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Every Tuesday of Pedalpalooza (except for July 4th) We ride up SE 52nd Ave from Harney to Flavel Drive starting at 12:30pm on Tuesdays and wrap up about 1pm. We meet “in motion” anywhere on the hill. Southeast 52nd Avenue features a gentle slope, great sight lines, an occasional peacock and 100’ of elevation gain. Come attempt FIVE repeats to earn a sticker! On the last lunch hill killz of Pedalpalooza, Tuesday, August 29th, we'll have a substitute leader: Anthony D. He'll have a sticker for ya! If lunchtime doesn't work for hill kill fun for you, come join one of the three monthly "hill killerz socials" - 11 ez miles - 6/27, 7/25, 8/22) Note: There are cars driving on our hill. There's also a huge bike lane and mostly empty parking lane. hill killerz rulez: 1) no complaining 2) do whatever you want (may also be applied to life and other rides!)

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Are you new to Portland? New to Biking in Portland? New to Pedalpalooza Bike Summer? This is the ride for you! We will lead you in a casual and no-drop tour of PDX along greenways in the different quadrants of our beautiful city and guide you through the in's and out's of Pedalpalooza. You'll have the chance to meet and talk with fellow riders, learn about Pedalpalooza's past, get tips for riding in Portland in the summer. Be prepared for some interactive portions at a park. This ride will cross bridges and stop at a couple great views along the river. Don't forget to bring a (cable) lock, lights, and a light jacket. We also encourage helmets. The ride will have a half way stop for some drinks and connection and end on the Eastside Esplanade. Beverages generously donated by Upstanding Beer and Cider! Don't have a bike? Not a problem. BikeTown has 10 people covered with a complimentary ride this evening. Use code New2pdx today and you'll get a free $10 ride. Please note, this code is first come, first serve and is limited to 10 people total. A little bit more about your ride leaders: > Meghan is an experienced Pedalpalooza rider and ride leader! She has organized Pedalpalooza in Portland for many years and knows in the ins and outs of bike greenways and bike friendly streets around the city. > Rachel is new to Portland as of September 2022. While this is her first Pedalpalooza, she is eager to welcome all new folx to hop on a bike and enjoy the parts of Portland she has most enjoyed in the last 10 months.

"Work sucks, I know." - Tom DeLonge Come out and show your working class solidarity! Wear your union shirt if you're in a union - and if you're not, chat with folks about how to organize! We'll have zines and literature on tactics and workers' rights, and we'll be bumping songs that lament the violence of capitalism and the 40 hour work week. Let's honor the history of working class movements and show our bosses how many more of us there are than them! The route will start at People's Food Coop and end at the Worker's Tap, so folks can continue to share knowledge and build community over beverages! In between, we'll visit a few other locations of organized workplaces.

“ “People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” Come along for a skate-friendly ride through N/NE as we start at Boise Eliot Elementary near the Native Grove! We’ll meander our way to Peninsula Park Rose Garden, stopping to admire gardens and flowers along the way. Music will be a combination of Flower Power era tunes, funky jams, and songs about flowers/bees/nature. Ride is not a loop, but we can help guide you back to the start if you’d like! It will be approximately 6 miles. Meet at 6:30, roll out at 7. Flower/Garden/60’s & 70’s attire encouraged! NakedHearts PDX is supporting with Lady Gertrude, and is here to support you on other rides -- reach out to @NakedHearts.PDX on insta with your ride ideas. Message TJ on insta @dusty.teacup if you have any questions. Buzz buzz! ALL wheels, ALL riders, ALL welcome!

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WILL BE RESCHEDULED IF RAIN Meet at 7 in bright and shinny outfits. At 7:30 we ride from Ladd's Circle to Skidmore Bluffs AKA Mock's Crest Park, get there by 8:45 for sunset over the River off a small cliff. Stay there for about an hour then if you want to come we will leave around 10 and ride back to SE Ladds circle. Bring gloves or a jacket for when the sun sets. Will be rescheduled if it rains as we need the bright sun to light us up. Beer for first people to arrive and brightest dressed rider. Group photo at sunset at the bluffs! Bright neon colors fill the air; we will be the most visible ride around; shinny and reflective outfits also encouraged. Running gear, biking gear, construction worker clothes; what ever is bright and loud on the eyes works so bring it!

