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USBC PORTLAND 2009

The United States Barista Championship (USBC) is an event designed to encourage and recognize professional achievement in the art of espresso beverage preparation and service. The 2009 USBC will take place in Portland, OR, March 5-8.

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Carla Ruckman

Looking for roomies for USBC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Reply

Started by Carla Ruckman. Last reply by Bre Mar. 4, 2009.

Matt Milletto

Who is coming to the USBC 2009 in Portland? 20 Replies

Started by Matt Milletto. Last reply by william kevin emmons Feb. 26, 2009.

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Wilson Hines Comment by Wilson Hines on April 20, 2009 at 7:52am
I cannot describe how much fun I had at the WBC this weekend. Really a life changing event. Scott Conary says he is going to help me get certified so I can taste espresso drinks until I barf! I can't wait! Being a judge, even at the regional level, would allow me the excuse of going to Portland. The wifey would buy it "hook, line and sinker" and she might would even give me access to the penny jar!
Tommy wong Comment by Tommy wong on March 20, 2009 at 12:13am
Hope we could share the exciting Championship gallery from here as well.
Nick Cho Comment by Nick Cho on March 1, 2009 at 7:13am
If y'alls need bikes for the official Bike Tour, info should be going up soon on the www.usbc2009.com website.

Otherwise, check out http://pedalbiketours.com/ for bike rentals. They're sponsoring the official bike tour, and are awesome people!
Bre Comment by Bre on February 28, 2009 at 11:50pm
i would say you could ride my bike, but it sucks and is a death trap
Michelle Comment by Michelle on February 28, 2009 at 6:54pm
I second Tamara. I've been looking for a bicycle as well. I'm even shorter - 5'1". Any offers?
Sam Jones Comment by Sam Jones on February 19, 2009 at 12:26pm
a few of us 2% Jazz folk are coming to town to see the show and drink the beer (I mean coffee).
Looking forward to seeing lots of great people.
Tamara Vigil Comment by Tamara Vigil on February 16, 2009 at 2:24pm
small - i'm 5'4'' I ride a schwinn le tour at home, I'm not sure what size it is.
Ray Comment by Ray on February 15, 2009 at 3:43pm
What size?
Tamara Vigil Comment by Tamara Vigil on February 15, 2009 at 2:54pm
anybody have a bike I can borrow while in portland?
ray peck Comment by ray peck on February 1, 2009 at 5:59pm
What are the dates of the USBC?
 

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