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• Portland builders take home two awards at NAHBS

  Portland’s Aaron Hayes, acceptinghis “Best New Builder” award fromNAHBS founder Don Walker.(Photos © J. Maus) Two Portland builders stood out among the country’s best bicycle craftsmen today at the awards ceremony at the North... Posted Feb 10 2008, 07:26 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, NAHBS 2008

• NAHBS 2009 set for Indianapolis

  Don Walker looks to Indianapolisfor NAHBS ‘09.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) NAHBS founder Don Walker will take the fifth addition of his show to Indianapolis, Indiana next year. He made the announcement at the end of today’s show saying, “I’m... Posted Feb 10 2008, 06:44 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• A NAHBS Sunday slideshow

  Rene Herse in black and white.Slideshow below.(Photo © Jonathan Maus) Wish I had more time to share stories from last night and today, but the awards ceremony is starting soon and I’ve got to get back to the show. Below is a slideshow of my photos... Posted Feb 10 2008, 04:59 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• Where will NAHBS end up in ‘09?

  NAHBS founder Don Walker.(Photos © J. Maus) In a few hours, North American Handmade Bicycle Show founder Don Walker will make the announcement of where next year’s show will take place. Each year it is a closely held secret, but Walker has already... Posted Feb 10 2008, 04:43 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• Snapshots from the show floor

  Amid the dizzying array of bike bling and pure craftsmanship here at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, sometimes it’s the little things you remember at the end of the day. Here are a few snapshots I’ve been collecting in my head…... Posted Feb 09 2008, 10:38 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• Bolt cutters used to solve bike parking snafu

  No metal was safe from bikes at the NAHBS today.(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Convention Center was overwhelmed with guests arriving by bike for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) today. As crowds hit there peak around mid-day today, hundreds... Posted Feb 09 2008, 09:28 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• No more room: Fire Marshall says NAHBS at capacity

  Bummer. The crowds here at the Oregon Convention Center have been thick all morning. So thick in fact that City of Portland Fire Marshall Michelle Coefield just told me that they can’t let anyone else in until people begin to leave. Just after 1... Posted Feb 09 2008, 04:56 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• Chris King hooks up with an old flame

  Chris King, the man who redefined headsets and has not compromised the quality of his Chris King Precision Components in over thirty years, has rekindled his love for making bicycle frames. In typical Chris King style, he has quietly re-launched his Cielo... Posted Feb 09 2008, 03:34 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• ‘Naked’ bike draws attention

  There’s more than meets the eye in Sam Whittingham’s booth.(Photos © Jonathan Maus) 35 year-old builder Sam Whittingham of British Columbia-based Naked Bicycles, exhibited at NAHBS last year. He displayed several of his Naked Bicycles, got... Posted Feb 09 2008, 03:01 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• Bike show puts builders in the media spotlight

  Mike Flanigan in the CS Monitor. One of the most important keys to the success of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is the media coverage it generates. Local and national news outlets from both the cycling and mainstream media are covering... Posted Feb 09 2008, 02:11 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Media, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• NAHBS open thread: Your thoughts about the show

  Thick crowds this morning.(Photo © J. Maus) The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is going full steam right now at the Oregon Convention Center. This is the first day open to the general public, and despite the warmest, sunniest day in recent... Posted Feb 09 2008, 01:37 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• Portland builders shine at NAHBS

  Tony Pereira.(Photos © J. Maus) As you may have noticed, this first day at the North American Handmade Bike Show (NABHS) I’m focusing solely on Portland builders. Yes, I realize there is a lot of amazing stuff here from other builders, but I’ve... Posted Feb 08 2008, 09:37 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, NAHBS 2008

• A visit from a guy named Lance

  Lance Armstrong with NAHBS founder Don Walker.(Photo © J. Maus) Just as I was leaving the opening day of the North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS), none other than Lance Armstrong showed up. He and few friends ambled in to gaze at the world’s... Posted Feb 08 2008, 08:51 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, NAHBS 2008

• A special Vanilla for a special girl

  Sacha White built this mixte as a birthday gift for his 8 year-old daughter.(Photos © J. Maus) Everyone in the handmade bike industry must wonder where framebuilding phenom Sacha White gets the inspiration for his always impressive bicycles. Judging from... Posted Feb 08 2008, 06:49 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, NAHBS 2008

• Opening day at the NAHBS

  It’s opening day for industry members and the media at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS). I’ve spent the morning roaming the aisles of the Oregon Convention Center, shaking lots of hands, meeting up with old acquaintances, and... Posted Feb 08 2008, 02:29 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, NAHBS 2008