A bike shop owner’s view on tariffs and market uncertainty
“The whole bike industry is in this, ‘What do we do? We’re just gonna’ have to figure it out as we go,’ moment.”
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Bike shop burglar also suspected in fatal hit-and-run
“This guy is bad news, good to get him off the streets.”
Metropolis Cycles in North Portland launches free commuter clinic events
First Monday of the month through August.
Thieves snatch four bikes from Metropolis Cycle Repair on N Williams
Four MTBS are gone: An Ahearne, a Kona, a Lapierre, and an On-One.
Bike shop news roundup: Two moves, one stays, Breadwinner’s new cafe, and a heartwarming story
Keeping you in the loop on the latest bike shop news.
Bike shop on Williams Ave is latest burglary victim
Metropolis lost several thousand dollars in the theft.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Metropolis Cycle Repair (2249 N Williams Ave) was broken into last night, becoming just the latest in a long and steady stream of bike shop burglaries. According to shop owner Nathan Roll, thieves took four bikes and “a few thousand dollars in tools and … Read more
A trio of treat stops beckon on tomorrow’s commute
Santa Lucia surrounded by admirers.(Photos © J. Maus) If you commute by bike from North/Northeast Portland across the Steel Bridge (or if you don’t mind going out of your way for a bit of fun), you’ll be happy to know that tomorrow, there are several places you can stop and partake in the proud Portland … Read more
Opening party for new bike shop, tour company on N. Williams
Just got this notice from the guys at Metropolis Cycles and Pedal Bike Tours (we did a little profile of them when they opened last month): On Friday, December 12, come help us celebrate the opening of our shop at 2249 N Williams with prizes, food, drinks and lots of bike talk. Grab a donut … Read more