Pedalpalooza

June 12 - June 28, 2008

Pedalpalooza is 2+ weeks of bikey fun. With 197 events, most organized by individuals, bikers of all persuasions are likely to find many events of interest. Nearly all events are free.

To add your event to this schedule, click [Add an Event], above. If your event is already on the schedule and need to change or cancel your event, click the link in the confirmation email. If that doesn't work, contact the calendar crew.

Thursday June 12

CONQUER THE WEST HILLS: 1 SE Madison St, Portland (Under the Hawthorne Bridge on the East Side of the River)
6:30am - 8:30am, We go over the west hills and on to Beaverton and Hillsboro
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1237365

Join me on a fun commute to work to kick off pedalpalooza. From Inner SE Portland to Hillsboro. Just to show that it can be done on a bike

Starting Location: East Bank Esplanade, Under the Hawthorne Bridge 630AM Sharp.
Sugata, sugatagmail
BICYCLE TIRE & TUBE RECYCLING DRIVE: The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland (On the coner of SE 9th & Madison.)
11:00am - 7:00pm, Open to close for the two weeks of Pedalpalooza, June 12 - 28
The Recyclery Bike shop will be having a two week Pedalpalooza Recycling drive. For used, worn out, or thrashed, bicycle tires and tubes. Just drop them off for free. We will recycle them. Bicycle tires and tubes ONLY.
Rob Pugh, therecycleryyahoo, Therecyclery.com, 503-734-8831
COUV' BIKE COMMUTER HOW 2 SURVIVE THE RIDE: Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Ste 600 (County Commissioners Hearing Room)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
A lunch time brown bag event covering how to bike commute in Vancouver and thrive. It will also include how to breach bike barriers to reach Portland and Clark County. This event will provide free bike maps and include discussion of equipment and clothes selection. And there will be an update on the Vancouver bike advocacy group now forming. Please RSVP.
Todd Boulanger, todd.boulangerci.vancouver.wa, City of Vancouver Bike Page, 360-487-7726
KICKOFF PARADE: Jamison Square, NW 10th and Johnson
6:15pm, Arrive early to decorate your bike
Kick it off! Bring out the bike love on a costumed, decorated, escorted Bike Parade.
Shift
WOMEN ON BIKES RIDE: Waterfront Bicycle Rentals, 10 SW Ash St
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Springwater on the Willamette-Beginner ride-if you need to rent a bike call 503-227-1719.
Janis McDonald, janis.mcdonaldpdxtrans, www.GettingAroundPortland.org/, 503-823-5358
TIME CAPSULE 2012: Col. Summers Park, SE 20th Ave and Belmont St
6:45pm
We are on the cusp of a wild time ride where changes in weather patterns plus upheavals in the energy and transit sectors will affect our supply lines to food and products. We face transitions, then, into altered lifestyles. This is surely a time to mark where our lives are now for the benefit of our future selves to reflect on our celebrations, joys and woes, and triumphs!
Throughout PedalPalooza, please consider what you would like to contribute to the Time Capsule 2012. Items will be collected at the 2008 MCBF. (So set your time dials for the year 2008, and ride the PedalPalooza timeline.)
Tom Wilburn, Time Capsule 2012
THE 5 SENSES RIDE: Plan B, 1305 SE 8th Ave, Portland (Out in Front)
9:00pm
A ride with something for each of your five senses
Sense-ability, mlemilygmail

Friday June 13

BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES SPECIAL PP EDITIONS!: Steel & Hawthorne Bridges, Willamette River (West-bound lanes, East end of the Steel, West end of the Hawthorne)
7:00am - 9:00am, 7 to 9 am... give or take a few cups of coffee, First - Third Friday in June
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.mangmail, Breakfast on the Bridges on the wiki on the Shift2bikes.org
PROJECT MAYHEM: ASSIGNMENT #12: Anywhere with a fueling station with gas prices
9:00am, Do Anytime during PedalPalooza and beyond!
Bike to a gas station. Take a picture of yourself with your bike beside the gas prices. Make a hard copy of your picture and bring it to MCBF on June 28, 2008. Or if you are in another part of the world, then post it to: http://www.shift2bikes.org/gasprice/

