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OREGON MANIFEST CONSTRUCTOR'S DESIGN CHALLENGE

Since February, 35 bespoke bike craftsmen, designers, and student teams have been hard at work creating a new bike for the modern daily rider. On Friday, we'll see the results of this challenge to create the Ultimate Utility Bike. The Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge is a pioneering design/build competition demanding great design and complete functionality.

The moment of truth will be the 51 mile Field Test, produced by Cyclepath. All entry bikes must perform on-and-off-road, over hills and byways, with a few surprises along the way.

The Oregon Manifest Creative Collaborations have paired 3 global design firms with bespoke bike craftsmen to create 3 exhibition bikes. This experiment matching Makers and Designers features our own Ziba Design/Signal Cycles, IDEO/Rock Lobster, and Fuseproject/Sycip Designs.

Join us Friday at PNCA, where we showcase the bike designs and reveal the secret Field Test Route, and on and Saturday at the Chris King factory for the Field Test Finish Line block party and awards gala. The Levi's/UO mobile Bike Shop will be in effect both days, offering free tuning and tailoring for attendees and their bikes.

In true block party style, we'll have bands, beer and other amusements. Winners announced at 6pm.

A full schedule at oregonmanifest.com