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Yes it's happening! This is an ALL NIGHT ride! Spin into summer from sunset to sunrise for summer solstice. The shortest night of the year will roll into a new season and Solstice alignment (max N Hemisphere tilt to sun) occurs at 7.57am Wednesday the 21. Come prepared! Layers, lights, food, water, bug spray are clever. Check up on your ride before summer hits! At least one proper store stop and 24/7. Leave no trace. Pace is swift but with stops and regroups. Can't guarantee no drops because it's long format. Speak with the ride leader or ride neighbor if you feel like you need to leave the ride but are disoriented. My aim is to take everyone to at least one place they haven't been ;-) Route details: 55mi estimated distance and <3500' elevation gain. Slightly longer than last year (verdict was it was slightly too short, I had to add a stop). Keep in mind we have all night! There will be some trail riding/hiking/craziness as usual. I scouted on a fixed gear so it is doable if you are so inclined. Ideally you will be home, or well on your way by the official 7:57am time, unless folks opt to seek out breakfast. Please note: due to route selection, this year will not end at Sunrise. The last 10mi (after sunrise location) are very flat and will lead to transit (official end spot), or continue to ride back as a group to a central location. In any case, bring your legs! Look for long format day rides quarterly for all seasonal shifts. ->Fall Equinox->Winter Solstice->Spring Equinox-> Feel free to reach out with questions.

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Come join the Steel Bridge Skatepark Coalition at City Hall as we testify in favor of building a welcoming, inclusive, and public downtown skatepark for skaters of all abilities and backgrounds to enjoy! We will arrive at 9am to enter Council Chambers. Our team will testify at 9:30am, then we are holding a skate rally in front of City Hall, before skating to the Steel Bridge Skatepark site to pour another ceremonial block of concrete.

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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. 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.

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Bike Happy Hour

Find us on your commute home! 4pm-6pm officially, but most likely will go late! Hop on a bike or come walking. Going PopCartPDX for a series of pop up events on the Earl Blumenaur Bridge. This is in collaboration to bring out our pedestrian commuters to our new wonderful pedestrian bridge. Vendors like EyeLuv Food More JUNE 21st “Every Wednesday” (https://hereforportland.com/everywednesday) event and prepaid/free food for attendees provided by Nacheaux  (https://www.instagram.com/nacheauxpdx/) and Da Shave Ice Shack (https://www.instagram.com/dashaveiceshack503/) Repeat Events- . Wednesday June 21st .4pm Wednesday June 28th. 4pm Friday June 30th - Bridge Boogie with Machete Mike and more. 9pm

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Quick Bike Ride from the weekly BikePortland HH to the BikeLoud General Meeting! Come meet other advocates, folks interested in supporting bike infrastructure, and getting Portland to BIKE MORE! (see other rides on Calendar for the meeting / post-meeting ride to Migration!) See you there! Nic Cota (BikeLoud PDX Chair)

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Hey bike folks! Interested in supporting bikes in Portland? Want to be apart of the only all-volunteer bike-advocacy organization in Portland! Come check out BIKELOUD! The meeting will be at Oregon Park, refreshments and snacks will be provided:) Also check out the ride before and the ride after the meeting on the Pedalpalooza calendar! More about BIKELOUD: BIKELOUD is a group of folks working to empower Portlanders to bike more, the City to continue building better bike infrastructure, and connecting the various bike-based groups and orgs throughout Portland. Our goal is to get 25% of trips made by bike in Portland by 2030 (a City of Portland policy!) Currently, we are excited to expand and recruit for our Bike Buddy program, a one-on-one opportunity for folks interested in biking to meet with someone who bikes, as well working on several events and 'tactical opportunities' in the near future. Come and join, hear what's happening!