It's getting exciting now. Think of everything we've accomplished. With the decline of oil supplies and the rise of gas prices, we will view the collapse of financial history. One step closer to economic equilibrium...
Tyler Durden, Gas Price
BICYCLE TIRE & TUBE RECYCLING DRIVE: The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland (On the coner of SE 9th & Madison.)
11:00am - 7:00pm, Open to close for the two weeks of Pedalpalooza, June 12 - 28
The Recyclery Bike shop will be having a two week Pedalpalooza Recycling drive. For used, worn out, or thrashed, bicycle tires and tubes. Just drop them off for free. We will recycle them. Bicycle tires and tubes ONLY.
Rob Pugh, therecycleryyahoo, Therecyclery.com, 503-734-8831
BIKE LUNCH: Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland (I usually bring a bike helmet with a 3 leafed clover on it to help newcomers find the right table)
12:15pm - 1:15pm, Every Friday
Make friends with bikey people on your lunch break. 12:15PM Friday's

If it's cold, or raining at Backspace coffee shop (they sell a mostly vegan menu, and Stumptown coffee).

If it's warm, and dry at the battleship Oregon on the waterfront (between pine, and oak).
Daniel Patrick Johnson (teknotus), teknotusgmail, 503-409-1735
POLICE ON BIKES--HOW DO THEY DO IT???: Sunnyside Park, SE 34th Ave and Taylor St (Blacktop behind the school)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Southeast Precinct Bicycle Patrol will set up slow-speed cone courses that officers must pass to become bicycle certified. Bring your bike and helmet and give 'em a try! We will also demonstrate some of our dismounts and even crashing drills. And we'll do our best to answer questions about bike safety, traffic laws, and any neighborhood issues.
Officer Robert Pickett, 503-823-1277
PUMP FRIDAY NIGHT SCAPPOOSE RIDE: Rocky Point Rd. off Hwy. 30
6:00pm, Every Friday
Join the PUMPp Friday night ride on tight single track in Scappoose. Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have them. 6:00 p.m. Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing Scappoose, make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue gate on the right. Contact John Joy 503.708.5752
John Joy, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org, 503-708-5752
VEGAN CYCLIST PUB CRAWL: Bye and Bye, NE 10th Ave and Alberta St (Bar)
6:00pm, Happy hourish, but we'll keep going!

In conjunction with PDX Try Vegan Week, a north-to-south bike caravan hitting a few select vegan-friendly bars, such as the Bye and Bye, to sample their delicious vegan appetizers, preferably during happy hour. Bye and Bye from 6 on, trajectory will probably include the Mash Tun (prior to Bye and Bye), Hungry Tiger, Too and end at Plan B.
Tamara, portlandveganreubens.blogspot.com
UMPTEENTH ANNUAL TACO RIDE!: Lindo Michoacan, SE 34th Ave and Division St (Taco truck by Kappaya and Village Merchants)
6:00pm, Get here quick, since they close early.
We will ride from taco truck to taco truck, eating tacos and comparing notes. It was such a mess last year I'll maybe try to make more organization, or just a total scramble. Bring dollars for tacos (typically $1.25-$1.50/each). Don't eat a burrito, you won't be able to eat more at the next place, duh.
Suggestions welcome... only places that serve goat?
Ben, benridemybike, 503-442-1276
BICYCLE SPEED DATING: Col. Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmont
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Pedalpalooza first singles event. Meet, ride, move on. You never know who you will meet. Ride will be based on short trips and plenty of side to side handlebar time.
Cuddle Buddy, cuddlecuddlebuddy
BIKE PORN 2: BIKEXPLOITATION: Clinton St Theater, SE 26th Ave and Clinton St
8:45pm - 10:45pm
The return of the single most desirable evening of bicycle sexuality presented in vivid digital tape.

