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The Pedalpalooza Kickoff Dance Party and
Portland's World Naked Bike Ride
are happening on June 13.
As usual, the ride will leave from the dance party at 11:59pm.
The dance party starts at 9:00pm, and continues long into the night.
The party doesn't end when the ride ends!
When the ride loops back here, we'll have more beer, more music, and more
dancing waiting for you.
This year's Pedalpalooza Kickoff Dance Party (the beginning and ending location of the World Naked Bike Ride) will be held at 2181 NW Nicolai (see the Map below). This incredible building, formerly known as the Coffee Bean International warehouse, will be converted into the Nicolai Business Center after the party. The owners will make the new space meet LEED Silver standards as an artist loft space!
The event is free. Bring cash for beer.
Music from DJ Beyonda, The Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, Jeffery Jerusalem and Seattle's Mad Rad, plus more! Special performance by May Ling. Evening MC'd by Voodoo Doughnut's Tres Shannon.
Thanks to New Belgium and Maletis Beverage companies for their awesome beer donations!
And a special thanks to local businesses Sock Dreams and Seven Corners Cycles for their endless generosity to the bike community.
There are a lot of active railroad tracks in the area, as well as fast driving motorists, so do be very careful both in arriving and during the ride. Shoes must be worn at all times inside the building due to protruding wood and metal hazards to bare feet. Bare feet bad! Bare everything else okay!
If you've never attended this event before, then you should read Your First Naked Ride. If you want to recruit some riders, the poster might be handy.
The Pedalpalooza Kickoff Dance Party is organized by
Shift and sponsored by
Umbrella.
This year the party's theme is "Where the Wild Things Are" so start thinking about what sort of costume you want to wear, and how long you want to wear it. It takes some creativity to combine a costume and nudity.
This is a private party by cyclists, for cyclists. There is no cover charge but you must arrive by bike (or other human-powered vehicle such as a skateboard). Your bike is your ticket.
We will be selling good beer at a cheap price. No outside alcohol is allowed, either in the building or in the blocked-off area on the street. You must be at least 18 years old to attend the party, and at least 21 years old to drink alcohol. Bring your ID!
Please don't bring cameras into the party.
Cameras make some people uncomfortable, and we want everybody
to enjoy the night.
(This is only for the party, not the ride. The ride takes place on
public streets where anybody has a right to photograph you.)
If you have a professional reason for wanting to bring a camera,
contact
for a press pass.
Attend at your own risk. Although we will attempt to offer secure bike parking, and a secure place to store your clothes and other valueables, the final responsibility for protecting your property lies with you.
Ride at your own risk. This means we aren't responsible for theft, injury, law enforcement, or anything else.
The ride's dress code is officially "as bare as you dare". You don't have to be completely naked to ride with us.
Last year, Portland's naked ride had roughly 2000 people, which arguably made it the world's largest. Portland's naked ride has been growing by at least 50% each year, so this year we expect 3000 people. Invite your friends! Invite your coworkers! Invite your neighbors! Anybody on a bike is welcome. (To get into the party you must be 18+ years old, but since the ride takes place on public streets it is open to anybody.)
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The volunteer positions are...
| SETUP/DECORATE | |
|---|---|
| Lead Volunteer | Halley |
| 4-9pm day of ("decorators") |
Chris B, Daniel J, Norman P, Paul T, April W, Michelle B, Margaret, Carissa W |
| AFTER PARTY CLEAN-UP (Sunday!) | |
| Lead Volunteer | Open Position! |
| Sunday 1pm-4pm (negotiable) |
Matt P, Brad R, Daniel J, Rebecca S, Chris B, Steve K, Tom W, more needed! |
| BODY PAINT | |
| Lead Volunteer | Ant and team |
| 9pm-12am | Rebecca S, Ashby L |
| BEER SALES | |
| Lead Volunteer | Mike O'Leary |
| 9pm-11:30pm | Timo, Amos, Esther, Chris M, Steph R |
| 11:30pm-1am | Leigh L |
| 1am-2:30am | (Frank Y), Delilah J, (Annie + 1), Ken S, Caroline S, Kate O |
| ID CHECKERS (there will be a security guy here too) | |
| Lead Volunteer | Ally P |
| 9pm-11:30pm | Michelle B, Shelley S, Browse, (Jason), Sara G |
| 11:30pm-1am | Rebecca S, (Ally P), Nathan C, Brad R (cannot go on ride) |
| 1am-2:30am | Ron R, Shanon P, Calley F, Nickey R, Nathan C |
| CROWD CONTROL / MEDIC (to work with paid security staff) | |
| Lead Czar | Paid Security |
| 9pm-10:30pm | Jonathan, Oliver, Adriane |
| 10:30pm-12am | Kate, Deepak, (Sara S) |
| 12am-1:30am | Team Robin (2), Brian (cannot go on ride) |
| 1:30am-4am | Kate, 2 more volunteers needed |
| ELEVATOR OPERATORS (Requires a pre-training prior to the party day) | |
| Lead Volunteer | Volunteer Coordinator |
| 9pm-10:30am | (Scott L), Jordan B |
| 10:30pm-12am | Nathan, Emily W |
| 12am-1:30am | Sophia, Lapis (cannot go on ride) |
| 1:30am-4am | Josh M, Dingo D |
| STAIR CONTROL (get people inspired to walk up the stairs, while keeping them safe and controlling traffic flow) | |
| Lead | Paid Security |
| 9pm-10:30pm | Jenny, Kate, Patti, J, Krista C, Steve K, Debbie W, Bruce |
| 10:30pm-12am | Jodi S, Jeff, Stephen U, Corey, (Ashley R), (Skye)!, Ben F, Letti, (Scott Y + Grace) |
| 12am-1:30am | Letti, Gray, Stephen F, (Aaron A), Andrea L, (Kaeta), Tristan (cannot go on ride) |
| 1:30am-4am | Theo M, Tobin, (Ozge), Will, (Shads), 4 more volunteers needed |
| COAT & BAG CHECK | |
| Lead Volunteer | TimTim |
| 9pm-10pm | Sara M, Rebecka, Buffalo D |
| 10pm-12am | Brian, Kristi, Noelle, Rebecka, Buffalo D |
| 12am-1:30am | Lauren, Alex, Ben P |
| 1:30am-4am | Nathan, Theo R, Ed G, 1 more volunteer needed |
| The organizers would like to thank the following for their efforts & contributions: | ||||||
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| Umbrella | Nikasi Brewing / Maletis Beverages |
New Belgium Brewing |
Sock Dreams | Seven Corners Cycles | Brooks Saddles | Stark Naked Pizza |
Honestly, we could use a bit more money. You can donate via PayPal:
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Location of the Party spiked with surrounding dangers of excitement
(click the Map to enlarge)
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