[Want ad encourages bike commuters.] In what is becoming something of a regular feature, here’s yet another Portland business doing its part to encourage two-wheeled transportation. Laughing Planet Cafe, a much loved local food joint with three Portland locations, is expanding into Woodstock in March and needs more help. I noticed this want ad on … Read more
Reader Isaac Harris just sent in word that Bishops Barbershop (3724 SE Hawthorne) is now offering a discount for hearty winter cyclists. Show up with proof that you rode and you’ll get 10% off (or $2) your haircut and “our infinite respect” says store manager Crystal Eppinger. She adds that the deal may not fly … Read more
[Mark Duff in action atAlpenrose Velodrome in Portland.] Mark Duff is well-known in the Oregon road and track racing scene. Since moving here from Colorado six years ago, he’s been a consistent top performer in both disciplines and has been involved with racing for over two decades. Now, the 39 year old former owner of … Read more
[This Torker Unistar will set you back $85-105.] Reader Ben S. wrote me yesterday to tell me about Serious Juggling. Besides all manner of juggling paraphernalia, the Northeast Portland store (and online shop) has a big selection of unicycles. Ben says they’ve sold unicycles for 10 years now and that they can special order anything … Read more
[Bakfietsen. They’re here.]Photo: Clever Cycles
Since so many of wonderful, smart, and eminently-employable folks visit this site every day, I frequently get contacted by HR people wanting to post job announcements. They rarely warrant their own post, and I’ve never had a good place to put them…until now. Behold, the new BikePortland Job Listings. So here’s the deal. If your … Read more
[Photo: Courtesy Team ExpressCopy.com] Northeast Portland-based Express Copy, has stepped up to sponsor a professional women’s bike racing team. Team ExpressCopy.com is a UCI licensed team that plans to take part in more than a hundred events in twelve different countries this season.
[Bike up and get your fix.] Black Sheep Bakery, maker of surprisingly yummy vegan treats at 833 SE Main Street, has installed Portland’s first bike-thru window. And the best thing about it? No cars allowed. Owner Amanda Felt has outfitted her new retail space (she’s been selling wholesale for years) to offer special service to … Read more
[AJ Steffani of Cycology Mobile Bike Repair.]Photo: AJ Steffani Southeast Portland resident AJ Steffani has launched Cycologoy Mobile Bike Repair, a new bike shop that comes to you. AJ offers quick, “on the spot” bike repair throughout the Portland metro area. Also a great photographer, AJ moved to town about two years ago (from Colorado) … Read more
Castelli’s Split-Second jersey, photographed during my visit to their Portland headquarters back in November. Portland-based cycling apparel company Castelli has just announced they’ll be the official clothing supplier to the ProTour’s Saunier Duval-Prodir team. This road cycling squad is one of the best in the world and includes superstars David Millar, Gilberto Simoni, and Iban … Read more
[Future home of Sellwood Cyclery in Oaxaca Mex.] Much loved local bike shop Sellwood Cyclery will open a second location this Summer in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. I just learned the news on their shop blog and called co-owner Steven Landon to find out more. Turns out Landon owns a home in Puerto Escondido, a small … Read more
[Don Walker, during hisvisit to Portland last October.] After the possibility of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show coming to Portland fizzled out back in October, now comes word from Don Walker that he is once again considering bringing his popular show here in 2008. He’s scheduled to discuss details of the event in a … Read more