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🚴‍♀️🌞 Hey friends! We’re thrilled to announce the Springwater Bike Bus—a weekly ride to work that rolls out every Tuesday at 8am! We’ll be meeting at the Johnson Creek intersection on the Springwater Corridor Trail (next to the public storage and cruising) into downtown together. Feel free to hop on anywhere along the route—we’ll pick up riders as we go! Our final stop is at Salmon Street Springs, right near the Hawthorne Bridge. This ride is all about building community, making bike commuting more fun and accessible, and reducing our dependence on cars. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, come join us for a safe, social, and energizing start to your day. ✨ Bonus perks: We’d love to see your smiling faces… and yes, there may occasionally be donuts involved 🍩😉 (hey, everyone loves a little bribe now and then, right?) 📍 Check out the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50437407 Let’s ride together and make Tuesdays awesome! 💥

Attempt FIVE repeats on SE 52nd Avenue from Harney to Flavel Drive from 12:30pm - 1pm every Tuesday of Pedalpalooza. This is a unique ride in that we don't stop, we don't meet, we just ride up the hill over and over, each at their own pace. Earn a shiny hill killerz sticker! You agree to follow these rules just by showing up: 1) No complaining 2) Do whatever you want 3) Do not sue me

Bicycle Kitty rides

For those of you who can't make it on Wednesday to Rainbow Plaza or for those of you who need a 2nd day of community building, or for those of you who like/love to drink wine... I present to you a weekly Tuesday event at Bar Botellon ! just three blocks from Blumenauer Bridge! $2.00 tapa with every glass of wine purchased. https://barbotellon.com/tapas - tapas menu ! https://barbotellon.com/drinks - wine menu & other drinks :) Join other bike-minded folks for good wine, great tapas, and Spaniard vibes on the corner of NE 6th & Davis at Bar Botellon every Tuesday from 4-8pm (or so). Tapas Tuesday, inspired by Bike Happy Hour on Wednesday, is a place where anyone can show up and be embraced (not literally, unless you're a hugger!) by our wonderful community. Just show up and hang out. That's it! All ages are welcome but there is only street parking and bike racks where you can park bikes and displace cars if you want. No coloring books (sorry Jonathan :/ ) or crayons for the kiddos, but feel free to bring your own activities: puzzles, chess, games, GUITARS, castanets, whatever! Happy Hour will get you a $2.00 tapa with each glass of wine purchased

joebicycles@gmail.com

Bar Botellon Tapas Menu

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is hosting a Bike Maintenance Education booth at the Arleta Triangle Plaza on Tuesday, August 5 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. ! We will do 2 flat fix demos at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. and provide general tips on how you can maintain your own bicycle year round!

https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/events/2025/8/5/bike-maintenance-education-arleta

Join Greater Hells Canyon Council, Pacific Rivers, and Save Our Wild Salmon on a ride to show support for a free-flowing lower Snake River and the recovery of Columbia Basin salmon! We'll start and end at Laurelhurst Park—meet at 5:30 p.m., ride at 6:30. The route is about 5 miles at a relaxed, conversational pace. Before and after the ride, stick around at the park for guest speakers and engaging activities. Wear blue and help us become the river!

https://www.hellscanyon.org/event-details/pedalpalooza-pdx-salmon-life-cycle-1

playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhD58dP9kq8&list=PL7nSEkBiAjsG_Ow7kj5SXF-oH9Nixdnpz AUDREY McCALL BEACH Summer Swim TUESDAY !!! Swimming, lounging, people watching, and sunset viewing in the CLEAN Willamette River !!! We aim to cultivate a positive culture of fun and highlight the Duckworth Dock as a key amenity of Lloyd District. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. Bring your floaties, fins, inflatables, goggles, and smiles the Willamette River has lots to offer if you just want to dip your feet in over the edge, listen to music, people watch and take in the bridges, and the sunset. THE BEST way to get to AUDREY McCALL BEACH is to ride your bike. GPS beginning: 45.52424439407037, -122.65902568238852 GPS ending: 45.51222148792892, -122.66807450174942

joebicycles@gmail.com

Do you hate hillz? Come play on some small hillz and learn to love 'em! Get a shiny sticker! Eleven miles of nice ez hillz including some off road cut-thrus. We'll aim to stay together but there are many turns and I'm not the fastest in our group, so please be patient and don't get too far ahead. If you're going to walk up the steep singletrack on Willow, please hang at the back so others can ride it. Look for the pink kitties that mark our regroups and the pink arrows that mark our turns. The Foster food carts are closed this week, so we’ll meet the start of the Foster Night Ride at the Free Mason building. Roll time is 6:30 pm SHARP Rules (which you agree to just by showing up): 1) no complaining 2) do whatever you want 3) do not sue me

