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Leah Benson, owner of Gladys Bikes.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland has a new bike shop. But before you react with, “Really? Another one!?”, keep in mind that unlike any other shop in Portland, Gladys Bikes (Facebook) at 3808 N Williams caters specifically to women. The shop is the work of 30-year old north Portland resident … Read more
New Seasons on Williams Ave has gear lockers for bike riding customers.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) One of the advantages cars have over (most) bicycles is a secure, dry, roomy place to easily stash stuff. Take a look at the inside of most people’s cars and you’ll see all sorts of essential and random things in … Read more
Immerse yourself in beautiful bicycles this weekend.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) The sixth annual Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show (OHBS) is this weekend and if you love fine bicycles, this is an event you won’t want to miss. The OHBS promises to be a fantastic showcase of expertly executed designs, meticulous builds, and a chance to meet … Read more
Greg Hudson is featured in a promo shot for Chris King’s new wheelset offerings. With the big bicycle industry trade show (Interbike) just wrapping up, and with lots of local bike industry news piling up on my desk in the past few weeks, I figured it was time for another roundup… Chris King Precision Components … Read more
Silas Beebe in his northwest Portland workshop.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Starting a new small business is always a bit stressful; but 40-year-old Silas Beebe has the added pressure of carrying on a family name that spans three centuries in Portland business circles. And he’s doing it with a line of bicycling accessories. The Beebe Company … Read more
Neal Saiki’s new electric cargo bike is built to operate at the height that most of the world’s work actually gets done: approximately three feet in the air.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker gets a tour of United Bicycle Institute with owner Ron Sutphin (left) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Flanked by Congressman Earl Blumenauer, the United States Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker beamed about the cycling “revolution” she’s seeing across the country during a stop on her national … Read more
Secretary of Commerce (and triathlete) Penny Pritzker.(Photo: US Dept. of Commerce) In the latest nod to Portland’s reputation as an epicenter of the bicycle industry, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will visit United Bicycle Institute (UBI) in North Portland on Friday. The Department of Commerce announced the event as part of Sec. Pritzker’s … Read more
The eBike Store has moved.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) I’ve got several bits of local bike shop news in my brain and my inbox, so I figured it’s a perfect time for another roundup… Congressman Earl Blumenauer turns attention to bike shops today Portland’s representative on Capitol Hill is in Portland today focusing on bike shops’ … Read more
Portland has been exporting its biking expertise for years, but the explosion of independent publishing is helping that happen faster than ever.
First time the bike racks have been open for use.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) New Seasons Market hosted an open house this morning for the media and community members to get a sneak peek into their new store on North Williams Avenue. I wouldn’t usually devote my morning to the opening of a new grocery store, … Read more
Metropolis lost several thousand dollars in the theft.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Metropolis Cycle Repair (2249 N Williams Ave) was broken into last night, becoming just the latest in a long and steady stream of bike shop burglaries. According to shop owner Nathan Roll, thieves took four bikes and “a few thousand dollars in tools and … Read more