Meet the Team
Wake Gregg
Owner
A native of the Seattle area, Wake started his career at the age of 12 as a bike mechanic for a touring group called the Cyclemates. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1994, and later founded a non-profit venture in Walla-Walla, mentoring at-risk youth and teaching them the bicycle mechanic trade.
While a graduate student at George Fox University, Wake took a trip to China and was captivated by the sheer number of people riding electric bicycles. Back in Portland, he launched Portland’s first electric bike company, The eBike Store. The business quickly outgrew its original space and opened a new and larger store in North Portland across from Peninsula Park. Wake currently lives in the Piedmont Neighborhood with his wife and two daughters.
Robert Cyders
Robert is a lifelong Portlander and avid cyclist who has logged more than 13,000 commuting miles in the past five years. An early eBike adopter, Robert rides a custom 12-foot long Schwinn cargo pusher trailer that can haul an impressive 180 lbs of gear.
Ask Robert what he likes about eBikes and he’s quick to point out his favorite things: “Freedom, less stress, getting places quicker, and no parking headaches.”
When not helping match customers with the right eBike for their lifestyle and commute, Robert is working on his new “Tiny Home” in the Piedmont neighborhood.
Sarah Bott
Tour Guide
Sarah is a longtime Portlander and former city spokesperson (Mayor’s Office, Parks & Recreation, and Water Bureau) who has taken her knowledge of Portland and passion for bicycling into her role as our eBike tour guide.
Sarah enjoys taking tourists and locals alike on eBike tours because “It is THE best way to really see not only the major attractions, but all the nooks and crannies that make Portland so special.”
When not touring, you’ll find Sarah at her AirBnB – the Woodlawn Neighborhood Guest House, where she has been hosting travelers for 11 years.
Jeffrey Munson
Jeff is a New Orleans native who has been working his Cajun mechanical magic on Portland bicycles for the past four years.
Jeff is a fan of eBikes because “They let me carry heavy things without working hard.”
When not performing tuneups, flat repairs, and conversions, you’ll find Jeff riding his highly customized Raleigh Furleigh all over Portland and frequently all the way from his home in the Lents neighborhood to the Columbia River Gorge and back.
Matthew Mendez
Matthew is from Pennsylvania. He got into bikes while studying at college. After buying a used Schwinn Matthew realized his potential to express himself and take advantage of his athletic abilities. Matthew has been riding over a decade as he moved across the US for grad school and his career.
Matthew chose to pursue a career in the cycling industry because of the positive impact cycling has had on his life. He would tell you “I love electric bikes because it makes biking accessible and it can change people’s lives.”
Matthew has has worked for and with non profits, and works with bringing mobility through the chain reaction program and give them bikes.
http://givethembikes.com/
Drake Dawson
Drake is native to Southern California. He recently moved to the Portland area to study mechanical engineering and math. He got his start cycling in Texas after a series of knee injuries, and used to bike when he wasn’t able to walk. His background is in endurance rides and triathlons. Know he serves as an intern for the ebike store.
If you ask Drake what he likes about Ebikes he would tell you “Ebikes allow people who wouldn’t be able to ride normally get back on the road, and see the world. It is great to see more people excited about bikes and their integrated technology!”
In his free time Drake loves taking canoeing and backpacking trips and playing frisbee.
We Guarantee Our eBikes
Our Price Match Guarantee
We will match or beat the price from any local competitor on any eBike or accessory we stock.
Price Trend Guarantee
If you purchase an eBike or accessory from The eBike Store and then find a lower price on that item from a local competitor within 14 days, we will refund you the difference.
Tour Testimonials
“The bike tour was the most enjoyable Saturday I’ve had in a foreign city – EVER!”
“A ton of knowledge about the Portland area. Great for those in town visiting or moving to Portland.”
“Sarah is a wellspring of information about a city that she obviously loves. I really enjoyed myself!”
“I am very glad I went on this personal bike tour of the city. Sarah was very knowledgeable and has great tips.”
“My sisters and I had the most fun we’ve had in years on this bike tour. Thank you SO much for helping create wonderful memories during our family reunion!”
“An incredible and fun team building activity for our business. We are all from the Portland area but saw so many things we didn’t know existed or had only heard about. Two thumbs up!”
“It was our first time visiting Portland and it wouldn’t have been the same without Sarah. I would recommend her bike tour to anyone. Great for those in town visiting or moving to Portland.”
“You took the time to let this photographer stop to take the shots she needed to take. Thank you, Sarah. I will do this again for sure, and take my Canadian visitors along for the ride.”
Join us for our Sunday eBike Meetup
Want to find other electric bicycle enthusiasts to ride with?
Join an eBike Store cyclist and go for a fun ride around Portland. No experience needed.