Bikey Fun, August 2009
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| 30 | 31 | Ozzy won't be on a quad bike again. He learnt the hard way that he can't ride a bike. -- Kelly Osbourne |
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Saturday August 1
- VANCOUVER TO PSU FARMERS MARKET RIDE
- Esther Short Park, 600 SW Columbia St8:45am, Ride at 9.00am
(Propsta Square, at the clock tower)There will be a stop on the way to pick blackberries, so bring your Tupperware. At the FM we eat berries, listen to music, have coffee and baked goods. After that the official ride ends. Then who knows (I will check my event calendar)I am gonna be at Cathedral Park at 6pm to see the Portland Symphony. Bring at least three bottles of water to stay hydrated.
Klaus![[forum]](images/forum.gif)
- BIKE CAMPING - ALDER FLAT
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9:00am - 3:00pm, 4.5 hours riding time, typically 1.5-2 hours of stops, August 1 - 2Too hot? How about camping on the Clackamas River? Alder Flat is the perfect swimming hole, and camping there is free!
We'll stop in Estacada to load up with food - 45 miles one-way. Bring towel, sunscreen, and bug spray. See website for suggested gear list.
Matt Picio, matt.picio
cyclewild
, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095
- PASEO EN BICICLETA PARA FAMILIAS
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10:30am - 12:00pmUn paseo en bicicleta a un paso moderadamente lento por diversas calles de St Johns. Visitaremos parques y otros lugares interesantes. ¡Traiga la familia (y sus cascos)!
2 horas, 4-5 millas
Timoteo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
- CURT'S MOVE BY BIKE
- 2014 SE 12th Avenue, #20810:45am - 1:45pmBring your bike trailer or cargo bike!
Breakfast snack items available at the start.
Start:
Ladd's Addition Apartments, #208
2014 SE 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
(corner of SE 12th & Harrison; three-story building w/ Tri-Met bus stop in front)
End:
House of Bike Love
705 N. Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97207
(near the corner of N. Alberta Albina)
The route is a gradual uphill on mostly quiet city streets. The busiest street is SE 12th Avenue, which has two lanes northbound, so auto traffic will be able to change lanes and pass us safely.
Free pizza and COLD BEER after!
Curt Dewees, curt.deweesgmail
, 503-381-4010
Sunday August 2
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HOTTEST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE
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9:00am - 3:00pmJoin hundreds of cyclists in celebrating summer at The Hottest Day of the Year Ride on Sunday, August 2!
This 15 mile, family-friendly ride will include:
- World’s largest water fight
- A massive slip ‘n slide
- Make-your-own ice cream sundae bar
- Splish-splashy water games
- Watermelon eating + seed spitting contest
- Water balloon catapult
- Much more!
MORE INFORMATION + REGISTRATION: HottestDayRide.com
PHOTOS: http://tinyurl.com/hottest-day-ride-photos
$10 Children under 11, $30 Online before 7/31, $40 Day of event
Good Sport Promotion, InfoHottestDayRide, HottestDayRide.com
- BIKE CAMPING - ALDER FLAT
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9:00am - 3:00pm, 4.5 hours riding time, typically 1.5-2 hours of stops, August 1 - 2Too hot? How about camping on the Clackamas River? Alder Flat is the perfect swimming hole, and camping there is free!
We'll stop in Estacada to load up with food - 45 miles one-way. Bring towel, sunscreen, and bug spray. See website for suggested gear list.
Matt Picio, matt.piciocyclewild, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095
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JOY OF SECTS
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10:30am - 2:30pm, Picnic lunch to followJoy of Sects, Outdoors
Speed Dating for Religion --
We'll attend the First Baptist Church service outdoors on Taylor Street, then work our way to the Northeast visiting other churches and religious sites along the way. Return by MAX (11 miles riding) or by bike (18 miles). Slooow and easy.
Note new start location.
Click on "Forum" for more details.
Bike Temple
Pasture Ted, ted101gmail, www.biketemple.org, 530-848-3615
- THAI FOR BIKERS: PARTNER MASSAGE WORKSHOP FOR CYCL
- Om Tradition Arts Studio, 14 NE 10th Ave, Portland12:00pm - 2:00pm (off Burnside & 10th)A two-hour workshop for cyclists! Learn fun and effective massage techniques to increase flexibility where cyclists need it most. No experience necessary.
