October 10–12, 2008, Portland, Oregon
This is our manifest. Join us.
Bikes! Builders! Portland!
Oregon Manifest Schedule Set
For three days we’re taking everything you have heard about cycling in Oregon–handcrafted bikes, Portland’s diverse bike culture, and all the eclectic exuberance that surrounds them–and we’re boxing it up into one tight little package. It’s a gift. It’s for you.
This is your guide to an amazing weekend in October.
OREGON MANIFEST Handmade Bike Show
At the heart of OREGON MANIFEST is a handmade bike show. These aren’t the bikes that can be seen in a shop. These are built by hand one at a time, each one with personal elements tightly sewn into every design. These are bikes with soul. Meet your future builder.
W+K Opening Night Throwdown
In 2007 Wieden + Kennedy hosted the Teams of Portland which celebrated the unique personalities of Portland’s cycling teams, from the talking acorns of Super Relax Concept, to the non-traditional stylings of Team Beer, to the über-Belgie HUP United. This time they’re celebrating the bike builders themselves with an exhibit of their personal bikes. There’s something special about each bike these craftsmen build, but it goes deeper when they build for themselves. These bikes are intimate, utilitarian, and represent the signature style of each builder.
Rapha Roller Races
In events that have spanned from Portland, London, Austin, and back, Rapha will be hosting roller races in conjunction with OREGON MANIFEST. In an event that will combine messengers, roadies, triathletes, and the not-so-average bike commuter, competitors will vie for a custom frame, audience adoration, and one night of glory. Qualifiers to be held for wild card entries. Start training yesterday.
Cross Crusade
The bikes you saw at the show were pretty, but they’re designed to be ridden. A special batch of rigs are going from the show to the cross course, and they’re going to get muddy, very muddy. Some brave builders are going to compete in a one lap exhibition race, and you’ll get to see what those bikes look like pedaled by the folks who built them.
If you’ve never jumped into a cross race before, or have yet to experience Portland’s legendary cross scene, now’s your chance. Like coffee, microbrew, and urban farming, cyclocross is in the DNA of Portland. Come see what it’s all about at one of the most vibrant race events in the country. You’ve never had so much fun on a bike since you rode through puddles full speed at age six.
