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XC Ski Rental at Oxbow

Gear Hub XC Ski Rental Hut: 10 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays at the Oxbow Beer Garden.

The Portland Gear Hub is back for its 6th season at the Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, Maine! We offer XC Ski & Snowshoe rentals for use on their trails. Finish your XC Ski or Snowshoe excursion with pizza and beer at the Oxbow Beer Garden, which has plenty of outdoor seating by a fire—family and dog-friendly.

Reserve Rentals Here If you have questions about your reservation, call us at the Portland Gear Hub’s retail location at 207-761-7632 during our retail hours: Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM.

If you have a question about a reservation on Saturday or Sunday, send us a text message at 207-761-7632. Please note: we are unable to answer the phone on Sundays!
Learn About the Portland Gear Hub

We are a non-profit bike and outdoor gear shop at 155 Washington Ave. that promotes cycling, reuse, sustainability, and equity. We have been serving the Portland community for 10 years.

Watch a short film about our work here.

In the News

PGH Helps with Cranksgiving

A scavenger hunt and food drive wrapped up into one, and 35 cyclists participated in this year’s “Cranksgiving” event.

Volunteer With Us

Volunteering is a great way to learn about repairing bikes and meet other bike friends! View the details and sign up for a shift here:

Volunteer Information

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We’ve Joined 1% for the Planet

The Portland Gear Hub is proud to announce that it is now a member of 1% for the Planet as an Environmental Partner. 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners are vetted organizations working toward a wide array of solutions, from climate justice and urban infrastructure to gender equality; indigenous land rights to supply chain sustainability; conservation policy to environmental education, and beyond.

Commitment to Sustainability: By joining 1% for the Planet, The Portland Gear Hub is supporting sustainability initiatives and reducing its environmental footprint. This reflects an organization-wide dedication to creating positive change for the environment
Direct Impact: The funds donated to 1% of the Planet go directly to vetted nonprofit organizations that work on environmental issues such as conservation, reforestation, clean water access, renewable energy, and more.
Transparency and Accountability: The Portland Gear Hub’s participation in this program includes regular reviews by 1% for the Planet.
Community Engagement: Being part of 1% for the Planet connects The Portland Gear Hub with a network of like-minded businesses, nonprofits, and individuals committed to tackling pressing environmental challenges. This collaboration amplifies the collective effort to protect the planet.

Through this partnership, The Portland Gear Hub underscores its mission to provide high-quality products and give back to the planet we all share. Every purchase you make supports this mission, so together, we can work toward a more sustainable future.