Sunday, August 2nd, 12-2pm
Om Tradition Arts Studio, 10th and Burnside
$50 per couple
Email: thaiforbikersbodyprajna.com
Register: www.bodyprajna.com
Taught by Lara Triback, M.Ed., LMT #12444
Lara Triback, thaiforbikersbodyprajna, www.bodyprajna.com, 971-322-8242
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)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]](images/forumflash.gif)
- BIKE BEAVERTON 2009
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2:00pmBring your bikes and join your neighbors for the 2nd Annual Bike Beaverton community ride. Last year, more than 90 riders enjoyed the first-ever, family friendly pedal through the streets of Beaverton. See our website for more details.
Bjoern Brunner, City of Beaverton Bicycle Advisory Committee
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ZOOBOMB!
- The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome 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
Monday August 3
- 2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - AugustMonday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-andersoncomcast
, www.racemondaynight.com
- BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS - $125
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7:15pm - 9:15pm, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17In our Basic Maintenance Class participants will learn all the essentials to perform regular monthly maintenance on their bikes, including flat tire repair, cleaning, lubrication, gear and brake adjustments and general troubleshooting. No experience required. Cost: $125
For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.
Scott Klees, scottcommunitycyclingcenter, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864
Tuesday August 4
- BICYCLE HELMET SALE/ THE WIZ (BIKE IN MOVE)& MORE!
- Woodlawn Park (under the bridge), NE Dekum St and Bellevue Ave4:00pm (In the North part of the park, and under the bridge too)Bike on over to Woodlawn Park to watch THE WIZ (starting at dusk.) There will be several other events, including a helmet sale sponsored by Trauma Nurses Talk Tough. Toddler, child, and adult bicycle helmets will be for sale for $5 each. The helmets retail for 22-55 dollars each. 4 MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP US WITH FITTING HELMETS. Training on how to properly fit helmets will happen from 5:30-6pm, and we will sell 200 helmets from 6pm-7:30 (or until we run out). www.gowoodlawn.com
Gregg Lavender, woodlawntreesgmail
- PTLD BY CYCLE STORMWATER GARDENS & SWALES, OH MY!
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6:00pm - 8:00pmPortland gets a little bit of rain sometimes. What to do with it all? A NW & downtown Portland tour of innovative street designs that help protect our watershed.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
- PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC
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6:30pm - 8:30pm, First Tuesday in May - SeptemberThe PPP returns for its FIFTH season! A casual bicycle ride traversing approx. 3-5 miles (5-8km) with a different route each time. The end destination is a mystery park or ark-like setting. The term "park" will be used liberally here, so expect the unexpected! At the endpoint we'll enjoy a picnic dinner. Eating will be potluck style, so please bring food and drink to share (preferably vegetarian/vegan).
Please also try to bring your own silverware, plate, and cup. We will also stop at a grocery store along the way. If it looks like it'll rain we'll end up at a COVERED destination.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguescribble, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
Wednesday August 5
- SHIFT BUSINESS MEETING
suzette creperie, 2921 NE Alberta St6:00pm, First Wednesday of every month except June (yup, it's a restaurant. serves beer and wine. and good food. and tip your waitress, she rocks.)A quick formal meeting to discuss Shift's projects, finances, and new proposals. By custom, first-time attendees' topics are discussed first.
Shift, Agenda Wiki Page
- PTLD BY CYCLE STORMWATER GARDENS & SWALES, OH MY!
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6:00pm - 8:00pmPortland gets a little bit of rain sometimes. What to do with it all? A North Portland tour of innovative street designs that help protect our watershed.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
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MOON LIGHT RIDE
- Waterfront Park, SW End of Salmon St10:00pm (By the Hawthorne Bridge, Fountain!)The moon is full, lets ring our bells and ride.
Since the weather is nice where your sunscreen, swimsuit, and sandals.
This is going to be a simple ride around downtown, ending at a bar or two, celebrating the full moon, the weather, and each other.
