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New year, new (to me) house! I (Tim) am moving across Hillsboro. The route is ~2mi mostly flat and mostly on neighborhood streets. All bikes are cargo bikes but regardless of how much you carry we will also need corkers for a couple cross streets. I will bribe you with vegan chilli for lunch. I am hoping for good weather but I will be moving at least some things this day regardless of weather, except snow/ice, so if you can bring a tarp or other means of keeping rain off stuff being moved, please do.

I’m excited to share that Oregon Metro is sponsoring an educational ride with Simon Battisti, Executive Director of the Relationship Center in Tirana. Simon joined a small group ride this summer and is returning for another visit. I’ve been inspired for years by his work supporting School Streets in Tirana, and he also serves as Creative Director of the Start with Children Summit, which I had the privilege of attending this May in Bratislava. Ride details Date: Sunday, January 4 Time: 2 to 4 pm Start: Wilshire Park Route: Visiting and discussing infrastructure at multiple schools in Portland, focused on Northeast Portland Please feel free to forward this to anyone who may be interested. Thanks, Coach Sam Balto About Simon Battisti Simon Battisti is Executive Director of the Relationship Center (Qendra Marrëdhënie, “QM”), a nonprofit research and design agency based in Tirana. QM provides technical assistance to local governments to deliver mobility and public space projects that center the needs of children and caregivers. Since 2020, QM has supported the Municipality of Tirana’s citywide School Streets program. Simon is also Creative Director of the Start with Children Summit, an annual international convening focused on urban childhoods, held in Bratislava. He holds degrees in architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. More information: https://www.qendra-m.org/en https://www.instagram.com/qendra_marredhenie/ https://startwithchildren.com/

Welcome to Mellow Mondays 2026. Are you interested in leading a ride? This is a supportive and organized way to lead for the first time. Every week there’s different themes but there are constants…. Slow pace, about 8 mph, Distance varies but approx 10 miles, Family friendly, We practice consent and non-violence on all our rides, Store stop for safe clean bathroom access but generally we try and make these stops short, Skater friendly (but please check with ride leader about crunchy or potential issues for skates), ALL Wheels friendly (scooter, skates, skateboard, e bikes etc), Ride is always a loop, Corking and traffic intersections are calm. Be mindful of smoking around others and do not smoke around children. FAQ, Can I bring a speaker? Yes but please speak to the ride leader and play the music they’ve carefully selected or what their preference is. Can I lead a ride? Yes, please attend a few first and get a feel for how the rides are. I’ve heard NakedHearts supports other rides? Yes, we can help with planning, encouragement, promotion, sound support and what not. What do you mean you practice consent? We ask everyone (even friends, relatives, husbands and wives with each other) to ask for permission before touching anyone else or their belongings and when asking to seek listen and empower ‘No’. What do you mean you practice Non-violence? We specifically expect everyone to be calm, kind and respectful with all car interactions. One riders aggression to a car driver can put everyone else at risk. We live in a small city and are bound to encounter the same drivers again. Are all your rides a protest? Yes, being together with respect and acceptance and finding comfort and joy around others and strangers is an act of protest against the divisive paradigm we are in.

https://www.instagram.com/nakedhearts.pdx?igsh=MTI3a2h3YTE2c3E5bw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

We ride bikes in Southeast Portland. We start at Foster food carts, if you can support the food carts and bar before we head out on the bike ride we meet up at 7:00 and We ride out at 8pm. We have guests ride leaders often. Please come prepared. Bring your lights maybe a spare tube patch kit tools to do such. Don't litter they are homeless not your can butler's. Be kind to all travelers, everybody's got places to go things to do, and everybody wants to make it home in the end.

