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Journey To Center Of The Heart: The Portland Volcano Ride From Jack: This will be a ride of mysteries revealed, fears faced and questions answered as We will plumb the depths of the unknown. Personal reflection in a new year. What is it that each of us is still holding onto that we know we should have let go of long ago but haven’t due to fear, mistrust, resentment… You are encouraged to write it down and bring it with you on February 27th. If you don’t, we’ll have paper and pen at the ride. Maybe you can encapsulate it in one word, one sentence or one paragraph. These decisions are rarely a one and done but more realistically a first step toward healing and letting go. What better place to make the descent into our own hearts than in the mouth of an urban volcano ( Yes Mt Tabor is a volcano), and to share this experience with others who will do the same or those who will stand beside you in this shared experience. You may want to take this step with someone you trust: a friend , a family member, a co-rider, a higher power. Accountability and support are crucial to stay the course once you’ve set it in motion. We will be opening our hands to something in our life. Hurts, resentments, unforgiveness, trauma. Not a generic, unfocused gesture to sweep our problems away but something very specific. One thing in life that we haven’t gotten past. Now can be the moment to confront it and acknowledge it. Be prepared to let it go by expressing it in a tangible way as a first step. Write it on a piece of paper, and then burn in in the fire. And if you want to say something about it, that will be your prerogative. There will be no pressure. Only support for your decision. You may want to release it silently or share it with another individual, with the group, or release it to the stars or to your higher power, the God of your understanding. The destination will be reflective, meditative. No one has to share openly. You give yourself permission on this ride as Moorland says, to share or not share. And know that you will be supported, loved, encouraged, embraced. Figuratively or literally if you want to give and receive that embrace. We will all have some time to consider this before February 27th. Keep others in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare for the journey into the Volcano. This ride is a loop with a relaxed pace. We will take an alternate route to Mt Tabor this time on less-travelled side streets. There will be some short stretches of hills but it will be worth it. No one will be left behind. Please be prepared to sync your sound system to the ride leader’s Spotify playlist for a harmonious musical experience and to respect the ride theme’s intention. The playlist will be a mix of classic prog rock, celestial and Scandinavian ethereal explorations. Mellow Mondays rides are an ongoing ride for chilling with friends and welcoming new people to our community. Gift sharing is optional and small gifts such as snacks or stickers are just an easy way for us all to come together and get to know each other. We will have different ride leaders now and then but we all foster our community of joy and acceptance starting from a place of trust and safety. All of our rides are safe spaces and we foster a community of acceptance and mutual regard. Additional information: We strongly recommend any and all PDX:Unity rides and the warm/safe atmosphere they create for our marginalized communities. Also: Sabrina (From Fancy Mondays Picnic rides) is now hosting ‘Say Hi Sundays’ which is a ride encouraging community bonding and new friendships.

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You show (?), I spin some old goth/darkwave tracks while we get a lil endurance on with the help of an old cinder cone. - Meet at No Fun (1709 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214)? - Do a few ascents/descents of Mt Tabor? - End at Potato Champion for some fries? I envision this as a fairly relaxed spandex kit/spandex and band t-shirt/gravel fashion casualty ride that might some day end with a campfire, tea and maybe a decent conversation. But there's no dress code - absolutely anyone is welcome, especially anyone with something interesting to say. ??? https://www.strava.com/clubs/goths @gothsonbikes

