By Breesa Culver, Development Manager
Last Sunday, people all over the Portland metro region woke up early, pulled on wigs and tutus, and access…
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The Shipley era: a look back at four years of Holiday Bike Drive magic
By Brian Benson, Community Engagement Director
As we’ve said many times before, the magic behind the Holiday Bike Drive isn’t really magic – it’…
Wheeling through a week with the Coasters Camp
By Kim Whitney, Youth Program Manager
How did you spend your summers as a 6 year old? Through our Bike Camp program, kids as young as 6 get the …
First Create a Commuter of 2012 – Sunny and Wonderful!
By Zan Gibbs, Adult Program Manager
On Sunday, February 5th, we delivered our first Create a Commuter workshop of 2012 to Portland Community Col…
Equity takes center stage at the Active Transportation Forum for Mayoral Candidates
By Melinda Musser, Communications and Marketing Manager
On Tuesday, February 6th, Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith sat center-st…
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. […]
2012 Volunteer Appreciation Night
By Brian Benson, Community Engagement Director
On Tuesday, January 31st, over 60 volunteers and staff came together in the bike shop to celebrat…
Winter overhaul special – $100 off!
Over the past few months, your bike has seen rain, snow, and the dreaded wintry mix. It could probably use some love. We want to make it easy for y…
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…
Local Motion: An Active Transportation Forum for Mayoral Candidates
We are proud to announce that in early February we will be co-sponsoring Local Motion: Portland Mayoral Candidates Discuss Active Transportation. I…
Inspirational Youth Bike Summit in New York City
By Alison Graves, Executive Director of the Community Cycling Center
"This can’t be a bike event!" exclaimed my colleague, Keith Holt, of Milwau…
Hands on Portland
Last Friday, 13 volunteers from Hands on Greater Portland scrubbed, "flossed" and polished 17 kids bikes, while laughing, smiling and marveling at …
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…
Volunteer Spotlight: Ashley Haire
Ashley began volunteering with us just six months ago, but it seems like she’s been around forever. She quickly and enthusiastically learned how to…
Hot off the press: 2012 schedule of Bike Maintenance classes
In the Dec 8th issue of the Portland Mercury, Sarah Mirk put our Bike Maintenance Classes on her Holiday Wish List. She took Basic Bicycle Maintena…
David Kuch celebrates 10 years with the Community Cycling Center
When David Kuch started working at the Community Cycling Center 10 years ago, it was a windowless bike shop with holes in the floor. Considering th…
Save the date! Bike Camp registration starts on February 1st.
Not sure what your kids are doing yet this summer? Sign them up for Bike Camp!
This summer we are offering weekly Bike Camps for kids ages 6 to …
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…
Volunteer spotlight: Eli and Dave Wuollet
The orange Huffy may not have been noticed amidst the sea of kids bikes in the atrium of Legacy Emanuel Hospital at the 2011 Holiday Bike Drive, bu…
Holiday gift packs at the shop mean big savings for you
We’ve got everything you need to upgrade, decorate, or fix a bike at our bike shop, and with our Holiday Gift Packs, you can save money, too! There…
ODS Health cleans bikes for 2012 Holiday Bike Drive
By Alison Graves, Executive Director
It should come as no surprise to learn that dentists are experts at cleaning bicycles. Their enthusiasm for…
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…
Photos and recap of our 16th annual Holiday Bike Drive
On Sunday, December 11th, we provided over 465 bicycles to low-income youth at the 16th annual Holiday Bike Drive. The event, held at Legacy Emanue…
Program Director, Laura Koch, joins 9 other bicycle advocacy organizations in 4-day training
This past week, our Program Director Laura Koch attended a four day Training for Trainers – Small Group Facilitation training, hosted by the Allian…
Portland Wheelmen Repair Over 20 Bikes for Holiday Bike Drive
For over a decade, the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club has generously and enthusiastically supported the Community Cycling Center. Every winter, the…
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 …
Holiday Bike Drive Stories – Quin (VIDEO)
Quin has been volunteering for the Community Cycling Center since he was 12. In the third installment of the Holiday Bike Drive video series he tal…
Bike Club – Vernon
The last meeting of the Vernon Bike Club was a happy one. We are so proud of the students and their hard work over the past 12 sessions, and we wer…
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…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories – Sarah (VIDEO)
In the second installment of our Holiday Bike Drive Stories video series, Sarah, a volunteer, talks Holiday Bike Drive and how she got involved wit…
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…
You’re invited to the Shop Warming Party on April 29th
After months of planning and hard work, our bike shop expansion and remodel is nearly finished! We’re so happy about our new look, all we want to d…
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…
Bike Shop Expansion Campaign: We’re almost there!
As you have probably noticed, we are so excited to finally expand and refurbish our neighborhood bike shop. Over the past weeks, we’ve told you abo…
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…
Action! Adventure! Popsicles! Bike Camp!
Once again we are gearing up for a fantastic summer of adventures and fun for our 2011 Bike Camp!
After sitting in a classroom all year, campers…
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…
Holiday Bike Drive Stories: Bob Wong, Mechanic and Helmet Fitter
You can often catch Bob working on Holiday Bike Drive bicycles at the shop on weekday afternoons, wrenching away and trading smiles and stories wit…
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…
Receive a free acupuncture treatment with your donation of $40 or more
We are excited to announce an astoundingly generous offer from Stumptown Acupuncture in support of the Holiday Bike Drive.