*BIKE PORN 2: bikexpolitation*

<i>A program of sexy bike shorts from a variety of artists on the theme, "bikexploitation"</i>

For one night only peer though the BikeSmut-O-Scope![TM]

Please try to arrive early and refrain from not groping your MC, full facial required to ride.
Revphil, revphilgmail, BikeSmut.com
300 RIDE: Clinton St Theatre, SE 26th Ave and Clinton St (meet in front following film)
10:45pm, immediately following Bike Porn 2
We'll ride dressed like Spartan Warriors escaping Persia as we make our way from Bike Porn 2 to the MMR. Toga clad maidens, integral both then and now to the Spartan's Heroic Code, are welcome.
Xenophon, Story of Anabasis
MIDNIGHT MYSTERY RIDE: TBA, TBA
11:59pm
Ride your bike to a mystery location, have a great deal of fun.
Team Midnight, yeabikes.net/midnight

Saturday June 14

CYCLE THE WELL FIELD: 9500 NE Sandy Blvd (Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center parking lot across the bridge from MAX Red Line Stop)
9:00am, Check in at 8:30am. We'll return about 1:30pm.
Join the Portland Water Bureau and the Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a bicycle tour through Portland's Groundwater Protection Area located in the Columbia Slough Watershed. Groundwater Specialist Randy Albright of the Portland Water Bureau will lead the ride. We'll make several stops to learn the mysteries of groundwater and how to protect this important groundwater resource. The ride: 16 miles over relatively flat terrain, at a slow/moderate pace. FREE. For ages 12 and up. Bring your bike, helmet, water and lunch. Dress for the weather. Space is limited so register early!
Katie Meckes, katie.meckescolumbiaslough, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, 503-281-1132
WILD PLANTS LORE BICYCLE TOUR: 5040 SE Milwaukee Ave (Oaks Bottom North Parking Lot off SE Milwaukee Ave.)
9:00am - 12:00pm
Are you a cyclist who rides on the Springwater Corridor Trail? Have you ever wanted to know more about the plants growing along the trail? Which plants are edible, poisonous, medicinal, or useful for fiber, shelter, or fire making? Join Shaun Deller of TrackersNW for a bicycle tour of wild plants lore. Meet at the Milwaukee Ave. entrance to Oaks Bottom (the north parking lot). Ride the trail toward Powell Butte observing and discussing various plants along the journey. Free! End point uncertain. Possibly Powell Butte.
Shaun Deller, shauntrackersnw, www.trackersnw.com
CYCLE SEEN BIKE ART RIDE!: Stumptown Roasters on Division, 4525 SE Division St (mmmm.....coffee.....)
10:00am, We'll take off around 10:20 or so, and will cycle around Portand visiting each art location.
Ride around Portland on a beautiful June Day and check out all of the bike art that local Portlander's have put in the show! We'll be starting at Stumptown Roasters for morning coffee, and going on from there to nine locations including A Better Cycle, Guardino Gallery, The Little Red Bicycle Cafe, IPRC, and more!

The full ride will be 20ish-30 miles, so come prepared! Join us for part of the ride if you can't stay for the entirety. (Most locations have food and drink along with the art, so bring cash!)
Ashley Mitchell, cycleseen.infogmail, www.cycleseen.org, cycleseen.infogmail
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ROAD RIDE: Trainer's Club, 333 S State St, Lake Oswego
10:00am, Every Saturday
Meet at Trainer's Club in Lake Place Shopping Center for an intermediate level road ride. Helmets required
Kelly At Bike Gallery , www.bikegallery.com/, Casey - at Trainers's Club 503.636.3900, 503-254-2663
BICYCLE TIRE & TUBE RECYCLING DRIVE: The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland (On the coner of SE 9th & Madison.)
11:00am - 7:00pm, Open to close for the two weeks of Pedalpalooza, June 12 - 28
The Recyclery Bike shop will be having a two week Pedalpalooza Recycling drive. For used, worn out, or thrashed, bicycle tires and tubes. Just drop them off for free. We will recycle them. Bicycle tires and tubes ONLY.
Rob Pugh, therecycleryyahoo, Therecyclery.com, 503-734-8831
URBAN FARMS & EDIBLE GARDENS TOUR: Cully Neighborhood, rsvp for start location
11:00am - 3:00pm
This ride will meander from Cully to Sunnyside taking in half a dozen gardens on the way. We'll get a short permaculture primer, learn about raising chickens and keeping bees, see methods of grey water recycling and composting toilets, and witness the abundance of food that can be raised on an urban lot. Get out of the rice line at costo and come learn how to grow your own food.
This ride will end in good proximity to catch most of the stumptown joustdown.
Jacqueline Authier, jacqueauthiergmail
WNBR SUNNY NEKKID RIDE: Glisan & NE 39th Ave (Joan of Arc Statue)
2:00pm
Because riding nekkid when it is SUNNY and WARM is sublime. Per tradition, this ride will finish at the Joustdown at Col Summers Park.
Cody Cougar Bikencamp
STUMPTOWN JOUSTDOWN: Col. Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmont
2:15pm
The Stumptown Joustdown is a call to arms seeking the Pacific Northwest's finest bicycle jousters. The day long tourney will be open to all bikers, and all types of bikes; tall bikes, road bikes, fixed gears, mini-bikes, choppers, unicycles, etc. Each style of bike will joust in it's own class, with trophies and glory going to the best of each division. Think you're tough? Grab a bike, grab a lance, and get bruised.
Solid Gold, corey7egmail
CIRQUE DU CYCLING FAMILY RIDE: Self Enhancement, Inc., 3920 N Kerby Ave (parking is on the side streets around SEI, which is just a few blocks from the main activities of Cirque du Cycling)
4:00pm - 5:00pm, ride leaves promptly at 4, come early to sign in.
Free group ride for families! Slow, escorted, safe with a yummy Cherry Pit rest stop of treats for kids.

