Scenes from the Inaugural MADE Bicycle Show in Portland, OR
The inaugural MADE Bicycle Show, a celebration of handmade bicycle craftsmanship and community engagement, unfolded with resounding success in Portland, Oregon, this past weekend from August 24 through 27. As the gates closed, MADE solidified its place as the largest-ever handmade bicycle event in the USA. Drawing people from across the globe, MADE profiled over 200 builders, brands and designers who came together to showcase their creations.
2023 MADE took place at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon from August 24-27, 2023.
The support for the event was powerful, with over 5,000 attendees coming through the doors to see the one-of-a-kind builds and join in the excitement surrounding MADE and the bike community on the whole. Journalists and content creators from over 50 media outlets also descended on MADE to amplify the spirit of the event and help broadcast the works well beyond the walls of Zidell Yards.
The Montenegro Manufacturing booth, a small composites fabrication studio focused on producing custom carbon bikes in Los Angeles, California.
MADE’s doors opened with a full day dedicated to media and industry professionals followed by three days for the public. Zidell Yards proved to be an ideal location as an industrial legacy providing ample show space for more than 400 craft bicycles on display and plenty of room for the thousands of weekend attendees.
The show floor hosted over 400 handmade bicycles from around the world.
The inaugural MADE Bicycle Show proved to be a testament to the dedication, innovation and shared passion that propels the cycling industry forward. By providing a platform for artisans, designers, and enthusiasts to convene, MADE succeeded and will continue to emphasize the integral role that collaborative engagement plays in the evolution of this vibrant community.
The Chris King booth where the Portland-based company shared their story of producing high quality bicycle components since 1976.
Congrats to the entire team behind MADE and we hope to see this new show continue in the years to come!
MADE Photo Gallery
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