Radrivh@gmail.com

New location is Migration Brewing on N Williams Ave. Join other bike-minded folks for drinks, food and community every Wednesday from 3-6 (or so). Bike Happy Hour is a place where everyone is welcomed and embraced by our community. Just show up and hang out. That's it! Follow @bikeportland on socials for updates and info about special themed nights or special guest appearances. All ages are welcome. We often have little kiddos running around. We've got coloring books and crayons, and feel free to bring your own activities: puzzles, crafts, games, or whatever. $5 Migration Pints! - Great Food Menu from Papas Frita. 3:00 pm - Quiet(er) hours. If you don't like crowds or want to talk to me (Jonathan) one-on-one, this is a great time to show up. 4:00 pm - Free Fries! (Please help BikePortland sustain this cherished tradition by sponsoring the fries via this link. https://bikeportland.org/contribute) 5:30 pm - Open Mic. Special guest speeches and announcements. Everyone is welcome to share. No invitation needed. 6:00 pm - Folks start to leave, but you're welcome to stay later.

(503) 706-8804

Bike Happy Hour

Join us for a wintery ride! All bodies and all bikes welcome! 6pm: meet at Oregon Park 6:20pm: ride leaves (4 miles) 7pm: end at Oregon Park Bonus: let’s all grab cocoa/coffee/drinks at dear sandy afterwards!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53335883

Thursday Night Ride is Portland’s longest-running weekly social ride, riding every Thursday night since 2015! Routes and ride leaders change weekly, but expect an energetic party-paced “rolling dive bar” of a ride for newcomers and regulars alike. Most rides will feature park and store stops, but come prepared to have fun and celebrate cycling together—other wheeled guests should respect the pace and space of cyclists. New leadership, same positive vibes. While you might expect some wheelies and other chaos, riders are expected to follow Shift’s Code of Conduct, and if you’re banned from any Shift rides, TNR isn’t for you. No complaints, just accountability—if your behavior makes others feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please leave the ride before the ride leaves you. Riders should practice consent, accountability, respect, and de-escalation at all times. Stay behind the ride leader and don’t forget to thank a corker! 📍 Salmon Street Springs, every Thursday, rain or shine. 🕖 Meet at 7:00, announcements by 7:30, leave after “Beer Minutes.” 🕢 If you’re not at the fountain by 7:30, you may want to meet us at the next stop. 🧭 Live Location: https://ridewithgps.com/users/1303039/live_log ✨Be an Empowered Bystander✨ See something off? Step up in a way that feels right for you: 🗣️ Direct: If it’s safe, say *That's Not Right* for TNR. 🎭 Distract: Change the vibe and give them an out 🙋🏽 Delegate: Get help from a ride leader or trusted friend ⏳ Delay: Check in with the person afterwards 📝 Document: Write down what happened

Thursday Night Ride

⛲️ If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to get involved, come early and ask for the ride leader—we’ll see you at the fountain!

Please join SOLVE in picking up litter on the I 205 Multi-use Bike path and surrounding neighborhood near SE Harold Street. Cargo bikes are welcome to help cover the distance on the path and carry the load! Please sign up on the SOLVE website link below!

SOLVE Website

Community led ride - many folks now know the route and different folks can point the way each week! There are three meeting points: 1. SE Clinton St/41st Ave at 10 am (ride at 10:05) 2. SE Clinton St/26 Ave at 10:10 am (ride at 10:15) 3. Tilikum Bridge at (former) PDX Opera ~10:25 am; leaving from Tilikum location ~10:30 am 4. Arrive at PSU Market ~11 am Ride is on every Saturday the market is open (year round except weekend between Christmas and New Year). We will make every effort to note weather-related closures here promptly.

10 years ago today at 6:30am in New York City David River Jones aka “David Bowie” transitioned to another form after a 18 month battle with liver cancer 2 days before that, on his 69th birthday, he released his final album, “Blackstar” Come ride and celebrate the life and music of Bowie with Diablo and crew . . .

dirtydiablorides@gmail.com

503-847-5564

Bowie Bike Lane

The Overlook monthly rides are free, family-friendly, and offer an opportunity to get outside and meet neighbors in a conversational paced ride that explores the many bike paths, routes, and destinations that Overlook has to offer. Route is always less than 6 miles (about 1 hour of riding) and is a loop. The rides are monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The ride is led by Overlook Neighborhood Association Chair Nic Cota. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, want to get involved, or have any issues/ideas related to transportation in the Overlook neighborhood!

