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Bike Camp 2019: Themes!
We are excited to announce that Bike Camp will be integrating weekly themes into our camps this summer! Start building up your costume collection, so you can sport your interpretation […]
Voyagers – A New Camp for Incoming 9th and 10th Graders
Now introducing a place for our avid high school cyclists! Voyagers, as the name implies, will travel far distances as they challenge themselves to boldly go where no camp has […]
Our Plan in Response to Portland Public School’s Schedule Update
The Community Cycling Center is an organization that values both summer camp and education, and we recognize that our campers have varying schedules and circumstances. Portland Public School’s recent schedule […]
How Volunteers Rocked 2017!
This post comes from Hanna Davis, our recent Volunteer & Events Manager. Wow! What a year for volunteers at the Community Cycling Center! Our volunteer appreciation party recently welcomed nearly […]
Recap of the Lake Monsters’ Robotics eBike STEM Class
In honor of National Robotics Week, here is a shareworthy recap from the Fall 2017 eBike STEM high school class, written by student Karthik Sreedhar. The class was a partnership […]
Buy a Bike, Get 10% Off New Accessories!
Just in time for springtime riding, we are offering 10% off of all new retail accessories with the purchase of a bicycle at our shop! When you buy a new–or […]
Love by Bike: The 2nd Annual St. Velotine’s Day
In an increasingly digital world, St. Velotine’s Day is our emerging tradition celebrating all-analog affection. Next Wednesday, February 14th, the Cycling Center will be using our bike shop as a […]
“Ovarian Psycos” Film Screening This Sunday
For many, the bicycle is more than just a transportation mode—it is a tool for building community power. This Sunday, Hollywood Theatre will screen a film about an LA-based womxn’s […]
Ride with Us: The Worst Day of the Year Ride!
On Sunday, February 11th, regardless of the weather, thousands of fun-loving cyclists will grab their friends, don their costumes, and gather to join the Worst Day of the Year Ride. […]
A Bike Build with AWS Elemental
In fall of 2017, an AWS Elemental team gathered to build bikes for the Cycling Center’s Holiday Bike Drive, an annual event during which more than 400 children receive their […]
It’s the 22nd Annual Holiday Bike Drive Recap!
Here’s the word from Executive Director Kasandra Griffin: “To many, the Holiday Bike Drive looks like the day in which over 400 children get a bike. But for me, the […]
Join Us for Blazers Bike Night!
UPDATE: Ticket sales have been extended through October 6th, thanks to our friends at the Trail Blazers! The Trail Blazers and the Community Cycling Center are pairing up for a […]
Thank You, Cycle Oregon
Cycle Oregon has announced that they have cancelled the 2017 Classic due to wildfires. We can only imagine how difficult the decision was for the Cycle Oregon team and admire […]
Why Gateway Green Matters
If you have been to our bike shop on 17th and NE Alberta St., you may have seen Cole behind the counter. Like many of the Cycling Center’s bike mechanics, […]
The Joy of a New Bicycle: Bikes for Kids 2017
It was a love affair on Saturday, July 22nd. One hundred thirty-two lonely bicycles found their match in the form of overjoyed children anxious for their first ride. There were […]
Meet Kasandra Griffin, Our New Executive Director!
After a thoughtful and deliberative process involving representatives of our board, staff, and partner organizations, we are delighted to welcome our new Executive Director, Kasandra Griffin. In order to get […]
Beca de Bici 2017: Event Recap
On May 20th, Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC), Community Cycling Center, Bikes for Humanity, and The Street Trust came together for Beca de Bici 2017, a bicycle giveaway for […]
Team Tailwind Profile: Phil Wu
Just in time for National Bike Month, we are celebrating Team Tailwind, our growing crew of monthly donors who support the Community Cycling Center’s transformative work. Over the next several […]
Team Tailwind Member Profile: Alison & Jay Graves
Just in time for National Bike Month, we are celebrating Team Tailwind, our growing crew of monthly donors who support the Community Cycling Center’s transformative work. Over the next several […]
Join Team Tailwind!
Happy National Bike Month, everyone! Nothing begs for a bike ride like a sunny May day. We hope your May is already steeped in two-wheeled celebration, with more adventures in […]
Gabby, Andrea, and our STEM Program
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum can prove that there are multiple ways to learn and express oneself in academic settings. The Community Cycling Center’s emerging STEM Bike Mechanics […]
Trail Blazers 5050 Raffle: Report from the Field
What a season it has been! Thanks to a partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers and a lot of elbow grease and shoe leather from our volunteers, the Community Cycling […]
Bike Camp Is Coming to East Portland! (And We’re Hiring)
What was once a hope has become a reality—the Bike Camp program is growing this summer to include East Portland! We will be partnering with SUN schools, such as Sacramento School, […]
A Big Tent for Our Communities’ Needs
Encouraging access to opportunities for all our communities in a way that ensures a healthy, equitable future for all is a cornerstone of our work here at the Community Cycling Center. We […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Helen McConnell
Volunteers are an integral part of our community. From wrenching on bikes for Holiday Bike Drive to providing photography or graphic design expertise to our events, the Community Cycling Center’s […]
Cully Housing Justice Event Tomorrow
As Mychal Tetteh, former CEO, shared in his testimony for Inclusionary Housing just a few months ago, housing and transportation choice are inextricably linked. In the effort support access to […]
Meet Hanna, Our Volunteer & Events Manager
We are fortunate to have Hanna Davis join our team this month! In order to get to know her better, we asked her a little about herself. Why did you […]
Get Ready for St. Velotine’s Day
Next Tuesday, February 14th, is St. Velotine’s Day! We at the Community Cycling Center couldn’t imagine a better way of celebrating the bike love than offering our bike shop as […]
Volunteers Make a Difference Every Day
Today, the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy as a Day of Service—committing to building and strengthening our local communities. It’s a time to remember that hope, […]
Save $100 on Your Bike Overhaul
By Steph Routh, Communications & Marketing Manager This January and February, we’ll take $100 off the cost of a standard bike overhaul. It’s a great deal at a good time. […]
Meet Rebecca, our Interim CEO!
With the new year comes exciting changes here at the Community Cycling Center. We are lucky to have Rebecca Channer join us as Interim CEO. In order to get to […]
In Support of Inclusionary Housing
This morning, Portland City Council unanimously approved an inclusionary housing program for the city, in order to provide more affordable housing as market rate housing is developed. Community Cycling Center […]
Holiday Bike Drive 2016 Recap
It’s been two weeks since the Holiday Bike Drive, and the numbers and photos are in! On Sunday, December 4th, 411 kids picked their first bike, received a perfectly fitted […]
Interview with John Guerrero, Bike Mechanics STEM Student
John Guerrero is a student in Bike Mechanics STEM Class at Helensview High School. Students earn 4 credits in one semester of the class, which is taught by Helensview’s physics […]
Bike Camp Registration Opens December 6th
By Jake Schorr Bike camp registration is opening early this year so that you can give the gift of camp this holiday season. Winter is here, but all this rain […]
CEO Mychal Tetteh Announces Transition
What an honor this has been. When I began my work at the Community Cycling Center in 2005, I was hired as a Retail Sales and Outreach Specialist. I earned […]
Fruitcake and Bike Love Walk Into an Ice Cream Store…
You can satiate your sweet tooth and support a cause you love at the same time! For the entire month of December, proceeds of Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s Fruitcake Ice Cream […]
You Are Welcome Here
By Mychal Tetteh You are not alone. We’re here, with and for you. At the Community Cycling Center, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy, […]
The Give!Guide Launches Today!
We are excited to be rolling right along with the 2016 Give!Guide launch today! The Give!Guide works to increase the number of young supporters of local nonprofits and their incredible work […]
Portland Debuts BIKETOWN for All
Portland is excited to debut its BIKETOWN for All program! The program will provide an opportunity for Portlanders living on low incomes to become members of BIKETOWN and pay with cash. It will also […]
Donate Your Bike at Any Area REI This Saturday
By Patrick Loftus, Volunteer Manager Are you ready to say goodbye to that old Bridgestone that never quite fit you? Have your kids outgrown the coaster brakes and moved on […]
We Are a Trail Blazers Community Partner!
How about this for some exciting news, shared just in time for Transportation Night? Yesterday, the Portland Trail Blazers announced the team’s five nonprofit community partners for the next two […]
Bike Maintenance Classes are Back, Starting Thursday!
By Jake Schorr Did you ride hard all summer? Is it time to give your bike some love? Give you and your bike a treat by learning to do repairs […]
Scholarship Summer Camps a Success
By Qingyang Xie Intern “What I like the most is that I get to bike around all the time at camp.” This is the most common answer I heard when […]
Transportation Justice Alliance (Part 2)
By Katie Steele, Advocacy Intern For many Portland residents, even those who bus and bike to work on daily basis, justice in transportation is likely an abstract concept. The most […]
Transportation Justice Alliance (Part 1)
By Katie Steele, Advocacy Intern When jumping into Portland’s transportation advocacy scene, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of faces, acronyms, and agendas. It’s harder still to tease […]
Volunteers needed for Cycle Oregon
By Patrick Loftus, Volunteer & Events Manager The Community Cycling Center, whose mission is to broaden access to bicycling and its benefits, is headed to Cycle Oregon for another year. We […]
The Shoe-Ins take home the trophy at Transportation Trivia
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager A rowdy crowd joined us at Radio Room last night to test their knowledge of the world’s bike share systems at our 8th edition of Transportation Trivia. […]
John Slaughter’s Poem for Gentrification is WEIRD! The Ride
For those of you who attended Gentrification is WEIRD! The Ride, you may remember the powerful poem that John Slaughter shared with us. Well, there is a longer piece of poetry […]
Gentrification is WEIRD! The Ride – Recap and photos
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Over 50 people arrived at the Bike Repair Hub in New Columbia on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Some people stopped by purely because […]
News Release: “Gentrification Is WEIRD!” The Ride Ties Current Community Crisis to Lost City of Vanport
Bike ride to heal the wounds of gentrification July 13, 2016 – Portland, Ore. – Gentrification is the major talking point of the city today — but for many communities […]
Bike Camp —an insider’s look at Girl Cruisers Camp
By Qingyang Xie, Communications Intern When it’s Bike Camp time in the summer, the mornings at our bike shop become quite busy. Kids flock to the back of our shop, […]
NEW Bikes in Store!