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Every Tuesday evening, meet up at 6:30 at Salmon Street Springs and ride up at 7pm for about 8-12 miles and end up at a local Taco Shop. The group will eventually loop back to the starting point. We will always try to bring the community to some of the most tasty places. Taco prices will vary at each location but we will try our best to find out places with the best deals every week. The taco shops for the week will be shared prior to the ride at the organizer’s Instagram account @VL.bicycles.original_1

https://www.instagram.com/vl.bicycles.original_1?igsh=azd5YWd6NjB1eHJr&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

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.

maus.jonathan@gmail.com

(503) 706-8804

Bike Happy Hour

playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhD58dP9kq8&list=PL7nSEkBiAjsG_Ow7kj5SXF-oH9Nixdnpz Duckworth Dock Summer Swim WENESDAY !!! Swimming, lounging, people watching, and sunset viewing in the CLEAN Willamette River !!! We aim to cultivate a positive culture of fun and highlight the Duckworth Dock as a key amenity of Lloyd District. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. Bring your floaties, fins, inflatables, goggles, and smiles the Willamette River has lots to offer if you just want to dip your feet in over the edge, listen to music, people watch and take in the bridges, Amtrak trains crossing the river and the sunset. THE BEST way to get to Duckworth Dock is to ride your bike, there is lots of bike parking on site. GPS beginning: 45.522091537260636, -122.6375189184002 GPS ending: 45.524805777710206, -122.66590504802068

With the Forecast for Wednesday 6th being all sorts of wet it just doesn’t feel right to do the Benno Boy Mini Memorial so lets ride around PDX Liberating Rain Water from any puddles we find. We’ll ramble around the inner city looking for all sizes and shapes of Puddles and splash them liberally - eventually we’ll end up at the Duckworth Dock for a final splashdown. The Benno Boy MIni Memorial Ride has been rescheduled to Wednesday August 13th (Hopefully the weather will be nicer)

Yarn bombing is a super punk and crafty way to take up space, claim public space as ours because it is ours, share a message, connect with community, and is also just fun to look at! On this ride we’ll visit some cool yarn bombed locations and end with BYO craft project time.

Knitting.blueberry on IG

Come join the fastest and most adventurous group ride with a no drop mentality! We meet bi-weekly at the Beaverton Transit Center, use the MAX or busses to get to and from the ride, at 7:30pm and roll promptly at 8:00pm. We make our way through the area and return around 10:00pm to Beaverton Transit Center. Come hang and ride and make some friends and ride the vibes on this fun loving and challenging group of friends! Hope to see you there. Follow us on IG at @westsidewednesdayride for ride details and updates. Also follow our parent group for fun longer weekend rides on IG at @cyclecatspdx

Rising a couple hours before sunset is a bright moon that is nearly full. We celebrate body freedom and acceptance by the light of the Waxing Gibbous Moon!

playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhD58dP9kq8&list=PL7nSEkBiAjsG_Ow7kj5SXF-oH9Nixdnpz Please meet us inside Migration Brewing or on the back patio. Ride begins in the alley by the back patio. Plenty of bike parking on the back patio. Look for other people on bikes, people wearing swimsuits, pool noodles, inflatable toys, etc. Duckworth Dock Summer Swim Thursday !!! Swimming, lounging, people watching, and sunset viewing in the CLEAN Willamette River !!! We aim to cultivate a positive culture of fun and highlight the Duckworth Dock as a key amenity of Lloyd District. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. Bring your floaties, fins, inflatables, goggles, and smiles the Willamette River has lots to offer if you just want to dip your feet in over the edge, listen to music, people watch and take in the bridges, Amtrak trains crossing the river and the sunset. THE BEST way to get to Duckworth Dock is to ride your bike, there is lots of bike parking on site. GPS beginning: 45.551472387788735, -122.66714322063302 GPS ending: 45.524805777710206, -122.66590504802068

Come along and listen to some of the most kick ass musicians, some who helped pave the way for others to follow, and some who had to claw their way through spaces that did not always welcome them. We will listen to bands across decades from X-Ray Spex to Girl in Red to 7 Year Bitch to RVIVR to Concrete Blonde, and also local bands like Non-Binary Girlfriend, Cough Syrup, Shaylee, and Femme Cell. We will ride at a social pace, as fast as I ride with an amp strapped to my cargo bike.

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 at 7:30. ✨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!

