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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A brick-and-mortar shop with strong online presence absorbs a brick-and-mortar shop that blamed e-commerce for its demise.
Calling it quits after six years.
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
(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:
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
Inside the opening night party for Custom Bicycles of Portland.(Photos © J. Maus)
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