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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 24 MIN

The Unofficial Rules of Looking Cool on a Bike in Portland

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

With organized bike rides happening every day throughout the summer, one could feel a little left out if they don’t have a bicycle. But how do you choose? How much should you be prepared to spend? And how the heck do you find one that fits? Today on City Cast Portland we’re revisiting a conversation with cycling expert Leah Benson. As the former owner of the dearly-missed Gladys Bikes on Alberta Street, she’s helped hundreds of Portlanders find the perfect bike for them.  This conversation first aired on May 23, 2024 Bicycle Shops Leah Recommends: River City Bicycles Sellwood Cycle Repair  Metropolis Cycles Golden Pliers Clever Cycles Splendid Cycles Community Cycling Center North Portland Bike Works Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 23rd episode: Portland State University Visit Walla Walla Oregon Health Authority Kenai-Red Fish Company Northwest Children's Theater

With organized bike rides happening every day throughout the summer, one could feel a little left out if they don’t have a bicycle. But how do you choose? How much should you be prepared to spend? And how the heck do you find one that fits? Today on City Cast Portland we’re revisiting a conversation with cycling expert Leah Benson. As the former owner of the dearly-missed Gladys Bikes on Alberta Street, she’s helped hundreds of Portlanders find the perfect bike for them.  This conversation first aired on May 23, 2024 Bicycle Shops Leah Recommends: River City Bicycles Sellwood Cycle Repair  Metropolis Cycles Golden Pliers Clever Cycles Splendid Cycles Community Cycling Center North Portland Bike Works Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 23rd episode: Portland State University Visit Walla Walla Oregon Health Authority Kenai-Red Fish Company Northwest Children's Theater

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