Kevin Buecher, kevin.buechergmail, 970-405-8654
Thursday August 6
- UNICYCLE POLO
Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday (Polo courts)Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.
prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.
also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
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Doper, irrepantslessgmail, www.unicyclebastards.com
Friday August 7
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TWILIGHT CRITERIUM
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5:00pm, Widmer beer garden opens at 5pm//Race begins at 6:30pmThe Twilight Criterium sponsored by Subaru is a professional urban street race that will bring some of the fastest and top-ranked teams from across the nation to Portland to compete. This event is FREE to watch! There will be a Widmer Brewery beer garden open at 5pm and the racing action starts at 6:30pm. Don't miss this thrilling event!
MORE INFORMATION: PortlandTwilight.com
Good Sport Promotion, InfoPortlandTwilight, PortlandTwilight.com
- MONTHLY VEGAN DINNER RIDE
- Laurelhurst Park, 3700 SE Ankeny St(SE 39th and SE Stark) on the north side of the duck pond6:30pmAnnouncing monthly vegan dinner bike rides!
This Friday, we meet at Laurelhurst Park (Se 39th and SE Stark) on the north side of the duck pond at 6:30 p.m., and ride to a location that promises good menu, cheap biscuits and vegan cake.
After dinner we'll be riding to another spot for drinks or further fun.
You DO NOT have to be vegan to join the ride (we do not discriminate against the veg-curious or anyone who just likes good food and good company), but please do not bring any meat to our tables.
Jill, flogthebogyahoo
- BIKE TO THE MOVIES: VANCOUVER!
- Uptown Village, 23rd Street and Main Street, Vancouver, Wa.7:30pmUptown Village, Vancouver has been hosting outdoor movies for a little while now. It's about time we took advantage and biked there! This time, it's (wait for it...) "Muppets Take Manhattan"! If you're commuting (or intrepid!), let's meet up at Esther Short Park before 7:00. If you'd like to head there from your own neck of the woods, email me in advance and I think we can arrange a "bike bus" group ride to round local people up and roll in as one or two groups. We'll have time to stop for snacks, hang out, and get to meet some of your local bike crowd. Movie starts at 8:45.
John Kangas, jikangasgmail
Saturday August 8
- BIKE VIKES
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10:00am2nd Saturdays 'BIKE VIKES': CALLING ALL YOU 'EASY RIDERS' (Norskie and otherwise)Get on your pedal-mobiles and meet us a little group cycling (it's as good as recycling but more fun). Rides last 60-90 minutes. All ages, all bicycle styles welcome.
Lori, ivilahiyahoo
- THE MUPPET MOVE
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11:00am, breakfast munchies at 10:30 am.
(Where you goin, frog? I'm headed to Hollywood...)
I'm moving into a new place in August and am making my first bike move. Bring trailers, cargo-machines, cycles xtra and otherwise, and join in as we dance the one-mile(ish) stuff-shuffle, from Kerns/Buckman to Hollywood. There's a few tricky items (futon/frame, table, chairs) but mostly books/clothes/kitchen things, plus 4 bikes.
Vegan pumpkin bread and other breakfast delights at 1030 - we'll get our move on at 11am. After unloading, help warm the new place with a cold drink and good community. RSVP's appreciated but not necessary!
Kristin, famouspotatogmail
Sunday August 9
- EASY RIDERS - THE BOTANY RIDE
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11:30amRide with us to Leach Botanical Gardens.
More details here:
http://bikeportland.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3185
Heather Williams, ptownpeachgmail
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)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
- ZOOBOMB!
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The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome 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
Monday August 10
- RIDE TO RECYCLE (BATTERIES)
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5:30pmLike me, do your old batteries-like those non-rechargeables that come with Planet Bike lights-accumulate in a bowl when they're dead? "Someday" you shall take them to a recycler like Metro, but never get around to it? Shudder imagining batteries in the landfill leaching into the groundwater?
Bring your dead batteries to work on Monday, then let's take a short'n'sweet ride to NE Broadway to a recycler that's open till 7pm. Household, rechargeables, and lead acid batteries OK.
If so inclined, we can sojourn to a nearby bar afterwards to enjoy a self-congratulatory short'n'sweet tipple
Esther, theta444yahoo
- 2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - AugustMonday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-andersoncomcast, www.racemondaynight.com
- BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS - $125
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7:15pm - 9:15pm, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17In our Basic Maintenance Class participants will learn all the essentials to perform regular monthly maintenance on their bikes, including flat tire repair, cleaning, lubrication, gear and brake adjustments and general troubleshooting. No experience required. Cost: $125
For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.