Hello, Sellwood families! SMILE’s Transportation Committee is hosting a BIKE BUS from Llewelyn School to Sellwood Park every Friday morning this summer. Beginning Friday, June 20, the Bike Bus will depart from the front of Llewelyn Elementary School every Friday morning at 9:50, ride a loop on bike-friendly roads and greenways, and conclude at Sellwood Park at 10:10 (map, route information, and pickup times can be found at bit.ly/sellwood2025). The ride will be family-friendly, with music, an adult ride leader, and a caboose rider. Helmets are required for anyone under 16 years old. Kids riding on their own bike should be at least 8 years old and able to ride for a couple of miles. Younger kids may join with parental support. Parents are encouraged and welcome to attend! All bikes should be in good condition. The pace will be fairly slow, and nobody will be dropped. Don't forget locks for bikes to lock up at the park. NOTE: The Bike Bus will only go to Sellwood Park; riders will return on their own. THE SHACK IS BACK! And of course, once you arrive at the park, there will be plenty to do all day at The Shack, hosted by the Sellwood Community House. Check out the website for updated activities for all ages: sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/the-shack-at-sellwood-park

Route and stop information

https://www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/the-shack-at-sellwood-park#calendar-schedule

Hot dog! We'll visit three great hot-dog spots -- Frank's-A-Lot, Zach's Shack and Grey Horse Saloon (Third Coast Hot Dogs) -- and eat. Vegan versions available at all three! Outdoor seating available at all three. Bring money to buy your hot dogs. Consider splitting them with others if you're not real hungry but want to eat at all three places.

chezztone@gmail.com

8/08 Pedalpalooza 4th Edition! We going draw one "808" on da map wit our rides to represent da 808 state on 8/08 -- CHHEEEE HUUUU!! No matter you Hawaiian, Hapa, Hanai, or Haole... we bringing da ALOHA to Portland! It's ALOHA FRIDAY so come stylin' your best luau attire, made in Hawaii gear, rubbah slippahs, whatevas! Dis year da end spot going be one potluck picnic paina at Sellwood Riverfront until dark. Bring grinds fo' share (if can, but no need) drinks, seats, blankets, keiki, try bring da kine too if can? RAJAH -- YESSAH a public form has been made for anyone who like see what other folks going bring to our potluck picnic paina, contribute if you like! (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-H8bs7ZomHE6zWysKFyRlLdnnuHAkOJOe8qUMWCgFI/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-H8bs7ZomHE6zWysKFyRlLdnnuHAkOJOe8qUMWCgFI/edit?usp=sharing)

In the name of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, don your pirate regalia and colanders to celebrate Kerry and Jason as they commit their lives to each other. We’ll ride at a leisurely pace and end somewhere with food and spirits. Bring your bubble machines!

Cones. You seen em all over town. This ride celebrates these unsung heroes of our streets. Join us for one of the most absurd rides of the summer! Come in your best conestume! Deck out your bikes in international orange and retroreflective materials! Brush up on your cone puns! And when you seen em, call em out! ---- This ride is hosted by Ride Safe PDX, a queer-led community that aims to create a safer space for bike fun. We follow the Shift2Bikes Code of Conduct. All wheels welcome, including skates and e-bikes. Follow us on instagram @ridesafepdx.

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

Second annual ride to honor the late, great curmudgeon engineer with a heart of gold. This was a lot of fun last year, so we're doing it again! This year will have a different playlist, and were expanding our selections to include songs and bands Steve liked in addition to songs he worked on. This is a social-paced (~10 mph) 6 mile ride ending at Sellwood River Front Park geared toward adults. We'll plan to hang out and enjoy the park a bit after the ride, so feel free to bring treats to share.

anti.mle@gmail.com

5032338879

Meet at 7:30 PM at the Duniway Track parking lot (45.5040704, -122.6823061). We roll out at 8 PM. This is a faster-paced ride up to Council Crest with a focus on climbing, but it’s a no-drop ride, so no one gets left behind. We’ll regroup as needed and keep the vibe flexible. We can go slower if needed. If the group’s feeling it, we can bomb the hill back down after chilling at the top. Come for the climb, stay for the beautiful views of sunset and the hangout. Bring water, lights, and good energy.

https://www.instagram.com/elliotrfox?igsh=M2wwNncwYWZjY2tx&utm_source=qr

This ride happens on the 2nd Friday of EVERY month, no matter the weather. Each month we have a new ride leader taking us to a mystery destination.

MidnightMysteryRidePDX@gmail.com

https://midnightmysteryride.wordpress.com/

We meet at a different park in Portland every Saturday all year morning at about 9 to talk about home repair, travel plans, obscure board games, insects, etymology and sometimes bikes. Coffee Outside is often a meeting or starting point for adventures, day rides, group food cart rides or other outings. Bring a means to make coffee or some sort of coffee-adjacent beverage, or not. Instant chai? Perfect. A canned coffee beverage from the bodega? Legit. A special small batch blend of beans roasted in your neighborhood roastery that you measure by weight (portable scale, naturally) hand-grind in your titanium grinder before making a slow pour-over using hand-made paper filters and perfect temperature water? Sure, go for it. Baked goods are always appreciated but not at all required. Uniform? Nope. Fancy bike? Nope. Racing or ultra bikepacking chops? Nope. We enthusiastically welcome new faces and have no barrier to entry other than being your authentic self and leaving any bad/aggro attitudes at home. We post the location every Thursday on the PDX Coffee Outside website, which our friend Chris updates, and our Instagram account.