Through December 31, …
You’re invited to the Holiday Bike Drive Sneak Peek
For the past fifteen years, the Holiday Bike Drive has inspired hundreds of children and families to ride bicycles. On this special day, 400 childr…
Make your gift go further with the Give!Guide
If you’ve been waiting for just the right moment to make a donation to the Community Cycling Center, consider this the buzzer going off because the…
Show off your dance moves (and help local nonprofits)!
The Community Cycling Center is lucky enough to be among the local nonprofits chosen to be included in the 2010 Give!Guide. This year, the Willamet…
Getting to know: Forrest Scott, Mechanic
Since August 2008, Forrest has been wrenching on bikes for customers and program participants at the bike shop. Whether he has a rusty three-speed …
Volunteer Spotlight: Chad Berkley
Over the course of his four years volunteering with us, Chad has done a little bit of everything. He’s refurbished bikes at Drop-In Night, helped…
Half off fender installation in October
There are few things worse than showing up for work with a brown stripe up your back. This month, we’re making it easier to cover your wheels by of…
Recycle your bicycle at an REI near you
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 to bigger…
The BikeMobile rolls to Hacienda
On Saturday, September 25th, with the help of our incredible outreach volunteers, we hosted the inaugural BikeMobile event in partnership with Haci…
Kicking off Get Lit at Broadway and Williams
To kick off the fall season of Get Lit outreach and safety events, we decided to start with one of the most dangerous bicycling intersections in Po…
Volunteer Spotlight: Leah Haykin
Leah started volunteering with us in May of 2009, and soon became a regular at Tuesday Drop-In Nights. Over the intervening months, she picked up s…
Cycle Oregon Adventures
Cycle Oregon is all about connecting people and supporting communities. Their work is similar to our work in north and northeast Portland, but with…
Join us at the Grand Central Bakery Fair on September 18th
On Saturday, September 18th, Portland’s Grand Central Bakery will be putting a city spin on the classic county fair at the first annual Grand Centr…
Volunteer Spotlight: Emerson Webb
For our Youth Programs team, Bike Camp just wouldn’t be Bike Camp without Emerson. As a camper, he has been both amazing with the other kids and ex…
It’s the last day of Bike Camp
It’s the last day of Bike Camp and it’s hard not to be a little weepy. Our incredible instructors and campers have spent the summer spreading bike …
Bikes for All: The morning after
Bikes for All, a community conversation about access to bicycles and transportation and health equity took place last night at the New Columbia com…
Hitting the road with Cycle Oregon
On Saturday, September 11th, a team of Community Cycling Center staff and volunteers will hit the road with Cycle Oregon. For the past ten years, w…
Getting to know: Kim Whitney, Youth Program Coordinator
Kim is the heart and soul of our youth programs. You may have seen her around town leading Bike Clubs at University Park or James John or heading a…
Limited edition water bottles now available at the bike shop
Show your support for the Community Cycling Center while keeping yourself hydrated with a limited edition, stainless steel water bottle.
These r…
End of summer special: Save $50 on Bike Camp
Did your child have a blast at Bike Camp this summer and want to come back for more? Are you looking to get your kids ready to ride to school this …
Join the conversation at Bikes for All
Since the winter of 2009, we have dreamed of hosting an event that would invite more people into the conversation about the barriers to bicycling w…
Volunteer Spotlight: Kit Kerkvliet
For the last year, Kit has been bringing his creative genius and love for reuse to our volunteer program. A gifted metalworker and polo bike builde…
Volunteer Spotlight: Leila Barker
Leila started volunteering in February of 2008 and over the past two years has become a consistent, dynamic presence. She is a fixture at our Tues…
58 children receive their first bikes at New Columbia
Last Sunday’s gorgeous weather was made even sunnier for 58 kids at New Columbia. With support from 44 volunteers, we transformed New Columbia’s co…
July is for touring! Save on racks, panniers, and tool rolls
The sun is finally shining and what better way to celebrate than loading up your bike and taking a long ride?
During July, we are slashing price…
Take the bike shop survey, win prizes!
To better serve our bike shop customers, we have launched our first-ever online bike shop survey.
Please take three minutes to share your experi…
Bikes for Kids at New Columbia
We are excited to announce the second Bikes for Kids event on Sunday, July 11th at New Columbia. With support from community volunteers and residen…
Wrenching and riding at Sunday Parkways
Last Sunday we hosted free wrenching and a ride to the N Portland Sunday Parkways for New Columbia residents. We invited New Columbia Create a Comm…
Get Lit goes to Pedalpalooza
On the evening of June 13th, the Get Lit team rolled the fully-loaded outreach vehicle (a Madsen cargo bike donated to us by the Bike Gallery) to t…
Riding with the James John Bike Club: Part Two
This is the second of a two part series following the James John Bike Club participants from rag tag beginnings to their emergence, six weeks later…
Getting to know: Zan Gibbs, Adult Program Coordinator
Zan has been at the Community Cycling Center since August 2009. Over the past 10 months, she has retooled the Create a Commuter program, updated th…
Remmers won an Alice Award!