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Find your bike Every Friday Night. We meet at Ladds circle, in the circle. If it is raining, head down to the covered area of Abernethy Elementary School. Ride slowly meets at 7 pm and departs roughly at 7:45/8ish pm. An honorary 3 minutes of Ladd laps (Ding Ding Ride/Ladd500) and then we send it. Sometimes we have guest ride leaders. Friday Night Rides are different every time. Sometimes we go to other rides happening around town during the summer. End of ride fires/good vibes/respect/no jerks/ We are a community. Respect each other! No aggressive, sexist, racist, or any other kind of BS will be tolerated. Violations against the code of conduct will be reported to shift2bikes. If you ride Sur-Ron/powerful electric bikes this is not the ride for you. You can come but you might be heckled. This is a bicycle ride. Bring lights/locks/responsible vibes/a cup/ Casual pace with some extra zip 10-20ish mile rides with store stops/park stops/art stops NOT NECESSARILY A NO DROP RIDE… ESPECIALLY IN THE FALL/WINTER/SPRING. Be careful of slippery roads/leafs on ground/pot holes. Call out road hazards to help bike friends stay safe. 1st Friday is bottle share night. (bottle of wine/crazy beer/kombucha/coconut water/fizzy waters/anything you like to drink/want to share) 2nd Fridays are MMR - later night vibes to make it to Midnight Mystery Ride. If you want to lead a ride just ask! REPEAT… NOT NECESSARILY A NO DROP RIDE… ESPECIALLY IN THE FALL/WINTER/SPRING. Guest ride leaders wanted and appreciated! Instagram @fridaynightride

• wear or bring boots - trails could be muddy • could be a clear night, making it darker • headlamps/flashlights a must (red best) • try one's best to not step on/crush ferns • bike parking (row of trees) • sound system parking (further down trail) • psychedelic music mix encouraged • bring any type of colorful lights or glowing things u got • it's a badass site - please respect the nature • certain branches near trails off limits (signs) • wild midnight mushroom picking possible • enchanted forest mysteries & discoveries • if anyone might have 60+ft Paracord it would help w/temporary rain cover • if it happens to down pour, the adjacent facility will provide temporary rain cover • pack out what you pack in - please no mess • super hammock friendly spot if anyone's looking to set up for the night (still a bit cold so remember a Thermarest and a cold weather sleeping bag) • could be Sasquatch passing through the area, beware (gorilla suits welcome)

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Hey y'all! Block 15 Brewing is releasing a new IPA called "Group Ride", and EarthLab Libations is doing a full Block 15 tap takeover to celebrate it. This seemed like a lovely excuse to do a group ride! Here's the plan: If you want to get in on the ride, meet at Columbia Park (the sheltered area if it's raining) at 9-10am for some coffee and socializing (BYOC) with the @pdxcoffeeoutside crew. Around 11am, Dan will lead a group ride of about 20-25 miles up to the top of Council Crest (there will be climbing!) and back down to end at EarthLab Libations (@earthlab_libations) on SE Belmont. At that point you'll definitely be hungry for Taco Gang (@tacogangpdx) and ready to down some fabulous Block 15 beers! Who's ready to get outside!? Crush miles! Crush tacos! Crush beers! **Note: This ride will be faster paced. The leader will do their best not to drop anyone, but know that this is not a casual cruise. The end point is a beer event/tap takeover (EarthLab Libations), so you will be able to meet back up with the group if you lose them.

An all-ages/all-abilities ride from SE PDX to the PSU Farmers Market to help support local farmers, bakers and makers of all kinds. This is a great opportunity to meet and develop community in a relaxed, informal setting. A post-ride adventure that is only loosely planned beforehand sometimes follows. Riders are welcome to leave at any point during or after reaching the farmers market. UPDATE 9-15-2024: Four years we’ve ridden together to the market to support farmers and artisans. This was always about community. For nearly one year Israel has been murdering Palestinians with full support of the USA and our tax dollars. And for the past six months my advocacy has been refocused on the fight for liberation. Through my associations with nonprofits like The Street Trust (TST) & Bike Loud PDX I urged that leadership make statements against genocide. At the TST, this led to the revelation that monies of this nonprofit were invested in Black Rock (which TST says it has now divested from). However, at both nonprofits there is largely silence and handwringing. So, for the past few months I have focused my efforts on my community members and acquaintances. I have urged that folks break their silence and do whatever they can to bring attention to the plight of the oppressed and subjugated. And, while my words have been received, I see no significant action in kind from the receivers. This has brought me to the conclusion that a group bike ride is a wonderful tool that *can* be used to bring about Justice but without intention to do so it can be a deluding force. After months of imploring those around me on these rides to raise their voices and to act and after being met with nothing more than nods, I have decided that as things currently stand, I must refocus my efforts. We cannot continue our lives as if these are normal times. I will continue to support local farmers, artisans & businesses - especially those who show solidarity with the oppressed Peoples of the world. And I urge other folks do so as well. The struggle for Justice & collective liberation requires all of our efforts. This is a new beginning in the timeless & endless path of the struggle for Justice. We must look deep within ourselves to find that path. Perhaps one day our paths will cross again.