By Qingyang Xie, Communications Intern We’re very excited to announce that for the very first time, the Community Cycling Center is carrying new bikes in our bike shop! We proudly […]
40 spots remaining in Bike Camp
By Melinda Musser, Communications Manager Bike Camp season kicked off last week, but it’s not too late to register your favorite child for a summer full of bike adventures. Take […]
A day in the life at the Bike Repair Hub
By Qingyang Xie, Communications Intern “Tim, can you come over? I can’t unscrew this part! Tim?” Royal, a third-grader, shouted out eagerly to one of our two bike mechanics, Tim […]
New adventure for Lillian
Today is my last day at the Community Cycling Center. I’ve been honored and proud to serve the mission of the Community Cycling Center the past two years, and it’s […]
Support the Bike Repair Hub – Give Today
This summer, we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Bike Repair Hub by doubling its open hours and debuting a Build-A-Bike program. Check out our new stop-motion video about the […]
Excitement in many languages – Bikes for Kids 2016
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller Excitement filled the Rosewood Initiative during Bikes for Kids with a formidable din that made any spoken language (and there were many) difficult to hear. […]
Coalition wins $3.5 million for Safe Routes to School!
Yesterday, the For Every Kid Coalition, representing 89 coalition partners including the Community Cycling Center and the BTA, won an unprecedented investment in Safe Routes to School: $3.5 million. The […]
Shop Tip: Top tools to own for DIY at-home bike maintenance
By Jackie Mautner, Bicycle Mechanic So you’ve got a tool bag you bring with you for roadside repair, but what about when you’re home on a rainy day and itching […]
News Release: Portland’s BIKETOWN Receives Equity Boost from the Community Cycling Center
Local nonprofit awarded grant to increase accessibility to new bike share system PORTLAND, OR – May 11, 2015 – National bicycle advocacy organization PeopleForBikes announced today the recipients of […]
Download our 2015 Annual Report
Our 2015 Annual Report is available for download. Check out our financials, 2015 programs stats, and our favorite stories from last year. Thank you for your continued support!
“Don’t be a wimp – come get dirty with bikes!”
By Daniel Shor, Community Collaborations Program Intern/BPS Plant I started working for the Community Cycling Center as part of the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s (BPS) Climate Action Collaborative […]
Cyclone Bicycle Supply powers more bike builds
By Patrick Loftus, Volunteer and Event Manager For 22 years the Community Cycling Center has helped people of all ages experience the joy of earning their very own bikes. All […]
Islabikes donates 14 bicycles to the Community Cycling Center
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Islabikes—producers of lightweight bikes made specifically for children—gave back to their community by donating 14 bikes to the Community Cycling Center. These bikes […]
Springwater Corridor Safety Issues
As many have heard, concerns regarding the safety along the Springwater Corridor prompted Joe Kurmaskie to put his Camp Creative based out of Sellwood Community Center on hold for the […]
Over 100 spots remaining in Bike Camp
By Jake Schorr, Bike Camp Manager With the weather warming, we’re eyeing our bikes and making plans for the summer. Take a look at our Bike Camp offerings to see […]
Rain or Shine, Chavez Bike Club Rides Strong
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager It was a cloudy Tuesday morning on the second day of spring break. While most students were nestled in their beds, the Cesar […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Fisher
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Rebecca joined the Community Cycling Center as a Communications Intern in 2015. Rebecca is a multi-talented volunteer. From writing to photography to speaking […]
Community Cycling Center Wins National Advocacy Award
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Thank you to the Alliance for Biking & Walking and the League of American Bicyclists for celebrating our work to broaden access to […]
Product Review: Brooks Cambium Saddle
By Tim Weeks , Bike Mechanic The following is a great first-hand review of the new Brooks Cambium saddle from our senior mechanic Tim Weeks. But before you run out and try one […]
Donate your vehicle and support Community Cycling Center
By Melinda Musser, Communciations & Marketing Manager We just launched a brand new vehicle donation program with our partner Charity Connections! If you have a car, truck, RV, boat, or […]
AT&T builds over 40 bikes for kids
Patrick Loftus; Volunteer and Event Manager On Tuesday, the Community Cycling Center, with the help of six amazing volunteers, headed out to Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA to assemble bikes […]
Science on Wheels at Helensview School
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Ever since Jericho was seven years old, he dreamed of one day owning his own bike shop. After his father purchased a Redline […]
Product Review: Fortified Lights
By Tim Weeks, Bicycle Mechanic I was a little skeptical when we first brought the Fortified lights into our bike shop. “Theft-proof lights are just not a thing,” was my […]
Let’s Ride! Bike Camp 2016
By Kelley Goodwin, Assistant Camp Manager If you think kids are the only ones counting down the days until summer, you’re wrong. Teachers do it, too. I know this because […]
Save $100 on Overhaul Special
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Your bike powered through the typical elements familiar to Portlanders: snow, rain, mud, and the dreaded wintry mix. Your ride could probably use some love. […]
NIKE announces BIKETOWN sponsorship
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Finally, bikes we can all share. Bikes that we can deploy anywhere and a platform that can create accessibility for residents facing barriers to […]
Breaking the Grid: Tech and Transportation in Conversation
By Rebecca Fisher, Communications Intern On a rainy, dark evening last Thursday, around 50 people came to a live podcast event hosted by BikePortland, Community Cycling Center, and Oregon Walks […]
ABC and Cully neighbors test out new wayfinding signage
By Rebecca Fisher, Communications Intern After a push in the Cully community for better navigation aids in the neighborhood, Living Cully entered phase two of new wayfinding signage, including temporary signage […]
ABC’s Marlene speaks at Portland City Council Meeting
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Yesterday, Portland Bureau of Transportation invited Marlene, a dedicated, long-time ABC member, to provide testimony in front of Portland’s City Council to encourage the continued support […]
Our technology wish list
By Melinda Musser, Communications and Marketing Manager There is another way you can support the future of the Community Cycling Center on our quest to broaden access to bicycling and […]
Save 25% with gift packs at Community Cycling Center!
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This winter, get bike-friendly gifts for the bicycle lovers in your life at the Community Cycling Center. We’re offering three types of gift packs – […]
Lumberyard staff build bikes for kids
By Rebecca Fisher, Communications Intern On November 5th, Lumberyard Bike Park donated $10,000 worth of new bikes to the Community Cycling Center. Some kids were fortunate enough to ride home […]
Photos from the 20th annual Holiday Bike Drive
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager On Sunday, 300 children rode home with new bicycles, helmets, and the newfound knowledge on how to ride safely in their neighborhoods at […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Steven Soto
By Mychal Tetteh, CEO When the Community Cycling Center began partnering with Lam Research Foundation in 2014, Steven Soto was their first employee in line to volunteer. Since getting his […]
News Release: Community Cycling Center celebrates 20th year of Holiday Bike Drive
Over 300 children to receive their first bicycles November 25, 2015 – Portland, Ore. – On Sunday, December 6th, the Community Cycling Center will celebrate 20 years of the Holiday […]
Sponsor a child’s first bike
This December, the Community Cycling Center will celebrate 20 years of the Holiday Bike Drive, our most impactful program that has provided over 10,000 bicycles to children from families with […]
Outdoor Adventures with NAYA
By Rebecca Fisher, Communications Intern Over the last month, the Community Cycling Center teamed up with NAYA to run a three part elective series for students at NAYA. The elective […]
Bicycle Ball – We did it!
By Jersey Deutsch, Volunteer & Development Coordinator There’s nothing like having an excuse to swing dance in fancy clothes while sipping a Manhattan on a Wednesday night. Over 100 of […]
Barbara’s story of earning a bike
By Rebecca Fisher, Communications Intern When someone stole Barbara’s bike, she didn’t know what to do. Biking was her main mode of transportation and she couldn’t afford a new bike. Biking […]
The story behind the Community Cycling Center’s new look
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Today, we are excited to share with you our new logo, website, and video featuring Laquida Landford, a woman who earned a bike and […]
Now launching Women/Trans Bike Maintenance Class!
By Jake Schorr, Program Manager When folks find out where I work, one of the first things they usually say is, “The Community Cycling Center, that place is the coolest!” […]
Why everyone should come out to Volunteer Nights
By Rebecca Fisher, Social Media Intern It’s a 7:00 pm on a Tuesday and NE Alberta Street is quiet, but Community Cycling Center is buzzing with energy. Twenty volunteers have […]
Another Successful Cycle Oregon
By Patrick Loftus; Event Coordinator This September, a team of four staff and 14 volunteers from the Community Cycling Center joined Cycle Oregon for another year. Thanks to the efforts […]
What’s next for ABC and bike parking?
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This September, one of Andando en Bicicletas en Cully’s (ABC) dreams finally came true. Safe bike storage became a reality at Clara Vista […]
Hopworks Community Tap Program
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manger Today is the beginning of September, which means Hopworks is kicking off their killer Community Tap program! They’re sending 1% of all Bike […]
Pack-a-Pannier Sale – 25% off everything inside the bag!
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager During the months of September and October, buy a bag or pannier, fill it with any new parts and accessories, and we will […]
7th Transportation Trivia Ends Strong
By Patrick Loftus, Event Coordinator An enthusiastic group of transportation wonks crowded Radio Room on Wednesday to test their knowledge of transportation, the Tilikum Crossing, and offer up a little […]
Bike Campers Interview TriMet’s Jeff Owen on Tilikum Crossing
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Our Bike Camp Middle Schoolers are very interested in all things Tilikum Crossing, Portland’s newest bridge in 40 years. At more than 1,700 […]
12 new riders at IRCO
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager On Friday, August 7th, twelve people at IRCO rode home on bikes that were generously donated to the Community Cycling Center and lovingly […]
Volunteer spotlight: Kathryn Sofich
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Kathryn Sofich joined our all-volunteer board in 2010. Before that, she was introduced to our work through the magic of the Holiday Bike […]
Top three fun and delicious ways to support us this summer!
By Lillian Karabaic, Development Manager We love local businesses at the Community Cycling Center, and in August and September, three great local businesses are loving us back. And it’s going […]
Spokeswomen: Celebrating and improving safe bicycling and walking in Cully
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller Sunday Parkways, July 27th, in Khunamokwst Park. The place teemed with people from young to old in all shapes and sizes. Andando en Bicicletas en Cully […]
A look back at Cycle Oregon Weekend
By Kelley Goodwin, Assistant Bike Camp Manager When I signed on as assistant camp manager, I was excited to find out that I would be in charge of running Cycle […]
Community Cycling Center launches pilot High School Program
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Earlier this year, the Community Cycling Center launched a pilot program with students from Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS). RAHS is a community-based […]
Shop tip: overview of derailleurs
In our previous ship tip, Gwen wrote about cables, housing and accessories. In this tip, she will provide an overview of front and rear derailleurs. Introduction This shop tip is all about […]
Retail Happy Hour every Wednesday!
