Putting bamboo (and hemp) to work for good
These bikes are made by entrepreneurs around the globe and sold through a company started by Craig Calfee.(Photos © J. Maus)
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NAHBS Day 1 highlights
This is the scene around Austin right now — custom bikes and the people who ride them, enjoying the city’s charm while drenched in sunshine. For the sights inside the show, just scroll down.(Photos © J. Maus)
Beloved’s marvelous Morton
Beloved made two of these stainless steel “MJ’s Mortons” as a special edition for Mellow Johnny’s bike shop in Austin.(Photos © J. Maus)
A very rare pair of bikes for Mr. Horton
It all started with two old chainguards.(Photos © J. Maus) Brett Horton is one of the most well-known collectors of vintage bicycles and racing ephemera in the world. For the past 25 years he has amassed a unequaled collection of 15,000 objects and 20,000 photographs. So, what happens when the owner of The Horton Collection … Read more
Oregon builders a major presence at NAHBS
Portlanders Chris King and Sacha White at the NAHBS show in Austin.(Photos © J. Maus) There are a lot of amazing bikes here at NAHBS made by builders from all over the country; but I wanted to start our show coverage off by focusing on Oregon. As an Oregonian myself, and as someone who has … Read more
Russ and Laura’s next big adventure will happen on small bikes
Laura Crawford and her touring bike in Austin last night.(Photo © J. Maus) Russ Roca and Laura Crawford are the dynamic bike traveling duo behind Path Less Pedaled. Back in 2009, they sold all their stuff, hopped on their bikes, and lived on their bikes while touring around the U.S. for 15 months. (I sat … Read more
Bethany Blvd widening approved: See what’s in the plans
Plan drawing of Bethany expansion. On Tuesday night, Washington County Commissioners voted 3-2 to widen Bethany Boulevard north of Highway 26 (map). The current roadway is two lanes and Tuesday’s vote was for a four-lane design that will bulge out to five lanes where left turns are permitted. We haven’t been following this project closely, … Read more
Momentum Magazine gets a brand new look
Go with the “Mo”.(Photo © J. Maus) Just because it’s a handmade bike show, doesn’t mean there isn’t other news to cover here in Austin. On that note, last night I ran into Mia Kohout, co-publisher of Momentum Magazine. The successful bike lifestyle publication based in Vancouver, B.C. celebrates its 50th issue with their March … Read more
NAHBS sneak peek: Calfee’s carbon bamboo tall bike
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) doesn’t officially open for another hour or so, but I walked around the show floor for a few minutes last night as exhibitors hurriedly put together their booths. One bike that caught my eye was a tall bike in the Calfee booth. A Calfee tall bike is reason … Read more
Jobs of the Week
Two bike shop opportunities are featured in this week’s job listings. The first with close-in Northeast shop, Metropolis who are seeking a “super awesome bike fixing, trouble shooting, tire changing machine” and the second with Alberta Street’s Community Cycling Center. They are looking for a production manager to oversee their assorted bike delivery goals. Check … Read more
PSU report: Cycle track, buffered bike lanes working well, but could be improved
“Working well” says PSU evaluation.(Photos © J. Maus) Researchers at Portland State University have completed an evaluation of Portland’s cycle track on SW Broadway and buffered bike lanes on SW Stark and Oak. The analysis, prepared for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), shows that both of the bikeway types are “working well,” but PSU … Read more