Scott Klees, scottcommunitycyclingcenter, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864
Tuesday August 11
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PTLD BY CYCLE PUBLIC ART AND THE FOUNTAINS OF PTLD
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6:00pm - 8:00pmDowntown has lots of public art AND lots of fountains.
Some made a big splash when installed, some still do.
Sunset at 8:25 pm - lights recommended for the ride home.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
- METEOR SHOWER RIDE
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8:30pmmeetup, schmooze for an hour at the bar (or hang out at new seasons next door, or arrive closer to 9:30). ride at 9:30 to this location:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=45.599662,-122.606062&spn=0.001462,0.002403&t=h&z=19
and watch the sky fall. this ride is NOT a loop!
Fool, gentlygmail
Wednesday August 12
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PORTLAND BY CYCLE WOODS & TREES RIDE
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6:00pm - 8:00pmWe'll explore some of the delights of Portland's urban forest. Discover the elusive Baltimore Woods!
Sunset at 8:25 pm - lights recommended for the ride home.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle ride, 503-823-7699
Thursday August 13
- CAR-FREE HAPPY HOUR
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5:00pmCome network with other folks who get around town without a car, and/or work on ways to make non-automotive transportation more viable and attractive. Second Thursday of every month.
Elly
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UNICYCLE POLO
- Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday (Polo courts)Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.
prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.
also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
..................................................
Doper, irrepantslessgmail, www.unicyclebastards.com
Friday August 14
- BIKE SHARING DEMO
- Ankeny Pavilion, Waterfront Park, SW Burnside & Bikepath12:00pm - 6:00pm (the new Saturday Market area)Your chance to see the systems of four bicycle sharing vendors from throughout North America: Bcycle (slated for Denver), Bixi (currently operating in Montreal), The Bike Share Group, and Portland Bicycle Share. You'll be able to ride the bicycles, talk with the vendors and City staff, and submit a survey.
This event will repeat during Sunday Parkways, Aug. 16, south side of Laurelhurst Park (SE Oak & 37th)
Steve Hoyt-McBeth, Steve.Hoytpdxtrans, Portland Bike Sharing Demo
Saturday August 15
- TOUR DE FAT
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9:00amYes folks, the Tour de Fat will once again be meandering and pandering to Portland spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle and donating to a local non-profit.
Along with our exceptional ability to roust a city's inner-cyclist, in 2009 we hope to drive our message even deeper by bringing you a show of one lucky Oregonian who will trade their car for a gloriously hand built commuter bicycle.
May the revival roll forth in the name of the bicycle!
$5 donation
New Belgium, zlevisnewbelgium
- BIKE CAMPING AT MILO MCIVER
- Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, 1000 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham9:00am - 1:00pm, Heading back at 10am Sunday, should return to Gresham by 1pm, August 15 - 16 (On the parking lot side of the platform at the east end)This week, we're headed to Milo McIver State Park near Estacada, where there is river access, frisbee golf, hiking trails, and fun with bikey friends! Come join us on a leisurely 23 mile ride from Gresham to the park, we'll stop in Estacada to load up with food & beverages. Bring $5 to cover camping fees for the park, and bring bug spray.
Matt Picio, matt.piciocyclewild, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095
Sunday August 16
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PORTLAND CENTURY
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7:00am - 7:00pmCelebrate Portland!
Three route options: 25, 50 and 100 miles. Unrivaled support. Urban and scenic views. Great food along the way. Finish line party w/live music and a gourmet dinner.
MORE INFORMATION + REGISTRATION: PortlandCentury.com
PHOTOS: http://tinyurl.com/PortlandCentury
$60 Online before 8/13, $80 Day of event
Good Sport Promotion, InfoPortlandCentury, PortlandCentury.com
- PORTLAND SUNDAY PARKWAYS
- Mt. Tabor Park, Colonel Summers Park, Laurelhurst Park, Sunnyside School Park., SE Salmon St. and SE 69th Ave, Portland, Oregon9:00amThe last Sunday Parkways event of 2009 is on August 16th. These events are FREE to everyone. They promote bicycle fun and are great for kids. The City of Portland is closing 8 miles of city streets to motorized traffic from 9am to 4pm. A lot more volunteers are needed. Call Wayne at 503-823-8611 to volunteer up. I hope to see all the shifties there.
