>>Return to BikeCraft Home page The sixth annual BikeCraft is December 4th & 5th at 15 NE Hancock BikeCraft 2010 Vendor List (as of 11/22) – Bags – Printed goods and art – Fashion for you – Fashion for your bike – Gifts and misc Bags Dave Stoops / Black Star Bags Handmade waterproof messenger … Read more
City is asking for help to fund all five Sunday Parkways events this year.(Photos © J. Maus) The second of five Sunday Parkways events happens this weekend and the City of Portland needs financial help from the community to keep them going. A similar call for help went out last year when Sunday Parkways program … Read more
Racers bowed their heads in silence to remember David Oliphant at the Cirque du Cycling on Saturday.(Photo © J. Maus) The community of people who raced with and knew David Oliphant are keeping him in their thoughts at events throughout Portland. Oliphant suffered a cardiac arrest after crossing the finish line of a race at … Read more
Shift puts the fun in bike fun.(Photos © J. Maus) I’m really looking forward to our Get Together tonight. We’ll be at Plan B (1305 SE 8th) from 5:30 to about 8:00 (in the back patio if the weather stays dry) talking about Shift and getting the lowdown on Pedalpalooza 2010 (which starts June 10th!). … Read more
Event Name: North American Organic Brewers Festival Event Start Date: 25 June 2010 Start Time: 12:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.naobf.org Event Description: More than 15,000 beer lovers will converge upon Portland this summer to take part in the world’s largest all organic beer festival. The sixth annual North American Organic Brewers Festival (NAOBF) will take … Read more
On the catwalk at the Urban Bicycle Fashion Show.(Photos © J. Maus) Bike fashion in American is finally going way beyond spandex. As biking takes off in big cities around the country, it’s not surprising that people want to look good doing it. They also want clothes that can stand up to the rigors of … Read more
This weekend is the big Pedal National Bicycle Show at the Oregon Convention Center. There will be lots to do and see, but I wanted to remind everyone that BikePortland is hosting a special section for local BikeCrafters. We’ve reserved two exhibitor booths and will host six local artisans and business owners who will share … Read more
[The big Google bike directions announcement also happened at this Opening Plenary, but I’ve decided to separate that out into a different post and combine it with a short interview I did with the product manager.] Nearly every seat was filled.(Photos © J. Maus) I’ve got a front row seat at the big Opening Plenary … Read more
Perhaps BikeCraft yielded the perfect holiday gifts for every bike lover in your life. But if you need that one last perfect item, check out the book suggestions below — or browse through our Bookstore for even more inspiration. December 21st is your deadline for shipping via priority mail; or if you’re in the Portland … Read more
The Zine Trike, ready to roll. (Photo © Elly Blue) Among many exciting new crafts and crafters debuting at BikeCraft tomorrow is a new offering from a familiar company. The Zine Trike is the newest addition to the fleet of local bookseller and publisher Microcosm Publishing.
PBR mudflaps anyone? Offered byEdwin of A Convenient Cycle.(Photo © Elly Blue) I hope you bring your holiday shopping list to BikeCraft. The big show happens this Saturday (10-5 at 420 NE 9th Ave) and it’s going to be a-ma-zing. We’ve got around 50 vendors. They’re all based in Portland and they all have fantastic, … Read more
The following people will be at BikeCraft V on December 5, 2009. Please send additions, corrections and questions to intern at bikeportland dot org. 1 by Liz Clocks made from chainrings; cassette magnets Liz Dickey / 1.by.liz at gmail.com Agent Ladybug’s Decycled Designs “Decycled designs and tuff stuff” bike tube bracelets and more Margaret Cunningham … Read more