Space is limited (for safety reasons)! Pre-register online through our website.

Let's all ride bikes together! The 3.2 mile course starts at SEI and is perfect for all ages and abilities and has a police escort. We'll wind through the residential streets of Boise-Elliot up to Peninsula Park for the rest stop.

It's free! Helmets are required.
Parade Team, InfoCyclingCircus, www.CyclingCircus.com, 503-459-4508
CIRQUE DU CYCLING PARADE: Mississippi Ave, Mississippi Ave (Line up begins near Rebuilding Center)
5:00pm, 4:00 for lineup - DON'T BE LATE
The nation's largest bike pride parade featuring bike clubs from all around the area.

4:00pm :: Parade line up begins
5:00pm :: Parade rolls

Come one, come all, freak bikes short and tall! Choppers, tall bikes, swing bikes, double stacks, unicycles and minis.. or whatever else you ride.

Rides must be in a group and pre-registration to reserve your spot in the parade is required. Bring noisemakers and be prepared to strut your velo stuff right down the middle of Mississippi for the one mile route. But watch out, the clowns will be on hand to rope you in if you're out of line!

If you're no
Ayleen Crotty, AyleenGoodSportPromotion, www.CyclingCircus.com, General event info: InfoGoodSportPromotion, 971-221-7228
CIRQUE DU CYCLING CRITERIUM: Mississippi Ave, Mississippi Ave
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Come watch the area's fastest bike racers at the Mississippi Avenue Criterium. The unique two-way course with quick loops is so exciting to watch. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a burrito, or settle into our beer garden and get ready for a night of hot racing action.

SCHEDULE
6:30pm Category 3/4 - 45 minutes plus 1 lap
7:30pm Category Pro/1/2/3 - 1 hour plus 1 lap * warmups are the 15 minutes before the race

GET READY TO RACE!
Racers will pass each other at 70 miles per hour with only a one four-inch barricade between them in this exciting two-way racing up and down Mississippi Avenue.
Team Cirque, Jim-AndersonComcast, www.CyclingCircus.com, 503-975-8229
PEDALPALOOZA DANCE PARTY: TBA
9:00pm
Dance Party for the Naked Ride. Body paint and secure storage area will be provided, though we aren't making any guarantees about how secure the storage really is. To be admitted to the party you must be 18 or older. Please bring your ID if you want to get into the party.
Shift
WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE: TBA (Same as the Dance Party)
11:59pm
The name says it all. See www.worldnakedbikeride.org for more info. The ride will leave from the Pedalpalooza Kick Off Dance Party at 11:59 PM and return for more dancing. Portland has the largest naked ride in North America ... the ride is as naked as you want to be. Note: To be admitted to the party you must be 18 or older. Please bring your ID if you want to get into the party. (Also of interest: a non-Pedalpalooza 5K Fun Run at 7:30pm, http://www.barebunsrun.com/)
Shift, Your First Naked Ride

