Classic & Vintage - NAHBS 2008 - Who's going!

I'm watching air fare prices closely and highly considering going up to Portland for the show in February (8-10). I know there is a decent sized list of people on the CR list who are planning on being there, but wanted to get our own BF's C&V head count started here.

(if there's already a thread about this, I couldn't find it as search is broken, and I'll certainly merge the two if needed)

I'm watching air fare prices closely and highly considering going up to Portland for the show in February (8-10). I know there is a decent sized list of people on the CR list who are planning on being there, but wanted to get our own BF's C&V head count started here.

(if there's already a thread about this, I couldn't find it as search is broken, and I'll certainly merge the two if needed)


Maybe. Being in Seattle it would not be too big a deal to get down there. It will depend on my financial situation.

Assuming the Casati repair/repaint doesn't completely drain me (and my school schedule cooperates), I'll probably take the Greyhound up. Hopefully with a bike. I ****ing love Portland.

Jon, I'll be flying up to Portland for NAHBS. I've attended the show for the past two years in San Jose and it's definitely worthwhile. Don Walker, the organizer, frequently posts updates on which framebuilders have signed up (on http://www.frameforum.net - username Slapshot) and it looks like they'll break all the records at the Portland show. Several Italian builders are scheduled to be exhibitors.

We oughta come up with BikeForums handle name tags for this.

Oh, I could go :) . We'll have to figure out a meeting spot!

East Hill

Hometown show so I'll be "here" for sure. Great city, come if you can. If anyone needs Portland info please let me know I'd be happy to help.
Also, if you're driving and can bring a bike do so and you're invited to our regular Saturday morning PortlandVelo club ride. Great group of people and we were just voted best club in the NW for the second year in a row.

I may try and put together a little BF C&V get together at our new house if the "boss" gives a thumbs up.

KRhea

Debating between staying at the host hotel or looking for a better rate elsewhere, which of course means I'd need transportation to/from the show. Portland might be a very bike friendly city, but ya'll weather in Feb isn't too friendly with my thin Texan blood. ;)

Oh, I could go :) . We'll have to figure out a meeting spot!

East Hill

+1 ... it would be pretty cool to meet some of the heretofore faceless folks from this forum in the flesh.

And yes, those of you who teach high school English can quote that as alliteration of the first water.

Being two hours down the road in Eugene, I'm circling the date on my calendar.

I'll be going, should be fun. A BF meet up would add to the fun.

I just noticed that the NAHBS link hasn't been posted in this thread. For those interested in what the hubbub is all about:

http://www.handmadebicycleshow.com/

I'm down for it unless some home building emergency interferes!

I'll be there, naturally. :) If anyone wants some specific lodging recommendations, please let me know. The convention center is right next to a light rail stop, so if you stay at a place near light rail, you're golden. In addition, it is a very short bike ride to the convention center from any part of the inner core of the city. You can bring a bike on the light rail with no time restrictions. (Please bring a good lock to Portland.) All buses have 2 bike racks on them. With the exception of the hotels near the airport, most lodging is in the inner city. Remember this about Portland: the closer you get to downtown, the safer everything becomes. Our dicey areas are further out...

Also, Oregon has no sales tax. :D There are lots of bike shops in the area, plus one that is the only North American Carradice dealer with a physical store west of the Rockies.

There is an excellent microbrew pub a couple of miles from the convention center. (Lucky Labrador) The food is good, and there are non-alcoholic alternatives that are really nice, like microbrew root beer. There is lots and lots of seating, and heated outside seating for smokers. Plenty of bike parking. It would be a fantastic place for a Bike Forums meet-up. Also, I believe Shift (bike funnists) have much in the way of neat activities up their sleeves for NAHBS. We're really happy to have this here.

I'll be there, naturally. :) If anyone wants some specific lodging recommendations, please let me know....

Also, Oregon has no sales tax. :D There are lots of bike shops in the area, plus one that is the only North American Carradice dealer with a physical store west of the Rockies.

There is an excellent microbrew pub .... It would be a fantastic place for a Bike Forums meet-up. Also, I believe Shift (bike funnists) have much in the way of neat activities up their sleeves for NAHBS. We're really happy to have this here.

With that kind of invite, who wouldn't want to go?!? :D

Thanks for all that DonnaMB!

Will have to check back with you closer to the event if it looks like I can swing it. I'll keep a watch on this thread in the meantime.

Hope to see some of you at the Lucky Labrador!

Hope to see some of you at the Lucky Labrador!
Sounds like my kind of place, Mark. Hope you can make it. :D

So, if we meet at the Lucky Labrador, what would be the best day? The night/day before the show starts? Evenings after the show? Not settling on anything, just getting everyone thinking!

East Hill

Assuming they allow minors, I'd be down to meet up there. I probably wouldn't get into Portland until Friday evening, FWIW.

Assuming they allow minors, I'd be down to meet up there. I probably wouldn't get into Portland until Friday evening, FWIW.

I am certain that donnamb can answer that question, hopefully in the affirmative.

East Hill

Minors as well as dogs are allowed at the "Lab" and let me add, it does have some great brews but the pub food is simply amazing!!!!!

KRhea

Awesome. I'm getting really excited for this.

This Canuck is really looking forward to going to Portland in February and understands that there's also some kind of bike show happening... :)

Yeah, I was thinking about places in case people were under 21 or brought rugrats. It's a friendly place for small people, too. :)

Wouldn't miss it.

55/Rad

Ok, I'm convinced. I'm in. I'll start looking into lodging too.