PDX Coffee Outside

https://www.instagram.com/pdxcoffeeoutside/

Take a bike tour showing off new greenways in the SE neighborhoods of Brentwood Darlington, Woodstock, and Mt. Scott-Arleta, and finishing at a brunch spot! Join our ride on Saturday, August 9th! This is a moderate-pace, no drop ride, and will be approximately 7 miles. This event is free and open to everyone. The route will show the new Knapp-Ogden greenway, the new 60s and 70s greenways, and other bike friendly routes in the neighborhood. When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Where: Brentwood Darlington Community Center, 7211 SE 62nd Ave, Portland, OR97206 Time: Meet at 9:00, Ride at 9:15, brunch around 10:30 More details https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/events/2025/8/9/get-there-brentwood-darlington-brunch

robert.hemphill@portlandoregon.gov

https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/events/2025/8/9/get-there-brentwood-darlington-brunch

Join us for the Coffee to Books to Beer bike ride! This fun, laid-back social community ride is the best way to start the weekend, discover new spots, make connections, and have a good time. This month, we’ll meet at the courtyard behind Bread & Honey Cafe on N Vancouver at 9:45 AM to have a cup of coffee and chat with other riders. At 10:30 AM, we’ll kick off the ride, cruising for a 10-15 mile loop with a stop at a local bookstore midway and ending at an all-ages welcome venue around noon to hang out and have a beer. Every ride is a near-loop. This ride is family-friendly and designed for riders of all levels. The pace is easy, and the vibe is friendly. Everyone is welcome! We are going to try and host the Coffee to Books to Beer ride at least once a month from May through October from various locations. Keep an eye on the Shifts2Bikes calendar for more rides. We hope to see you there!

Portland gets 36" of rain a year — join a 7-mile ride to explore how water flows through the city, how we work with water and how you are part of it. This 7-mile ride invites you to explore Portland’s relationship with water — visible and invisible, natural and built. We’ll visit places where water tells stories of the past, shapes the present, and reflects our choices about belonging, stewardship, and connection to place. From native plants to urban springs, from art to hidden infrastructure, we’ll trace the ways water moves through our city. You’re not just along for the ride — you’re part of the water cycle. While this is not a full loop, a loop can be made by riding 2 miles on 7th Ave (a bike friendly road) from the end point north to Irving Park. This is a ride for all ages interested. Remember: - Helmet - Water bottle - Sunblock - A Snack. Ride will go across Broadway Bridge to Tanner Springs, along NW waterfront to cross Steel Bridge, along eastbank esplanade, and then finish at the Depave Block Party on 7th & Sandy.

we.engineer.pdx@gmail.com

Ride w GPS Route, note: not a loop.

brookeweeks@gmail.com

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.

👑 Princess Ride 👑 Princesses will unite for a star-studded, glammed-out ride in Northeast Portland. This is intended as a kid-focused ride, however all princesses are welcome — no matter your age, title, or kingdom. We'll begin our enchanted adventure at K Park at 10:30, where there will be plenty of time for an optional craft. We'll have supplies (and lots of bling!) for folks to make their own paper crowns to attach to their bike helmets. Once we’re all properly decorated, we’ll have wheels up at 11:00 and ride our majestic steeds to Fernhill Park for some royal leisure time. After we've exhausted ourselves, we’ll mount up once more and make our final procession to Pizza Jerk on NE 42nd, where princesses and their attendants can hang out, socialize, and enjoy a well-deserved lunch. Shine your jewels, dust off your tulle, and bring the sparkle — we can't wait to ride with you! P.S. Princes will not be turned away.

Ride naked! Celebrate the 233rd birthday of Bill of Rights! Freedom of speech, freedom of expression, the right to assemble peaceable to seek redress of grievances. (we may also do a 9:00 am ride and 3:00 pm ride, check calendar for updates)

Ever been to High Rocks on the Clackamas River in Gladstone? It's an awesome swim spot where the water stays cold year-round. So what better time to take a dip/dive than in the hottest part of summer? High Rocks is the perfect spot for every type of swimmer- places to just dip in, rocks jutting out a few feet above the water perfect for a cannonball, or take the challenge and jump from 20+ feet above the water. There are lifeguards on duty so everyone is safe. This is a one-way ride as the end point is the park and people are welcome to stay as long as they like. Bring sun block and water! Maybe even some snacks! The ride will start at Westmoreland Park in Sellwood at Hall Pond (approx. the intersection of SE 22nd and SE Rex St). From there we'll go through Sellwood and pick up the Trolley Trail that goes through Milwaukie and Oak Grove until it ends in Gladstone right near High Rocks (which is basically across the street from the DMV). It's between 8-9 miles one way to High Rocks.

