaners Friday night.
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Oregon builders will make big splash at North American Handmade Bicycle Show
Dave Levy of Ti Cycles at NAHBS in Austin last year.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Next week the focus of bikes lovers around the globe will turn to Sacramento, host city for this year’s eighth annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show. Portland-based builders have always made a a big impression at NAHBS (pronounced “nabs”), and this … Read more
Can’t make it to NAHBS? Local builders plan send-off preview party
Event flyer.(PDF) The North American Handmade Bike Show (NABHS) is about one month away. I’m sure some of you plan to make the trip to Sacramento; but for those that won’t be there, a few local builders have put together a preview party right here in Portland. “Show Me Yours” is a new event put … Read more
A visit to Co-Motion Cycles in Eugene
Tandems on display at Co-Motion Cycles in west Eugene(Photos: Will Vanlue) During my time in Eugene, in addition to seeing the city’s new cycle track, I stopped by Co-Motion Cycles for a tour of their facilities. My initial plan was to take a look at some of the interesting facts about the production of their … Read more
Swobo wants “Sprout” name, but local builder had it first – UPDATED
A Sprout Cycles frame ondisplay at the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show last month.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland resident Edwin Brown has been building his Sprout Cycles brand since 2005. Now he’s fighting to keep it after learning that a much larger company has registered attempted to register a trademark for ‘Sprout’ bicycle products and plans … Read more
Highlights from the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show in Bend
Bike show attendees gawk at the work and ask questions of of Eric Estlund of Eugene-based Winter Cycles.(Photos © J. Maus)
Event: Bike and Photo Show (5/5/11)
Event Name: Bike and Photo Show Event Start Date: 5 May 2011 Start Time: 5:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.hetfairwheelpodium.com/ Event Description: A bicycle and photography exhibit at Het Fairwheel Podium. A wide range of handcrafted bikes are accompanied by cycling images from Oregon photographers. Het Fairwheel Podium: 600 NW Naito Pkwy Suite E. May 5, … Read more
Exclusive: Portland bike maker partners with Audi
The ‘duo’ from Audi, made by Portland-based Renovo Hardwood Bicycles.– Click to enlarge –
Impressive list of builders signed up for Oregon Manifest Design Challenge
Screen grab from OregonManifest.com. The list of entrants for the 2011 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge is now posted online. The builders, who will compete to build the ultimate utility bike, include some of the most innovative and respected builders in America today. In total there are 34 builders from 11 states and six student teams. … Read more
Headed to Austin for NAHBS later this month
NAHBS in Portland, 2008.(Photo © J. Maus) I’m happy to announce that thanks to the sponsorship of United Bicycle Institute, I’ll be traveling to Austin, TX for the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) next month. It’s been four years since I headed down to San Jose for the show and three years since … Read more
Rapha’s new ‘Bicycle Collection’ has strong Portland ties
Rapha is now in the bike business.
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