Susan Remmers has a reputation for making bold statements. At the Alice Awards on Saturday night, she received one herself: "You are making a diffe…
June is Xtracycle month at the bike shop!
Triple your kid-hauling capacity with a conversion to your existing commuter, hybrid or mountain bike with an Xtracycle!
To help get you started…
Riding with the James John Bike Club: Part One
For the past several weeks, I have been volunteering with the Bike Club at James John Elementary in St. John’s. Along with lead instructors Kim and…
Spots still available in our Advanced Bike Maintenance Class beginning June 7th
Did you race or ride your bicycle in the terrible weather this winter? Have you let your road bike sit unused all season? Get your bike summer-read…
Volunteer Spotlight: Joel Schneier
Joel began volunteering in February of 2009 and has donated his time and myriad skills ever since. Joel regularly came in to wrench at Tuesday Drop…
Showers of savings at the shop in May
Come on in to the bike shop for showers of savings throughout May. We are offering up to 50% off select items, including:
Shower’s Pass booties…
80 children receive their first bicycles at Bikes for Kids at Hacienda!
On Saturday, May 1st, Latino and Somali families gathered to participate in the Community Cycling Center’s Bikes for Kids at Hacienda.
Our volun…
Bike Camps still available for kids ages 11-15
It’s not even May and already Bike Camp sessions are over 80% full! Although we no longer have spots available for younger kids, we do have space l…
Introducing the Community Cycling Center’s Bikes for Kids at Hacienda
This year the Community Cycling Center is extending the spirit of the Holiday Bike Drive into the summer with Bikes for Kids!
Next month, we wil…
Volunteer Spotlight: Zac Strode
In his nine months volunteering with us, Zac has offered his enthusiastic support in just about every program that we offer. He is a key member of …
Getting to know: Benjamin Jaspers, Production Manager
Production Manager Benjamin Jaspers will celebrate five years at the Community Cycling Center next month! Benjamin is in charge of managing the pro…
20% off all bags at the bike shop during April
Throughout the month of April our neighborhood bike shop is offering 20% off our extensive selection of bicycle bags.
We have bags for every bud…
Volunteer spotlight: Ben Swanson
Ben began his internship here last fall, working with the Community and Programs team to help organize registration for the Holiday Bike Drive. Ove…
Ms. Graves goes to Washington
Bikes make people happy. That’s the word on "the hill" after more than 700 bicycling advocates descended on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, last we…
Community Cycling Center thanks outgoing, welcomes incoming Executive Director
Susan Remmers announced to staff this morning that, after four years as Executive Director of the Community Cycling Center, she is stepping down.
…
$100 off overhauls at the bike shop through March 31st
Our neighborhood bike shop is offering a super service special to get your riding season started off right.
When you schedule before March 31st,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Connie White
In early 2009, Connie White took her first Bike Maintenance Class at our shop. In the year that followed, she progressed through all of our classes…
The Worst Day of the Year rides again!
3,500 riders turned out on an overcast Valentine’s Day morning to celebrate bicycle love and silliness and support the Community Cycling Center.
…
Getting to know: Jonnie Ling
Jonnie manages the service department of the bike shop with mild mannered confidence and extensive bike knowledge. He is our resident Jack of all t…
Report from the 2010 Golden Bike Awards
On the evening of Tuesday, January 26th, over 60 staff members and volunteers filled the bike shop for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night and …
2010 Bike Camp registration now open!
We’re looking forward to a summer of two-wheeled adventures!
Our philosophy of Bike Camp is simple: we ride bikes, we learn how to be safe and c…
Help us reuse and repurpose bicycle components during Salvage Sundays!
Beginning February 7th, we will host salvage sales every Sunday, during which community members in need of bicycle parts or frames have the opp…
Register today for the Worst Day of the Year Ride!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day outdoors while supporting the Community Cycling Center at the 2010 Worst Day of the Year Ride!
The Worst Day of the Ye…
Volunteer Spotlight: Leah Benson
Leah has been volunteering since August of 2008, when she first came to town to visit her brother Brian, our Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. Sh…
On the mend
Our fearless leader, Susan Remmers, the woman who has steered the Community Cycling Center from rocky shoals onto the open sea, is currently out si…
The magic! The music! The bicycles! A report from the 15th annual Holiday Bike Drive
"What does a helmet protect?" asked the smiling bike safety volunteer, holding up a bike helmet. Hands shot up and one child spoke up, "Your head!"…
It takes a community part 4: The volunteer
It takes a community to create the magic of Holiday Bike Drive. This winter, we are featuring profiles of community members who are pitching in to …
It takes a community part 3: The business sponsor
It takes a community to create the magic of Holiday Bike Drive. This winter, we are featuring profiles of community members who are pitching in to …
It takes a community part 2: The donor
It takes a community to create the magic of Holiday Bike Drive every year. This winter, we are featuring profiles of community members who have pit…
Please welcome 58 new bicyclists to Portland’s streets
We are proud to report that 58 students from five schools graduated Bike Club this month. Over the past six weeks, these 9-12 year-olds have earned…
It takes a community part 1: The bike donor
It takes a community to make the Holiday Bike Drive happen every year, and we are so proud of everyone who contributes time, money, skills, and mor…
Help us broaden access to bicycling: make a gift through the Give!Guide!
