Pickup Point of the Month:
Bike N Hike in Portland, Ore.

Pickup Point of the Month
Bike N Hike
400 S.E. Grand Avenue
Portland, Ore.

Photo at right: Bike N Hike President, Kevin Chudy

Our Pickup Point of the Month is Bike N Hike, in Portland, Ore. Bike N Hike has six locations in Oregon, and is a Northwest favorite. We stopped by to talk to President Kevin Chudy, who has worked at the shop since he was 15. It’s been his sole place of employment since then.

Q: Tell us your thoughts on working at Bike N Hike since 1973, when you were 15 years old. What has changed in the bike industry since then?

A: Everything has changed. The bikes are more sophisticated with better shifting and the overall quality has improved greatly. I believe our customers have also improved. They are better educated and understand the wide-spread benefits to improving personal health by cycling.

Q: What advice do you have for our readers on how to get a proper bike fit?

A: I would suggest starting with a visit to your local bike store. It has been my overall experience that staff members know how to set up a rider with a basic fit. I would describe this as setting the seat height and handlebar position. We often improve a client’s overall comfort with just a few minor adjustments. We also have a professional fitting service that we offer in our Beaverton and Portland locations. This service goes into much more detail and often provides the client with a much greater level of satisfaction.

My advice, go to the professionals for a better fit on your bike.

Q: What’s your favorite ride and why?

A: I love riding my bike. I’m happy riding alone or with others. I have the joy of riding my road bike in the mid-Willamette Valley. I enjoy the quiet, low-traffic roads and it reminds me of my youth, growing up in Albany/Corvallis.

Q: What is your favorite thing about NW Cyclist?

A: I like the local connection. I enjoy learning how other people embrace cycling.

Stop by Bike N Hike for a great bike fit and to pick up your copy of NW Cyclist: www.bikenhike.com

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