Retail Happy Hour on Alberta Street kicks off this Wednesday, June 24th, from 3-6 p.m. at nearly 40 Alberta Street retail businesses. Retail Happy Hour invites shoppers to visit Alberta […]
Shop tip: cable, housing and accessories
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor Last month, Gwen wrote about the exciting world of brakes and levers. In this shop tip, she will review cable, housing, and accessories as a complement to […]
News Release: The Missing Link Wins 2nd Annual Bike Mechanic Challenge
Event raises over $9,000 for the non-profit Community Cycling Center June 16, 2015 – Portland, Ore. – The Missing Link bike shop mechanics James Emond and Matt Glynn emerged victorious as […]
The Missing Link wins 2nd annual Bike Mechanic Challenge
By Lillian Karabaic, Development Manager Missing Link Bike Shop mechanics James Emond and Matt Glynn emerged victorious as the winners of the 2nd Annual Bike Mechanic Challenge last Saturday at Velo […]
Product Review: Po Campo Six Corners Handlebar Bag
What’s so cool about Po Campo bags? It’s 3-fold: 1) They are cute and stylish and are a bit less obvious and awkward than, say, a big, yellow waterproof pannier. […]
News Release: 2nd Annual Bike Mechanic Challenge Returns During Pedalpalooza
A benefit for the Community Cycling Center June 5, 2015 – Portland, Ore. – Which bike shop will take home the trophy for having the best bicycle mechanics in the […]
Introducing a new prize at Bike Mechanic Challenge
By Patrick Loftus, Event Coordinator In just two short weeks at the Community Cycling Center’s Bike Mechanic Challenge, Portland’s best bike shops will compete to see who has city’s best […]
News Release: Community Cycling Center Expands Bike Camp Offerings
The nonprofit offers Bike Camps in NE and SE Portland May 28, 2015 – Portland, Ore. – What better way for kids to spend their summers than with new friends […]
Shop tip: types of brakes and levers
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor Introduction This next series of shop tips over the next several months will be all about creating a basis for more in-depth knowledge. Whether you’re working on […]
40 spots left in Bike Camp! Give your child a summer adventure
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Bike Camp is just around the corner. For those of you still looking for fun summer adventures for your kids, we still have […]
Spend time with friends and family at Cycle Oregon’s Weekend Ride
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Are you looking for bike events to do this summer? There is no better place to celebrate the joy of bicycling and practice […]
Product Review: Park CM 5.2 Cyclone Chain Scrubber
By David Kurishima, Retail Manager A year ago I would have rolled my eyes at the thought of writing a review about a chain cleaner. For years I always thought […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Cassidy DeMarco
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Cassidy is one of the most talented people I have had the pleasure to work with. He’s currently our graphic design intern, but has also […]
Highlights from ABC and We All Can Ride’s presentation at OATS
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Translations of ABC Member quotes by Lale Santelices, Collaborations Manager Members of Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC) and We All Can Ride […]
Shop tip: replacing your chain
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor There are many reasons that you might need to replace the chain on your bicycle. Chains wear out over time, get damaged in accidents, or may […]
ABC identifies barriers to accessing Cully’s newest park
Quotes and translations provided by William Francis and Lale Santelices On Saturday, March 14th, members of Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC) joined Verde for a bike ride to identify […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Keil Mueller
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager In this month’s volunteer spotlight, we celebrate Keil Mueller, one of our amazing board members. All of our board members generously volunteer their […]
Transportation Trivia: BIG TRAINS edition a huge success
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Our Transportation Trivia Night: BIG TRAINS EDITION fundraiser was incredibly successful. Together, we raised a grand total of $3,546 to support our work […]
Our programs will continue, despite loss of grant funding
Dear Friends of the Community Cycling Center, As you may have heard, we were not awarded funding for the Metro RTO 2015-2017 grant season. For those of you who do […]
Youth Bike Summit Roundup
The Youth Bike Summit strengthens the national movement of youth on bikes by developing leaders in a weekend of fun, advocacy, training, and workshops. For the first time ever, […]
It’s about transferring knowledge to your kids!
By Lale Santelices, Collaborations Manager Members of the Cully community and the new Líderes Verdes (trained volunteer leaders from Verde), who will join ABC this year, received a bike and […]
The Waffle, the Challenge, the Worst Day of the Year Ride
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller On Sunday, February 8th, nearly 3,000 riders – from wee to crinkly – celebrated the statistically worst weather day of the year by getting together […]
783 reasons why we love our volunteers
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager The Community Cycling Center had a very successful 2014, but we could not have done it without the support of our volunteers. Last […]
Avenues to Advocacy Volunteer Nights
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager We are on the verge of creating an online resource that will amplify and simplify community organizing around active transportation. Our advocacy volunteers […]
In memory of Jim O’Horo
By Randi Orth, Former Volunteer & Outreach Manager at the Community Cycling Center For those who don’t know, Jim O’Horo holds the title of longest running volunteer with Community Cycling […]
3 Things you need to know about Cycling for Change
By Kelly Hansen, Program Director Jorge, an 11 year old who frequents the Bike Skills Park at New Columbia, wanted to learn to do a wheelie. He asked me for […]
What’s new at Bike Camp 2015
By Jake Schorr, Bike Camp Manager Can you count to 145 on your tingling, frost-numbed fingers? Because that’s how many days we have until Bike Camp begins! As the season […]
We Did It!
By Lillian Karabaic, Development Coordinator We are wrapping up the most successful Winter Campaign we have ever had at the Community Cycling Center, having raised more than $204,413 of our […]
Join us at the Worst Day of the Year Ride
Join us on Sunday, February 8th, for the Worst Day of the Year Ride! If you registered for last year’s ride (during the Snowpocalypse!), you are good to go for […]
Overhaul Special returns – $100 off this winter
Over the next month, your bike will see the typical elements familiar to Portlanders: rain, mud, and the dreaded wintry mix. Your ride could probably use some love. We […]
What we learned at the first annual Jeffersonian Dinner
By Brianna Harris, Campaign Specialist On Wednesday, community members gathered at the Village Ballroom to help build the future of the Community Cycling Center through an evening of idea sharing, […]
Lessons in leverage – fathers & daughters building community with bikes
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller Paul is a Community Cycling Center donor and regular volunteer. I spoke with him and his daughter, Nora, during a recent Tuesday night volunteer drop-in […]
Livestream our Jeffersonian Dinner!
We will be livestreaming our Jeffersonian dinner tonight. Stay tuned.
Here are Portland’s 300 new riders after Holiday Bike Drive (PHOTOS)
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Since the Holiday Bike Drive’s inception in 1995, the Community Cycling Center has provided over 10,000 bicycles to children from underserved communities. On […]
5 hand-crafted balance bikes up for bids – Balance Bike Build-off Auction
By Brianna Harris, Campaign Specialist Every year hundreds of faces light up with joy at the Holiday Bike Drive. Kids smile, laugh, and some of them earn their very first bike. […]
Eat fruitcake ice cream and support our Holiday Bike Drive
For the past 25 years, Congressman Earl Blumenauer developed a tradition of baking and delivering hundreds of fruitcakes to family, friends, and colleagues. When he dropped off a cake at […]
Photos and recap of The Bicycle Ball
By Lillian Karabaic, Development Coordinator What a night! Community Cycling Center’s 20th Anniversary Bicycle Ball was well-attended with 95 guests. The evening was filled with an air of celebration as […]
Hacking for a better transportation future!
By Allison Giffin, Winter Campaign Specialist and Lillian Karabaic, Development Coordinator Last Saturday, 25 citizens generously forwent the sunny weekend weather for the greater good of transportation advocacy to attend […]
Shop Tip: Selecting and adjusting saddles
By Gwen Koon, Service Supervisor PART 1: SELECTION Choosing a saddle that is the correct shape for your body is an important part of making sure that you’ll be comfortable […]
Dia de los Muertos Ride: A Tour de Tot
By Abby Kraai, Volunteer Storyteller If there were a Tour de France for tiny tots, last Sunday’s Dia de Los Muertos ride would have been it. Kids of all sizes […]
News release: Introducing The Bicycle Ball, Celebrating 20 years of the Community Cycling Center
Live music, 1920s-inspired cocktails, and more November 10, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – This November, get ready for the bicycle event of the season. The Bicycle Ball is a fundraiser […]
Product Review: Cygolite Metro 550
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager There are many things you can learn about the nature and habits of Portland cyclists simply by looking at what they are buying throughout the […]
Avenues to Advocacy – join our hackathon!
By Allison Giffin, Campaign Specialist We all have ideas about how to improve the safety of our neighborhood streets, our commutes, and our kids’ journeys to school, but how do […]
Blown away by Cycle Oregon 2014!
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager During the second week of September, five Community Cycling Center staff members, 15 volunteers, and our brightly designed box truck headed east to […]
Winter Riding Shop-Tip Medley
By Forrest Scott, Service Supervisor Hello Everyone! The first day of fall is just about a week away! Last Thursday’s blustery weather reminded me that it’s time to adjust my […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Amy Meyer
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Amy Meyer, our fabulous graphic design volunteer, came to us via a recommendation from a PNCA professor. I have had the pleasure of […]
A look back at Take Back the Streets – and what’s next
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager “I was overwhelmed by the amount of people that showed up to ride and the support we got from the community as we […]
Serotta ‘CPI’ track bike frame – Autographed by Ben Serotta
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Sometimes we truly receive some unique gems donated to our bike shop. Right now, we have a super sweet, custom-built Serotta ‘CPI’ track […]
Oregon Walks all over Rumble Strips
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager A fifth and highly competitive round of Transportation Trivia Night convened at Radio Room this past Wednesday evening. Team Rumble Strips arrived, trophy […]
News Release: Take Back the Streets Anti-Violence Movement Rolls Forward
Bike ride and event will address recent shootings August 6, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – In response to the recent shootings in Portland, community activists Jason Washington, of Brothers Gaining […]
Bikes for Kids in East County
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager What a weekend! For the first time ever, the Community Cycling Center offered a Bikes for Kids event in East Multnomah County, an […]
Meet our new COO, Ernest Stephens
Ernest joined the Community Cycling Center team this week as our new Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Ernest focuses on continual improvement of the Cycling Center, creating a foundation for […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Kaganovich
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager Melissa is a mainstay in the alternative transportation scene; she’s connected, to say the least. For Community Cycling Center, Melissa represents creative volunteerism […]
News Release: Community Cycling Center Brings Bikes for Kids Event to East Multnomah County
100 Children to Receive Bicycles at New Boys and Girls Club July 22, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – This summer, 100 children from underserved communities will receive bicycles, helmets, safety […]
Product review: Jandd Frame Pac
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager Do your summer plans include a day ride on your road bike or shredding some trails on your mountain bike? How about a fully-loaded tour […]
Voodoo launches the bike doughnut in honor of the Community Cycling Center!