Wayne Naillon, wayne.naillonpdxtrans
- BIKE CAMPING AT MILO MCIVER
- Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, 1000 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham9:00am - 1:00pm, Heading back at 10am Sunday, should return to Gresham by 1pm, August 15 - 16 (On the parking lot side of the platform at the east end)This week, we're headed to Milo McIver State Park near Estacada, where there is river access, frisbee golf, hiking trails, and fun with bikey friends! Come join us on a leisurely 23 mile ride from Gresham to the park, we'll stop in Estacada to load up with food & beverages. Bring $5 to cover camping fees for the park, and bring bug spray.
Matt Picio, matt.piciocyclewild, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm (polo court)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
- ZOOBOMB!
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The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome 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
Monday August 17
- 2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - AugustMonday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-andersoncomcast, www.racemondaynight.com
- BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS - $125
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7:15pm - 9:15pm, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17In our Basic Maintenance Class participants will learn all the essentials to perform regular monthly maintenance on their bikes, including flat tire repair, cleaning, lubrication, gear and brake adjustments and general troubleshooting. No experience required. Cost: $125
For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.
Scott Klees, scottcommunitycyclingcenter, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864
Tuesday August 18
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PORTLAND BY CYCLE HERITAGE TREES RIDE
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6:00pm - 8:00pmIs it true elms have more fun? Ask our tree expert.
Sunset at 8:13 pm - lights recommended for the ride home.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
- PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC
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6:30pm - 8:30pm, Third Tuesday in May - AugustThe PPP returns for its FIFTH season! A casual bicycle ride traversing approx. 3-5 miles (5-8km) with a different route each time. The end destination is a mystery park or ark-like setting. The term "park" will be used liberally here, so expect the unexpected! At the endpoint we'll enjoy a picnic dinner. Eating will be potluck style, so please bring food and drink to share (preferably vegetarian/vegan).
Please also try to bring your own silverware, plate, and cup. We will also stop at a grocery store along the way. If it looks like it'll rain we'll end up at a COVERED destination.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguescribble, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
Wednesday August 19
- ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE NETHERLANDS AND S. AM
- Metro_Council_Chambers, 600 NE Grand Ave12:00pmA free brown bag lunch presentation with Ruud Ditewig and Ton Daggers.
Ruud is the current Bicycle Coordinator for the City of Utrecht, The Netherlands. He was formerly a project manager for Houten, The Netherlands, a town commonly considered one of best for cycling in that country. Ton is the Director of Movilization, a European and South American network of cities that are transforming their streets to be more friendly to bicycle transportation. Mr. Daggers was a consultant to Mayor Enrique Penalosa as he implemented one of the most comprehensive bicycle networks in the world.
Greg Raisman, greg.raismanpdxtrans
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PORTLAND BY CYCLE NP GREENWAY RIDE
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6:00pm - 8:00pmGet a glimpse into the future of this proposed trail linking downtown Portland to St Johns. Some off-road-y riding will be involved.
Sunset at 8:13 pm - lights recommended for the ride home.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
- SHIFT MEETUP
- TBD7:00pm, Third Wednesday of every month except JuneThis is the Shift-social meet up. Hang out. Talk bike fun. Nuff said.
Freaky Uppity Cycling Kids
Thursday August 20
- BIKE PARKING BROWN BAG
- Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave12:00pm - 1:00pm (2d floor, room C)This month at PBOT’s Bicycle Brown Bag series:
Adventures in Bike Parking
It's great to go by bike but where do you secure your beloved steed once you get there? Especially when about 8% of everyone traveling is also going by bike. Sarah Figliozzi will talk about some of the challenges and some creative solutions.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Bike Brown Bags, 503-823-7699
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UNICYCLE POLO
- Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday (Polo courts)Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.
prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.