Sunday June 15

BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ROAD RIDE: Woodstock Bike Gallery, 4235 SE Woodstock Blvd
9:00am, Every Sunday
Meet at Woodstock Bike Gallery for a 20-30 mile road ride, some hills, but no rider left behind.
Helmets are required.
Ryan Manner, www.bikegallery.com/, 503-774-3531
WEEKLY WOMEN'S RIDES: Hollywood Bike Gallery, 5329 NE Sandy Blvd
9:00am - 11:30am, Every Sunday
Sunday's at 9am from the Hollywood Bike Gallery. Free women's rides. Contact danabbikegallery.com for more information on dates and routes.
Dana Barnes, danabbikegallery, 503-281-9800
FATHER'S DAY TRAILER KIDS PARK TOUR: Wilshire Park , NE 35th Ave and Skidmore St (at the sandbox)
10:30am, Ride leaves 1st park at 11:00 SHARP
Hitch up the trailer and grab the kids, we're going to the park by bike! We will travel to a few parks, the ride ending when our interest fades. Bring a picnic & we'll stop at any ice cream shops we happen to pass. We will want to cover some ground, so tag-along bikes, tandems, trailers, and biking kids that can hack some miles. Feel free to bring older kids: any aged kid that likes parks is welcome. Even though it's Fathers Day, Moms are also encouraged to attend ;)
Patrick, patrickbportlandrainbarrels
LEO'S RIDE: TBA, S.E. to be announced
11:00am, at noon, we ride!
A family-friendly benefit bike ride benefiting 12 year old cycling enthusiast and recent treansplant patient Leo Westwind.
Everyone is welcome on this mid-summer ride that will meander through several Portland neighborhoods on a route showcasing a variety of City Repair Project sites! Ask friends to sponsor your ride, or just pledge for yourself, we will have goodie bags for everyone and GREAT prizes from Resource Revival and other local vendors for a variety of feats, including most donations collected.
Kyr Westwind, bikeblendergmail, Friends of Leo
RIDICULOUS MTB RIDE: SW Naito & Salmon St (Fountain)
11:00am - 5:00pm
Epic urban trail adventure. We will ride every last bit of singletrack in the Portland area, so expect to be out for a while. Approximately 50 miles of riding, with about half off-road, in one big convoluted loop. Cross or MTB strongly suggested. Expect the ride to take at least 6 hours, moving at a fun but brisk pace, with a few stops for refueling. Everything is on the menu: Forest Park, Mt Tabor, Powell Butte, as well as many secret little tracks. If you think you know about something that no one else does, let me know and we'll put it in. Reverse from last year.
Scott, snowickigmail
BICYCLE TIRE & TUBE RECYCLING DRIVE: The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland (On the coner of SE 9th & Madison.)
11:00am - 7:00pm, Open to close for the two weeks of Pedalpalooza, June 12 - 28
The Recyclery Bike shop will be having a two week Pedalpalooza Recycling drive. For used, worn out, or thrashed, bicycle tires and tubes. Just drop them off for free. We will recycle them. Bicycle tires and tubes ONLY.
Rob Pugh, therecycleryyahoo, Therecyclery.com, 503-734-8831
GREAT TRICYCLE RACE: Wallis Engineering Parking lot, 215 W 4th Vancouver WA 98660 (close to the I-5 bridge)
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Dread Pirate Roberts for fun and mayhem. Tricycles, how fast or funky are you?! Some tricycles will be available(for those of you who have a long ride to the 'Couv). Prize for the best dressed tricycle-or rider!
More than one heat.
Dread Pirate Roberts, stucatgmail
PRETTY PANTY RIDE: Esther Short Park, Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 6th St. (near the clock tower)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Second Annual-Ride Vancouver in your pretty panties. Show off your pretty panties-the ones you keep hidden all year! Guys pull those Batman boxers out of the Bat Cave. If you have none some will be found for you...Panties parading on bikes, hats, bums, etc. We will be visiting outdoor art (some not so easy to find)in Vancouver and ending with fabulous Stumptown coffee at Mon Ami.
Leah Jackson, leahatseagmail
AWESOME PARK2PARK: Wellington Park, NE 67th Ave and Mason St (picnic table on Mason)
1:00pm - 4:00pm, duration approx, depends on playtime
Make your inner kid an outie for the day! We'll ride park to park in NE PDX, Wellington to Wilshire to Alberta to Woodlawn to Peninsula, stopping to play a while at each. Leisurely pace; one-way, non-looping ride starts ~near the 12, 33, 71 and 72 bus lines and ends ~near the Expo Max line. Super-fun toys and games provided (free). Dress is park casual (board shorts, perhaps? water will be flung) but not optional. Get ready for fun--it's time to PLAY!!
Jenny, editrixpdxhotmail
ETHNIC MARKET TOUR: Don Pancho's grocery store, 2000 NE Alberta St
1:00pm
Come check out some great ethnic markets in Portland's East Side and meet others who love interntional cooking.
Helmets required, recipes to share are optional.
Loriann, loriannwettern
GRANT PETERSEN-STYLE-RIDE: N Ainsworth St and Borthwick Ave (Peninsula Park, steps to Rose Garden on Ainsworth St)
2:00pm
Back for a second time, equal parts Petersen-style Ride and Petersen Style-ride. Bring your lugged-steel, tweed, shellac, cork, and francophile tires... a rolling bike show with plenty of interesting discussion. Good natured curmudgeons gladly suffered. Grouchy know-it-alls dropped. Will be a bit longer than last year's. Still no lycra.
A. Homer Hilsen
BIKE POLO: Alberta Park, NE 21st and Killingsworth (polo court)
2:30pm, 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
MINI BIKE LIFE DRAWING: Col. Summers Park, SE 20th Ave and Belmont St
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bored of drawing reclining nudes posed lazily on a couch? Then ride on down to Colonel Summers Park to draw action-packed poses by some of your favorite minibike dancers! Bring everything you'll need to do your art (lots of paper, pencils, pens, paints, pastels, even an easel if that's what it takes.) We'll start with a series of quick gesture drawings, then move on to longer poses of up to 15 minutes. Nudity = ? Still seeking another minibike model or two...contact me if you're interested.
ERin, erinphloxie, 503-453-5787
ZOOBOMB: SW 10th Ave and Oak St (Zoobomb Pyle!)
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come ride with us, everyone welcome! We like to ride kid's bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!
Zoobomb, gabrielamadeusgmail, www.zoobomb.net