Do you have a favorite Bikeway Character? Come dressed up as your chosen piece of thermoplastic street art and let's get together & bike about it! We've come a long way from the days of rogue city workers altering the ubiquitous bike lane symbol into something cheeky. Until recently, there was a whole team dedicated to bringing school kid's winning designs to life on our streets! Full colour unicorns, lipsticked slugs, Gloria Steinem quotes... We'll meander around town appreciating some old & new road art, try to snap photos with our inspirations, and reminisce about Sharrow Characters long paved over. Perhaps most importantly, by showing our love for these silly art instillations we can try to convince PBOT to BRING BACK the Bike to Books Coloring Contest that quietly ended in 2022. This year we're exploring a bit of central Portland. We'll pop over to the west side for a bit, and then back over to the east side, recrossing some paths we've explored in past year's routes. This is a gentile, 8ish mile meander that aims to collect as many sharrows characters as we can. Stick with us for a photobooth, spoke card making station, and costume prizes in a park at the end! Need costume inspiration? tinyurl.com/bikelaneart will take you to a map of sharrows characters I've logged from across Portland, feel free to email me any other I've missed - let's crowdsource this collection! Also @bicycleroutefound is a GREAT follow on instagram with *mostly* local-to-Portland art on the street!

lady.mercer@gmail.com

Thermoplastic Map

Tempos Contemporary Circus is having a free performance in the Washington Park Amphitheater! Their show is a mix of acrobatics, dance and experimental theater. We'll have two meeting points, the first on the east side at Clinton City Park and the next on the west side at Director Park downtown. At Clinton City Park we'll meet at the south side along SE Woodward St near the tennis courts. We'll leave Clinton City Park at 4 pm to arrive at Director Park before 5 (meet along SW Taylor St side). We'll leave Director Park at 5 pm and start our uphill climb to the Rose Garden. The show starts at 6 pm. Bring a bike lock, a picnic blanket, sunscreen, jacket, water, food, bike lights, etc. We'll wait after intersections if the group becomes separated as corking is not expected. From Clinton City Park to Director Park it's ~5.5 flat miles, then 2 miles of steep uphills from Director Park to our destination in Washington Park. After the show the leader will ride back to Clinton City Park (~15 miles round trip). You are free to leave early/at any time. Participate at your own risk and check back the day of event for any weather-related cancellation. We follow the Shift Code of Conduct.

Skip the hassle of parking at this year's annual Beaverton Night Market and go by bike! Westside Transportation Alliance will be hosting a FREE bike valet for market attendees. Riders who valet their bikes get a $5 gift card to Brickhaus Coffee or Clover + Booch, while supplies lasts. First bike in 4:45 p.m. last bike out 10:15 p.m. all bikes remaining will be assumed lost and turned over to The City of Beaverton.

jordan@wta-tma.org

BeavertonOregon.gov

Dead or alive, there are many Johns who hold a special place in our heart. Come represent your favorite John with pride (clothing, poster, or any other creative way to to represent your John) as we ride through the beautiful neighborhood of St Johns and listen to music exclusively written by those named John or Johnny, with the occasional song written for a John. We’ll make a point to coast through John Street before crossing the St Johns Bridge only to make a U-turn and cross it again!

Who doesn't love some great Ska music? No matter which wave you like, this is the ride for any Ska lover. We'll have a couple park stops and a store stop. I make a Spotify playlist to last the length of the ride with a big speaker blasting tunes. Let's pick it up, pick it up, pick it up!!!

Come ride with the Direct Action Everywhere! We an intersectional animal liberation group that is currently focused on asking restaurants in Portland to take foie gras off their menus! Foie gras is an extremely cruel practice where workers force feed ducks with tubes at least twice a day to enlarge their livers. California and New York City have already banned the sale of foie gras, we are asking Oregon to do the same, starting with individual restaurants! We will be biking and chanting F** foie gras (along with other animal liberation chants) and will be ending at Bistecca Woodfire Steakhouse, where we will protest outside on the public sidewalk to ask them to take foie gras off their menu! Signs will be provided, but feel free to come with your own if you would like! Meet at Laurelhurst at 6, ride is at 6:30. At 5 we will be chatting about Direct Action Everywhere's work and how to get involved! Its about a 25 minute bike ride to Bistecca. Come prepared to make some noise to disrupt Bistecca to pressure them to take foie gras off the menu! https://www.instagram.com/dxe_portland/

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Meet at 7:30pm, ride out at 8:30pm. We'll gather at Oregon Park on the basketball courts. Look for people w/ bikes, music, and most likely wearing purple! ;) Ride is an easy, slow paced 6-7 miles in and around SE & NE. Store stop and end location with dance party tribute to the one an only Purple Prince himself. Oregon Park is located between NE Hoyt St & NE Oregon St between NE 29th & NE 30th.

