A happy e-bike owner leaves Kalkhoff Bikes in the Pearl District.(Photo by Adams Carroll) At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a new hybrid electric bike from Sanyo stole the show. The Eneloop model made lots of headlines (Treehugger called it a “game-changer” and it even made it’s way into the Business section … Read more
ReRack (and the BTA) want your used racks.(Photo: ReRack) I’ve heard a lot of good things about ReRack — a Portland-based company that buys and sells used roof racks and components — and now they’ve teamed up with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. It makes sense. After all, for many people who ride bikes, having some … Read more
Not just for cars anymore.(Photo: Elly Blue/BikePortland) Back in August, local fast food chain Burgerville made headlines when they opened their drive-thrus to bicycle-riding customers at all 39 of their locations. But, according to an interview with the company’s CEO Jeff Harvey published in The Oregonian last week, that’s just the start.
Love the shadow.(Photo: Eric Deady) Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood is on a roll. Their new bike boulevard opened last month (although it’s not 100% done yet) and now a new bike shop, Bike Commuter, is set to open this Friday. Bike Commuter is located at 8315 SE 13th Street, just south of Umatilla, which is the … Read more
TerraCycle Inc., a locally based designer, manufacturer, and retailer of specialty recumbent parts and accessories has acquired Windwrap Fairings. Windwrap makes fairings (a.k.a. windscreens) out of Lexan plastic and is a well-known brand in the recumbent world. Mark Mueller, founder of the company that makes Windwrap Fairings, started the business in 1998 and has always … Read more
A reader has sent word that Portland has a new fashion start-up focusing solely on bike-able threads. According to their still-under-construction website, Gear offers “functional, fashionable bicycle clothing” that is designed and manufactured right here in Portland. Here are a few photos from their website:
Edwin Skaug at your service Edwin Skaug — owner of SE Portland based bike shop, A Convenient Cycle — has found a way to stay busy during the slow winter months. He is now offering Christmas tree and firewood delivery. Here’s more from his website: Trees are approximately five feet tall and will cost $35. … Read more
A customer on a test ride in front of Kalkhoff retail store in the Pearl.(Photos by Adams Carroll) Back in August we reported that a new e-bike store was prepping to open its doors in the Pearl District. Now, although the dust has not yet settled in their combined corporate office and retail space, Kalkhoff … Read more
Biking and walking are good for business.(Photo © J. Maus) The fledgling Bicycle Business League (BBL) and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) have joined forces to garner support from local businesses for the Portland Bicycle Plan for 2030. The BBL has drafted a letter of support for the plan and the group hopes to get … Read more
Meet the Carter Family: Dave, Paul (9), Jan, and Val (12).(Photos © J. Maus)
Tom Daly wants to help with your used bike purchase.(Photo © J. Maus) 25-year old Portland resident Tom Daly has worked at several local bike shops and has seen many used bikes in his day. Now that he’s opened his own repair shop, he’s decided to put that experience to use with a unique new … Read more