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This July, Voodoo Doughnut is celebrating the Community Cycling Center’s 20th anniversary with the introduction of the bike doughnut! From now until August […]
A thank you to our supporters from Mychal
Dear Friends, Celebrating the Community Cycling Center’s 20th anniversary is a humbling experience. When we started the campaign at the beginning of June, we never thought it would be as […]
#TBT: Brian Lacy on the Yellow Bike Program
Recently, Lost Oregon dug up some fun video archives about the Yellow Bike Program. We sat down with Brian Lacy, our founder, to chat about the Community Cycling Center’s […]
Ben Duncan (of OPAL) on earning a bike through the Community Cycling Center
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Last week, we sat down to chat with Ben Duncan, founding board member of OPAL and the Chief Diversity and Equity Officer at […]
Shop tip: The exciting world of disc brake maintenance
By Forrest Scott, Mechanic This month’s shop tip covers pad replacement and adjustment for mechanical disc brakes. Since the Avid BB7 model is increasingly common as stock equipment for commuting […]
It’s the first week of Bike Camp! Here’s what the kids have to say…
It’s the first week of Bike Camp, that time of year where kids of all ages take over the streets of Portland, armed with popsicles, wrenches, new friends, and […]
Bike Gallery Wins 2014 Bike Mechanic Challenge
By Mike Conway, Development Manager What started out as a mellow evening quickly became a night filled with pandemonium. The Bike Mechanic Challenge was in full force Saturday night at […]
News Release: Bike Gallery Wins 2014 Bike Mechanic Challenge
Event raises over $11,000 for the Community Cycling Center June 16, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – Two mechanics from Bike Gallery—Brian Link and Sterling Hill—took home the trophy at the […]
News release: Community Cycling Center Celebrates 20 Years
June 5, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – The Community Cycling Center, Portland’s first nonprofit bike shop, is celebrating its 20thanniversary this June. This week, the Center launched its anniversary campaign video, featuring […]
Community Cycling Center celebrates 20 years!
Twenty years ago, the Community Cycling Center became a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits. To celebrate this special anniversary, we want to share this […]
Not too late to sign your kid up for Bike Camp adventures!
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager It’s not too late to sign your child up for a summer full of adventures on two wheels. We still have openings in […]
Spring Bike Club graduates are out in the world! Meet Alex and Fatuma, new grads!
By Ari Kemis, Volunteer Storyteller School is almost out—and so is Bike Club! Middle school students who joined our after-school, bike safety program in the Portland area are nearly finished […]
News release: Mechanics gear up for Bike Mechanic Challenge
Mechanics Gear Up for Bike Mechanic Challenge A benefit for the Community Cycling Center May 21, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – Which bike shop has the best bicycle mechanics in […]
Shop tip: fun rides in Portland
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager For what will be my final shop tip, we’re going to step outside the bike shop and talk about sweet places to ride in Portland. […]
Introducing…the Bike Mechanic Challenge
By Mike Conway, Development Manager Which bike shop has the best bicycle mechanics in the city? Find out at the Bike Mechanic Challenge, a benefit for the Community Cycling Center. […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Laura Klement
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager Where Laura finds the time to do so much, no one will ever know! She seems to be everywhere at once: helping our […]
Anne’s next adventure
Our amazing Chief Operating Officer, Anne Lee, will be transitioning out of her role to pursue a new adventure. After five years at the Community Cycling Center, she made an […]
Support local and receive a Community Cycling Center water bottle or bell
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager For the month of May, our bike shop is highlighting locally-owned companies! Check out our new selection of backpacks and messenger bags from […]
Bike Club > The Price is Right
By Zoe Piliafas, Director of Programming The halls of Cesar Chavez School were not filled with the typical noises coming from the 400+ student body. Today was a teacher work day. […]
Product review: Skadokeys!
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager Here at our shop, some of our most cherished bike parts are the cheap accessories that get salvaged from inexpensive kids’ bikes. Why? Because kids […]
ABC works to remove major barrier to bicycling
By Lale Santelices, Program Coordinator The ABC group has been active in the Hacienda Community for over 3 years. Through a photo voice project and a bike census, they identified […]
How a bike saves Maria money and helps her connect with her community
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller Maria earned her bike on Valentine’s Day earlier this year during a Create a Commuter workshop. In the opening circle of that February workshop, Maria […]
Community service day gives Bike Skills Park fresh look for spring
By Lisa Ratzlaff, Volunteer Storyteller Close to 25 volunteers gathered on March 15th in New Columbia to spruce up the Bike Skills Park. Volunteers and staff from We All Can […]
Wine, Fred Meyer, Western Bikeworks, and Amazon
By Mike Conway, Development Manager The Community Cycling Center likes to do things a little differently. We’ve been out and about developing some new partnerships with the hope of offering […]
Shop Tip: emergency roadside repairs
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager A while back we covered what tools are good to carry with you on your commute. This month we’ll talk about some tips and tricks […]
Transportation Trivia takes over City Hall!
By Mike Conway, Development Manager The fourth installment of Community Cycling Center’s Transportation Trivia invaded City Hall. This time, we moved our event to the political epicenter of our beautiful […]
Reflections from The National Bike Summit
By Mychal Tetteh, CEO The 2014 National Bike Summit held in Washington DC was a chance to join forces with bike advocates from all over the country. It was a […]
Who makes up “car-free” households?
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager New Republic reports what we’ve been hearing for a while now, millennials (those born after 1981) are increasingly abandoning cars for bikes, public […]
Community Cycling Center Launches Bike Camps at Sellwood Cycle Repair
The nonprofit will now offer day camps in NE and SE Portland March 11, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – This summer, the Community Cycling Center will expand their Bike Camp […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Ralph Cohen
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager I first met Ralph at our weekly Tuesday Drop-In Nights. He initially stood out to me for two reasons: Ralph arrived by motorcycle […]
News Release: Transportation Trivia Night Goes Big
Fourth installment of trivia event will move to City Hall in March March 4, 2014 – Portland, Ore. – The Community Cycling Center is collecting the wonkiest of trivia questions […]
An update on Avenues to Advocacy
By Mychal Tetteh, CEO It’s amazing what happens when we ask: why not? When I shared the challenges that active transportation advocates face, it was surprising how common the obstacles […]
ABC and Verde identify barriers to accessing Cully Park
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Last Tuesday, members of Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC), a resident-led bike committee at Hacienda CDC, welcomed new members with a party. […]
Create a Commuter conversation hearts
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller On Valentine’s Day, five women and five men from Central City Concern earned new commuter bikes equipped with everything they need to ride safely […]
Transportation Trivia Night is back – and it’s Bigger. Than. Ever.
By: Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator It is my favorite time of year. We’re collecting the wonkiest of questions to put a group of transportation nerds to the test at our […]
Retail Product Reviews: WTB Saddles
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager At the Community Cycling Center, we are all about removing barriers to bicycling—whether it be providing access to affordable bikes and cycling education, or working […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Heidi Beierle
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager Heidi’s volunteer work at Community Cycling Center is very specific, though her support of our mission runs deep. While you won’t see […]
The tamales are on us, volunteers. You deserve it!
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager While math is not my strong point, I feel really confident in the following equation: (High fives and smiles) x Tamales + Gold-painted […]
Refurbishment special returns – $100 OFF!
Over the next month, your bike will see the elements Portland commuters have become accustomed to: rain, mud, and the dreaded wintry mix. It could probably use some love. We […]
Meet our newest board members
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager We are so excited to add six new board members to an already talented and dedicated team. Meet our newest members below. […]
We All Can Fix It
By Cheryl Matushak, Volunteer Storyteller The cold weather may have driven many people inside, but the members of We All Can Ride used it as a chance to learn the […]
Shop tip: tire inflation, valve types, and picking the right tube
By Patrick Loftus, Service Manager This seems like a simple subject, but it’s one of the more common questions we get in our bike shop and it’s surprisingly complicated. Today’s […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Conti
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager I’m a pretty big fan of Nick. As a Tuesday Drop-In Night regular (and a perennial enthusiast of friendly debate on a wide […]
3 reasons why Bike Camp 2014 is wheelie special
By Kelly Hansen, Program Manager Our Alberta Street neighbors have heard them cheering, east-siders have seen them exploring their streets, and Portlanders everywhere talk about them: the Community Cycling Centers’ […]
A thank you letter from Mychal Tetteh
Dear Friends, Thank you for supporting us during our winter campaign. Together we raised $121,057. Everywhere we looked, we found people willing to contribute to our work. You heard from […]
Ride with us at the Worst Day of the Year Ride – February 9th
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager The 13th Annual Worst Day of the Year Ride is back! Registration begins NOW. Sign up at our bike shop located at 1700 […]
Create a Commuter at Hacienda’s Salon Comunal
By Lori Rodriguez, Volunteer A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of volunteering with the Create a Commuter workshop held at Hacienda’s Salon Comunal, or Community Center, in Northeast […]
The sum of sights and experiences: one volunteer’s perspective of the Holiday Bike Drive
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller I volunteer for the kids, the other volunteers, the love of bicycling, and because being at the Holiday Bike Drive feels right and good. Every […]
18th annual Holiday Bike Drive is a success thanks to our volunteers
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Last Sunday, over 375 children and their families convened at Legacy Emanuel’s beautiful and surprisingly sun-filled atrium to earn bicycles, helmets, and safety […]
Sneak Peek raises $12,880!
By: Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator On Wednesday night, dedicated and enthused volunteers, friends and supporters braved the cold and joined us at the 4th annual Holiday Bike Drive Sneak Peek […]
Harvey Scott’s Bike Club meets Velo Cult and ABC
By Theo Roffe, Bike Club Instructor Harvey Scott’s Bike Club has come to an end and our graduates have earned their bikes. Before they went home, we asked them what […]
News Release: Community Cycling Center celebrates 18th Annual Holiday Bike Drive with a Sneak Peek party
Over 375 children to receive bicycles, helmets, and safety education November 25, 2013– Portland, Ore. – In December, over 375 children from underserved communities will convene at Legacy Emanuel Hospital […]
13 new riders graduate from Rosa Parks Bike Club
By Theo Roffe, Instructor Rosa Parks Bike Club has come to an end and we’re proud to announce 13 graduates! Each graduate received a certificate, lights (it gets dark early […]
The power of pi: Portland Wheelmen Touring Club, readying bikes for the Holiday Bike Drive
By Heidi Beierle, Volunteer Storyteller For 14 years, approximately 30 volunteers each year from Portland Wheelmen Touring Club have devoted three Fridays in November to repair and clean bikes for […]
Avenues to Advocacy – lessons learned from my first 50 days
By Mychal Tetteh, CEO In my first 50 days as the CEO of the Community Cycling Center, I’ve met all types of passionate and dedicated people in our active transportation […]
Join us at the 4th annual Holiday Bike Drive Sneak Peek fundraiser!