You’re invited to come celebrate the amazing full moon naked ride. See our Insta for video and updates as well. Sound bikes welcome to help create end spot vibes. Other rides are welcome to join and merge too. The final big full moon ride of Pedalpalooza/Bike Summer. Route will be flowing and beginner friendly. Corking help appreciated. What are we protesting? The lack of happy naked (ish) bodies on bikes and we can take direct attraction to implement a change in this, however briefly and for just one night. Safety. Nobody has the right to touch others without permission. We practice consent here. Nonviolence: we ask everyone to be considerate and kind when interacting with drivers. Photography, please avoid filming and taking pictures. Feel free to ask anyone if they’ve permission to take someone else’s picture. Banned people stay home or go elsewhere.

A monthly social ride for cargo bikers and the cargo-curious... August's cargo gathering will be a journey to ever-exciting, always-changing Goodwill Bins! Meet outside Splendid Cycles and ride the Springwater Corridor south to "the bins" in Sellwood. We'll dig for buried treasure, get elbowed by vintage store re-sellers, and maybe walk away with a screaming deal. Silly awards to be given such as Best Bike-y Item, Biggest/Heaviest Score, Most Useful Item, and Most Useless Item. Don't have a cargo bike? Make friends with someone and they'll probably be down to carry your new trinkets home Seriously - that happened last year! We'll hang around and take turns watching bikes and going inside, after a while we'll return back up the Springwater to end at Splendid Cycles. (I gotta work at noon!) Strictly good vibes only: absolute zero tolerance policy for jerks, creeps, or fascists. ALL BIKES WELCOME ALL BIKES ARE CARGO BIKES

@zackpizzabikes

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. Also as transportation chair for the Overlook Neighborhood Association, I'd love to hear from folks about transportation-related issues and ideas for folks walking, biking, and taking transit for their daily needs, so let me know! Nic Cota Overlook Neighborhood Association Transportation Chair

Overlook Neighborhood Association

Ride to King Farmers Market at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School to enjoy the fruits of our farmer friends, support local food systems and get to know your community Starting at Alberta Park, we'll make stops at Fernhill and Wilshire parks taking the Holman Greenway, 37th Ave Greenway, future Skidmore Greenway and Going. Hop on where and when you can at stops or anywhere along the way! Leaving Alberta Park from 22nd & Ainsworth at 10:00 Leaving Fernhill Park from 37th & Ainsworth at 10:15 Leaving Wilshire Park from 37th & Skidmore at 10:30 https://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/our-markets/king/

paul.c.buchanan@gmail.com

Portland Bike Polo plays every Sunday 12pm to dark at Alberta Park. The unholy union of horse polo + street hockey + bikes! Pickup games are 3v3 with mixed skill level. We have loaner bikes and mallets available if you wanna try. Singlespeed freewheel, not fixed gear. New players wanted! Gender inclusive. We’ll teach you the basics and get you in a newbie-friendly game. Bike polo originated in Seattle 1999 and came to Portland soon after. Portland players regularly travel to play tournaments across North America and beyond. Join our cult and you can too. Spectators and hecklers welcome! Come hang in the park, we got nice trees & shade <3 Come by the park, DM on instagram, or join Discord for more info Portland Bike Polo - estd 2002

ig @portlandbikepolo

Portlandbikepolo.com

We couldn't finish Bike Summer without a Clue Ride! Experience immersive theatrical genius on this thrilling cross between the murder mystery movie and the board game: CLUE. Amateur actors, amateur playwrights, HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL AND NOT AT ALL SILLY CLUES. Seven short skits will be performed at seven stops across Portland. No rehearsal. No memorization. No clue!Oh yeah, and we'll solve a murder. Your job is to be the detective and sniff out all the CLUES, in order to solve the who-what-where of the murder. Or you can relax and enjoy the bad jokes and over the top acting. Up to you! Audience members are at risk of being recruited to play roles. Dress up as your favorite character - prizes for best costume. We take safety seriously and do not tolerate harassment, racism, bigotry, or other actions that violate the Shift code of conduct. Please practice consent on this ride and ask before touching people or their belongings. If you are banned from posting events or from other rides, please do not attend.

