October 2nd will see the opening of Oregon Manifest, a monthlong pro-bicycling series of events designed to celebrate "the craft and culture of cycling."

The design competition portion of the event is as follows:

OREGON MANIFEST CONSTRUCTOR'S DESIGN CHALLENGE

We're looking for the next-wave transportation bike! OREGON MANIFEST has challenged frame builders from around the country to design and build an innovative, modern transportation bike in this technical trial of engineering dexterity and fabrication mettle.

Over 30 custom bike builders will be developing considered, integrated, and spectacular solutions for the everyday rider. The top 12 winners will be displayed at the OM Bike Union for our full 6 weekend run!

Also on display will be "Dreams on Wheels - An exhibit of Danish Cycling Culture for Urban Sustainability," a traveling show that started in Edinburgh and Moscow earlier this year and is only making two stops in the U.S.--Portland and San Francisco--before making its way on to London, Riga, Tokyo, Budapest, Madrid, and Brussels.

See the full schedule of events here.