Velo Cult to launch in-house frame building studio
Local frame builders Travis Cooper (left) and Joshua Bryant will share their craft with the public at Velo Cult. (Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Summit will take “bikes mean business” to another level
Everywhere we turn these days it seems there are signs that bicycling means business. Whether it’s impacts to tourism, property values, sales receipts, or economic and urban development — the case is very strong. Another major component of the “bikes mean business” mantra relates directly to how having a bike-friendly workplace contributes to the bottom … Read more
Thieves smash window, steal bags from downtown Chrome store
Smashed window at Chrome store.(Photo: Chrome Industries) Thieves smashed the large front window of the Chrome Industries store at 425 SW 10th Avenue in Portland in the wee hours of Monday morning. According to Store Manager Lilly Eidsness, they broke the glass and “grabbed whatever they could reach.” In this case that was five bags … Read more
Business booms for bike valet in South Waterfront
Photo taken last week at the Go By Bike shop under the Aerial Tram. “Only” 175 bikes parked that day.(Photo: Kiel Johnson)
Walgreens refuses bicycle riders at outdoor service windows – UPDATED
“I thought it kind of strange that bikers can’t enjoy the same convenience as drivers.”— Brenda H. on being refused service at Walgreens People in Portland who shop at Walgreens stores on a bicycle are being refused service at outdoor service windows (also known as drive-thrus). Several people have contacted BikePortland over the years to … Read more
A visit to Islabikes, Portland’s new bike company for kids
Tim Goodall works with a family during a fitting appointment yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) There’s a new bike company based in Portland that caters especially to kids. Islabikes, a seven year-old company based in Shropshire, England, opened their North American headquarters in southeast Portland back in March. To set up their U.S. operation, Islabikes sent … Read more
‘Scenic Bikeways’ help power Oregon bike tourism to $400 million annual impact
It’s been another big momentum-building week for bicycle tourism in Oregon. Yesterday, during a special hearing on bicycle tourism at the House Transportation and Economic Development Committee in Salem, representatives from Travel Oregon released a major new report on the economic impact of bicycle-related travel. Also yesterday, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department named two … Read more
Portland Farmer’s Market debuts ‘Produce Pedaler’ cargo bike mini-mart
A cargo bike mini-mart debuted at Buckman Farmer’s Market yesterday.(Photos: Portland Farmer’s Market) Portland’s love of cargo bikes just took another big step. And I mean big. The folks who run Portland Farmer’s Market debuted their new “Produce Pedaler” cargo bike at the Buckman market yesterday. The bike is an old-fashioned style, extra-large, classic Dutch … Read more
Portland-based Showers Pass expands operations into UK
Showers Pass HQ in southeast Portland.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) In yet another sign of growth, southeast Portland based Showers Pass has announced a new sales operation in the United Kingdom. Here’s more from a company press release: “Based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, the Showers Pass UK headquarters opens for business May 16, 2013 … Read more
Emergency expert now consultant for using bikes during disasters
Joe Partridge at the Oregon Active Transportation Summit yesterday.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Following the tsunami in Japan in 2011, the idea of using bicycles in response to major disasters has quickly gained momentum around the country. Now the former Deputy for Planning and Preparedness for Multnomah County’s Emergency Management Disivion, Joe Partridge, has left his … Read more
Why use bikes for business? Two Portlanders share their stories
Two more bike-based businesses. Recently I’ve learned about two more Portland businesses that have made bicycles an integral part of their business. Crank Roasting is a new coffee company and Co-Creative Pruning has been in business since 2010. I asked the owners of both businesses to share more about what they do and why they’ve … Read more
Breadwinner Cycles launch draws huge crowd
The launch of Breadwinner Cycles drew a huge crowd.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Breadwinner Cycles drew a huge crowd to Velo Cult on Friday night. The event marked the official launch of the company which was started by noted bike builders Tony Pereira and Ira Ryan (we profiled Breadwinner back in February). At Friday night’s event, … Read more