This is a chill pace road ride, friendly to beginners and experienced lady* riders alike (*trans-ladies this means you too!). Lady-powered bikes only - no dudes, no e-bikes, no offense. For December, we'll enjoy our classic Aldercrest 20 mile mostly flat loop, which takes us south on the Trolley Trail, up Park Avenue and over to the lovely country road called Aldercrest, over to a tiny lake, on to the 205 bike path and the High Rocks Bridge, before coming back via the Trolley Trail, cutting over to downtown Milwaukie by way of the Kellogg Creek bridge and back to our start spot. Link to route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44973517 We meet at 10am and roll promptly at 10:10am. If you are running a few minutes late, email me. I'll check emails just before we leave, but will not be checking facebook or instagram messages. We meet at the northern trailhead of the trolley trail, which is located at SE 17th Avenue & SE St Andrews Drive, very close to the Springwater Trail and about a half mile from the Orange Line MAX Johnson Creek/Tacoma stop. If it's raining, check out the bus shelter across the street! Please bring enough snacks and drinks for yourself. We’ll enjoy our rest breaks at a couple of parks (with bathrooms and water) and not be stopping at stores or cafes or restaurants etc. Please email me any questions. This ride is for lady-powered bikes only - no dudes, no e-bikes, no offense. Ride reports: https://bicyclekitty.blogspot.com/

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Come try a BIKETOWN ebike for free with WeBike! It’s International Fanny Pack Day, too, so we’re giving everyone a fanny pack and bringing food to Urban Gleaners as part of our six-mile loop ride. https://nationaltoday.com/international-fanny-pack-day/ RSVP required so we have enough BIKETOWN ebikes. Free code, information about BIKETOWN For All, and on-the-spot BIKETOWN For All signups if you qualify! RSVP at thestreettrust.org/webiketown

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Block 15 Brewing is releasing their new West Coast, bike themed IPA called "Group Ride!" EarthLab Libations is having a bike party celebrate! Brewery representatives will be on site to chat and answer questions. Come hang with bikey friends and eat tacos from Taco Gang! Some suhweet roadie caps will be available for purchase!

Come join me and other neighbors on a family-friendly, conversation pace bike ride around the Overlook neighborhood. As transportation chair, my goal is to hear from folks about transportation-related issues and ideas for folks walking, biking, and taking transit for their daily needs. Dec 10th: we’ll be riding along portions of Interstate Ave and help remove leaves/debris from the bike lanes! We'll even have a special guest: BikeLoud PDX's state-of-the-art Bike Lane Sweeper to help! Please bring cleaning tools, a cargo bike/trailer, and the whole family to help! After the ride I'll buy anyone lunch who can stick around:) This is a monthly ride on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Meet at Stacks Coffeehouse around 9:30a for coffee and conversation, then leave around 10-10:15a. Ride ends back at Stacks Coffeehouse. Nic Cota Overlook Neighborhood Association Transportation Chair

Overlook Neighborhood Association

Parks will we see: Overlook Park, Skidmore Bluffs, Arbor Lodge, Columbia, and Kenton Park! A beginner friendly, casual paced bike ride ending at Mayfly for a beverage! Route TBD, will follow neighborhood greenways and will stay in beautiful flat north Portland.

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. ​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 🤘🏽

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