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Celebrate Summer Solstice poetically in scenic St. Johns! Oregon Humanities presents the third Spoke'n Words ride with Oregon's Poet laureate, Anis Mojgani. Pedal through the first evening of summer and enjoy riding, writing, poetry performances, music, and camaraderie. We'll be giving away books by participating poets and Scout Books for you to fill with your own musings.

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Oregon Humanities

Hello All! I am sure everyone is aware of the festivities that happen up at Mt. Tabor on Wednesday nights, so let's take this opportunity to get a group and ride up there together! We will meet at a few different parks, stop for food/snacks, and head up to Mount Tabor to enjoy the sunset and a nice summer evening! We will first meet at Field's Park, make our way to Ladd's for a quick stop to gather any Eastside folks, ride up to the Freddy's on Hawthorne to utilize their facilities, and then ride up to Mt. Tabor! Bring speakers, friends, picnic/park hang materials, and some silly vibes!

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Gather together and gear up for the summer solstice! The solstice is a time for renewal, and we all know Pedalpalooza heralds the arrival of summer and a whole new outlook on life! Make an effigy of "last year you" and all the junk you want to part with, strap it to your bike, & join us on a musical ride to a beautiful spot where we'll say goodbye to our last incarnation and the winter, and hello to Summer 2023 and rad new selves! Ride about 4 miles. Eradicate effigies at sunset. Be prepared with extra layers for the nighttime chill!

Join us every other week Starting June 7th, for great movies, great rides, and with great people! We will ride about the city until we reach our final destination. Each movie location will be set with the intention to match the theme and tone of the movie. Please bring whatever creative expression you wish to participate, you can dress up like characters in the film, bring food in theme with the film (yes that’s a thing), or whatever you feel inspired by that is related to the film. FYI please look for updates and changes as the dates get close.

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Hey there, all you beautiful multi- cultural, ethnic, and racial identifying family! This is for all those who hold complex identities from our diverse family heritage. So let's meet up and celebrate the longest day of the year to share food, experiences, play, and ride! Gather for a ride to a potluck picnic! As the sun begins its descent, we'll ride in the warm hues of twilight and try to catch the pacific chorus frogs. Well find a place on the waterfront to hang out as the sunsets! What to bring: Food for potluck, Drums, instruments, speakers, fire toys, hula hoops, and string lights are all highly recommended! This route will be accessible for trailers, narrow tires, and pets in tow (reach out if you have questions). This ride is all about embracing our multiracial backgrounds, connecting with one another, and celebrating our unique stories. It's a chance to honor the strength and resilience that come from navigating the world with multiple identities. Are you white chocolate, caramel cream, brown sugar? This gathering is open to all mixed folx, whether you're heavier on the cream or the full coffee bean, your identity and experience is what is the most important. **This ride is open to all BIPoC folx, but centers the mixed experience. We also welcome partners of mixed participants to share the space with the folx they love. We do ask that individuals hold themselves responsible for the intent of this communal space by practicing cultural humility.**

Come climb up to Mt. Sylvania with your friends and new mates alike! A faster paced and more adventurous group ride with a no drop mentality. Small section of gravel but nothing you can't handle. Roughly 17-18 miles and 1,220+ feet of elevation. Same time. 7:30pm meet up with an 8pm roll out. Be respectful, bring lights and a PMA, and prepare to challenge yourself and have fun doing it! The views are worth the climb. Have you thought about the descent? See you there!

Bike Ride from the BikeLoud General Meeting to Mt Tabor for some car-free sunset watching and hanging out! Come meet other advocates, folks interested in supporting bike infrastructure, and getting Portland to BIKE MORE! We'll stop at a store before we make our way up to grab drinks/snacks. (see other rides on Calendar for the pre-meeting ride from BikePortland HH as well as the meeting itself) See you there! Nic Cota (BikeLoud PDX Chair)

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