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Bikey Fun, February 7 - February 27

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7
2:00pm Bike Polo
2:00pm Bike Camping 102
4:00pm The Hot Sock Ride
6:00pm $$ Wheel building
9:00pm Zoobomb!
 8
7:00pm MBW volunteer meet.
 9 10 11
3:30pm Business on a Bike
8:30pm Mini Bike Winter
 12
8:00pm Mini-Bike-Winter VII
 13
10:30am Men's Cycling
11:00am Zwickelmania Bike
8:00pm ride mini bike
14
2:00pm Bike Polo
6:00pm $$ Wheel building
9:00pm Zoobomb!
 15 16 17
7:00pm Shift MeetUp
 18
3:30pm Business on a Bike
5:30pm 3rd Thursday BOB
 19
9:30pm Dropout Bike Club -
 20
10:30am Men's Cycling
21
2:00pm Bike Polo
9:00pm Zoobomb!
 22 23 24 25
3:30pm Business on a Bike
 26
7:00am BonB!
10:00pm Freak Friday!
 27
10:30am Men's Cycling

Sunday February 7

BIKE POLO Link
Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (polo court)
2:00pm, Every Sunday
Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.

Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.

Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil  [forum]
BIKE CAMPING 102 CLASS Link
Portland Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd Take Trimet (The Back Room - Some indoor bike parking available)
2:00pm - 3:30pm, We'll try to end on-time, for those going on the sock ride
FREE - Bike Camping 102

Have you ever wanted to camp by bike?  Come learn how!  Bike Camping 102 talks specifically about winter camping, but we'll cover the basics as well, and give you a handout with resources to check out afterwards.  Come join us at the Portland Hawthorne Hostel for this 90 minute free class.
Matt Picio, matt.picio at cyclewild daht oh are gee, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095  [forum]
THE HOT SOCK RIDE Link
Costello's International Cafe, 2222 NE Broadway Take Trimet
4:00pm
If you're not swimming in snack foods and beer on a couch somewhere, watching dudes in spandex and helmets ... come join us (plus/minus helmets) on the HOT SOCK RIDE! -- It's a ride.  In celebration of socks.

After meeting at Costello's Cafe on Broadway, we'll stop by Twisted for a special What Super Bowl? sale and party -- for all the knotty knitters who make their own.

From there we'll head down to the new Sock Dreams location in Sellwood, for a special ride-only party they're putting together for us (if you're feeling sub-socked, they can help you gird your calves!).
Steph Routh, steph.routh at gmail daht comm  [forum]
CITYBIKES WHEEL BUILDING COURSE Link
Citybikes Annex, SE 8th Ave and Ankeny St Take Trimet
6:00pm - 9:00pm, February 7 and 14
Course is two parts, 2/7 and 2/14, register at the Citybikes Annex. Class is $60, plus the cost of spokes. Learn how to build your own wheel! 1 on 1 training to complete a spoke calculation, wheel lacing, and truing.
Michael And Erin, mtompkins82 at gmail daht comm, Citybikes.coop, 503-239-6951  [forum]
ZOOBOMB! Link
The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave Take Trimet
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come ride with us! Everyone welcome! We like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!  Bring a bike, MAX fare, bike lights, and any safety gear you want to wear.
** Minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome **
** Helmets are a good idea **
** Ride at Your Own Risk **
** Leave no trace **
Zoobomb, www.zoobomb.net  [forum]

Monday February 8

MINI BIKE WINTER VII PARTY VOLUNTEER MEETING Link 21+
black sheep bakery & cafe', 523 NE 19th avenue at Glisan Take Trimet
7:00pm
this year's Mini Bike Winter Party is gonna be awesome! but we need a lot of help to (wo)man all the stations.

there is a few fun carnival games to run, some food to be served, the silent auction needs some 'security', face painting, 'share'cuts, and a number of responsible and trustworthy people needed to do things like ticket sales, and general mayhem subduing.

we only ask a minimum of 1hr of your party time. if you help us, you will be rewarded!

bike ride to the Sandy Hut after wards for libations.
Emily B. Wings, emwings at gmail daht comm, www.irondelles.net/forum/  [forum]

Tuesday February 9

Wednesday February 10

Thursday February 11

BUSINESS ON A BIKE Link
Eastbank Esplanade Vera Katz statue, East side of Hawthorne Bridge Take Trimet (Near Fire station...go to blog for image)
3:30pm - 5:00pm, Every Thursday
Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter daht comm/businessonabike, 503-256-1010  [forum]
MINI BIKE WINTER OPENING GALA Link
Lotus Seed, NE 9th Ave and Going St Take Trimet
8:30pm
We will be sharing with you a panel of exciting speakers, a collection of bicycle films, and the ever popular DIY stencil station.

