Introduction to Bikes

Portland is a city that is well known for its bike culture. Governor Geer helped introduce bicycles in 1899 in addition to creating bike paths around the city. Nowadays, Portland has embraced its bike culture with events centered around bicycles and schools that focus on making and fixing bikes.  One thing that Portland prides itself in is its artisan, or handmade, bicycles. The exhibit ends with a discussion on the differences between handmade and mass produced bikes.