For the third year in a row REN Cycles is proud to sponsor the Bicycle Transportation Alliance's annual Bicycle Commute Challenge. Traditionally held in September, for 2016 the event was moved up to May to coincide with national Bike To Work Month.

In keeping with our own tradition of improving every year, for the final BTA Challenge we provided a commute-ready WAYPOINT with a road ready Shimano component group, HiFi Wheels, and Portland Design Works fenders and accessories. New for this year is the inclusion of a PDW rack and a pair of matching weatherproof panniers from our friends at Black Star Bags here in Portland.

Beth Appert, a newfound bike commuter, was the lucky winner of the 2016 BTA WAYPOINT. More comfortable with an upright, casual pace, Beth chose a flat bar configuration for her dream bike. That is one capable bike!

We are sad to say goodbye to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and our yearly commuter giveaway, but the challenge events continue every May, both nationally as Bike Month and here in Portland as #BikeMore coordinated by The Street Trust.