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator It’s a special time of year at the Community Cycling Center, with Holiday Bike Drive right around the corner. At this annual event, 375 kids […]
Don’t miss our big HOLIDAY SALE at the bike shop – Save 25%
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This winter, get bike-friendly gifts for the bike lovers in your life at our bike shop and save big. From November 15th until […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Janelle Bickford
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager Janelle has volunteered with the Community Cycling Center for years. Over the course of this past year, she managed to find herself in […]
Q&A: Bike Works share their thoughts on broadening access to bikes in Seattle
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager If you are looking for an organization that closely resembles our model, look no further. Bike Works, an organization in Seattle, has an […]
The 10th annual Give!Guide kicks off today!
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator Today marks the start of the Willamette Week’s 10th annual Give!Guide and we are honored to be a part of it for the 6th year […]
Support new riders during our winter campaign! November 1st-December 31st
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator “The bicycle has changed my life in regards to my health. It helps me when I go grocery shopping and when I drop my daughter […]
Meet Ayzha from Rosa Parks Elementary School’s Bike Club
This month, we’re excited to feature a Bike Club participant from Rosa Parks Elementary School. Rosa Parks is a new partnership for the Community Cycling Center, and we could not […]
How neighbors help sustain bike ridership
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager “I especially enjoyed meeting Neda. She’s from Iraq,” remarked Doug, a We All Can Ride member. “I think it’s marvelous that we can […]
Volunteer spotlight: Patti Thompson
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Manager Do you know Patti? We think you should! She has volunteered with us for over a decade, though this past year and a […]
Ride along with Linda on her commute
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This September, we are celebrating the BTA’s Bike Commute Challenge month by riding along with one of our favorite commuters. Linda Dougherty lives […]
Was that the best Transportation Trivia Night yet?
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator Transportation Trivia Night is becoming a well-loved tradition around here. It always seems impossible to top the previous event, but last night may take the […]
News Release: Community Cycling Center Announces Mychal Tetteh as New CEO
August 23, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – Today the Community Cycling Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening access to bicycling and its benefits, announced the selection of Mychal Tetteh […]
News release: Transportation Trivia Night – Third Time’s a Charm
Radio Room to host benefit for the Community Cycling Center August 19, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – Have you measured the miles of sidewalks, bike lanes, and streetcar tracks in […]
Shop tip: carrying stuff on your bike
Patrick Loftus; Service Manager Figuring out how to comfortably and safely carry stuff on your bike can greatly improve your riding experience. In this shop tip we’ll look at the […]
News release: Community Cycling Center’s Rummage Sale – Sunday, August 25th
Community Cycling Center’s Rummage Sale – Sunday, August 25th Sale features great deals on over 100 hand tools, repair stands, and more August 5, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – The […]
12-year-old Claire shares her thoughts on our new Food Cart Freewheelers camp
By Claire Lyons, Bike Camp participant Hey fellow Bike Campers! My name is Claire Lyons. I’m 12 years old, going into the 7th grade and just recently attended the Food […]
Transportation Trivia Night: Third time’s a charm
By: Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator Are you ready for the third installment of Transportation Trivia Night? Have you measured the miles of sidewalks, bike lanes, and streetcar tracks in the […]
Stories from Mechanics Camp – the instructors tell all (Part 2 of 2)
Theo and Andrea, two Bike Camp Instructors, share with us their experience of teaching Mechanics Camp, a brand new camp we are offering for the first time this year. Part […]
Stories from Mechanics Camp – the instructors tell all (Part 1 of 2)
Theo and Andrea, two Bike Camp Instructors, share with us their experience of teaching Mechanics Camp, a brand new camp we are offering for the first time this year. Part […]
Meet the newest member of our team – Mike Conway
Hello everyone, I am Mike Conway, the new Development Manager for the Community Cycling Center. I am honored to join the passionate team at the Community Cycling Center to further […]
New Columbia celebrates grand opening of new Bike Skills Park
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Residents of New Columbia and staff from the Community Cycling Center and Home Forward celebrated the grand opening of the new Bike Skills […]
News Release: New Columbia Celebrates Grand Opening of New Bike Skills Park
New Columbia Celebrates Grand Opening of New Bike Skills Park Project made possible by a $15,500 grant from PDC July 22, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – Residents of New Columbia […]
Wet, Wild Time at Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride 2013
By Mike Conway, Development Manager Steinbeck once wrote, “You don’t take a trip; a trip takes you.” So appropriate is this quote for my first foray into the world of […]
Product Review: Topeak Morph Pumps
By David Kurushima, Retail Manager It’s prime touring season, the perfect time to head out on two wheels for a long trip. Whether you are making a day-trip to the […]
5 bike safety tips for parents and kids
By Kelly Hansen, Community Cycling Center Program Manager As the sun comes out and more people of all ages hit the road on their bikes, the Community Cycling Center presents […]
Hacienda and New Columbia residents to lead summer bike rides
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This spring, bike committee members from Hacienda CDC and New Columbia spent six weeks immersed in a comprehensive ride leader training course taught […]
Reaching new heights this spring – $22,287 raised in one month!
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator On Friday, May 31st, a group of 178 supporters, volunteers, and new friends joined us at our new workshop space, filled with bikes, beer, and […]
Local bag bonanza – buy a bag and receive a stainless coffee mug
By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist We have stuffed our bike shop to the gills with locally made bags in preparation for your summer bike adventures! During the month […]
News Release: The Community Cycling Center Celebrates New Workshop Space with a Spring Fundraising Party
Celebration includes Russell Street Bar-B-Que, Hopworks, Metrofiets, a bike museum, and more May 20, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – The Community Cycling Center is celebrating their new workshop space with […]
Come see what’s inside…at our spring fundraising event!
By: Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator This May, we’re celebrating two very important things: our spring fundraising campaign and our new workshop space. What better way to celebrate both than […]
Bike local, shop local, support local
By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist For the month of May, our bike shop is highlighting locally owned cycling sundry companies and locally made bicycle products! Check out our new […]
Our spring fundraising campaign kicks off May 1st!
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator This spring, we’re going big. On May 1st, we’re kicking off our spring fundraising campaign – with the goal to raise $20,000 in one ambitious […]
Breesa’s getting a new commute
We are bummed, but mainly very proud, to announce that after five amazing years, our firecracker Development Manager, Breesa, is leaving the Community Cycling Center. Early next month, she’ll return […]
The Metro Grant – what this means for our community partnerships
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager On April 10th, great news arrived at the Community Cycling Center – we received a Metro Regional Transportation Options Grant! This funding gives […]
A conversation about racism
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager “White folks don’t see racism because they don’t have to. They have the luxury of being oblivious to other peoples’ reality,” said Tim […]
Transportation Trivia Night: Round 2
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator Our second Transportation Trivia Night fundraiser was tougher, rowdier and more successful than we could have imagined. For those of you who haven’t been to […]
News release: Community Cycling Center to host second Transportation Trivia Night at Radio Room
News Release For Immediate Release Community Cycling Center to host second Transportation Trivia Night at Radio Room Transportation Trivia Night is a benefit for the Community Cycling Center, […]
Update on Executive Director position
Our Executive Director, Alison Graves, will be leaving the Community Cycling Center. Her last day is Thursday, March 14th. The Board of Directors is focused on establishing a robust recruitment […]
We’re relocating
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager For those that do not know, the Community Cycling Center actually has two locations – our retail bike shop on Alberta Street, and […]
Get to know Lourdes Montes from ABC
By Peter Weisberg, Volunteer Storyteller On Friday, January 25th, I interviewed Lourdes Montes, a Community Bike Educator from Hacienda’s Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC). I rode out to […]
Community Cycling Center Launches Two New Bike Camps With New Summertime Adventures for Kids
Registration begins on February 1st January 28, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – This summer, Community Cycling Center’s Bike Camp program returns with two new Bike Camps: the Food Cart Freewheelers […]
5 reasons to look forward to Bike Camp this summer!
By Kelly Hansen, Program Manager Online Registration for Bike Camp opens February 1st! # 1: New camps In the off season we held several focus groups with both campers and […]
Join us at the 12th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager It’s time to gather your friends, brainstorm your costume, and most importantly, register, because the 12th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride […]
Save $100 with our winter refurbishment special!
Over the past few months, your bike has seen rain, mud, and the dreaded wintry mix. It could probably use some love. We want to make it easy for you. […]
Sneak Peek raises $11,114
By Breesa Culver, Development Manager We are so lucky. More than a hundred of our amazing supporters and neighbors came together on Wednesday night for the Holiday Bike Drive Sneak […]
Tell us about your first bike and enter to win great prizes!
Our 17th annual Holiday Bike Drive is just around the corner. To celebrate the spirit of this event, share a photo of your first bike and enter to win a […]
Alicia’s Holiday Bike Drive story (VIDEO)
This December, over 400 underserved children will choose their very first bicycles at our 17th annual Holiday Bike Drive. Check out the video below featuring Alicia and Diego Sanchez, who share […]
You’re invited to the Holiday Bike Drive Sneak Peek
The 17th annual Holiday Bike Drive is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than a party at the bike shop? Join us on Wednesday, December 5th, […]
New commuters hit the streets – Create a Commuter at NAYA
By Joseph Rosevear, Instructor Think about the last time you rode a bicycle. For participants in last week’s Create a Commuter workshop at the Native American Youth and Family Center […]
Holiday gift packs are back again, beginning November 15th
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager This holiday season, find great gifts at our shop for the bike lovers in your life and save big! We’re offering three types […]
Creating connections – bike committees from Hacienda and New Columbia come together
By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist Last Tuesday, October 16th, members of Hacienda CDC’s resident-led bike committee, Andando en Bicicletas en Cully (ABC), New Columbia’s We All Can Ride, and […]
Community Cycling Center launches the New Columbia Bike Repair Hub video
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Haven’t been able to make it to the New Columbia Bike Repair Hub? Sit back and enjoy this video produced by Dan Kaufman […]
OMSI’s Local Voices, Clever Choices campaign features Community Cycling Center program participants
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager The bilingual exhibit, Clever Together: Our Everyday Choices/Juntos somos ingeniosos: Una decisión a la vez, is OMSI’s latest permanent installment. Clever Together is […]
You’re invited to the Where To Bike Portland book launch party!
