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Rock Creek Cyclery is a new hub for bike lovers in Hillsboro
A great new hub for cycling right off the Rock Creek Trail.
Bike shop news roundup: New shop, new owners, and more break-ins
With shops, change is constant
Bankruptcy leads to closure of all three Performance Bicycle stores in Portland region
Everything must go. Even the stores.
Former Portland bike builder Mitch Pryor loses home and shop in Camp Fire
It’s hard enough to make it as a bike builder.
Transpo data start-up Ride Report raises $3.4 million in venture funding
Arming cities with data to manage micromobility fleets.
Portland-made Truck Trike stars in UPS cargo delivery pilot program in Seattle
The trike has been in development since 2010.
Builders and fans converge at Chris King factory for ‘Open House’ show
This could be the start of something big.
Brexit uncertainty, US regulations among reasons for Islabikes’ retreat
“In no way was the decision taken lightly.”
Out of cash and employees, Renovo calls it quits
“It’s a complicated mess.”
Islabikes to close US headquarters office and warehouse in Portland
A surprise. And a bummer.
Component maker Chris King will open its doors for builders and fans next week
More collaboration and less mindless innovation is the goal.