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Meet Our New Executive Director
We’re pleased to introduce Ruben Alvarado as Community Cycling Center’s new Executive Director. Before joining the Community Cycling Center, Ruben served as an executive leader, elected official, and in various […]
Meet Development Director, Efrain Duarte!
The Community Cycling Center is happy to announce our new Development Director, Efrain Duarte! Efrain is a native Texan who has over six years of fundraising experience in the non-profit […]
Meet Our New Executive Director – Momoko Saunders!
It is our pleasure to introduce Momoko Saunders as Executive Director of Community Cycling Center. Momoko has worked in Portland’s bicycle industry for 13 years. She comes to us most […]
Holiday Bike Drive On December 2nd
Our biggest and most magical event of the year is coming up soon, on Sunday, December 2nd. Hundreds of kids from families with low incomes will get to choose […]
Neighborhood Leader Craig Fondren Joins Our Team as the Community Programs Manager
Please join us in welcoming Craig Fondren as our new Community Programs Manager. Mr. Fondren has deep roots in Northeast Portland, having spent many years focused on housing and urban […]
New Fujis for Sale in the Shop!
by Tyler Pell While much of our customer base may not know it, each fall, the Cycling Center effectively runs out of bikes to sell. Not that our inventory is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Community Cycling Center Board of Directors thanks Executive Director Alison Graves for outstanding years of service and leadership
The search for a new director will commence by March 1 Feb. 1, 2013 – Portland, Ore. – The Community Cycling Center board of directors announces that Executive Director Alison Hill […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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…
Hot off the Presses – Annual Report!
We had another amazing year of sharing the love of bicycles with the community. Every day we see beaming smiles from people buying refurbished bicy…
New Website!
On March 12, 2007 we launched our new website. The new look and navigation is meant to provide better access to the range of programs and services …