Overlook Neighborhood

Established in 2017, we ride once a month to enjoy what this city has to offer. Each month is led by a different CORVIDAE member, and therefore will be unique. We occasionally have themes or additional donations to different organizations. Additionally, host pop-up rides during the summer and collect dry non perishables for food donations every month. ​We try to focus our rides on greenways, group etiquette, safety measures and general comradery. In addition to bike safety and accessibility, we want to promote using bicycles as an alternative to fossil fueled travel within Portland. This is a no-drop ride, but please bring your repair kit with a spare tube so we can keep the ride rolling. Please bring your own provisions; we’ll be stopping near stores, but not at them. Each member has an eye out for the crowd, will cork, sweep and be a general pillar of support. Ride pace is casual at around 10 miles with a few park stops. We aim to impress that this is a safe environment for all; no aggressive, sexist, racist, or any other kind of BS will be tolerated. Please review our Corvidae Code of Conduct. Meet 2nd Sunday of every month Hang at 1 PM  Wheels down at 2 PM sharp Bring your respect for each and the city. Leave no trace 🤘🏽

corvidaebc@gmail.com

https://corvidaebc.weebly.com/code-of-conduct.html

https://www.instagram.com/corvidaebc/?hl=en

Join us on the westside for Bike Happy Hour, hosted by Ride_Westside Meet new friends and old, hang out, grab a beverage (alcoholic or not), grab some food (optional), and let's talk bikes! Everyone welcome! Every 2nd and 4th Monday, 4:30 to 7 p.m. We are usually on the bar patio or the near it on the ground level.

http://ridewestside.org/

https://www.instagram.com/ride_westside/

Welcome to Mellow Mondays 2026. Are you interested in leading a ride? This is a supportive and organized way to lead for the first time. Every week there’s different themes but there are constants…. Slow pace, about 8 mph, Distance varies but approx 10 miles, Family friendly, We practice consent and non-violence on all our rides, Store stop for safe clean bathroom access but generally we try and make these stops short, Skater friendly (but please check with ride leader about crunchy or potential issues for skates), ALL Wheels friendly (scooter, skates, skateboard, e bikes etc), Ride is always a loop, Corking and traffic intersections are calm. Be mindful of smoking around others and do not smoke around children. FAQ, Can I bring a speaker? Yes but please speak to the ride leader and play the music they’ve carefully selected or what their preference is. Can I lead a ride? Yes, please attend a few first and get a feel for how the rides are. I’ve heard NakedHearts supports other rides? Yes, we can help with planning, encouragement, promotion, sound support and what not. What do you mean you practice consent? We ask everyone (even friends, relatives, husbands and wives with each other) to ask for permission before touching anyone else or their belongings and when asking to seek listen and empower ‘No’. What do you mean you practice Non-violence? We specifically expect everyone to be calm, kind and respectful with all car interactions. One riders aggression to a car driver can put everyone else at risk. We live in a small city and are bound to encounter the same drivers again. Are all your rides a protest? Yes, being together with respect and acceptance and finding comfort and joy around others and strangers is an act of protest against the divisive paradigm we are in.

https://www.instagram.com/nakedhearts.pdx?igsh=MTI3a2h3YTE2c3E5bw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

It's a Ride after the Westside Bike Happy Hour! Meet at the BGs Food Cartel Western Bike Rack (near the SW Rose Biggi Ave entrance) Come for HH 4:30-7. Find your bike at 7, we'll ride by 7:10! This will be a casual pace loop ride exploring around Beaverton & Hillsboro and we usually aim to be done before 9pm. Dress for the weather and bring your lights! If you need anything, message on Insta.

http://ridewestside.org/

https://www.instagram.com/ride_westside/