also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
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Doper, irrepantslessgmail, www.unicyclebastards.com
Friday August 21
- 8TH ANNUAL OXBOW BIKE & BOAT CAMPOUT
- Oxbow Park, 2138 SE 76th Ave3:00pm, You can ride out anytime Cory will be leading a group Friday afternoon, August 21 - 22This Bike Camp out is designed for beginners and people who just want to float on the River for a few days. Food is potluck style, if you have a favorite dish you want to make ahead or bring, let me know. This ride is supported with a truck to carry flotation devices, chairs and coolers, you can put your gear in the truck if you want. It's a flat 20 mile ride with little or no traffic, Springwater trail and backroads. There's no alcohol allowed in Oxbow park, currently fires are banned, but a charcoal fire for cooking is fine. It's a Solidgold birthday weekend so come prepared to have some
Jeff Bernards, Ytameraol, 503-774-5659
- BIKES, BOHEME & BEER
- The Hampton Opera Center Riverside Patio, On the Eastbank Esplanade, just south of OMSI4:30pmPortland Opera is pleased to announce BIKES, BOHEME & BEER, a gathering for Eastbank Esplanade bike commuters this Friday, August 21, starting at 4:30pm. In an effort to meet the cyclist's that ride by The Hampton Opera Center each day, Portland Opera is inviting them to stop by for a beer on its riverside patio. With musical highlights from Puccini's La Boheme providing the atmosphere on a lovely summer evening, bike commuters will enjoy complimentary beverages provided by Widmer Brothers Brewery. The Hampton Opera Center is situated along the Eastbank Esplanade just south of OMSI.
Portland Opera, Portland Opera
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DROPOUT FREAKBIKE RIDE
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9:30pm, Don't plan on sleeping., Third Friday of every monthFreakbikes unite!
Dropout
- DROPOUT BIKE CLUB - MONTHLY RIDE
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9:30pm, Late., Third Friday of every monthThe 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
Saturday August 22
- TEAM BEER TRACK RACE RIDE-OUT!
- Tiny's Coffee shop, 1412 SE 12th PDX, OR10:00am - 10:30am, if you plan on racing, make arrangements to be at race by 10.August 22nd - group ride out to the Team Beer hosted track race at Alpenrose Velodrome. We will meet at 10 am at the SE 12th street Tiny's Coffee shop and plan to be at the race by 11. The pace will be slow to moderate.
More info about the race at: http://www.obra.org/track/flyers/2009/team_beer_track_race.html
Kevin Ziemke, mal_famahotmail, www.teambeerpdx.com
- AWESOME ARCHITECTURE ALAMEDA/IRVINGTON
- Townshend Tea House, 2223 NE Alberta St1:00pm - 3:00pm, meet 1/depart 1.5 sharp/2 h approx (empty lot next door)The Alameda Ridge and Irvington are chock-a-block with gorgeous homes--we'll check out 30something unusual and unique houses on this easy, slow, laid-back tour (~8 miles max). More fun than educational (soup houses & the El Fenix style?!); semi-looping (ends near H'wood Library).
Jenny
- 8TH ANNUAL OXBOW BIKE & BOAT CAMPOUT
- Oxbow Park, 2138 SE 76th Ave3:00pm, You can ride out anytime Cory will be leading a group Friday afternoon, August 21 - 22This Bike Camp out is designed for beginners and people who just want to float on the River for a few days. Food is potluck style, if you have a favorite dish you want to make ahead or bring, let me know. This ride is supported with a truck to carry flotation devices, chairs and coolers, you can put your gear in the truck if you want. It's a flat 20 mile ride with little or no traffic, Springwater trail and backroads. There's no alcohol allowed in Oxbow park, currently fires are banned, but a charcoal fire for cooking is fine. It's a Solidgold birthday weekend so come prepared to have some
Jeff Bernards, Ytameraol, 503-774-5659
- HANDS-FREE DERBY 2!
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5:00pmdo you love riding hands-free? think you're hot shit? come out and test your mettle.
we're gonna set a looping course in the park. line up, take off, last rider with the rubber side down & their handlebars untouched walks away with bragging rights. think it sounds too easy? if you crazy cats keep it up for long, we're gonna throw in some offroad (nothing technical) to make it interesting.
spectators encouraged--bring beer and a blanket, there will be plenty of unsafe seating near the course if you're trusting =)
no entry fee, small cash prizes, no unicycles.
Fool, gentlygmail
Sunday August 23
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)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
- ZOOBOMB!