Each ride in this series will start at a Multnomah County Library (MCL) branch and end at a different library system, with an opportunity to sign up for a card at both locations. Did you know that if you live in any Portland area county — Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, or Clark — you can get library cards for all of those systems? Each library system has a unique selection of materials and services, so collect 'em all! Libraries also make great pit stops while out riding — water, bathrooms, a quiet spot to stop and rest without having to spend money — so knowing your library branches can be very useful even when farther from home. First up is Vancouver — officially, Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL). We'll start at the MCL North Portland branch, swing by the recently-reopened MCL Kenton branch, then head over to Vancouver to the downtown Vancouver Community Library branch. If you want to sign up for an FVRL library card, bring photo ID and proof of address. See fvrl.org/library-accounts for more details and what kind of documents to bring. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50234458 Another perk of libraries is that they often have activities or exhibits available to visitors. For July and August, the Vancouver Community Library branch has an art exhibit by the Chronic Pain Project, "Illuminating the Invisible." The Chronic Pain Project is a local nonprofit "dedicated to raising awareness of the often-overlooked experience of living with chronic pain." The exhibit on display at the library was created by participants in the Chronic Pain Project and "the art created is a visual representation of their experience of pain intended to provoke conversation and promote understanding the wide variety of experiences people have with chronic pain." See chronicpainproject.org for more details. The ride isn't officially a loop, but if you stick around for a bit (check out the art, and maybe the farmers' market: vancouverfarmersmarket.org/downtown-market) we'll ride back as a group. Departure time from Vancouver TBD, but likely around 3:00pm. Directions also gladly given back to the start or to the MAX if you want to leave earlier. Look for future rides in this series to libraries in Milwaukie (Clackamas County, LINCC) and Beaverton (Washington County, WCCLS), dates TBD.

interlibraryroamride@joshuahetrick.info

724-815-0434

@press1forjosh

https://www.fvrl.org/

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 🤘🏽

corvidaebc@gmail.com

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

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

.Join us for the 10th Annual Splish, Splash It'S A Wet, Wet Portland Ride Family Friendly Bike Ride ALL CHILDREN MUST WEAR HELMETS AND ADULTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO DO THE SAME

Let’s celebrate the joy of deviled eggs! We will meet at the park and eat some deviled eggs and then go for an easy and joyful ride! All wheels welcome!

starsinmythighs@pm.me

In our second year of Poetry Post Pedaling, we'll visit and read from poems posted in Concordia, Irvington, Alameda, Grant Park, Sullivan's Gulch, Rose City Park, North Tabor, and Laurelhurst. If you know of (or are the host of!) a poetry post in one of these neighborhoods, reach out and we'll see if we can include it in the route. We end with a park picnic and more poems. Second draft (close to final) route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52041889 We will be near a couple of stores during two of our poetry stops, including Realm Refillery. It's likely the mister on NE 26th will be running to cool us down. 9 of 11 poetry posts will be within the first 5.5 miles, so if you'd like a shorter route, there will be an opportunity to peel off at that point and stay in NE. The final stop near Stark on SE 52nd is extra special though!

jocelyn@vibrantmission.com

Contrapalooza is back! Dancing? Biking? YES. Join us for a night of lively folk dance with smiley humans as we ride and dance our way around Portland. This ride is designed for beginners to learn how to contra dance, no experience needed! Just bring a good attitude and willingness to make mistakes. We will roll around town with dance stops and jams brought to us by caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig of Contra Remix and sound by Naked Hearts PDX. Each of the dances will have instructions, all calling is non gendered, and this is an intentionally queer welcoming space. Join us! (We practice consent and non-violence on all our rides. Please help make the ride as safe as possible for yourself and others. If you’ve special needs please come talk to your ride leaders. Banned riders and riders who can’t post on the calendar are banned here too. Banned dancers from contra communities are banned here too. ) https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_WZF5uytao/?igsh=MW8yazZyNnpvbmVzNg==

Calling all Khru Members! Find your bikes and prepare for takeoff; We're traveling "First Class!" This will be "One to Remember" People Everywhere, the Universe Smiles Upon You! Put on your "White Gloves" and your "Shades of Man." We're on a journey to "Find the Third Room" We'll take lots of pictures "So We Won't Forget." It's going to be a hot day, so bring water. No Store stop planned, but this ride is being supported by Clever Cycles and we'll be carrying a cooler full of cold beverages to help people cool off. ROUTE INFO: We'll be meandering up to the Skidmore Bluffs to vibe out and watch the sunset. Planning on taking Rodney north to avoid any intense climbs up Alameda Ridge. Ride is a loop. Should be somewhere around 10-13 miles total. Corking will be a community effort. Anyone feeling up to helping out, it's greatly appreciated!! BANNED RIDERS: If you are banned from any rides, you are also banned from this ride. If we had more Time we could ride Forever!

