Stories from Clever Cycles
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Fiets of Parenthood: how we roll
Clever Cycles &bull Jun 15, 2010
On the way home from work today, I met Mr. Dottie for a bulk food run. We were fresh out of the huge jar of fancy olives! When we hear talk in the U.S. When I travel around with various… Full Story »
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Low point
Clever Cycles &bull Feb 16, 2010
@poetas the truing stand is not in good place, but guerrilla methods do in a pinch. ive built about 8 wheels without stand. slowly. in reply to poetas2 days ago Portland has now approved a plan aiming to bring bicycle… Full Story »
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Who rides a WorkCycles city bike?
Clever Cycles &bull Nov 26, 2009
WorkCycles is an Amsterdam company founded by Brooklyn-born Henry Cutler. To date, Henry has exported nearly all of the Dutch bicycles we’ve introduced to Portland, including the conspicuous Bakfiets Cargobike, but also a “Classic” series of city bikes. These are… Full Story »
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Wood heat
Clever Cycles &bull Sep 30, 2009
Last Fall we installed a wood stove in our home, and turned off the furnace. Yesterday, we lit it again, and broke out the long merino underwear. Both will remain in steady use through May. This stove, about 500 pounds… Full Story »
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Three summers in two years
Clever Cycles &bull Jun 8, 2009
We opened in June 2007. Since then we’ve not just survived, but expanded, and are proud to have helped stoke an explosion of interest in biking beyond the sport and leisure categories. The pre-established “commuter” bike category, defined as dorkified… Full Story »
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Three summers in two years
Clever Cycles &bull Jun 8, 2009
We opened in June 2007. Since then we’ve not just survived, but expanded, and are proud to have helped stoke an explosion of interest in biking beyond the sport and leisure categories. The pre-established “commuter” bike category, defined as dorkified… Full Story »
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Bike camping at Stub Stewart State Park with kids
Clever Cycles &bull Apr 8, 2009
Last weekend, the first truly great weather of the year here in Portland, we took a bike ride. Yes, a recreational jaunt, not something we often manage. We rode from our door to MAX light rail, took it to the… Full Story »
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A new sobriety
Clever Cycles &bull Dec 13, 2008
Via Copenhagenize — too good not to share! Art by Nick Dewar. I’ve long loved the ephemeral art of the period between the first and second world wars, particularly Europe’s constructivist and the United States’ Works Progress Administration related work.… Full Story »
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A new sobriety
Clever Cycles &bull Dec 13, 2008
Via Copenhagenize — too good not to share! Art by Nick Dewar. I’ve long loved the ephemeral art of the period between the first and second world wars, particularly Europe’s constructivist and the United States’ Works Progress Administration related work.… Full Story »
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4 November 2008
Clever Cycles &bull Nov 5, 2008
There are fireworks, shouts of joy, and strangers embracing in the streets of Portland tonight. Full Story »
