Attendees will have the opportunity to listen and interact with a moderated panel of Portland bike shop owners. The panelist will discuss the general state of the industry as well as highlight successes, challenges, and concerns that face them in their integral role in our cities resilient and accessible active transportation system. Topics for discussion may include post-pandemic riding trends, shifts seen in Portland, federal funding, e-bike trends and how that effects the day to day of a shop, sustainable practices, and global supply chain. The panel will first be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their shop identity, they will then be given some questions from the moderator, followed by a Q & A session from the audience.
Moderator: Cassie Hidalgo Panelists: Becky Newman from Golden Pliers Brad Parker from Metropolis Cycle Repair Brad Davis from Nomad Cycles River City Representative TBD