This evening kicks off the 7th annual Mini Bike Winter, a yearly celebration of winter cycling. It reminds us that even though these days may be short and cold that the inherent fun of bikes will carry us through.

You are encouraged to bring your own stencil, clothes, or swag to this creative opportunity to make your own brand.

This event is free, but donations to pay for paint, and the venue are gladly accepted.

Much more info:
http://bikesmut.com/panel
Reverend Phil, bikesmut at gmail daht comm  [forum]

Friday February 12

MINI-BIKE-WINTER VII Link
under the Hawthorne Bridge, East side Take Trimet
8:00pm, and all weekend long!
Come and ride through the rain, compete through the weekend, and drink through the pain!!  ZooBomb's universe-famous three day weekend of Fun is here, MiniBikeWinter!!  

The Opening Ceremonies take place Friday night, meet at the under the Hawthorne Bridge (East side) at 8pm.  Then join us Saturday for the Chariot Wars, followed by a party.  

Finally, Sunday starting at Noon on top of Mt Tabor with the all-day Mini-Bike-Winter Olympics, featuring races, derbies, MiniBike Cyclocross, live rock music, and more!

Check zoobomb.net for more details or come Friday night for a detailed flyer.
Solid Gold, corey7e at gmail daht comm  [forum]

Saturday February 13

WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING Link
Holladay Park, NE 11th Ave and Holladay St Take Trimet (middle)
10:30am
Pre-Valentine Saturday Morning Endorphin Enhancing Dessert Ride

We have chocolate; who needs sex. But if you have sex, bring it too.

Chocolate is not just for girls anymore. Now it's for brunch.

We'll ride to, and stop at, some favorite dessert places, conveniently open on a Saturday morning. And we'll eat. And feel good. And pretend to virtue because we pedal.

We detour, a lot, so lead us down some alley.

Beginners welcome. We'll introduce you to dessert.

The ride won't loop, even if we can move.

We ride in drizzle, but not heavy rain.
Bart, David, Manifest, 503 223 8822 x 1  [forum]
ZWICKELMANIA BIKE BREWERY CRAWL Link 21+
TBD Take Trimet
11:00am
Zwickelmania, hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers.

What better way to celebrate than to ride our bikes from brewery to brewery?

Exact location to be determined and updated later. It will be one of the local breweries, I just need to figure out the exact route.

More info [at] http://oregonbeer.org/zwickelmania/
Deepak Saxena, dsaxena at plexity daht nett  [forum]
RIDE TO MINI BIKE WINTER PARTY Link
alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet
8:00pm, ride leaves at 9pm sharp. party goes 'till 3am.
bike ride to 21+ party at mystery location.  ride your freakiest bike.  get ready for a full night with  performances by chervona, the sprockettes, the derailleurs, juan prophet organization, a fashion show, a clown costume contest, carnival games, a silent auction, bike porn and other special shows!  dress to impress--carny style.  bring money if you have it--beer, carnival games and carnival food will cost (a bit of) money.  ride leaves at 9pm SHARP.  party is 21+
Irondelles, irondelles  [forum]

Sunday February 14

BIKE POLO Link
Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (polo court)
2:00pm, Every Sunday
Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.

Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.

Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil  [forum]
CITYBIKES WHEEL BUILDING COURSE Link
Citybikes Annex, SE 8th Ave and Ankeny St Take Trimet
6:00pm - 9:00pm, February 7 and 14
Course is two parts, 2/7 and 2/14, register at the Citybikes Annex. Class is $60, plus the cost of spokes. Learn how to build your own wheel! 1 on 1 training to complete a spoke calculation, wheel lacing, and truing.
Michael And Erin, mtompkins82 at gmail daht comm, Citybikes.coop, 503-239-6951  [forum]
ZOOBOMB! Link
The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave Take Trimet
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come ride with us! Everyone welcome! We like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!  Bring a bike, MAX fare, bike lights, and any safety gear you want to wear.
** Minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome **
** Helmets are a good idea **
** Ride at Your Own Risk **
** Leave no trace **
Zoobomb, www.zoobomb.net  [forum]

Monday February 15

Tuesday February 16

Wednesday February 17

SHIFT MEETUP Link 21+
vincente's pizza, 1935 SE Hawthorne Blvd Take Trimet
7:00pm, arrive before 8:45pm or we might be gone!, Third Wednesday of every month except June
This is the Shift-social meet up. Hang out. Talk bike fun. Nuff said.
Freaky Uppity Cycling Kids  [forum]

