Dean is the owner of Clever Cycles, a Portland-based shop specializing in electric, cargo, folding, and urban transportation bikes. With over 20 years in the bicycle industry and a background in marketing and design, Dean has spent his career helping more people discover the everyday practicality of bikes. Since founding Clever Cycles in 2007, he has focused on creating a welcoming, solutions-oriented space for families, commuters, and anyone looking to drive less. Under his leadership, the shop has grown into a nationally recognized resource for utility cycling and a trusted part of Portland’s evolving transportation culture.

Marlainna is the resident Yuba expert and has been cargo biking since 2012. She is a self-described “bike collector” with a fantasy of going fully car-free and moving to inner Portland. She’s a voracious reader of sci-fi and fantasy novels and enjoys numerous anime shows, as well as Transformers media and figures. On weekends, she can be found tending her planted aquascapes, leatherworking, and crafting with resin. Her favorite spot to grab a bite to eat during the day is Wasabi Sushi.

Aaron enjoys both pedaling and paddling—he is an avid builder and fabricator, plays guitar in a local band, and spends time on the river on his days off. One of his go-to spots is Growlers Taproom in SE.

Sarah has an affinity for puns and riding her ebike (almost) everywhere. She spends a lot of her free time reading murder mysteries and YA fantasy. Her favorite local coffee shop is Grindhouse Coffee, and her favorite pizza in town is Escape from New York on NW 23rd. You can often find her in a neighborhood park with a book, coffee, and bike during the less rainy days.

Kevin enjoys playing guitar, collecting vinyl, and fixing up vintage bikes—naming them after astrology signs. He moved to Portland in 2015. Some of his favorite local eateries include Guero, Rukdiew Cafe, and Hungry Tiger (for those vegan corn dogs). He enjoys visiting the Laurelhurst Theatre, Crystal Ballroom, and Music Millennium.