Join us! We’re celebrating the launch of the new cycling book, Where to Bike Portland! The book, written by our Deputy Director, Anne Lee, is geared toward recreational cyclists and […]
A Community Celebrates the New Columbia Bike Repair Hub
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager In just 10 quick days, students from Oregon College of Art & Craft and Pacific Northwest College of Art transformed a vacant lot […]
We did it! Campaign for the Bike Repair Hub at New Columbia a huge success
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator In a whirlwind month, we were able to raise $13,629 from our amazing supporters to make the Bike Repair Hub at New Columbia a reality. […]
Meet Ihe
Every Saturday, Ihe gets out his helmet, gets on his bike, and joins up with his neighbors to go on a group ride. The grassroots bicycle group at New Columbia, […]
Save the Date: Celebrate the Bike Repair Hub grand opening at New Columbia!
We are so excited to transform a vacant lot into a beautiful Bicycle Repair Hub in the New Columbia neighborhood. Please join us on September 5th to celebrate this inspired […]
It takes a community to build a Bike Hub
My family moved to Portland from Togo. Moving to a new environment isn’t easy. But the magic gift of a new bike helped me to get out and explore. I […]
313 bikes given new lives
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Our Bike Donation Campaign ended on July 30th, and thanks to our donors, we collected a grand total of 313 bicycles in one […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Kevin, Nash, and Owen
Something has been happening at the shop on Tuesday Nights over the last few months: raw energy and enthusiasm for anything and everything bikes. What, might you ask, is the […]
Press Release: Community Cycling Center to Build a Bicycle Repair Hub in North Portland Neighborhood
Community Cycling Center to Build a Bicycle Repair Hub in North Portland Neighborhood The new facility will be built in August in an effort to eliminate barriers to bicycling often […]
Press Release: Radio Room to host Transportation-Themed Trivia Night
Radio Room to host Transportation-Themed Trivia Night Trivia night is a benefit for the Community Cycling Center, with prizes from Showers Pass, North St. Bags, Toro Bravo, and more! July […]
A record-breaking fun weekend at Cycle Oregon Kids Camp
By Kim Whitney, Youth Programs Manager This past weekend, we broke records on miles and fun at our fourth annual Kids Camp through the Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride, a family […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Noah Edelson
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator With his one year volunteer anniversary coming up, Noah has easily become a familiar face to Tuesday Drop-In Nights and has met any […]
Ubong and the bike with red flames – one boy’s Bike Camp adventure
By Lale Santelices, Bike Camp Instructor “After camp, I can’t wait to ride my bike in the real world!”— Ubong This summer, Ubong, an 11 year old boy, earned a […]
Enter to win a FREE copy of Cycling Sojourner
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Ellee Thalheimer has written a guide book – Cycling Sojourner: A Guide to the Best Multi-Day Tours in Oregon. It’s the first guidebook […]
“Welcome to New Columbia! We All Can Ride!” – North Portland Sunday Parkways
By Zan Gibbs, Adult Programs Manager According to the City of Portland, roughly 23,700 people showed up for the North Portland Sunday Parkways on June 24th. We spent the day […]
Give your bike a new life – help us collect 400 bikes in July
When you donate a bike to the Community Cycling Center, we will put it to good use in our community programs for low-income families or in our bike shop. Our […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Alicia Crain
By Randi Orth, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Alicia has had a long and committed history with us as a volunteer. Her work as Policy Intern in 2009 yielded a collaborative […]
New Cruisers Bike Camp in Cully!
By Kim Whitney, Youth Programs Manager We have some exciting news! We are partnering with Harvey Scott Elementary to expand our camps to the NE Cully Neighborhood for the week […]
Spring fundraising campaign a success: Thank you, donors!
By Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator Our spring campaign ended on May 31st and, thanks to our tremendous donors, we raised a grand total of $12,346 in just over a month. […]
Building Total Health – Kaiser Permanente Community Fund Grantee Summit
By Alison Graves, Executive Director What is total health and how do we build it? That was our charge on Monday, May 21, at the Kaiser Permanente Grantee Summit. More […]
Hacienda’s PhotoVoice project strengthens bicycle advocacy and active living in NE Portland
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager In January of 2010, residents of Hacienda CDC participated in a PhotoVoice project by taking over 150 images that documented barriers to active […]
Wieden + Kennedy Volunteers clean 17 bikes for Holiday Bike Drive
By Lara Sheets, Program Support Specialist On Thursday, May 17th, 32 volunteers from Wieden + Kennedy pulled up to our shop on a warm, sunny day in a bright yellow […]
Bike Camp is filling up fast, but 57 spots still remaining! Register today!
Looking for fun activities for your kids this summer? There are still plenty of spaces left in our Bike Camp program. Register online today to ensure your child’s spot in one […]
Community Cycling Center creates 14 new commuters at POIC
By Zan Gibbs, Adult Program Manager On Thursday, May 10th, we offered our second Create a Commuter workshop to the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC). At POIC, they reconnect alienated, […]
Women’s Transportation Seminar honors Community Cycling Center with Diversity Leadership Award
By Breesa Culver, Development Manager The upstairs of the Gerding Theater at the Armory was filled with gussied up transportation professionals on Tuesday night. They were gathered to celebrate women’s […]
Help BUILD MOMENTUM during our spring fundraising campaign
By Breesa Culver, Development Manager We are building a more inclusive bicycle economy + culture in Portland. Will you join us? For the past twelve months, we’ve been hard at […]
High school student produces inspirational Create a Commuter video
This spring, we worked with Maya Rait, a talented sophomore student at Catlin Gabel, on a Create a Commuter video project. Every year as part of the media curriculum, Catlin […]
New Columbia takes center stage on PBS
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Our partners at New Columbia—a revitalized community situated on 82 acres of land in North Portland—garnered national attention on Earth Day as they […]
Cycling Sojourner Book Launch
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager Cycling Sojourner Book Launch Tuesday, May 8th at 6:30 River City Bicycles – 706 SE MLK Blvd. The wonderful Ellee Thalheimer has written […]
Monday MAYhem – 20% off on Mondays in May with secret word!
We’re offering a secret special during the month of May. When you stop by the shop on a Monday, be sure to say the secret word, NARWHAL, and you’ll get […]
The Standard: Volunteer group extraordinaire
By: Noel Mickelberry, Development Coordinator When a group of 15 smiling employees from The Standard rolled up to the Community Cycling Center on a sunny Friday afternoon, I knew we […]
Down but not out: Bike Club funding cut
By Kim Whitney What Happened In the most recent budget review, the Portland Children’s Levy Allocation Committee members were tasked with cutting $3.7 million from their budget. According to the […]
Laura Koch’s next adventure
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager, and Laura Koch Our amazing Program Director, Laura Koch, will be transitioning out of her role to pursue her Masters in Public Health […]
Timbers kick off Bike Camp scholarships
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager We are excited to announce that the Portland Timbers have awarded us a $5,000 grant to support Bike Camp scholarships this summer! Through […]
Create a Commuter at Central City Concern: “This bike is my new best friend!”
By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist Last Friday, March 23rd, I attended my first Create a Commuter workshop, which took place at Central City Concern in northwest Portland. As we […]
Stolen bike – Klein Palomino
Someone broke into our shop and stole this refurbished $1,095 Klein Palomino bicycle (serial# WL1771819). Needless to say, we are upset about the loss of the bike and the damage […]
Product Review: Bike Cozy Tool Roll
By Christopher Hamann, Retail Supervisor As the buyer at the Community Cycling Center, I am always looking for local and fresh new items for our bike shop. I knew when […]
Press Release: Bike Census and Repair Training Cultivate Community Bike Educators in Cully
Bike Census and Repair Training Cultivate Community Bike Educators in Cully Residents from Hacienda CDC promote bicycling in partnership with the Community Cycling Center March 19, 2012 – Portland, Ore. […]
New paths await Create a Commuter riders
By Derek Burns, Volunteer Storyteller Hope and opportunity met on March 1st when a dozen new cyclists were given bikes as part of the Create a Commuter program. Thanks to […]
Our response to Monday’s Oregonian article on New Columbia
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager We were deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that occurred on Sunday at a New Columbia pocket park on North Woolsey Avenue. […]
What we learned in our Winter Bike Club pilot program
By Kim Whitney, Youth Programs Manager “I fixed and destroyed things, and those don’t go together often” – Alex “I learned how to fix a bike and a flat tire, […]
Advanced Cruisers Bike Camp Explores New Terrain
By Lara Sheets, Program Support Specialist Imagine spending your summer riding up hills, exploring new bike lanes and boulevards with a new batch of friends. With Advanced Cruisers, youth from […]
Brian Benson’s Next Adventure
By Melinda Musser, Communications & Marketing Manager
It is truly a bittersweet moment for us today as we announce the departure of Brian Benson…
Dillon and Claudia – a family’s story of earning bicycles
By Lara Sheets, Program Support Specialist
In January, we piloted a new Winter Bike Club at Harvey Scott School, featuring a bicycle maintenance…
Press Release: Community Cycling Center’s Bike Camp returns for another summer of adventures
Press Release Community Cycling Center’s Bike Camp returns for another summer of adventures Registration begins in February and is sure to fill up fast February 6, 2012 – Portland, Ore. […]
Join us at the Worst Day of the Year Ride
The 11th Annual Worst Day of the Year Ride on February 12th is a good demonstration of the spirited, fun-loving and resourceful attitude that makes…
A great year of Get Lit – 2011 at a glance
In 2011, we held 13 Get Lit events at various intersections in the Portland Metro Area, installing front and rear light sets on a total of 429 unli…
Bike Club team pilots new winter curriculum in Cully
Bike Club has historically taken place in the fall and the spring of the school year, leaving kids without an opportunity to continue to be engaged…
BTA donates 20 bicycles to New Columbia
On a Friday in early January, Joel Holly and Sheilagh Griffin opened the doors to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s bike storage space in SE Po…
Winter fundraising campaign a success
As a nonprofit, we rely on generous businesses, foundations, and individuals to support our community programs. From Bike Camp scholarships and Hol…
Get ready for the 11th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride
It’s time to gather your friends, brainstorm your costume, and most importantly, register, because the 11th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride is ha…
Grant recipient brings bike maintenance & repair training to Cully neighborhood
We are excited to announce that Central Northeast Neighbors has named Andando en Bicicleta en Cully (ABC) – a local group of residents who have or…
Bike Gallery staff turn wrenches for Holiday Bike Drive
From the day the Community Cycling Center opened its doors, the Bike Gallery has been a huge supporter of our work.