We are excited to announce that the Community Cycling Center was chosen once again to participate in the Willamette Week’s Give!Guide. The Give!Gui…
Fast Fender Fridays and more at the bike shop in November
Through the end of November we’ll help you face dreary winter commutes with a couple of sweet bike shop promotions.
We’re calling the first one …
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Wong
You can often catch Bob working on Holiday Bike Drive bicycles at the shop on weekday afternoons, wrenching away and trading smiles and stories wit…
Join us at the Family Bicycle Transportation Day
Join Community Cycling Center staff and volunteers at the Oregon Manifest Family Bicycle Transportation Day, an entire event designed to increase y…
Volunteer Spotlight: Curt Charles
Curt became involved with the Community Cycling Center through the Sunset Community Bike Fair, an annual event that provides bikes, helmets and saf…
Vote for us at Patagonia!
We’re excited to announce that we are participating in Patagonia’s Voice Your Choice fundraising campaign this month. We are one of three groups th…
Welcome new board members
Please join us in welcoming three new Community Cycling Center board members: Wendy Lear, Kathryn Sofich, and Sarah Bailen Smith. These bicycling a…
Getting to know: Christopher Hamann
Christopher’s natural habitat is a corner of the bike shop office (the "shoffice") surrounded by neatly-lettered post-it notes to himself and clipp…
Cycle Oregon: a mythical experience
Cycle Oregon 2009 explored the "Mythical State of Jefferson," a geographic bioregion ranging from southern Oregon to northern California (had Pearl…
Getting to know: Sara Loreno
Sara is our multi-talented and even-tempered Shop Manager. Even though she’s in charge of pretty much everything at the bike shop, she never breaks…
Volunteer Spotlight: Joseph Rosevear
Joseph joined us this spring, and over the past few months has given over 70 hours while bringing an enthusiastic, thoughtful energy to our volunte…
Community Cycling Center represents at the Safe Routes to School Conference
Last week, the second annual National Safe Routes to School Conference came to Portland. 550 educators, health professionals, and transportation pl…
Introducing the Understanding Barriers to Bicycling Project
What are our reasons to not go by bike?
The Community Cycling Center has helped make bicycles accessible to thousands of people throughout the P…
“I never knew there were so many places a bike could be dirty!”: Bike maintenance in the park with All Girls Bike Camp
This summer, campers have had the chance to learn hands-on bike maintenance from local mechanic and educator Tori Bortman. Tori is the proprietor o…
Pin-Me Apparel “Back to School/Bike to School” Fundraiser
Beginning Friday, August 21st, fashionistas who make a donation of $10 or more to the Community Cycling Center will receive 15% off their total pur…
Volunteer spotlight: Sarah Freeman
Since the beginning of June, Sarah Freeman has donated over 200 hours as our Bike Camp Intern. Not only has Sarah excelled in this role – helping …
Cycle Oregon Weekend Ride Bike Camp a Wild Success!
Lavender lemonade was Tatianna’s favorite part of Bike Camp. For Sean it was everything. For Ava it was riding 21 miles – her longest ride ever…
Summer specials in the bike shop
Locks
Portland is considered the most bike friendly city in the U.S. but it also ranks in the top ten cities for bike theft. Now is a great …
Take to the car-free streets with us this Sunday (and stop by to shop our sale)
Sunday Parkways is an amazing, active, community-building event that is taking place in our neighborhood this weekend!
A seven-mile loop will be…
Volunteer Spotlight: Reid Lustig
Since last year, Reid Lustig has been sharing his mechanical wizardry and infectious enthusiasm with the Community Cycling Center. In June, he dona…
Getting to know: David Kuch
Mechanic David Kuch is the longest-serving member of the Community Cycling Center staff. Over the years, he has taught, trained, and mentored new m…
Spots still available in Eco Explorers!
During the week of July 20th, the Community Cycling Center and the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will offer Eco Explorers, a new day camp with an…
Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash recap and photos
What a day!
The Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash on Saturday was full of smiling faces (smudged with a little barbecue sauce), expert volunteer wrenching, cam…
Benefit Dance on Monday, June 29th
Grab your snap button shirt and dancing shoes and dance the night away to benefit the Community Cycling Center!
On Monday, June 29th, the mo…
Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash this Saturday!
We are joining forces with the Russell Street Bar-B-Que once again to promote a healthy community by combining our two favorite things: bicycles an…
All in a day’s work: Bike repair and safety education at Sunday Parkways
The Community Cycling Center helped out at this summer’s first Sunday Parkways event in North Portland.
Early that morning, a team of enthusiast…
Sunset Bike Fair Helps 300 Beavertonians Ride Safer
On Saturday, June 13th, we helped put on the 4th Annual Sunset Community Bike Safety Fair. This huge event, organized by dedicated volunteer Bryan …
Kelly GROW pilot program helps kids put the pieces together
This spring we closed the incredible final season of the Kelly GROW pilot program. For the past two years we have worked with Kelly Elementary Comm…
Getting to know: Carl Wilson
Carl greets everyone with a smile, from the hundreds of Bike Campers, shop customers, and volunteers to the moody, adopted shop cat, Zelda. With hi…
Join us for the 2nd Annual Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash!