Monday June 16

TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES CONFERENCE: Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland (Downtown Portland between Broadway and Park, and between Montgomery and Harrison)
9:00am, events all day - check carfreeportland.org for times, June 16 - 20
Towards Carfree Cities Conference VIII: Rethinking Mobility, Rediscovering Proximity.

The Towards Carfree Cities conference series brings together people from around the world who work to promote practical alternatives to car dependence. The conference attracts professionals, advocates, and community leaders who focus on the creation of sustainable transportation systems and on the transformation of cities, towns, and villages into human-scaled environments rich in public space and community life.
Towards Carfree Cities Conference, www.carfreeportland.org, portlandworldcarfree, 503-810-9443
DE-PAVING DAY AT TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES CONFERENCE: N Williams Ave and Fargo St
10:00am - 4:00pm, Speeches at 10:30, Pavement breaking at 10:45
Break pavement and repair our urban ecology at this sustainable public event! Depave (depave.org) will lead the pavement breaking and supply tools; and all are invited for informal conversation afterwards!
Towards Carfree Cities Conference, www.carfreeportland.org, portlandworldcarfree, 503-810-9443
BICYCLE TIRE & TUBE RECYCLING DRIVE: The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland (On the coner of SE 9th & Madison.)
11:00am - 7:00pm, Open to close for the two weeks of Pedalpalooza, June 12 - 28
The Recyclery Bike shop will be having a two week Pedalpalooza Recycling drive. For used, worn out, or thrashed, bicycle tires and tubes. Just drop them off for free. We will recycle them. Bicycle tires and tubes ONLY.
Rob Pugh, therecycleryyahoo, Therecyclery.com, 503-734-8831
DEPAVING RIDE: The Waypost, 3120 N Williams Ave
4:00pm
Tour places that people have made better by removing concrete. See what a pickaxe and some sweat can do to improve your neighborhood. Starts after the TCC Conference Depave! event, and will be back before the Conference party.
Timo, timolandiagmail, www.depave.org
LAKESIDE BICYCLES MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN S: Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd
6:00pm - 8:00pm, Races run every monday night May - August
Monday 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 5th to August 25th.
Jim Anderson, jim-andersoncomcast, www.racemondaynight.com
GELATO RIDE: Hollywood Bike Gallery, 5329 NE Sandy Blvd
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet at Hollywood Bike Gallery for a casual neighborhood ride with Team Rubicon to a gelato hot spot - just a little riding (about 6 miles) but lots of great gelato!

