Industry Ticker: Xtracycle brings electric cargo bike tour to Portland
An e-boost makes toting the kids easier.(Photo: Xtracycle)
Industry Ticker
Industry Ticker
Welcome to the Industry Ticker, our new column that shares the latest news from Portland-based bicycle companies. If you have industry news to share, we’d love to hear about it.
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Industry Ticker: New Trans-Cascadia Enduro stage race coming to Oakridge
A new MTB event in Oakridge promises four days of feasts and enduro racing.
Industry Ticker: PUBLIC Bikes opens Portland showroom
SF-based PUBLIC, now in Portland.
Industry Ticker: Western Bikeworks opens new 8,500 square foot store in Tigard
8,500 square feet of fresh bike shop goodness in Tigard.
Industry Ticker: Beeline Bikes mobile bike shop expands into Portland
Mobile bike repair franchises now available in Portland market.
Industry Ticker: The Vanilla Workshop launches ‘Urban Racer’ model
An “urban shred sled” from Mr. Vanilla.
Industry Ticker: Burlingame Bikes expands in southwest Portland
Bike shop expansions are always good news!
Industry Ticker: Portland Design Works will crowdfund new fat bike pump
PDW’s new pump available first on Kickstarter.
Industry Ticker: North St Bags expands with new retail location and sales reps
There’s nothing we like better than seeing a Portland-born and raised company make it big. It seems like yesterday that Curtis Williams showed up at BikeCraft with some great bags and panniers. Since 2009 he’s built North St. Bags into a successful business that just keeps chugging along. Check out the press release below for … Read more
Industry Ticker: Yakima’s #sharethetrail campaign promotes stewardship
Beaverton-based Yakima has just launched a big contest… And the prize really caught my eye. One lucky winner will get two tickets to Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge this summer. Check out the details in the press release below: Yakima Announces #sharethetrail Campaign to Promote Outdoor Stewardship – Winner of the online photo contest will … Read more
Industry Ticker: Showers Pass releases ‘Torch’ socks
Our friends at southeast Portland-based Showers Pass have released yet another new product, further extending their reach beyond just the ubiquitous rain jackets they’re famous for. Check out the details in the press release below.
Industry Ticker: Project 529 inks partnership with Abus
Our friends at Project 529 have set up a partnership with Abus, a leading brand of bike security products. Starting in Portland and then expanding nationally, some Abus locks will come with a free 529 Garage Bicycle Registration Kit. Learn more in the press release below… ABUS Mobile Security LLC and Project 529 Join Forces … Read more