We are joining forces with the Russell Street Bar-B-Que once again to promote a healthy community by combining our two favorite things: bicycles an…
We’re hiring!
Are you highly organized? Would you describe yourself as a "people person"? Are you resourceful, positive, and an excellent communicator? We’re sea…
Bike Club kids evaluate Cully’s bike-ability
Earlier this month, we hosted a special field trip during the Rigler Elementary Bike Club, with help from Stephanie Noll of the Bicycle Transportat…
Intermediate Bike Maintenance Class Added
Over the past few weeks, we’ve received many requests for an additional Intermediate Maintenance class. We heard you! We’ve added another session b…
Ready, steady, go! Help your coworkers replace their drive with a ride
We challenge you seasoned bicycle commuters out there to reach out to your car-bound coworkers during Bike-to-Work Week, May 11th-15th.
Organize…
Volunteer spotlight: Joseph Boquiren
Joseph came by a Drop-In Night last October and has been contributing his skills and creativity ever since. He brings such positive energy to our T…
For the Environmentally Curious Kid: Eco Explorers Camp
This summer, we are collaborating with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance to offer Eco Explorers, a new day camp with an environmental focus.
C…
Volunteer spotlight: Todd Roll
Todd Roll began volunteering with our Create a Commuter program in 2008. He initially stepped in to assist our instructors during the five-hour wor…
Another amazing Hinson Bike Day
Last Saturday, we teamed up with Hinson Church once again to hold a free and fun community event in sunny Southeast Portland.
We provided bicycl…
Increasing the peace: Bicycling and pedestrian safety education is making a difference on Portland’s streets
The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently released new numbers that show a decrease in traffic-related fatalities in Portland. There were zero…
For the Multi-Modal Teen: Urban Riders Camp
Last summer we noticed that older Bike Campers seemed to fall within one of two groups: those who were mainly interested in putting miles on their …
The Community Cycling Center Goes to Washington
Earlier this month, Alison Graves, our Director of Community & Programs, attended the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC, as part of the proud …
Thank you, Cycle Oregon!
The Cycle Oregon Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation awards the Community Cycling Center $5,000 for general operating expenses
We have worke…
Volunteer Profile: Lelainya Tollner
Lelainya started volunteering in September 2008, and has been a fixture at Tuesday Drop-In Nights ever since. She wrenched on dozens of bikes for a…
Stand up for sustainable transportation in Portland
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) recently released a budget proposal that dramatically cuts funding for bicycling projects and programs…
Thirteen new bicycle commuters
On Monday, January 26th, we offered a Create a Commuter workshop at Innovative Housing, Inc. This organization creates new solutions to unmet housi…
Worst Day of the Year Ride Recap and Photos
It was a damp and cloudy morning on Sunday, February 15th, but thousands of hearty souls dragged themselves out of warm beds to pull on costumes ov…
Volunteer Profile: Randi Orth
Name: Randi Orth
How long have you been volunteering at the Community Cycling Center? How did you start?
I’ve been volunteering for over a ye…
Celebrating Volunteers at the Golden Bike Awards
On the evening of February 10th, friends, staff members, and volunteers gathered at the bike shop to celebrate the Community Cycling Center’s amazi…
Support your local bike blog: BikePortland.org needs your help
Our friends and colleagues at BikePortland.org suffered a break-in at their SE Portland office last weekend. BikePortland is an indispensable news …
Holiday Bike Drive (the Sequel) a snowy success!
At 6:30 Sunday morning Volunteer Coordinator, Brian Benson, looked outside and asked himself, “who ordered more snow?!”
It was only a…
Worst Day of the Year Ride – Sign up with friends and family today!
Good food, damp route, silly costumes, ridiculous amounts of fun
Now in its eighth year, the Worst Day of the Year Ride has become a quirky Port…
Volunteer with us in 2009
Our volunteer program is the best in town, and keeps our hard-working, fun-loving volunteers coming back year after year.
We offer drop-in vo…
Holiday Bike Drive: the Sequel needs your support!
More than 350 children could not attend the Holiday Bike Drive on December 14th this year due to the wintry road conditions. So we have decided, wi…
Crocodile Cruisin’ pt. 4: Goodbye, little Crocodile!
Have you ever wondered about the path a bicycle takes on its way to a lucky kid at the Holiday Bike Drive? So much time and love goes into each bic…
Holiday Bike Drive still great, despite snowstorm
It takes a lot more than a little snow to keep the Holiday Bike Drive down. Despite freezing temperatures and frequent snow squalls the 2008 Holida…
Crocodile Cruisin’ pt. 3: Tender, loving repair
Have you ever wondered about the path a bicycle takes on its way to a lucky kid at the Holiday Bike Drive? So much time and love goes into each bic…
Holiday Bike Drive Progress Update
Holiday Bike Drive is fast approaching and the office and shop are buzzing with activity. Updated stats below!
Want to learn more about how we p…
Getting to know: Ashley Mitchell
Ashley works and volunteers for the Community Cycling Center. She is a Bike Club and Summer Camp instructor in addition to helping out at the shop….
Bike Gallery pitches in
Beginning Friday, November 28th, all six Bike Gallery stores will commence one month of in-store fundraising for the Community Cycling Center!