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The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome 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
Monday August 24
- 2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - AugustMonday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-andersoncomcast, www.racemondaynight.com
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MEN EXPLORING ALLEYS OF N/NE PORTLAND
- 4906 NE 22nd Ave6:30pm (1/2 block south of Alberta St.)8/24 MEN'S WANDERLUST CYCLING: EXPLORING THE ALLEYS OF N/NE PORTLAND
Manifest, men's non-profit wellness community, hosts Wanderlust Cycling on Mondays weekly, 6:30 pm. See Portland by bike, get some easy exercise, have dinner & good conversation, and enjoy an optional hot tub at Common Ground or the Kennedy School. Facilitated by Bart Church, who loves exploring Portland’s hidden treasures by bike. $5-$15 sliding scale donation.
Please register in advance for all events: 503-223-8822 x1 or online at manifestpdx.org/calendar.
Bart Church, manifestpdx.org/calendar
- INTERMEDIATE BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS
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7:15pm - 9:15pm, August 24, August 31, September 9, September 14, September 21How’s your shifting? Our Intermediate Maintenance Class will give you the essential skills to keep your bike shifting and riding smoothly. Participants will learn how to complete their six-month and annual maintenance and repairs. The first three classes focus on drive-train maintenance including replacement of the chain, gear cluster and derailleur cables. The final two sessions cover basic wheel truing and brake adjustments. Cost: $130.
Scott Klees, scottcommunitycyclingcenter, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864
Tuesday August 25
- BIKEPORTLAND GET TOGETHER - INNER NE
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5:30pmRide, live, or work in inner Northeast Portland? Join us to socialize, network, put names to faces, and learn about bike-related work, fun, and issues in the neighborhood.
Elly, ellybikeportland
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PORTLAND BY CYCLE PEDAL TO PETALS RIDE
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6:00pm - 8:00pmWe'll make a slow climb up to Washington Park, then stop and smell the roses.
Sunset at 8:00 pm - lights recommended for the ride home.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Thanks to Pet Name (http://www.flickr.com/people/janevieve/) for photo.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
Wednesday August 26
- PORTLAND BY CYCLE ARCHITECTURAL ODDITIES TOUR
6:00pm - 8:00pmWhat the heck is that building?
Get to know interesting sites from St Johns to Kenton.
Sunset at 8:00 pm - lights recommended for the ride home.
New to Portland or to cycling? Come ride with experienced cyclists on our slow-paced Portland By Cycle rides and learn Portland's great bikeways this summer.
Notes: Helmets are required. Not recommended for kids under 16 on their own bikes unless seasoned riders.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans, Portland By Cycle rides, 503-823-7699
- BIKEME! VANCOUVER
- Wallis Engineering Offices, 215 W 4th St Vancouver6:30pmMonthly meeting of bicycle advocacy group. Tonight - reps from the CRC talk about the bike and ped plans. 6:00 social, 6:30 start, come when you can. We meet the 4th Wed of each month - Building awareness of cycling in Vancouver thru fun, education and advocacy.
Wallis Engineering 214 W. Fourth, just on the north side of the I-5 bridge.
Topcog, bikeme.vancouvergmail, 360-253-1742
Thursday August 27
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UNICYCLE POLO
- Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday (Polo courts)Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.
prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.
also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
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Doper, irrepantslessgmail, www.unicyclebastards.com
Friday August 28
- BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES
Westbound Hawthorne Bridge bike lane and lower deck of the Steel Bridge7:00am - 9:00am, Last Friday of every monthBreakfast 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.mangmail, Breakfast on the Bridges on the wiki on the Shift2bikes.org
- HALLOWEEN HAPPY FRIDAY RIDE!
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5:15pmPlease join us for a safe, mellow ride through a few (mostly) S.E. neighborhoods on Friday, October 30th, and help spread a little Halloweeny joy and bikey good will along the way - the route is about 10 miles, takes about an hour, and often ends with a pub stop. Got a costume? Let’s meet up outside of Palio on the big circle in Ladd’s Addition starting at 5:15 p.m., and kick off promptly at 5:30 p.m. Come on out and celebrate Halloween and the start of the weekend! Questions? Contact me! Peace and Blessings, all!
Misha :o), shebeastiecomcast
- NORTH FREAK MONTHLY RIDE
- Irving Park, NE 7th Ave & Irving Park Path, Portland10:30pm, Ride at 11pm., Fourth Friday of every month (Meet at Irving Park, ride to mystery location)The North Freak Cycling collective's monthly ride!
