this was maybe the most fun i’ve had writing a check! a heart felt thanks to everyone who came out and had a blast raising money for the safe routes to school program! there was an additional check written for the bta in the amount of $30 making our grand total: $980!!
the big fat check.
May 27th, 2010Living the Revolution and Raising Money to Support Kids on Bikes
May 19th, 2010
A big EPIC thank you goes out to everyone that attended our Live the Revolution party last week. With the help of our party sponsors and attendees we were able to raise $950 for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s Safe Routes to School educational program. We’re pretty excited about being able to say that we put that big of a chunk of cash towards promoting sustainable and safe transportation for kids… we CAN change the world one revolution at a time after all.
Inspiring Women Who Love Bikes
May 12th, 2010
Last Thursday we got the chance to take part at the Bike Economics event, which showcased Portland women-owned bike businesses…. just like Epic! Sarah Mirk over at the Portland Mercury took time to ask some of the participants a few questions, and Epic made the cut.
How long have you been doing this?
I was working in a shop and building wheels there, but I opened up my own custom wheel building store Epic Wheel Works last year, in 2009.
Don’t most people hate building wheels?
You can go postal on a wheel for sure. Your OCD disorders come out. But you get to touch every spoke on it, I like it. Wheels are big but they take sort of a backseat for a lot of people. They don’t get the glamor frame building does!
Other friends of ours, like Natalie Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles and Tori Bortman of Gracie’s Wrench were interviewed as well. Check out their great answers here.
Live the Revolution in Style – Buy a Limited Edition T-Shirt
May 10th, 2010
Nothing’s more stylish than supporting locally-owned, independent business, which is why you’ve got to get your hands on a limited edition Live the Revolution Epic tee. We’ll be selling them at our Live the Revolution party on Thursday, but we wanted to give you the chance to buy one ahead of time. They’re only $20 and we take cash and checks. Shoot your size and contact info to jude[at]epicwheelworks[dot]com and we’ll hook you up!
Remember, all proceeds benefit the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s educational program Safe Routes to School!
Live the Revolution: Get Ready to Party!
April 20th, 2010
In celebration of exactly one year of custom designed, locally hand built wheels, Epic Wheel Works is throwing a benefit bicycle throwdown! “Live the Revolution” will be all about celebrating and supporting bikes and wheels, honoring Epic’s first year of work and the company’s commitment to not only putting people on great wheels but also supporting the local cycling community.
In conjunction with our celebration, we’re also hosting a photo contest, with the winning photo inspiring a handbuilt wheelset that will be auctioned off at the event. Want to take part? All you have to do is submit your bike-related photos to our Flickr pool or submit via email by sending them to epicwheelworks[at]gmail[dot]com.
“Live the Revolution” will feature an art show of our favorite photos, limited edition t-shirts, a wheel changing contest, a photo booth thanks to the talented RM Photo and more. We’ll also be raffling off some sweet goods from people like Nutcase Helmets, Plywerk, Gracie’s Wrench, Portland Design Works, Portland Roasting, Icebreaker, Osprey Packs, Keen, and gift cards from Lizard Lounge and Madison’s Grill, with all proceeds benefiting the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s educational program Safe Routes to School.
And did we mention that Metrofiets will be bringing their bike bar and DJ Hot Biology will be throwing down some chill beats??
Where: Madison’s Grill, 1109 SE Madison, PDX
When: May 13, 2010, 6-9pm
Why: To celebrate Epic Wheel Work’s one-year anniversary, support local cycling culture and BTA’s educational program, Safe Routes to School.
Note: Please RSVP to events[at]epicwheelworks[dot]com
View PDF version of invite here.
Happy Birthday Epic!
April 2nd, 2010
It’s official: Epic turns 1 today! That’s right, we’ve been making wheels for one whole year now, and we couldn’t be happier!
Want to take part in celebrating our birthday? Then mark your calendars for May 13 when we’ll be throwing an Epic celebration/benefit throwdown. With proceeds from the night going to support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s youth education programs through Oregon’s Safe Routes to School, and lots of sweet swag from cool local bike companies, you’ll be sure to want to take part! More info to come soon…
Live the Revolution Photo Contest: Take Part in an EPIC Event
March 30th, 2010
What do bikes mean to you? Have you been riding one as a child? Did you recently start bike commuting? Are you so close to your bike that it has a pet name? In celebration of Epic Wheel Works’ 1 Year Anniversary, we’re hosting a photo contest. We want to see just how you “live the revolution.”
We’re going to be celebrating big time with our Live the Revolution benefit throwdown, hosted at Madison’s on May 13, 2010. As part of the event, we’ll be displaying some of our favorite photo submissions as part of a bike-inspired art show. Not only that, but also, one photo will be selected and used as inspiration for a set of custom hand built wheels, auctioned off at the event with proceeds going to support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s youth education programs through Oregon’s Safe Routes to School.
How do you enter? It’s easy! You can either upload your photo to the Epic Wheel Works Flickr pool or send an email to epicwheelworks[at]gmail[dot]com. Just remember to include a description of your photo and your contact info! Deadline is April 30, 2010.
How Are You Epic?
March 29th, 2010
Welcome to the official Epic Wheel Works blog! Along with the launch of our site re-design, we’re launching this space as a place to keep you up to date on all that’s happening at Epic HQ, what we’re working on, things in the bike world we’re digging and all the cool bike-related efforts and initiatives around the globe that are making the world a better place.
Because we believe in being Epic, contributing and being something greater than oneself.
How are you Epic? We want to know, so come join in our conversation!