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It’s opening day for industry members and the media at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS). I’ve spent the morning roaming the aisles of the Oregon Convention Center, shaking lots of hands, meeting up with old acquaintances, and of course taking lots of photos.
Team Gentle Lovers had their hot pink Vanilla Speedvagen on display.View slideshow below.(Photos © J. Maus) A diverse slice of Portland’s bike culture was on display tonight as ad firm Wieden+Kennedy hosted an opening night party for their Teams of Portland exhibit. Teams of Portland is a multimedia exhibit that features the bikes, the clothing, … Read more
Rapha hosted a cycling photography exhibit in the Pearl District tonight. (Photos © J. Maus) Portland just added another company to its burgeoning bike economy: Rapha Performance Roadwear. Company co-founder Luke Scheybeler, who I met tonight at an event hosted by Rapha as part of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), said Rapha will … Read more
Ken Wheeler sets up a frame in his shop in Southeast Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Ken Wheeler is teaching an old material new tricks — and in the process, he’s doing something that is literally on the cutting edge of framebuilding. Wheeler, under the name Renovo Hardwood Bicycles, is producing hollow, monocoque bicycle frames out … Read more
The roof of River City Bicycles.(Photo © J. Maus) Southeast Portland-based River City Bicycles has been named the most “female-friendly” bike shop in the country by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). The shop’s co-owner and head buyer Mark Ontiveros attributes the recognition to their long standing commitment to women’s products and a staff that … Read more
The work of Nate Meschke and Matt Cardinal.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
(Sorry for that headline, I couldn’t resist.) You may think the North American Handmade Bicycle Show starts this weekend, but the action has already begun. Today is move-in day at the Oregon Convention Center and this afternoon the partying begins. Here’s a quick recap of what’s on tap tonight.
The Pothole Chalker in action.(Photo: Heather Andrews) Daniel Johnson’s one-ride crusade against potholes has led to safer, smoother streets in Southeast Portland. Last month, Johnson led a ride to chalk up potholes on his daily commute. Heather Andrews joined him, and it’s a good thing she did. Andrews’ photos landed in my story about the … Read more
Photo of bike lane near Broadway Bridge (green color added).(Photo © J. Maus) Remember back in December, when I shared how PDOT was contemplating what color the new bike boxes and colored bike lanes should be? Well now it’s official: They’ve decided to go green. I asked PDOT’s bicycle coordinator Roger Geller why. He said … Read more
[This article was written by contributor Elly Blue. You can read more from Ms. Blue here.] “…gas stations, convenience stores, and oil suppliers…benefit more than most from having a road system in good repair.”–Elly Blue When it comes to road maintenance, what’s good for bicyclists is good for everyone. In fact, the proposed street fee … Read more
Adams speaking with reporters after today’s meeting.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) City Commissioner Sam Adams has just emailed (and posted to his blog) a statement about the major turn his Safe, Sound, and Green Streets funding initiative took today: Dear Portlander, Today, at my request, city council referred the “Safe, Sound & Green Streets” program back … Read more
In case you haven’t heard, the international Towards Carfree Cities conference is headed to Portland this summer. Here’s a preview of their very cool logo design that will be sprouting up on posters and postcards throughout Portland soon…