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Riders set out on the 2009 De Ronde.(Photo © J. Maus) The infamous and grueling “De Ronde Van West Portlandia” is set for this Sunday (4/17). The ride, inspired by the Tour of Flanders in Belgium, was first held in 2007. 100 people showed up that first year and by 2009, the turnout had ballooned … Read more
Bring the kids!(Photo © J. Maus) Bike to Blazers is this Sunday (4/3)! I hope you’re ready to show the NBA how we roll in Portland. We still have a few tickets left, so if you haven’t grabbed some already, you can order them online here (don’t forget to use passcode “bikeblazers” to get special … Read more
Lents here we come!(Photo © J. Maus) I’m very excited to announce that our monthly Get Together event is coming to Lents — the “crossroads of the Eastside.” Join us at Lents Commons (9201 SE Foster Rd) on March 30th from 5:30 to 7:30. We’ll get to know what issues are on the minds of … Read more
The long-awaited return of the Tweed Ride is upon us. This Saturday (March 5th) will be the first of this year’s two ride offeringst. After the smashing triumph of last year’s debut ride, organizers have decided to offer both a ‘Virtue’ and a ‘Vice’ themed ride. More details and the brand new poster (created by … Read more
Matt Cardinal and Nate Meschke of Signal Cycles. Mark DiNucci took home Best of Show.(Photos © J. Maus)
Check out all my images from the third and final day of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS). There’s a bit of everything in this batch — from the “Femme Fatale” of Serotta to builder portraits and even a bit of Pegoretti…
This head badge was created by Lisa Serotta for a Serotta bike built in the 1970s.
Huge crowds at the show today.(Photos © J. Maus) Another day is down here in Austin. The crowds were everything many of us expected and then some. I stopped by many booths today and caught up with several builders. Browse the words and photos below, for just a sampling of what I saw… .
“This is what I wanted to show you!” said this little guy.(Photos © J. Maus)
All eyes were on this Naked bike.(Photos © J. Maus) Been another busy day here at NAHBS. I’ll share more in-depth stories later today, but wanted to put up a quick slideshow of what I’ve seen so far. See below for some shots of the many stunning bicycles on display including the work of Littleford, … Read more
These bikes are made by entrepreneurs around the globe and sold through a company started by Craig Calfee.(Photos © J. Maus)
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)