Western Bikeworks absorbs Athletes Lounge to expand into triathlon market
A brick-and-mortar shop with strong online presence absorbs a brick-and-mortar shop that blamed e-commerce for its demise.
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Athletes Lounge, a fixture in Portland’s triathlon scene, is closing
Calling it quits after six years.
Bike Gallery opens ‘Epic Tri Shop’ in Beaverton
Epic’s logo Hoping to get in front of a growing interest in triathlons in the Portland area, the venerable Bike Gallery has opened Epic Tri Shop, a new store located in the upper level of their existing Beaverton location. Although Epic Tri is in the same building as the Beaverton Bike Gallery, it will have … Read more
Portland Triathlon named world’s greenest
(Photo: Portland Triathlon) The Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon has been named the “Greenest Race in the World” by Triathlete Magazine. The accolade appears in the March issue. Race owner and organizer Jeff Henderson sent us over a clipping from the magazine. Here’s an excerpt:
Portland non-profit hopes to become LEED of sporting events
New non-profit will certify mass participation sportingevents. When Princeton grad and professional triathlete Jeff Henderson began planning the City of Portland Triathlon back in 2007 he didn’t just want to create Portland’s first urban triathlon, he wanted to make the event as earth-friendly as possible. Going far beyond the usual “green” measures, the Portland Tri … Read more
A new shop, and a new energy for triathlon in Portland
Inside the opening night party for Custom Bicycles of Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
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