Archive for Category: Promotions

Beautiful Wooden Bike (Art!) Looking for Good Home!

Every now and then we get a really special bike donated… and we have one right now!  This Renovo bike was custom-made here in Portland and was barely ridden — it hung as decoration in the showroom at Rejuvenation, a store specializing in beautiful things made out of wood.  And it’s definitely beautiful!  Now it is ours, […]


Buy a Bike, Get 10% Off New Accessories!

Photo of new accessories on bike

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 new-to-you–bicycle, you can stock up on a new helmet, lock, lights, and racks, to name a few items. And we all know that a bike […]


Save $100 on Your Bike Overhaul

$100 off a 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. Why? You may have noticed that it’s pretty chilly out there this week. I don’t know about you, but my garage has been downright cold. […]


Save $100 on Overhaul Special

$100 off a bike overhaul

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. We want to make it easy for you. This January and February, we’ll take $100 off the cost of a standard overhaul. We’ll put the […]


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 want to make it easy for you. This January and February, we’ll take $100 off the cost of a standard overhaul. We’ll put the same […]


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 North St., Black Star, and BLAQ. We now carry USB rechargeable lights, The Aether Demon™, from  Portland Design Works. Also, stop by to see our […]


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 the end of December, we’re offering three Holiday Gift Packs for you to choose from: kids, commuters, and DIYers. Pick 5 or more items in […]


Pack-a-Pannier – 25% off extended through October

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist We have decided to extend the popular Pack-a-Pannier promotion through the end of October. This means another month of big savings. If this is your first time hearing about Pack-a-Pannier, or you need a refresher, here are the details: Through the end of October, buy a bag or pannier, […]


Want to win a bike?

Giant Bicycles and Cross Crusade are partnering to support the Community Cycling Center at the 2013 River City Bicycles Cross Crusade with a raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold at the October 6th, 13th, and 20th CycleCross events. Tickets are $5*. Winner will choose from a TCX SLR 2 or Brava SLR in his or […]


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 of June, buy any North St. or Black Star bag and we’ll give you FREE Community Cycling Center stainless commuter coffee mug. We’re really excited […]


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 bags from North St. and Black Star and our new line-up of lights by Portland Design Works. Also, stop by to see our regular selections of […]


Build a bike and save 20%!

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist We have a lot of great bikes for sale. We have refurbished bikes that are all fixed up and ready to go. We have as-is bikes that need a little love to be road-ready. But that is not all – we have hundreds of bike frames, and thousands of […]


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. This January and February, we’ll take $100 off the cost of all bike refurbishments. We’ll put the same love and care into your bike that […]


Check out these great Holiday Gift Pack ideas

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist Our Holiday Gift Pack special is a fantastic way to score great deals and great gifts this season. Through the end of December, shop for items in either the DIY Pack, the Upgrade Pack, or the Commuter Pack and save up to 30%. We’ve put together some sample packs […]


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 light set from Portland Design Works, a Double Darn cap, or the latest issue of Taking the Lane (featuring cover art by our very own […]


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 of gift packs – Commuter, DIY, and Upgrade. Each category has dozens of items to choose from. Shop from November 15th through December 31st and […]


Where to Bike Portland Rides Around

Anne Lee, our Deputy Director, just launched her first book, Where to Bike Portland. The book is aimed at the recreational cyclist, and offers rides from 3 miles to 70 miles. There really is something for everyone. Anne is leading two rides that are featured in her book and you are invited to join her. […]


October special – save 10% at the shop when it’s raining!

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist Fall is officially here, and with it comes the rain, the darkness, and the cold. It would be very easy to feel gloomy, but before you do that, check out our new shop special for October: 10% off new and used parts and accessories (including frames) when it’s raining. […]


Pack a Pannier special extended through September

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist The Pack a Pannier special was so successful (and so fun) in August that we’re extending it to September. If you’re thinking about gearing up to go back to school, or to commute in the rainy season, now’s the time! Here’s the deal: Visit the shop on a Wednesday […]


Pack a Pannier and save 20% at the shop!

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist The Pack a Pannier special was so successful (and so fun) in August that we’re extending it to September. If you’re thinking about gearing up to go back to school, or to commute in the rainy season, now’s the time! We sell three different kinds of panniers in our […]


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 of its kind to give high-quality, in-depth coverage for riders with all budgets and levels of cycle touring experience. In addition to providing complete cue […]


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 goal is to collect 400 bicycles at our bike shop during the month of July. We need bikes of all sizes in good condition. The […]


Build a bike in June and save big!

By Britt Appleton, Social Media Specialist We would love to help you build the bike of your dreams! For the month of June, buy a bike frame and you not only save 20% on the frame, but we’ll also take 20% off all used parts. We have more than 40 bike frames, everything from mountain […]


Last chance to get 20% off new and used products at the bike shop!

Monday is the last chance to score our Monday MAYhem deal on new and used parts and accessories on our bike shop. (Remember: say “narwhal” at the register to get the 20% discount.) Check out some of our great new products: Come visit our bike shop to see our complete selection of gear, and don’t […]


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 of the best active camps in Portland. Ages 6-8 July 16 – CO10 Coasters: Ages 6-8 – 7 spots available July 30 – CO06 Coasters: […]


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 an amazing 20% off all new and used parts and accessories (including bike frames!). Get ready for spring and summer riding with this sweet deal. […]


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…


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. …


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…


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 …


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…


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…


$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…