Monthly Archives: August 2012


San Juan Islands Bike Camping and Ferry Hopping

Pacific Northwest summers are perfect for adventuring. Last weekend I took a few friends up to the San Juan Islands to do some light touring and bike camping. We spent four days hopping ferries, riding the roads, and camping with waterfront views. I was on my Surly Cross Check while my friend Lisa pedaled the […]


Bike. Read. Bike.

Not just a bike shop, folks. We’re set up with a library strong enough to woo even the toughest literati. Ever heard of Rouleur? Paul Fornel? Boneshaker? We’ve got you covered. As for the practical minded reader we have a slew of “best ride” guides that will send you sailing through the roads of Oregon […]


We’re famous! Asian Magazine Limelighting

  (Glamor shop shot.) The folks from Travel Portland came into the shop yesterday and dropped off two awesome Japanese magazines that did a recent spotlight on Oregon and all it has to offer (check out the publications: Pedal Speed and Paper Sky). 21st Ave gets some serious love in each issue. The photographs are gorgeous. […]


North St. Bags

It’s a backpack. It’s a pannier. It’s both! North St. Bags, brainchild of Portland’s very own sewer extraordinaire, Curtis, is the remedy for sweaty backs and sore necks. Nothing says summer like a hot load on your shoulders, but you don’t have to suffer anymore. Take the weight off and put the style on with […]


New Water Bottles!

We have new water bottles! They look like this——————->>>>>> and are awesome. We got Specialized Purist bottles for the clean taste (BPA free of course) and their sweet “Watergate” top. They hold 26 oz of water, sports beverage or pure grain alcohol. A 10-spot will get you the best-looking bottle in town.