…
One child, one bicycle, one volunteer, one dollar at a time
Registration for Holiday Bike Drive closed yesterday and we couldn’t be more pleased with the progress we’re making toward this year’s event. Below…
Getting to know: Brian Benson
Employee at the Community Cycling Center since: August 2008
What do you do here?
As the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, I work with the hug…
Goodbye, Bonnie
Earlier this week, the Community Cycling Center lost a great friend, volunteer, booster and all-around den mother, Bonnie Blackman. She volunteered…
Crocodile Cruisin’ pt. 2: Cleaning up
Have you ever wondered about the path a bicycle takes on its way to a lucky kid at the Holiday Bike Drive? So much time and love goes into each bic…
Give a little, get a lot: Support our work through the Give!Guide
It’s heeeere. The Willamette Week’s Give!Guide hit the streets today. The Give!Guide is a fun and rewarding way to support the Community Cycling Ce…
Crocodile Cruisin’: One bike’s journey to the Holiday Bike Drive
Have you ever wondered about the path a bicycle takes on its way to a lucky kid at the Holiday Bike Drive? So much time and love goes into each bic…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Holiday Bike Drive season has arrived!
500 children to receive lovingly refurbished bicycles and so much more this December
Continuing a 13-year year tradition, we will provide refurb…
Getting to know us: Alice Pennington
Employee at the Community Cycling Center since: March 2008
What do you do here?
I repair bikes for customers, prepare donated bikes for sale or…
Mud, sweat and cheers: Holiday Bike Drive at the Cross Crusade
Join Bob’s Red Mill and support the 2008 Holiday Bike Drive
Bob’s Red Mill is serving up FREE oatmeal at all Cross Crusade races this season and…
Helpful tips for new urban cyclists
In conjunction with their annual Bike Commute Challenge, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance posted a couple of articles covering urban cycling b…
The 2008 print newsletter has landed
Our 2008 print newsletter highlights the results of a recent PSU study that measured the results of our after-school Bike Clubs. The findings were …
Getting to know us: Heather Tatman
Name: Heather Christine Stewart Tatman
Employee at the Community Cycling Center since: March ’08
What do you do here? I think a better question i…
Shop hours changing Oct. 1st (to 10am-6pm Tu-Sun)
We can’t believe it’s almost October. That means we’ll be closing an hour earlier starting October 1st. We are still closed on Mondays, but will …
On the road with Cycle Oregon 2008
What’s better than waking up at 6am in a field surrounded by 2,000 riders? Cleaning bikes for eight hours!
For the eighth consecutive year, the …
Pre-BBQ Group Ride to Kelley Point Park this Saturday, September 20th
Looking to get a ride in before the Bikes ‘n’ BBQ Bash on Saturday?
Janis McDonald, a Community Cycling Center board member and Project Manager…
Russell St. BBQ is celebrating its 5th anniversary by throwing a party for us!
BBQ, bike fun, music and more for a good cause
Plates of the renowned Russell St. BBQ with all the fixins plus sweet tea or lemonade for only $5…
Demystify your patch kit!
The next session of our popular Urban Cycling class begins September 8th
A great class to take with a friend, our Urban Cycling class is designe…
Getting to know us: Meet David Kurushima
Name: David Gray Kurushima
Employee at the Community Cycling Center since: March 2008
What do you do here? Shop Mechanic
Why do you work here?…
Hottest Day of the Year Ride a Great Success
Hundreds of Portland cyclists of all stripes rode in the third annual Hottest Day of the Year Ride last Sunday, August 3rd.
Riders came alone, i…
Community Cycling Center Board Grows
We are delighted to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Directors: James Coon and Daniel Kaempff.
Jim Coon, a "die-hard," y…
Photos from Bicycle Day at OMSI and the raffle winner is…
Congratulations to Don Welliever for guessing within one ounce the weight of the fully loaded Create a Commuter bicycle. For those of you still won…
Only four spots left in all-girls frequent riders camp beginning 8/4/08
This summer the Community Cycling Center is offering an all-girl frequent riders camp session following other wildly successful all-girl sessions. …
Join us at the Hottest Day of the Year Ride on August 3rd
Join hundreds of your friends and neighbors at the Hottest Day of the Year Ride on Sunday, August 3. This year’s ride features two themed rest stop…
Join us for Bicycle Day at OMSI: July 26th
Take life by the handlebars and celebrate Portland’s favorite form of transportation at Bicycle Day, a new event hosted by the Oregon Museum of S…
When the rubber no longer hits the road
Community Cycling Center’s Recycling Program Expands to Include Tires
When we receive a bicycle that is too old, weary or unsafe to refurbish or…
Spring after-school programs wrap up
From March through May, the Community Cycling Center worked with dozens of program partners to offer after-school programs across Portland.
All o…
Community Cycling Center partners with El Programa Hispano for Spanish Commuting Workshop
On Saturday, June 7th, the Community Cycling Center held a five-hour urban commuting training session at Hall Elementary school in Gresham in par…
Thank you Cycle Oregon!
The Community Cycling Center received a $10,000 grant from the Cycle Oregon Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation to support our office move an…
Want to build your confidence on the road? Sign up for a class this summer!
Hail pounded against the shop windows just before the second session of Women’s Urban Cycling got underway. Twelve women were about to learn how to…
Crossed Lines: Phone Problems and New Numbers
Have you tried calling the shop and gotten the office instead? Or did you try the office and get lost in the voicemail vortex? We are so sorry. We …
Sign up for Summer Camp today! Sessions are filling up!
