New bike business roundup: E-bikes, flowers, acupuncture, and more
From a new bike maker to a bike-based florist, we’ve got the details on the latest crop of Portland’s ever-growing list of bikey businesses.
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A teaser peek at new bikes from Breadwinner Cycles
One year ago Tony Pereira and Ira Ryan gave up successful framebuilding businesses to launch Breadwinner Cycles. They gave us an exclusive sneak peek at their two new 2014 models just before packing them up and shipping them out to the NAHBS show in North Carolina.
Widmer teams with Keen Footwear for new ‘Full Fender Brown Ale’
Guess who’s made a bike-themed beer.
Industry Roundup: Moves, expansions, hires, and more
Moves, expansions, new hires… There’s lots to catch up on in Portland’s thriving local bike industry.
Portland Design Works hires new Sales Manager
In case you missed it on the Job Listings this morning, Portland Design Works is hiring a Marketing Manager. And, in yet another sign that the local company continues to grow and mature, they’ve just hired a new Sales Manager. Check the announcement below… PDW Hires National Sales Manager
Report and photos from test ride of Organic Transit’s ELF trike
The ELF solar and pedal-powered trike was recently available for test rides in Portland. We went out to take a closer look and meet the company’s founder.
Organic Transit plans Portland test drive event for solar/pedal-powered trike
Organic Transit, makers of the ELF solar and pedal-powered trike, have announced a test drive event in Portland this weekend.
Instead of competing, local shops spread the love by promoting each other
Two north Portland bike shops have decided they’d be better off promoting each other than competing.
‘Bikeasaurus’ retail store closing at end of January
After 3 1/2 years, bike product retailer Bikeasaurus will close its doors for good.
Folding e-bike company ‘Conscious Commuter’ out of cash, ceases operations
Conscious Commuter, a Portland-based company working on a locally produced foldable e-bike, has run out of money and abruptly ceased operations.
Bike projects win big with Clackamas County tourism grants
Grant awards for bike projects are a clear sign that it’s all coming together for bike tourism in Clackamas County.
Facing financial calamity after fateful collision, Marilyn Hayward forges ahead
Coventry Cycle Works owner Marilyn Hayward has filed bankruptcy, closed her Beaverton store, and faces an uncertain future. But there is hope and the community can play a role in how this turns out.