Last month's pedalpalooza ride was a blast. 600+ people, double digit sound systems, and the party didn't stop till the sun came up.
Don't get those post pedalpalooza blues! Come
We've been rocking pedalpalooza 3 years running. Last year had portland go deaf and blind to the sound, music and light show of the Loud and Lit ride. This year will be even more epic. Bring your dancing shoes, sound systems(fm receivers also requested), noise makers, and any and all types of lights. ride with us again, we do it every month!.
Meeting at Irving P
Dutch, caulliehotmail
Saturday August 29
- PROPER FESTIVAL
- Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Ave12:00pm - 4:00pm (Trimet 4, 6, Yellow MAX Kenton Station)NORTH PORTLAND--FREE Food, Music, Community: all ages multicultural entertainment, live art, engaging activities, prizes, PROPERs popular networking & free "multi-arian" picnic food booths, and the 2nd annual bike and car show-traditional and alternative. Special Guests: E.D. Mondaine & Belief, and Michael Allen Harrison. "A Uniting Community Across All Lines" Event.
Bring whatever your "mode of transportation" is and enjoy the festivities proper.
Deborah , infoproperusa, www.properusa.org, 503-286-1488
- HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL ANNIVERSARY BICYCLE RIDE
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4:00pm2009 is a big year for Hostelling International in Portland! Not only is it the 100th anniversary of Hostelling International world-wide and the 75th anniversary of Hostelling International in the USA, but it is the 25th anniversary of the Hawthorne Hostel!!
To celebrate all this, we're having a fun and casual bike ride from HI-Portland, Northwest to HI-Portland Hawthorne Hostel. We'll pass up some sites of Hostelling International's past, plus a refreshment stop or two! And at the Hawthorne Hostel is a big anniversary party, free and open to everyone!
Est. length 10 miles, not a loop.
Shawn, shawnportlandhostel
- BENEFIT PARTY FOR LAURA
- The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland9:00pm$3 at the door. Sweet bands. Good beer. Amazing auction to include bikes, art and more.
All proceeds go to benefit Laura. She crashed her bike on mt hood and has been in the hospital over three weeks.
http://bikeportland.org/2009/08/02/woman-in-critical-condition-after-downhill-bike-crash-near-timberline-lodge/
email me if you would like to donate something for the auction or volunteer.
Corey, coreypdxgmail
Sunday August 30
- A FOOLISH BIKE MOVE
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10:30amfool moves by bike! NW to NE, 5ish miles, tons of crap i just can't bear to part with. coffee/juice/breakfast tacos provided at starting point; beer, wine, and pizza available at endpoint.
meet between 10:30 and 11:30 to eat. pack up from 11:30 til we're ready. roll thereafter!
Fool, gentlygmail
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)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
- ZOOBOMB!
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The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome 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
Monday August 31
- 2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES
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6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - AugustMonday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-andersoncomcast, www.racemondaynight.com
- WANDERLUST MEN'S RIDE
- Holladay Park, NE 11th Ave and Holladay St6:30pm (at the fountain)Get some sun, some vitamin D, and fun.
Ride along the Esplanade & Springwater Corridor with Wanderlust, a weekly ride sponsored by Manifest, a non-profit men's wellness community.
We meet at the fountain in the middle of Holladay Park, right next to a MAX stop.
We ride at a moderate pace and talk as we go. We will stop for dinner and conversation. Please bring your bike lights.
Donation to Manifest requested ($5-$15), but no one turned away for lack of funds.
Please let us know if you'll join the ride at 503-223-8822 ext 1, or online at manifestpdx.org/calendar
David Zundel, manifest
- INTERMEDIATE BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS
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7:15pm - 9:15pm, August 24, August 31, September 9, September 14, September 21How’s your shifting? Our Intermediate Maintenance Class will give you the essential skills to keep your bike shifting and riding smoothly. Participants will learn how to complete their six-month and annual maintenance and repairs. The first three classes focus on drive-train maintenance including replacement of the chain, gear cluster and derailleur cables. The final two sessions cover basic wheel truing and brake adjustments. Cost: $130.
Scott Klees, scottcommunitycyclingcenter, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864
