Interbike report: Electric bikes and a new twist on the bakfiets
This new cargo bike from Madsen Cycles, will be available in Portland soon. Retail price is $1,299.
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League names Bike Friendly Businesses; Two from Portland area
The League of American Bicyclists announced the first-ever winners of its new Bicycle Friendly Business designation at the Interbike trade show this morning. Among the 13 companies recognized, two were from the Portland Area. Alta Planning + Design was given the “Gold” rating and EasyStreet Online Services (from Beaverton) was given “Bronze”. Check out more … Read more
Former Planet Bike GM launches Portland Design Works
The former general manager of Wisconsin-based accessory company Planet Bike has moved to Portland and plans to offer a new line of products under the Portland Design Works banner.
Entrepreneur finds niche with temporary bike parking
BikeRackers in action.(Photos © J. Maus) If you think it’s hard to find a bike parking spot around town, try finding one at an event (especially if it’s bike-related). Last March, a local entrepreneur set out to solve that problem and so far his business has been “amazing”. Jeff Castro, a former product designer (with … Read more
Showers Pass unveils new “Portland” line at Interbike
The “Portland” cap and jacket.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) I may not be at Interbike (the big bike industry trade show going on right now in Las Vegas), but I’m still looking to share as much as I can from local companies who are at the show (read my story from last week for what other … Read more
Portlanders head to Vegas for annual trade show
Portland-based Chris King Precision Components will officially launch their new bottom bracket at Interbike in Las Vegas next week. It’s that time once again when the entire bike industry converges on Las Vegas for the annual Interbike trade show. For many Portlanders, that means a trek out to the desert to cavort with friends and … Read more
Portland-based company will design, produce Castelli team apparel
Castelli USA President Greg Cowan at their headquarters in downtown Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Castelli USA, the American arm of the high-end Italian cycling apparel brand, is set to announce next week that they’re now the sole provider of custom Castelli team apparel in the United States. The new division, dubbed “Servizio Corse” (which means … Read more
And then there were four; PDOT installs bike corrals downtown
“These corrals… are intended to serve the high volume of people arriving by bicycles at these locations.”— from a PDOT media advisory about new bike parking downtown The streetscape of downtown Portland has been forever altered. Thanks to four new on-street bike parking facilities (a.k.a. bike corrals), PDOT has hastened a shift in the balance … Read more
Report: Bike-related economy worth $90 million, employs 1150 people in Portland
Download the 2-page report (PDF) A new report has found that the total economic activity generated by bike-related industry in Portland totals approximately $90 million, a 38% increase in value since 2006. The report — which was conducted by Alta Planning and Design (whose principal Mia Birk is the former bicycle program manager for the … Read more
New repair/custom build service in Woodstock area
Reader Donna just send me this Craigslist posting from a new bike repair service based in Southeast Portland: I’m a small shop owner specializing in service and sales of vintage bicycles. I’m a recent graduate of United Bicycle Institute and have been working on classic bikes for over 6 years, performing everything from custom builds … Read more
Bike rental shop gets into cyclocross spirit
You can rent this bike: Now there’s no excuse not to give ‘cross a try! In the latest sign that Portland is gearing up for another crazy cyclocross season, a downtown bike rental business has announced they’ll offer cyclocross bikes as part of their fleet. Eric Roden, the manager at Waterfront Bicycles (now at 10 … Read more
Bike “concierge” offers pick-up, drop-off service
Allan Folz is focused on his new Portland Sag Wagon business. In the realm of bike touring, you’ve got fully-supported options (like Cycle Oregon) on one end, and on the other, you’ve got the D.I.Y. option (load up those panniers, grab a map and hit the road). But what if you fall somewhere in the … Read more