Are you considering enrolling your child in a summer camp this year? How about one where your son or daughter will learn bicycle safety, basic ma…
New Women’s Basic Maintenance class added, only a few spots left!
Added last minute due to popular demand, Women’s Basic Maintenance is for women confident in their riding skills but interested in learning the …
Get a little, give a little
Hey there, Richie Rich! You have any plans for that economic stimulus check? We bet you do!
Please consider using at least part of it to make a …
Our Volunteer Program Featured in Sunday Oregonian!
On Sunday, May 4th, the Community Cycling Center volunteer programs were highlighted as part of "Oregon’s volunteer revolution" in a front-page s…
Portland is Platinum
Congratulations, Portland! We did it! We are the first large city in the United States to receive the Platinum designation as a Bicycle Friendly Co…
The Transition Continues
When you were inside during the hailstorm on Saturday, a group of volunteers, led by Kim Whitney and Neal Armstrong, moved some of the Community …
FREE! Bike Basics Clinic This Sunday
Sometimes you just need a little orientation. That’s why we are created free drop-in clinics, which will be held every weekend morning through the…
Bike Move Saturday 4/5 9:30am!
The time has come! Help us move our administrative office from 1700 NE Alberta to our new site on NE Martin Luther King and Shaver…
reCYCLE Your Bicycle!
Donate your bike and make it a vehicle for change!
This year the Community Cycling Center needs to collect 4,000 bicycles, including 1,200 adult…
Urban Cycling Classes Begin 3/19
Starting Wednesday March 19 we will offer a new Urban Cycling class. The class will take place every Wednesday from 7-9pm at our Alberta Street sh…
Better Late than Never
Remember how our bike shop was damaged when a truck collided with our wall on December 9 (the day before Holiday Bike Drive)? Well, stop the pre…
Join Our Team!
The best thing about rolling into a new season, besides the promise of warmer and sunnier days, is the joy of adding new faces and energy to our te…
Another Beautiful Worst Day Ride
When we laugh at the weather, it laughs back! Sunday February 10th brought yet another beautiful dry day for the sold-out Worst Day of the Year R…
Sunday Parkways — Share Your 2 Cents
Tonight and tomorrow night, the City of Portland is holding open houses to share information and get your feedback about Portland Sunday Parkways…
Worst Day of the Year Ride – 100% Chance of Fun
The Worst Day of the Year Ride is an 18-mile odyssey around downtown Portland that has quickly become a quirky annual tradition.
We’ll keep you …
Golden Bike Awards
As part of the Volunteer Appreciation party last night, the Community Cycling Center held its own awards ceremony for all the great volunteers who …
Give!Guide Results Are In
The final results are in, and with your help, the Community Cycling Center ranked 7th in overall fundraising with a total of $20,434 raised in the …
CCC Rocks Alice Award Nominations
We are proud to announce that among the Alice Award nominees for 2008, no fewer than five have strong connections to the Community Cycling Center!…
Get $5 Off Worst Day Ride Registration
A new year means it’s time to sign up for the coldest, wettest, most awesome ride ever! Registration is now open for the annual Worst Day of the…
2008 Brings Changes for CCC
Here at the Community Cycling Center, we are bringing in the New Year with some changes we would like to share with you.
If you receive our monthl…
Bike Clubs Awarded Grant
The Fred Meyer Family Foundation recently awarded a $7,500 grant to the Community Cycling Center to be used in our Youth Earn-a-Bike program. Our…
Update on Office Space
Thank you to everyone who has contacted us to express concern or assistance in the aftermath of the accident earlier this month. For those of you w…
Drink Coffee for the CCC!
Nossa Familia coffee is donating 50 cents for every pound of coffee sold in December at New Seasons stores. Now you can get your daily fix while s…
CCC Suffers Effects of Recent Collision
Last Saturday afternoon, a truck ran into the wall of the Community Cycling Center, causing major damage to both the outside mural and to our offic…
500 Children Get Bikes for the Holidays
Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers, donors, and parterning agencies, 500 children took home their very own refurbished bicycles, new…
Get Wild With Holiday Bike Drive
The final installment of our Holiday Bike Drive Trilogy is cleaned, repaired, and ready to go. Meet the one we call Tierra del Fuego. He’s one part…
Gamma Ray Gorgeous
For some, a gamma ray might simply refer to a high energy photon, but for some lucky kid at Holiday Bike Drive, Gamma Ray is the sweet violaceous G…
Holiday Bike Drive Gets Ambitious
We got a little excited while registering children for our Holiday Bike Drive! Instead of signing up 500 kids, we signed up 519 — with the help o…
Bike Safety Club Featured in The Oregonian
Last Friday, The Oregonian ran an article featuring the Community Cycling Center’s Bike Safety Club at Lent Elementary. "Where are all the kids on …
Introducing “America”– Holiday Bike Drive Style
Remember our Holiday Bike Drive insiders? We’re following 3 bikes from collection to Holiday Bike Drive when they’ll go home with some lucky bo…
The Secret Lives of Holiday Bike Drive Bikes
These are the chosen few, the proud, the Holiday Bike Drive insiders — bikes we’ve plucked fresh from bike collections to follow through the cou…
Check Us Out in the 2007 Give!Guide
The Community Cycling Center has been selected by the Willamette Week for inclusion in the 2007 Give!Guide, a holiday season fundraiser that genera…
Join “See and Be Seen” Bike Light Parade
The City of Portland Office of Transportation, Portland State University, and the Community Cycling Center have teamed up with Lamar Advertising on…
Community Cycling Center’s Neal Armstrong Wins Skidmore Prize
The Community Cycling Center is proud to announce that Volunteer & Events Manager Neal Armstrong has been named one of four Skidmore Prize winners …
Welcome New Board Members
The Community Cycling Center is happy to announce Augusto Carneiro and Tom Ralley as our newest Board Members.