Looking like a good possibility, atm- I'd like to have a chat with Whitney Moyer of Moyer Cycles.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/1910094762_fe8dfc20d5_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/1910075276_7f9ae0ed3d_m.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/1216740233_516bfaa412_m.jpg

Yeah, I was thinking about places in case people were under 21 or brought rugrats. It's a friendly place for small people, too. :)

Does that mean that not only I will be okay (at 5'0"), but I can bring my cats?

:D

East Hill

Looking like a good possibility, atm- I'd like to have a chat with Whitney Moyer of Moyer Cycles.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/1910094762_fe8dfc20d5_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/1910075276_7f9ae0ed3d_m.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/1216740233_516bfaa412_m.jpg

Love that last photo, but I might be biased, but got to wonder why put it under the BB instead of ON THE HEADTUBE. :D

This is looking to be a great trip, between all the bike porn and all the great people that will be there to meet. I'll have to check with work to see if I'll be able to swing a full day off on the Friday prior to get out there as early as possible or what. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated.

Luckily, my wife's cousin is getting married that weekend in Portland, so I'll be there (don't know how I got so fortunate on the timing).

I'm hoping we will drive down from Seattle Friday night and I have warned the family already I'm going to disappear for a few hours either Saturday or Sunday morning to take in the show. They may even just dump me off at the show Sunday, and then I'll take Amtrak home to Seattle.

Wouldn't be a bad way to do it. :)

I plan on flying out Friday, and catching the latest possible flight out on Sunday as possible. Which means I'm going to have to be real nice to my wife before asking her to come pick me up at the airport at like 10pm or later! ;)

Anyone interested in splitting a hotel room? I'm considering being out there Friday evening - Monday morning. 3 nights get to a point where it might be difficult to pay for the trip this time of year.

I'm watching air fare prices closely and highly considering going up to Portland for the show in February (8-10). I know there is a decent sized list of people on the CR list who are planning on being there, but wanted to get our own BF's C&V head count started here.

(if there's already a thread about this, I couldn't find it as search is broken, and I'll certainly merge the two if needed)

They should rename it WCHMBS (West Coast Hand Made Bike Show) :(

I am planning on going with my friend joshua of miles cycles.

http://itsmorefuntocompute.com/

Looking like a good possibility, atm- I'd like to have a chat with Whitney Moyer of Moyer Cycles.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/1910094762_fe8dfc20d5_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/1910075276_7f9ae0ed3d_m.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/1216740233_516bfaa412_m.jpg

I need to take a run down to Austin and check this guy out. some seriously flashy and impressive
lugwork.
Is Moyer the next Vanilla? I'm betting on it.

marty

I need to take a run down to Austin and check this guy out. some seriously flashy and impressive
lugwork.
Is Moyer the next Vanilla? I'm betting on it.

marty

road trip!

road trip!


Photos :D !

East Hill

Ok, I've booked my flight and hotel. I'll be arriving around noon on Friday, leaving Monday afternoon. Staying a couple blocks away at the La Quinta Inn.

The group from Bilenky Cycle Works has been promoting a package to ride in with them from Philadelphia on the Amtrak "Empire Builder". That seems like it would be a hoot.

The group from Bilenky Cycle Works has been promoting a package to ride in with them from Philadelphia on the Amtrak "Empire Builder". That seems like it would be a hoot.

Really? That does sound like fun!

East Hill

I think I want to fly out for this, anyone have any leads on the best air fares?

There are lots of bike shops in the area, plus one that is the only North American Carradice dealer with a physical store west of the Rockies.


Actually we have a shop in vancouver which carries carradice now.

Actually we have a shop in vancouver which carries carradice now.
Awesome. :beer:

I think I want to fly out for this, anyone have any leads on the best air fares?

I booked through Travelocity since they offer discounts on the combined airfare / hotel package. It was the best I could do as far as a deal went. The hotel the show is being held at is apparently long sold out for the weekend, but several hotels within a half mile or so are still taking reservations.

Before we know it the show will be upon us and even more than the show (heresy?) I am looking forward to meeting and spending time with some of my favourite BFR's.

Now this is not to say that I don't like, and some would even say love, bicycles and do aspire to join the ranks of those that build them but it's the people who ride them that I am really fond of.

So I'll be picking up my passport next Friday and booking my flight this week (:) :) :) ) and between now and then I have to find/build a case for my Phillip's 20 so I can take my wheels with me.

I am so looking forward to everything.

I booked through Travelocity since they offer discounts on the combined airfare / hotel package. It was the best I could do as far as a deal went. The hotel the show is being held at is apparently long sold out for the weekend, but several hotels within a half mile or so are still taking reservations.
OK, I've been checking Travelocity and Kayak. I have 3 friends in 3 different houses up in Portland, so lodging is taken care of for me.

Friends are a good thing to have... I snagged my couch a while back.

Just bought my plane ticket, see you all there!

FYI: www.southwest.com has a bunch of $54 one-way "web deals." After taxes and whatnot, roundtrip ends up costing $129.

Nice deal on the ticket el twe, I looked at SWA (my father was a Captain with them for better about 15 years, retired around '96), but being so far away I had to make more than one jump to get there. Look forward to seeing you there.

If anyone wants to trade names and cell phone numbers, drop me a PM.

Also, anyone in PDX have a bike I could borrow? I've got a friend who may be able to source something for me, but who knows. I can ride a 55-58 cm frame, and I won't be too picky.

Anyone interested in splitting a hotel room? I'm considering being out there Friday evening - Monday morning. 3 nights get to a point where it might be difficult to pay for the trip this time of year.


Ya know, I've been just about everywhere - but I've never been to Portland. Southwest is telling me a RT ticket is only $110. Hmmmmm......

It's looking more unlikely every day for me. :(