Bakfiets shipment arrives, sightings begin
[Bakfietsen. They’re here.]Photo: Clever Cycles
Dutch Bikes/Bakfiets
Amsterdam, bakfiets and Dutch bike story archives
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
My impression of the Electra Amsterdam
All photos by Jonathan Maus, unless otherwise noted. When I first saw the Electra Amsterdam in an ad in Bicycling Magazine I was stunned. Not just by the bike’s drop-dead gorgeous looks, but because of what the bike signified to the U.S. bike industry and American cycling in general. U.S. companies have long offered various … Read more
BTA brings Amsterdam to Alice Awards party
[Former Mayor Bud Clark andCongressman Earl Blumenauerat 2006 Alice Awards.] The BTA is busily working on plans for their big Alice B. Toeclips Awards party and auction. Last year, the formal event — which is the BTA’s big annual fundraiser — packed the Oregon Convention with a who’s-who of Portland’s bike scene. This year’s event … Read more
Bike move spirit conquers rain, cold, and heavy loads
[Overloaded? No such thing!] What do I love most about Portland’s bike community? That’s impossible to answer, but very high on the list would have to be bike moves. Last night, amid dark and drizzly skies, a cheery group of people showed up to help Ernie Wisner move from his place near SE Belmont and … Read more
The Amsterdams have landed…
[Photo: Ethan Jewett/Stickeen Photography] The long-awaited, Dutch-inspired Electra Amsterdams have hit U.S. bike shops, and it just so happens there’s one in my basement right now ;-). Unfortunately I have to give it back after the weekend so stay tuned for a review on Monday… UPDATE: Read my review and see more photos of the … Read more
New hotel will have Dutch bike fleet
[The Ace Hotel is coming and they’re bringing Dutch bikes with them.] The Ace Hotel — Seattle’s “leading design hotel” — is set to open in Portland on January 30th of next year. I confirmed today with jorg&olif CEO Rob MacDonald that he is partnering up with the hotel to have a standing fleet of … Read more
Would you sign up for a Flexbike?
[The Aerorider]Photo: Ready to Ride Flexcars are everywhere in Portland. So are bikes. So why not have Flexbikes? I’m not talking about a snazzy, European style bike-rental program (like the one being discussed by Commissioner Sam’s office), I’m talking about pedal-powered vehicles that you’d rent when your regular, everyday bike just won’t cut it. Portland … Read more
It’s official: Portland gets Dutch bike distributor
[Dean Mullin of CleverCycles demonstrateshis bakfiets.] I have just confirmed that the Dutch Bicycle Company — a Florida-based importer of bakfiets and Dutch city bikes — has named a Portland distributor. According to Dutch Bicycle Company owner Dan Sorger, Northeast Portland resident Dean Mullin will represent the complete range of Dutch city bikes offered by … Read more
A bakfiets unlike any other
Todd Fahrner, the man behind Southeast Portland-based Cleverchimp, has just published photos and video of his latest creation. He has outfitted a Dutch “bakfiets” bike with his superlative Stokemonkey Human Electric Hybrid Drive device. Check it out:
Jorg & Olif now available in the U.S.
I know isn’t directly related to Portland, but I’ve been following the local bakfiets and Dutch city bike news lately and I know a lot of Portlanders (including myself) love these things. So here you go. [Click for full view] Jorg & Olif, the stylish Canadian company who re-brands and modifies authentic Dutch city bikes … Read more
Portlander starts Bakfiets Blog
[Screenshot from Richard’s blog] Northeast Portland resident Richard Wilson is on a Dutch bike kick. Like myself, he’s especially smitten with cargo bikes, or “bakfiets.” In fact, he likes them so much, he’s started a Bakfiets blog that he hopes will become the, “…go-to resource for bakfiets and to stimulate serious interest in the bike … Read more
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