Augusto Cameriro loves bikes, “…
Winter Hours Start Today
This is just a reminder that starting today, the Community Cycling Center shop is keeping winter hours. Not to worry, though, we will still be open…
Upcoming Bike Collections
Have you always wanted to donate a bike to the Community Cycling Center but it’s never convenient to stop by our shop at 1700 NE Alberta? Well, thi…
And the Winner Is…
This Sunday’s Open House brought together more than fifty people, new and familiar to the Community Cycling Center. Volunteers, participants, new a…
Holiday Bike Drive Season Is Here!
Each year, hundreds of volunteers spend thousands of hours preparing bikes to give away to children at our Holiday Bike Drive in December. This t…
Celebrate at Our Open House
The Community Cycling Center is proud to celebrate the rollout of our new mission statement with a community Open House. Everyone is welcome to j…
Create a Commuter Connects Those in Need
Last week, Jay Dean, Adult Program Coordinator and Mary Dzieweczynski, Program Director, headed out to the Portland Homeless Connect event at the O…
Love Bikes? Join Our Team!
The Community Cycling Center is looking for a few community-oriented, bike-loving people to join our team. Open positions include Administrative an…
$15,000 Raised at Cycle Oregon
Last weekend, hundreds of cyclists finished up the sometimes grueling, always gorgeous 481-mile Cycle Oregon route, and the Community Cycling Cente…
The CCC is Proud to Present…
…Mary Dzieweczynski, the Community Cycling Center’s new Program Director! Mary called Seattle home for more than ten years before she moved to Po…
Look For Us at Cycle Oregon
If you are headed to Cycle Oregon this weekend, don’t forget to look us up! We’ll be available all week detailing bikes to raise money to support o…
All Good Things Must End
Summer is ending and so has the Community Cycling Center’s Bike Summer Camp. We had a great summer with awesome games, trips to the fire station, i…
Volunteer Profile: Dave McQuery
Dave McQuery is a familiar face around the Community Cycling Center. Whether he’s building up Create a Commuter bikes, supervising voluntee…
Random Acts of Bike Safety
Get Lit is a Community Cycling Center program that practices random acts of safety. We stake out an event or neighborhood at dusk and wait for unsu…
Hottest Day of the Year Ride
We can definitely say we had the coolest Hottest Day of the Year Ride on Sunday. The temperature hovered around 65 degrees most of the day. Luckily, we Portlanders don’t even notice a little cloud cover as evidenced by the pre-ride smiles and post-ride silliness….
Join our Team…
If you love bikes and connecting to the community please apply for a position…
Safety Resources for Parents
Developed for our Holiday Bike Drive, we’ve just posted our popular Bike Safety for Parents brochure online. Available in four languages thanks t…
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…
SIGN UP NOW! Class and Camp Openings
Sign up today for Bike Maintenance Class starting on July 25!
Summer Camp has been great so far. Sign up for Standard Camp (8/6), Advanced Rider…
Eduard and Alex
When asked what he’s learning in Bike Safety Club, Woodmere Elementary School participant Eduard excitedly begins his list, "Hand signals, stoppin…
Report from the Field
Our spring Bike Safety Clubs are swiftly coming to an end. A very exciting end. This summer there will be approximately 120 new young riders on the…
Summer Camp for Adults
Spend this summer getting to know all about your favorite vehicle by taking our popular bike maintenance class.
Our next class with openings run…
Ride of Silence – WOW
On Wednesday evening, about 250 cyclists joined Commissioner Sam Adams…
Join our Team…
Come spend the summer outside riding bikes with the Community Cycling Center. Join our Summer Day Camp team and lead week-long day camps throug…
Fewer Bike Donations a Quandary
The Oregonian investigated why bike donations are down from years past, a worrying trend for the Community Cycling Center’s earn-a-bike programs. The Oregonian found the Community Cycling Center isn’t the only one feeling the effects.
Now on eBay…
Now specialized items donated to the Community Cycling Center that won’t easily find a home in our bike shop are available for purchase through e…
Bike Safety Clubs in the News
Our spring programming is in full gear, with our signature Bike Safety Club program running at 7 elementary schools in North and Outer SE Portland….
Learn to Fix Your Bike!
Our bike maintenance classes are a great way to kick off spring with some new bike knowledge! Learn a range of repair and maintenance skills to kee…
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 …
Bike Summer Camp!
Hey Early Birds,
Our Bike Summer Camp schedule is set and we’re gearing up for another terrific summer of active bike fun.
New this year is a…