Seventeen years ago, a Bike …
Create a Commuter Workshop with Hacienda and Easter Seals
On Friday, November 18th, we delivered our first ever Create a Commuter workshop exclusively in Spanish to a group of Spanish-speaking residents fr…
Create a Commuter Empowers 15 Adults at Humboldt Gardens
On October 29th we held a Create a Commuter workshop at the Home Forward Humboldt building in North Portland. We had an awesome group of 15 adults …
Community Cycling Center Receives $10,000 Grant From Bikes Belong to Build a Bike Skills Park and Community Bike Hub at New Columbia
The Community Cycling Center is excited to announce that we received a $10,000 grant from Bikes Belong to build a bike skills park and community bi…
Holiday gift packs at our bike shop
Get bike-friendly gifts for the bike lover in your life at our friendly neighborhood bike shop. From now until the end of December, we’re offerin…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories – Patricia (VIDEO)
We are excited to launch our 2011 Holiday Bike Drive video series, filmed and edited by Chad Berkley, a volunteer filmmaker and creator of last yea…
You’re invited to the Holiday Bike Drive Sneak Peek
Please join us at the second annual Holiday Bike Drive Sneak Peek – a FUNdraiser for the Community Cycling Center.
Snack on tasty treats from th…
A conversation about bike storage at Hacienda
Last Thursday, a roomful of Hacienda CDC residents who form part of the recently renamed group called Andando en Bicicleta en Cully or ABC, (Riding…
Give a little, get a lot with the Give!Guide
The Give!Guide is an incredible gift from the Willamette Week to local nonprofits and we are psyched to be included once again.
We need your…
Old Spaghetti Factory Raises $9,500 for Holiday Bike Drive
Every year, we engage volunteer groups from over twenty area businesses in cleaning bicycles destined for the Holiday Bike Drive. It’s an energetic…
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jim Milne
It’s hard to believe that Jim only began volunteering with us in early February of this year – he has spent so much time with us this year that it …
Intel builds fifty bikes for the Holiday Bike Drive
We’re so fortunate to have a broad base of business supporters in the Portland Metro Area, and for the past decade Intel has been one of the most l…
Ainsworth Elementary students organize record-breaking bike collection
Last weekend was a record-breaking bike collection for the students of Ainsworth Elementary. The students of Mrs. Meyers 3rd grade class organized …
Bike Club – A tale of learning how to ride a bike
Many people remember the person who first taught them how to ride a bike. This fall, Vernon School has a brother and sister, Franky (5th grade) and…
Create a legacy with the Community Cycling Center
Did you know that you can make a gift to the Community Cycling Center as part of your estate plan? It’s true. You may include a cash or stock donat…
Volunteer Spotlight: Minott Kerr
Minott joined our volunteer program in early 2010 and quickly became a fixture at our Tuesday Drop-In Nights. He quickly mastered the fine art of r…
Nike Employee Grant Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation awards $18,000 for Bike Club
Last week, Nike, Inc. announced grants totaling $300,000 to 27 local nonprofits and schools through the Nike Employee Grant Fund of The Oregon Comm…
Record-breaking season for our 2011 Bike Camps
This past summer, we experienced a record-breaking season by empowering 645 children through our youth programs. We expanded our Bike Camp scholars…
Prepare for the cold – Great new products at our shop
Our shop is brimming with fantastic accessories to help you prepare for this rainy season. Whether you’re in search of a new pair of waterproof glo…
Bon Voyage, Nickey
It is a bittersweet moment for us today as we say farewell to our fabulous Social Media Specialist, Nickey Robare. Over the past year, Nickey has n…
Empowerment and Women’s Basic Bicycle Maintenance
Riding a bicycle regularly can be a very empowering experience. The realization that you can transport yourself most places you need to go, using y…
Save 15% on apparel this October
This October at our shop, prepare for winter riding with a new set of lights and fenders. When you buy fenders or a light set, you can take 15%…
Enter to win a FREE Nutcase helmet!
What’s your favorite bike ride in Portland? Tell us on Facebook or Twitterand be entered to win a FREE helmet from Nutcase. …
Riding near and far in the Bike Commute Challenge
Every year the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s Bike Commute Challenge (BCC) encourages thousands of Oregonians to bike to work. Most of our staff…
Create a Commuter at Portland Youth Builders
On September 26th, we kicked off our 11th Year of Create a Commuter with a fantastic workshop at Portland Youth Builders in SE Portland. Their miss…
Get Lit
On Wednesday, September 28th, we kicked off our Get Lit events for the fall with a light event at NE Weidler and N. Williams, where there are sever…
Sunday Parkways and Hacienda
Last weekend, 4 volunteers joined us to offer free bike tune-ups and flat tire fixes for residents of the Hacienda Community as a part of the NE ne…
Returning from Cycle Oregon
After daily moves between towns in southwestern Oregon with more than 2,000 riders, we are back in Portland sleeping in our own beds instead of gra…
Great bikes and accessories at the shop
Our shop is brimming with fantastic bicycles and accessories. Whether you’re in search of your first commuter bike or special retro wheels, we have…
Connecting with Congressman Earl Blumenauer
On Monday evening we met with Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a longtime friend and supporter of the Community Cycling Center, for an intimate convers…
Getting to know: Timothy Weeks
Timothy Weeks began working at our bike shop as a Seasonal Mechanic this past Spring, bringing with him an impressive resume of repair experience. …
Our new Guest Mechanic Program
Earlier this year, we began to realize that many of our dedicated volunteers who had been working on bikes for the Holiday Bike Drive wanted to mov…
Volunteer at Sunday Parkways
On Sunday September 25 Portland Sunday Parkways comes to Northeast Portland with the longest route of the year. There will be over 8 miles of stree…
The Bike Commute Challenge is here
It’s September, and that means one thing – Bike Commute Challenge month is upon us! The Bike Commute Challenge encourages everyone in Oregon to com…
Create a Commuter season begins
This year, our Create a Commuter program marked ten years of broadening access to bicycling. We’re riding right into the next ten years with a slat…
Get ready to roll!
This September, when you buy a refurbished bicycle at our neighborhood bike shop, take 15% off all new accessories!Our shop has one of the best…
Scholarship Bike Camps roll through town
If you have ridden around North or Northeast Portland much this summer, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of our Bike Camps in action. Groups o…
Take our customer survey – Enter to win a FREE tune up
If you are in our bike shop in the next couple of weeks, please take the time to fill out our 2011 Bike Shop Customer Survey. We’d love to hear f…
We’re a new nonprofit member of 1% for the Planet
We are happy to announce that the Community Cycling Center is now a nonprofit member of 1% for the Planet.
1% for the Planet is a growing coalit…
Equity Ride recap
Last Thursday, August 25th, the second annual Equity Ride took place, in the Lents neighborhood of SE Portland. Organized by Shelli Romero at the O…
Bikes and new products at the shop
Our shop is brimming with fantastic bicycles and accessories. Whether you’re in search of your first commuter bike or special retro wheels, we have…
Join us for the Equity Ride
Join us tomorrow evening, August 25th, for the second annual Equity Ride. Organized by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Equity Ride wil…
Great Deals at Salvage Sundays
Our Salvage Sundays are the most inexpensive way to get a bike at the Community Cycling Center. Are you an artist looking to build a fence out of o…
Getting to know: Patrick Loftus
Patrick Loftus first began working at the Community Cycling Center as a seasonal bike mechanic in 2009. Recently, he was promoted to a permanent me…
Thank you for joining us at the Alberta Street Fair
This past Saturday brought us a lovely day at the Alberta Street Fair. We always like the opportunity to hang out and connect with our shop neighbo…
Get your playa bike here!
Headed to Burning Man? There’s no better way to get around the playa than by bike. And there’s no better place to get a bike for your trip than at …
Check out our new bike shop page
Looking for information about our bike shop? We’ve been hard at work on making our website easier to use for our bike shop customers. Our Bike Shop…
Join us at the Alberta Street Fair
It’s time once again for that annual hullabaloo of Northeast Portland fun, the Alberta Street Fair! Now in it’s 14th year, the fair will bring …
Cupcake Day!
Cupcake Jones, a locally owned bakery in the Pearl District, will be donating 5% of their proceeds to us for one day, August 16th. Start planni…
Coasters Camp meets Friends of Trees
By Chris Cook, Bike Camp Instructor
This past Wednesday, July 13th, our Coasters Camp, ages 6-8, had the opportunity to visit one of our summer-…
Become a monthly giver, win sweet Patagonia gear
When you become a monthly donor in August, you will be automatically entered to win one of four high-performance Patagonia packs!
Why give mo…
Pack a Pannier and save 20%!
It’s almost time to go back to school. Are you planning on commuting by bike to campus this year? Then get ready to ride with our Pack a Pannier sp…
Great bikes at the shop – Week of July 25
This is a regular feature on our blog. Check back soon for more bike updates!
Our shop is brimming with fantastic bicycles and accessories. Whe…
Fun times at the Cycle Oregon Weekend Kids Camp
Wet tents, soggy shoes and a 1/2 an inch of rain did not deter 78 kids from riding with us in Salem a few weekends ago. This summer marked our …
Riding off into the sunrise – Farewell Mychal
It is truly bittersweet for us to announce the departure of Mychal Tetteh, our Director of Shop Operations. Over the next five weeks, he will be tr…
Volunteer Spotlight: Sherman Coventry
1. How long have you been volunteering at the Community Cycling Center? How did you start?
I came to Volunteer Orientation in August of 2009.
…
Thanks, ODS!
This summer, ODS Health generously sponsored Bikes for Kids events at New Columbia and the Native American Youth and Family Center. At these two ev…
Great bikes at the shop – Week of July 18
Our shop is brimming with fantastic bicycles and accessories. Whether you’re in search of your first commuter bike or special retro wheels, we have…
Bikes for Kids at NAYA a great success
On Saturday, July 9th, a crew of 43 volunteers and staff from the Community Cycling Center and the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) c…
Alberta Main Street helps us get a facelift
The Alberta Main Street project is a new non-profit organization working to balance development and progress on Alberta St., while at the same time…
Ten Years of Create a Commuter – Part 2
This is part two of a two part series. To read about the beginning of the Create a Commuter Program, please click here.
