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)
Rides/Events
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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
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
Tonight! Join us for a Get Together in North Portland
Let’s talk about bikes! Just a quick reminder that if you live, ride, or work in and around the Overlook neighborhood in North Portland, we’d love to see you at the Get Together tonight. Starting at 5:30, we’ll gather with readers at the Lucky Lab Taproom on the corner of N. Killingsworth and Concord. We’ll … Read more
Join us for a Get Together in North Portland
We had a great time at our Get Together last month.(Photos © J. Maus) I’m excited to announce this month’s Get Together… On February 22nd, we’ll host our monthly meet-up at the Lucky Lab Tap Room (1700 N. Killingsworth) from 5:30 to 7:30. We kicked off our 2011 Get Together season last month in Southwest … Read more
Oregon Manifest announces Levi’s as title sponsor, rolls out other event details
2009 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge winner Tony Pereira and event organizer Shannon Holt at the launch party tonight.(Photo © J. Maus) The 2011 Oregon Manifest Design Challenge is shaping up to be a potential game-changer in the bicycle world. Oregon Manifest is a non-profit organization that “exists to celebrate and amplify bike craft, design and … Read more
Save the Date: Bike to Blazers is April 3rd
Rockin’ the Rose Garden at Bike to Blazers 2010
Get Together brings SW Portland issues to the table
Getting down to business.– Full gallery – (Photos © J. Maus) Our 2011 Get Together season got off to a fantastic start last night. About 40 people who live and/or work in Southwest Portland gathered at Macadam’s Bar and Grill to hear from advocates and experts, share their experiences, and to meet other fine folks … Read more