Bakfiets shipment arrives, sightings begin
[Bakfietsen. They’re here.]Photo: Clever Cycles
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New feature: Job Listings
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
Local company backs pro team, plans bike symposium
[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.
Bakery offers bike-thru window
[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
New mobile bike shop comes to you
[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
Portland product in the pro peleton
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
Sellwood Cyclery to expand…into Mexico
[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
NAHBS and Portland return to the table
[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
Industry mag highlights King’s green approach
[Another beautiful Chris King product.] Local bicycle component manufacturer Chris King Precision Components is highlighted as one of five “Green Giants” in Bicycle Retailer and Industry News magazine’s current issue. The issue focuses on bike companies who go the extra mile to be nice to the planet. Chris King makes all of their headsets, hubs … Read more
In the shop with Joseph Ahearne
[Joseph Ahearne, Ahearne Cycles] When I walked through the door of Joseph Ahearne’s new shop in North Portland, he didn’t even look up. Hunched over and deep in concentration, he gazed into a white-hot flame and danced around a frame clasped into the stand; constantly tweaking it to get just the right angle for his … Read more
A Clever cargo bike gallery
[A truck full of Dutch cargobikes bound for Portland!] Todd “Cleverchimp” Fahrner and Dean “Bakfiets” Mullin have just returned from a top secret European foray where they did some business networking and researched the inside dope on city and cargo bikes. They’re gaining steam for their Clever Cycles business and they’re anxiously awaiting their first … Read more
Andy Clarke to speak at Oregon Bike Tourism Summit
[League Director Andy Clarke (R)rides with BTA Director EvanManvel in Vancouver, WA last year.] League of American Bicyclists Executive Director Andy Clarke will attend the upcoming Oregon Bicycle Tourism Summit planned for April 13-14th in Sisters, Oregon. Summit organizer Jerry Norquist — who confirmed Clarke’s attendance — said Clarke will share insights and inspirations from … Read more