The Create a Commuter p…
Great bikes at the shop – Week of July 4
Every day, our fabulous supporters donate bikes to us. Some are built up for our community programs, some are tuned up and refurbished to be sold a…
Alliance for Biking & Walking – Executive Leadership Retreat
By Alison Graves, Executive Director of Community Cycling Center
Early last week I attended the Thunderhead Retreat II organized by the Alliance…
With a little help from our friends
Every year, we hold two fundraising campaigns to provide us with much-needed support for all of our community programs. In June, we asked you to he…
Create a Commuter season ends with new beginnings
By Zan Gibbs, Adult Program Manager
We ended our Create a Commuter season with a fantastic workshop at Central City Concern in downtown Portlan…
Ten years of Create a Commuter
One of the early successes- and disappointments- of the Community Cycling Center was our Yellow Bike Program. We’d fix up bikes, paint them yellow,…
Great bikes at the shop
Our racks are overflowing with goodies down at our neighborhood bike shop on Alberta. Whether you’re looking for your first commuter bike, a family…
“Remember Your First Bike?” Film Screening Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended our "Remember Your First Bike?" film screening event at the Hollywood Theatre last Thursday. We had a great time, a…
Bike camp kicks off
Break out the sun-screen and pump-up those tires, because the Community Cycling Center’s Bike Camp begin June 20th! Each week we’ll be hosting a ro…
Bikes for Kids at New Columbia
On Sunday, June 5th, a team of 49 volunteers, staff and New Columbia residents teamed up to provide 62 youth with new helmets, safety knowledge a…
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave McQuery
Dave has been volunteering with us since the last millennium. He started out cleaning bikes, decided to try his hand at repair, and soon became a f…
Great new stuff at the bike shop
This is our favorite time of year. The weather is finally warming up, the sun is showing its face (almost) every day, and the streets are packed wi…
Sign up now for Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class for Women
Ever feel like your bike is a mysterious creature, full of mindboggling wonder? Well, it is pretty fantastic, but it doesn’t have to be so complica…
I ride – We ride! Join us for an I ride tour on June 16th
If you’ve biked around North and Northeast Portland in recent weeks, you may have already seen our "I ride" TriMet bus bench campaign. The campaign…
Enjoy family riding this summer – $50 off Xtracycle kits in June!
Imagine carrying two kids, a full load of groceries and yourself on a bike- seem impossible? It’s not! With an Xtracycle kit you can transform your…
Create a Commuter Workshop at POIC
By Zan Gibbs, Adult Program Manager
On Tuesday May 24th, 2011, we held our first Create a Commuter workshop with Portland Opportunities Industri…
Make a gift and change a life during our summer fundraising campaign!
We believe that bicycles can changes lives. We see this every day in our programs at our neighborhood bike shop.
We could not offer our inno…
Graduation Day for Faubion Elementary School’s Bike Club
By Jacob Martinez, Bike Club Volunteer
This is Part 2 of Jacob Martinez’s Faubion Bike Club series. Part 1 can be found here.
The Spring ses…
Introducing the “I ride” bicycling campaign
We are excited to announce the debut of the "I ride" bus bench campaign, a celebration of all who ride bicycles in our community, made possible thr…
You’re invited to a special screening of Remember Your First Bike? at the historic Hollywood Theatre
The Community Cycling Center will be hosting a special screening of Remember Your First Bike?, a film that celebrates the Holiday Bike Drive and al…
Dine out at Lucy’s Table for the Community Cycling Center
You are invited to a very tasty fundraiser. On Thursday, May 26th, Lucy’s Table will donate 10% of their sales to the Community Cycling Center. Enj…
Volunteer Spotlight: Virginia Quinn
Virginia joined the Tuesday Drop-In crew in November of 2009, and has barely missed a night since. She patiently gleaned tricks and techniques from…
Create a Commuter Workshop Introduces New Bikes to North Portland Residents
On Saturday May 7th, 2011, we held a Create a Commuter workshop for adults enrolled in the workforce training programs at the Housing Authority of …
There’s still time to sign up for Bike Camp
Each summer, Bike Camp offers the opportunity for Portland kids and teens to learn bike safety, mechanical skills, and road knowledge through hands…
Monday MAYhem- 20% off on Mondays in May with secret word!
Have you ever rolled up to our shop on a Monday, ready to lay down the dough on that flashy new helmet you’ve been eyeing… only to be disappointe…
Riding With Faubion Elementary School’s Bike Club
By Jacob Martinez, Bike Club Volunteer
Last October, I began volunteering with Community Cycling Center’s Bike Club at Faubion Elementary in No…
Join us on Facebook – Enter to win free rain gear
To celebrate the launch of our brand new Facebook page, we are giving away a free waterproof cycling jacket and pants set. To enter to win, just ‘l…
Cyclone Bicycle Supply Donates Over 350 Kryptonite Locks
Cyclone Bicycle Supply recently negotiated a donation of 363 Kryptonite locks to the Community Cycling Center. This generous donation of 169 U-lock…
Create a Commuter workshop at Open Meadow introduces new bicycles!
On April 16th 2011, we held our second Create a Commuter workshop with Open Meadow Career Services in North Portland. The mission of the Open Meado…
James John Bike Rodeo and Repair Day a success!
Friday’s torrential downpour did not deter folks from stopping by the first ever James John Elementary School Bike Rodeo and Repair Day. This was t…
Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Greulich
Joe is the Community Cycling Center’s unofficial oral historian. He has been volunteering with us for nearly a decade, a longer tenure than any cur…
Anne Lee Chosen To Write Portland Guide to Bicycling
We are excited to announce that our Deputy Director, Anne Lee, just signed a contract to write a book entitled Where to Bike Portland. The publishe…
Create a Commuter Profile: Meet Veah
Each year, our Create a Commuter program helps more than 150 low-income adults earn fully-outfitted commuter bicycles while gaining the skills, kno…
Notes from the Transportation Health Equity Kickoff
by Alison Graves, Executive Director
The conversation about transportation, health and equity has been gaining momentum in the past year. While …
Bon Voyage, Benjamin
Last week, the Community Cycling Center staff held a very bittersweet pizza party. We were gathered to say farewell to our Production Manager, Benj…
Bike Shop Expansion Campaign: We did it!
We are incredibly grateful to our supporters for investing so mightily in our shop expansion and renovation. With the help of 23 individuals, famil…
Protect Your Noggin This Spring- 15% Off All Helmets!
After the seemingly endless winter rains, you might find yourself blowing dust off all your bike accessories as you prepare for the spring and summ…
Oregon Active Transportation Summit recap
We’re so proud to share that two of our staff, Laura Koch and Mychal Tetteh, presented this week at the Oregon Active Transportation summit. The Su…
New Women’s Bicycle Maintenance Class Added
Due to the popularity of our Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class for Women last year, we have decided to add an intermediate level Derailers and Drivet…
Summer is coming and so is Bike Camp!
The days are getting longer and the cherry blossoms are spreading across the city. Spring has finally sprung! Now that you have packed up your wint…
National Bike Summit Highlights 2011
I became a fan of bike sharing at this year’s National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, both in terms of riding the goofy-looking-but-decidedly-enjo…
Get your copy of The Hub!
Our annual community offerings catalog, The Hub, is now available! You can pick up a copy at our shop at 17th and Alberta. If you’re on our mai…
Volunteer Spotlight: Quin McIntire
One day last fall, Quin showed up at our shop. Then he came by the next day. And the day after that, and almost every day since. From the first tim…
Volunteers power our remodel
During the month of February, a veritable army of supporters generously offered their skills and enthusiasm to help us completely transform our bik…
Check out the bike shop’s new look
Watch our new video following the progress of the shop remodel.
$100 off overhauls in March
Is your magnificent ride feeling a little off? If you’ve already got a great bike you love- but it needs a little TLC- now is the time to visit ou…
Alison joins the League of American Bicyclists Board of Directors
Since 1880, The League of American Bicyclists has helped to spur significant successes toward building bicycle-friendly communities across the Unit…
Worst Day of the Year Ride 2011 Recap
This past Sunday, Feb. 13th, thousands of bicyclists came out for a chilly winter ride, making the 10th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride a rousing…
Announcing the Equity in Active Transportation Committee
We are proud to announce a new collaborative working group formed this past year as an extension of the Understanding Barriers to Bicycling Project…
Shop remodel update
Our shop remodeling process is continuing on smoothly, thanks to the help of our amazing community of supporters and volunteers. First the Oregon T…
Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Mode
Michael Mode began volunteering with us in early 2010, and ever since he has been a mainstay at Tuesday Drop-In Night. A talented mechanic and …
A great time at Volunteer Appreciation Night
On Tuesday, January 25th, over 70 volunteers and staff came together in the bike shop to celebrate another incredible year in our volunteer program…
Dirty drive train cleaning special all month long
Winter in Portland can be tough for bicyclists- all that cold drizzle can make even the most committed riders shiver in their rain boots. Lucky f…
Big changes coming to the bike shop
We’ve been bursting at the seams of the bike shop for a long time. We can’t really say it’s a bad thing- we just have so much we want to do, and on…
Hacienda residents use photography for bike advocacy
In 2010, through our Communities in Motion grant, the Community Cycling Center helped create and support Bike Committees at two of our community pa…
It’s a great time of year to buy a bike
You may not think of January as cycling season- all that cold drizzle can make even the most committed bicyclist shiver in their rain boots. Lucky …
Ride with us at the Worst Day of the Year Ride
It’s almost time for our favorite benefit of the year! The Worst Day of the Year Ride on February 13th has quickly become Portland’s favorite w…
Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Bott
On the very first day she volunteered with us, way back in April of 2009, Kristin ended up not only doing a million things – from fitting helme…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories: Sharon Senter, Community Booster
An active cyclist and community booster, Sharon Senter opened Russell Street Bar-B-Que with her partner Diane Santucci in 2004. Following Sharo…
Help us make bicycle dreams come true
Sometimes pictures speak louder than words. Check out our new video.
Holiday Bike Drive 2010 a roaring success
On Sunday, December 12th, hundreds of Portland children and families, speaking 15 languages, from 38 partner agencies, made their way to Legacy Ema…
Don’t wait until it’s too late – pick up a gift pack today
Get bike-friendly gifts for the bike lover in your life at the Community Cycling Center. Through the month of December we’re offering three Holiday…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories: Elizabeth Trinh, Community Partner and Volunteer Translator
Elizabeth Trinh first became a part of the Holiday Bike Drive when she began signing up participants at the Housing Authority of Portland, wher…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories: Tom Ralley, Front Door Coordinator
Tom Ralley has offered unflagging volunteer support to the Community Cycling Center for more than a decade. A retired educator, he has been ded…
Welcome new board members!
Please join us in a hearty "Hello! Hi! Welcome!" to our three new board members, Olivia Rebanal, Tom Gainer, and Jennifer Pratt. These three dedica…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories: Sarah Royal, Bike Safety Educator
Sarah Royal is an amazing advocate for bike safety. As a member of Bike and Build, she rode cross-country teaching bike safety to kids. She began v…