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Back from injury, Marilyn Hayward to open new Coventry Cycles in Beaverton

Marilyn Hayward, owner of Coventry Cycle Works East (and West!).(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) It sure was nice to see the beaming smile back on Coventry Cycle Works’ owner Marilyn Hayward’s face this morning. That smile — and the spirit behind it — was a far cry from where she was just six months ago. On … Read more


Jay Graves retires, sells Bike Gallery chain

Jay Graves, the former — yes former — owner and president of Bike Gallery, as seen yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Jay Graves announced his retirement as owner and operator of the six-store Bike Gallery chain this morning. Graves has passed on management duties to longtime Bike Gallery employee Kelly Aicher. Aicher now has an ownership … Read more


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Sunset Cycles loses lease, will close Beaverton location

Our friends at Sunset Cycles have just announced the closure of their Beaverton store. They plan to consolidate into their Bethany Village location. Full details below… Portland’s Premier West Side Bicycle Shop Consolidates Stores, Renews Focus November 20, 2012–Beaverton, Oregon–Citing economic concerns and challenging lease terms, Sunset Cycles owner Roger Colwell has announced his intention … Read more


New mobile bike repair business, ‘Rolling Wrench’, opens for business

Another bike-based business has set up shop on the streets of Portland. Rolling Wrench, “Portland’s bike shop on wheels,” is a mobile bicycle repair business and brainchild of Tim Ennis. Tim is a veteran of several bike shops whose independent streak left him wanting to go out on his own. “I’ve worked for various bike … Read more


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Converted school bus is home to new bike repair shop in North Portland

Sherifa Roach, inside an old school bus, which is home to her new bike repair shop.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) There’s a new bike repair shop that’s open for business just a half-block off the busy N Williams Avenue bike corridor. Sherifa Roach, a nearby resident, recent United Bicycle Institute graduate and veteran volunteer at local … Read more