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• Burgerville CEO sees more bikes in their future

  Not just for cars anymore.(Photo: Elly Blue/BikePortland) Back in August, local fast food chain Burgerville made headlines when they opened their drive-thrus to bicycle-riding customers at all 39 of their locations. But, according to an interview with... Posted Jan 19 2010, 11:58 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses

• Portland’s first Free Store works its magic by bike

  The Portland Free Store at SE 11th & Clay(Photos © Elly Blue) There’s yet another new bike-based business in town — the difference is that at this store, everything is free. The Portland Free Store is, according to its website, “basically... Posted Oct 02 2009, 05:57 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Art/Culture, Bike Friendly Businesses, bike based business

• Video: Through the drive-through, by bike

  A month ago, local eco-fast food chain Burgerville announced a new policy that would allow people to use bicycles in the drive-through lanes at all of their 30 something locations, after a woman was denied service on her bike broadcast the incident online... Posted Sep 21 2009, 06:55 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Bike Friendly Businesses, video

• Introducing the Hopworksfiets: Beer, pizza, music, and true Portland spirit, all on one bike

  Phillip Ross of Metrofiets rolls out the new Hopworks party bike, complete with wood bar, kegs on tap, pizza rack, sound system, and mountains of mojo. (Photos © Elly Blue) I just witnessed the unveiling of something truly in the Portland spirit: A locally... Posted Sep 15 2009, 01:34 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Business, The Scene, Bike Friendly Businesses, metrofiets, bike based business

• This weekend, a celebration of bikes and beer at Biketobeerfest

  Bikes and beer will be celebrated in true Portland style this weekend at Biketobeerfest, a carfree event being thrown by Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB). The event is Saturday, September 19th, from noon to 10pm. And it’s totally free and open to the... Posted Sep 15 2009, 07:48 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Art/Culture, Rides/Events, Southeast, The Scene, Bike Friendly Businesses

• Local non-profit offers bike lights with free batteries for life

  Free Geek is one of Portland’s most bike-friendly businesses. In Portland, we’re fortunate to have many local businesses and organizations that support bicycling. Free Geek, a non-profit based in Southeast Portland that recycles and sells... Posted Jul 08 2009, 11:39 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses

• Local bike tour company will help guide you to work

  Todd Roll, owner of Pedal Bike Tours, wants to guide you to work.(Photo © J. Maus) North Portland-based Pedal Bike Tours wants you to “Ditch the car and discover the best route to safely ride your bike to work,” and they have a novel way of... Posted Apr 24 2009, 08:55 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Business, Rides/Events, Bike Friendly Businesses

• Local coffee roaster does it all by bike

  Trailhead’s delivery truck.(Photos © Dan Liu) Few are the passions can match the fervor of bike geeks, but the achievement of the quintessential espresso has driven coffee innovators since the death of the penny-farthing gave way to to the modern... Posted Apr 24 2009, 03:59 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses, bike based business

• New company takes pedal-powered delivery to the next level

  B-Line co-owner Kathryn Racine-Jones astride one of her company’s delivery vehicles.(Photos © J. Maus) A budding Portland business is aiming to take traditional bike-based delivery services to an entirely new level. B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery... Posted Apr 03 2009, 10:41 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses, bike based business, b-line pdx

• Bike Gallery named Platinum-level bike friendly business

  Bike Gallery owner Jay Gravesworking on a bike during the Cycle Oregon weekend ride last summer.(Photo © J. Maus) Bike Gallery — a company that runs six bike shops in the Portland area — has been named a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business... Posted Mar 04 2009, 01:38 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses, league of american bicyclists, bike gallery

• Eco-friendly cleaning business goes by bike

  Off to another “greening”.(Photos © J. Maus) Local cleaning business, Q19 Greening, is looking to buy a fleet of Dutch cargo bikes to make good on their eco-friendly mission. I met up with their first bike-enabled employee the other day to... Posted Jan 16 2009, 07:50 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses, bakfiets

• Widmer Bros. Brewery goes big for bike parking

  Rob Widmer in his company’s new bike parking facility.(Photos © J. Maus) Widmer Brothers Brewing is well-known for their Hefeweizen beer and for being one of the nation’s pioneering craft brewers. But perhaps less well known is their commitment... Posted Dec 15 2008, 08:01 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Infrastructure, Bike Friendly Businesses, Bike Parking, rob widmer

• Beaverton-based company offers peace of mind to cyclists

  PedalSecure is a new company based in Beaverton (just a few miles west of Portland) that offers comprehensive roadside assistance specifically for bicycle riders. For as little as $9.95 per month, PedalSecure offers “peace of mind” that you... Posted Nov 21 2008, 06:16 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Neighborhoods, Bike Friendly Businesses, West Side, beaverton

• UPS gears up for holidays with bike delivery

  An ad from UPS for bike delivery personnel. Shipping giant United Parcel Service (UPS) will add a new weapon to its arsenal in the holiday shipping battle this year — bicycles. Jeff Grant, the company’s workforce planning manager for the Oregon... Posted Nov 14 2008, 04:25 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Bike Friendly Businesses

• Ad Watch: Con-way is “changing gears”

  “There’s a new Con-way fleet on the road.”– copy from a new ad by freight logistics company Con-way Con-way is a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logisitics company based in Northwest Portland. I’ve long admired their... Posted Nov 11 2008, 12:28 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Business, Media, Bike Friendly Businesses, ad watch