Helmets required.
Barb Grover, www.bikegallery.com/, 503.282.3455 x232
VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN HERITAGE TREE TOUR: Esther Short Park, W Columbia St. and 6th St.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Visit some of Vancouver's most celebrated Heritage Trees on an enjoyable 4-mile guided bicycle ride. the flat, easy bicycle route begins and ends at Esther Short Park. Admire trees whose legacies connect residents of Vancouver to the proud past of our community. Participants on the ride must respect private property, wear helmets, and obey all traffic laws.
Jessica Antoine, urbanforestryci.vancouver.wa, Vancouver Urban Forestry, 360-619-1108
MEET IN PORTLAND EASYGOING BIKE RIDE: Eastbank Esplanade , 5 SE Madison St, Portland (Meet by Vera Katz Sculpture)
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Join riders from Meet in Portland, a free social-networking group, for a loop ride up the Eastbank Esplanade, across the Steel Bridge, down Waterfront Park, and back up the Springwater Corridor.

The pace is relaxed and social. Helmets are mandatory. Most of the route is pretty flat. We will meet and end at the Vera Katz sculpture at the Eastbank Esplanade. Dinner at Montage afterward.
Kady, niobecatgmail, www.meetin.org/city/MEETinPORTLAND/EventsDetails.cfm?EventsID=75818
LADIES OF TIMO: THE UNAUTHORIZED TOUR: SE 16th Ave and Salmon St
6:30pm
Portland's famous transportation demand manager has a sordid side known only to a small cadre of women. Now that it's bikey time in Oregon, join us for this lengthy tour of the city as we tell our tale for the first time.
Portlandia
STENCIL RIDE: Powells City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St
7:30pm, We'll ride after the presentations
**Stencil Nation Book release, presentation and stencil art exhibit at Powells, then we ride to see art on the streets and have our own stencil "workshop". Bring stencils, paint and stuff you want painted!**
Mr DeJerk, dejerkgmail, D e J e r k . c o m, www.stencilnation
PARK2PARK NIGHT RIDE: Mill Ends Park, SW Naito Pkwy and Taylor St
8:00pm, Into the wee hours!
Mellow ride from park to park all night long. Discover unheard of parks with plenty of play time at each.

This ride is not a loop, and it will go late. BYOB, hula hoops, and park gear.
Lilymonster, anomalilygmail, 513-484-6987

Tuesday June 17

TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES CONFERENCE: Portland State University Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland (Downtown Portland between Broadway and Park, and between Montgomery and Harrison)
9:00am, events all day - check carfreeportland.org for times, June 16 - 20
Towards Carfree Cities Conference VIII: Rethinking Mobility, Rediscovering Proximity.

The Towards Carfree Cities conference series brings together people from around the world who work to promote practical alternatives to car dependence. The conference attracts professionals, advocates, and community leaders who focus on the creation of sustainable transportation systems and on the transformation of cities, towns, and villages into human-scaled environments rich in public space and community life.
Towards Carfree Cities Conference, www.carfreeportland.org, portlandworldcarfree, 503-810-9443
PUBLIC DAY AT TOWARDS CARFREE CITIES CONFERENCE: PSU Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland (followed by Art Show and Reception at City Hall, 1221 SW 4th.)
9:00am - 9:00pm, keynote, presentations, and art show times at carfreeportland.org
The Towards Carfree Cities Conference opens its door to the public for a free day to promote discussion of urban livability, mixed-use development, local agriculture, pedestrianization, strong neighborhoods, accessible public space, and sustainable transportation.

