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| This page is a collection of information which should be useful to out-of-town visitors. Specifically, it is intended for visitors who are coming to Portland for bike fun. Even more specifically, it is for [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php|Pedalpalooza 2010]]. | This page is a collection of information which should be useful to out-of-town visitors. Specifically, it is intended for visitors who are coming to Portland for bike fun. Even more specifically, it is for [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php|Pedalpalooza 2010]]. | ||
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| ===== When to Come ===== | ===== When to Come ===== | ||
| - | [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php|Pedalpalooza 2010]] is from **June 10-27**. There's stuff happening all the time, of course, but those are the busiest 2+ weeks in the bike fun world. | + | [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php|Pedalpalooza 2010]] is from **June 10-27**. There's stuff happening year round, of course, but those are the busiest 2+ weeks in the bike fun world. |
| Portland's [[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/|World Naked Bike Ride]] is one of the world's largest, and its been growing by 150% per year. This year, it will be **Saturday, June 19**. | Portland's [[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/|World Naked Bike Ride]] is one of the world's largest, and its been growing by 150% per year. This year, it will be **Saturday, June 19**. | ||
| - | The Multnomah County Bike Fair is on **June 26**. | + | The Multnomah County Bike Fair is on **Sunday, June 27**. |
| ===== Where to Stay ===== | ===== Where to Stay ===== | ||
| - | Some Portlanders are hosting visitors. This is being coordinated via [[couch_surfing|Couch Surfing]]. | + | Some Portlanders are hosting visitors during Pedalpalooza. This is being coordinated via [[couch_surfing|Couch Surfing]]. |
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| For printed maps, Metro's [[http://http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=218|Bike There!]] map is the local favorite. Most local bike shop carry it; most chain stores don't. Portland's Office of Transportation maintains a [[http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?a=71794&c=34809|List of bike maps]] covering a wide area around Portland. | For printed maps, Metro's [[http://http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=218|Bike There!]] map is the local favorite. Most local bike shop carry it; most chain stores don't. Portland's Office of Transportation maintains a [[http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?a=71794&c=34809|List of bike maps]] covering a wide area around Portland. | ||
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| Check the [[http://www.travelportland.com/|Travel Portland]] website for the usual visitor spiel. Nearly half the graphics in the "What's Going On?" column feature bicycles! | Check the [[http://www.travelportland.com/|Travel Portland]] website for the usual visitor spiel. Nearly half the graphics in the "What's Going On?" column feature bicycles! | ||
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| + | The City of Portland has collected some interesting information in their [[http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=218|Bicycle Touring]] page. | ||
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