Industry Roundup: Retrogression and North St. Bags grow and move, new wheels for Chris King, and more
Moving to bigger spaces is a good sign, but repeat break-ins are not.
Bike Shops
Cycle Portland re-opens in former Old Town Starbucks
Owners hope to retain the cafe vibes and make it a spot known just as much for socializing as cycling.
New shop in southeast caters to fixed gear fans
Retail shop location on SE 11th just north of Division.
Bankruptcy leads to closure of all three Performance Bicycle stores in Portland region
Everything must go. Even the stores.
Golden Pliers, a bike shop and cafe, opens on North Skidmore at Interstate
A welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Industry News Roundup: Vanilla’s ‘Build-Off’, PDW’s new bar bag, a bigger Beinn, and more
Mt. Hood Brewing is coming to the east end of the Tilikum Bridge.
After a decade of service in northwest Portland, 21st Avenue Bicycles is closing
Simpler for the owner, harder for the community.
Bike industry leaders oppose bike tax proposal amid push for alternatives
About $35 extra for the average new bike.
Chris DiStefano hired for new marketing and public affairs position at River City Bicycles
Expect new initiatives and a stronger focus on advocacy going forward.
Portland’s creative bike shop employees are at it again
Streetcar science and hilarious pro tips from friendly local bike shops.
The four roles of bike shops: new PSU thesis breaks it down
Bike shops matter. And like so many brick-and-mortar retailers across this country, many American bike shops have been failing.
Velo Cult’s new displays bring U.S.-made products to the table
Did we really need another excuse to visit Velo Cult?