Thursday February 18

BUSINESS ON A BIKE Link
Eastbank Esplanade Vera Katz statue, East side of Hawthorne Bridge Take Trimet (Near Fire station...go to blog for image)
3:30pm - 5:00pm, Every Thursday
Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter daht comm/businessonabike, 503-256-1010  [forum]
3RD THURSDAY BUSINESS ON A BIKE RIDE Link
Salmon St. Fountain, SW Salmon St and Naito Pkwy Take Trimet
5:30pm - 7:00pm, Third Thursday of every month
Hour and a half networking Bike ride at a conversation pace.  No one left behind unless you forget your helmet.
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, 503-256-1010  [forum]

Friday February 19

DROPOUT BIKE CLUB - MONTHLY RIDE Link
Col. Summers Park, SE 20th Ave and Belmont St Take Trimet
9:30pm, Late., Third Friday of every month
The dropout bike club's monthly freakbike social ride. Over the years, this ride has become the place to show off your newest bicycle oddities. Come ride and socalize.  Last years ride had a turn out of 300+ people, with the Thunder Twins mobile sound systems.  So be prepared to be bumpin into the late night.  All bikes welcome, but the pace is set by the freakbikes.  -Sysfail
Sysfail, www.myspace.com/dropoutbc  [forum]

Saturday February 20

WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING Link
Holladay Park, NE 11th Ave and Holladay St Take Trimet (middle)
10:30am, Every Saturday in January - March
A weekly ride for men.

We ride easy and chat as we go.

We detour, a lot, so lead us down some alley.

Join us for lunch after the ride. The ride rarely loops but we'll happily provide directions or a guide back to the start.

Beginners welcome. Always happy to talk about routes, equipment, techniques, repairs, and architecture.

We ride in drizzle, but not heavy rain.

[weekly details tba]
Bart, David, Manifest, 503 223 8822 x 1  [forum]

Sunday February 21

BIKE POLO Link
Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (polo court)
2:00pm, Every Sunday
Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.

Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.

Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil  [forum]
ZOOBOMB! Link
The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave Take Trimet
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come ride with us! Everyone welcome! We like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!  Bring a bike, MAX fare, bike lights, and any safety gear you want to wear.
** Minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome **
** Helmets are a good idea **
** Ride at Your Own Risk **
** Leave no trace **
Zoobomb, www.zoobomb.net  [forum]

Monday February 22

Tuesday February 23

Wednesday February 24

Thursday February 25

BUSINESS ON A BIKE Link
Eastbank Esplanade Vera Katz statue, East side of Hawthorne Bridge Take Trimet (Near Fire station...go to blog for image)
3:30pm - 5:00pm, Every Thursday
Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter daht comm/businessonabike, 503-256-1010  [forum]

Friday February 26

BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES Link
Westbound Hawthorne Bridge bike lane and lower deck of the Steel Bridge Take Trimet
7:00am - 9:00am, Last Friday of every month
Breakfast on the Bridges reaches out to bicyclists during their morning commute once a month on Portland bridges. We give bicyclists (and pedestrians) free coffee and pastries as a way of saying thanks for not driving and keeping our morning commute enjoyable! Our corner of the sidewalk is also a place for cyclists to meet each other and is a major entry point into Portland's thriving communities of bicycle activism, advocacy, and fun. BonB is powered solely by bicycle! Get involved or just show up! More info:
http://www.shift2bikes.org/wiki/bikefun:breakfast_on_the_bridges
Pvt. Cups, cancel.man at gmail daht comm, Breakfast on the Bridges on the wiki on the Shift2bikes.org  [forum]
FREAK FRIDAY! PRESENTED BY NORTH FREAK Link
Irving Park, NE 7th Ave and Fargo St, Portland Take Trimet (Meet at Irving Park, ride to mystery jousting location)
10:00pm, Ride at 10:30., Fourth Friday of every month
The North Freak Cycling collective's monthly ride!

A late night, group ride, open to all cyclists, with an emphasis on freak bikes, jousting, and various other shenanigans

We meet at 10:00pm at Irving Park and ride towards mysterious amounts of fun!
Dutch, caullie at hotmail daht comm  [forum]

Saturday February 27

WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING Link
Holladay Park, NE 11th Ave and Holladay St Take Trimet (middle)
10:30am, Every Saturday in January - March
A weekly ride for men.

We ride easy and chat as we go.

We detour, a lot, so lead us down some alley.

Join us for lunch after the ride. The ride rarely loops but we'll happily provide directions or a guide back to the start.

Beginners welcome. Always happy to talk about routes, equipment, techniques, repairs, and architecture.

We ride in drizzle, but not heavy rain.

[weekly details tba]
Bart, David, Manifest, 503 223 8822 x 1  [forum]