We are excited to announce that Gil Penalosa, a pioneer of Bogota's carfree ciclovia movement and executive director of the Canadian organization Walk and Bike for Life, will deliver the keynote speech!
Towards Carfree Cities Conference, www.carfreeportland.org, portlandworldcarfree, 503-810-9443
DEAD FREEWAYS RIDE: South Park Blocks in front of Smith Memorial Ballroom (PSU), SW Park Ave and Montgomery St
9:00am - 12:00pm
What if...Portland built all the freeways it planned? This ride will follow the routes of several highways that never made it off the drawing board, such as the fabled Mt. Hood Freeway, some that did but were later removed, like Harbor Drive, and also as a reference some freeways that currently exist. Approx 10 miles of riding through moderate traffic. This event is part of the Towards Carfree Cities Conference.
Shawn Granton, urbanadventureleaguescribble, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
BICYCLE TIRE & TUBE RECYCLING DRIVE: The Recyclery Bike Shop, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland (On the coner of SE 9th & Madison.)
11:00am - 7:00pm, Open to close for the two weeks of Pedalpalooza, June 12 - 28
The Recyclery Bike shop will be having a two week Pedalpalooza Recycling drive. For used, worn out, or thrashed, bicycle tires and tubes. Just drop them off for free. We will recycle them. Bicycle tires and tubes ONLY.
Rob Pugh, therecycleryyahoo, Therecyclery.com, 503-734-8831
CARFREE CITIES ART SHOW OPENING: City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave (On 4th Ave between SW Jefferson and SW Madison)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for the Carfree Cities Postcard Art Show! Enjoy art from around the world, live music, bike dancing, food and drinks. To participate, send carfree mail art (post-marked before June 1st 2008) to: Shift, P.O. Box 6662, Portland, OR 97228
"People's choice" postcard will be featured in Carbusters magazine.
Sara Stout, www.carfreeportland.org
PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC: Alberta Cooperative Grocery, 1500 NE Alberta St
6:30pm - 9:00pm
What's better than riding bikes on a summer evening and having a picnic afterwards? The ride will be a casual one traversing approx. 3-5 miles and end in a mystery public "park" setting. The catch is the "park" will be a lesser-known and/or out of the way spot. Picnic will be potluck style, so please bring food and drink to share (preferably vegetarian/vegan). Bringing your own cup, plate, and utensils also recommended. You can also sneak into the co-op for supplies.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguescribble, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
HERITAGE TREES OF PORTLAND: Palio, 1996 Se Ladd Ave (Out in Front)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
A leisurely bike ride on SE neighborhood streets stopping at Portland's Heritage Trees
HT, mlemilygmail
UNICYCLE FOR NOOBS: Salmon Street Fountain, SW Salmon Street and the Water
6:30pm
Ever wondered what it was like to ride a uni? Think you've got the balance for one wheel?

Come on out and give it a try. Unicycle instruction and unicycles will be provided.
MJ And Izarra, unicyclebastards.com
THE RED RIDE: Liberty Hall, 311 N Ivy St, Portland
6:30pm
Tip your helmet and wave your little red book as we tour the past and present hotbeds of Portland’s pro-worker activism.

Inspired by how crummy our economy is these days, this ride will connect us with folks working together to build a community where people matter more than profits.

They say that the revolution never ends, but this ride has a start and a finish. We'll meet up at Liberty Hall just SW of Vancouver and Freemont and wrap it up at the Red and Black Cafe on SE 12th & Oak (10 miles total.)

Helmets are not required, but the communists would want you to ride safely.
Michael O'Leary , pdxmikegmail
SHIFTING TECHNIQUE CLINIC: Woodstock Bike Gallery, 4235 SE Woodstock
7:00pm - 8:00pm
A Free clinic for the shifting curious
Ryan , www.bikegallery.com/, 503-774-3531

Wednesday June 18

BREAKFAST OFF THE I-5 BRIDGE: Vancouver, NW end of the path just off the bridge