info@clevercycles.com

Colors of the world - spice up your bike! Slam it to the left if you’re having a good time, and shake it to the beat of the Spice Girls with a fabulous group of fans. Zig-a-zig aaaaall over Portland to your favorite 90's bops. Dress it up or dress down to boogie, because if u can’t dance to this you can do nothing for me baby. PLEASE BRING WATER / BEVERAGES! It's gonna be a warm one, so come prepared with hydration. There will not be any store stops; so be sure to bring all the water, sunscreen, and snacks you’ll want. ROUTE MAP on RIDE WITH GPS (Link Coming Soon!): - We will take some major streets, with one park stop with bathrooms (no store stop), ending at a food cart with Vegan Ice Cream - Ramblin' Rose! Ride is not a loop but it will end not too far from the start. ** This is not a sober ride, but we ask folks to imbibe responsibly for the safety of everyone. ** We aim to create a supportive and safer space for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC folks. Sketchy folks, phobic remarks, or unsupportive behavior of any sort will not be tolerated. BANNED RIDERS: If you are banned from any rides, you are also banned from this ride. DJ bikes and BIG speakers encouraged! Playlist linked below via Spotify. Download the playlist to your device for so we can jam together without using your data. Corking is Community Care: We encourage folks who like to cork to join this ride and help make it a success. We also strongly encourage people who are cork-curious to join in and try it out. We keep us safe.

Peterpansybikes@gmail.com

Spotify Playlist

Join us on the westside for Bike Happy Hour. Meet new friends and old, hang out, grab a beverage (alcoholic or not), grab some food, and let's talk bikes! Everyone welcome! Every 2nd and 4th Monday, 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Ride Westside

Ride bikes to bars named “inn,” or which are in inns, by way of in-between spaces. Not a loop, approximately 12 miles. Stops at: * Pizza Schmizza (at Downtown Value Inn) * Sellwood Saloon (aka Sellwood Inn) * Reel M Inn Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50534778 End time is approximate, but we'll probably get to the last stop around 9:30pm–10:00pm. The ride is free, but bring money for drinks and food. Inn Between Rides are 2nd Mondays — see also ride #1 in June (Southeast) and #2 in July (North Portland/Vancouver WA). https://bit.ly/inn-between-ride-2025

innbetweenride@joshuahetrick.info

724-815-0434

@press1forjosh@mastodon.social

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50534778

Indie dance pop band STRFKR is playing at Pioneer Courthouse Square Monday, August 11th. Tickets are, what, $60? That's tire money. Let's do some laps. Being no one, going nowhere. Show starts at 6-ish. Ride your own ride. No organized stops. Watch for tracks. Don't block the max.

Our instagram is nakedHeartspdx so you can see how we ride. Weekly themed rides. Different ride leaders each week, but you can expect the ride to be social paced (8ish mph), no-drop, safe and welcoming, store stop with safe clean bathroom access and the ride is always a loop. We practice consent and non-violence specially with car interactions, what one ride does affects how all rides get treated. The Mellow Mondays are a space for (new) ride leaders to try out ideas in a very supported environment. You’ll often see Mondays rides appearing again during the warmer riding season. We follow the shift code of conduct and expect everyone to be respectful of themselves and others around them. This is so we can actually relax and have fun and connect with each other in a softer space. This isn’t a sober ride but we ask for moderation to keep the atmosphere relaxed. We recommend Abraham Fixes bikes in N Williams and NomadCycles (e-bike specialist) for repairs/sales and parts. Our friends over at RideSafePDX host regular ride and we’ recommend those as a pleasant warm group to ride with.

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

Quick how to lead a ride tutorial before Mellow Mondays ride. Things we’ll cover, Theme creation, Creating the atmosphere you want, Sourcing support, Route planning, Speed, What if’s…… Then QnA. This is meant as a conversation opener and an opportunity to move towards leading your own rides. This will be lead by Moorland with occasional support. Brief Bio: NakedHearts has lead around 350 ish rides, with 100 ish different ride leaders, we’ve worked with local schools, government agencies, festivals, DJ’s, Bands, venues, parades, artist groups of all kinds and supported 100 ish other rides. So we have a little experience. But the all the experience just teaches caring about the ride and riders is what matters, and everything flows from there. For most people that comes naturally. Kiro (who’s only 8 years old) is considered the best ride leader and he cares about the ride and riders and having fun and that’s what makes him the best because that’s his focus. The mechanics of leading and organizing can seem daunting but it’s within reach of all of us.

I mustache you a question: Would you like another mustache ride? Well we're gonna have one on Monday the 11th of August. This will be a 6 ish mile ride in SE PDX ending at a sloped grassy field near Mt Tabor. There will be one store stop at the Safeway on Hawthrone. This is a no-drop party-pace ride (10ish to 12ish mph). We will have treats that are hard to eat if you have a mustache! Feel free to bring your own to share. If you were there last year, this should be a pretty familiar experience. This ride is for both mustache havers and mustache appreciators. Everyone is welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of mustache, but we will have stick-ons for the willing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46939468

IG @larryflindsey'

🚴‍♀️🌞 Hey friends! We’re thrilled to announce the Springwater Bike Bus—a weekly ride to work that rolls out every Tuesday at 8am! We’ll be meeting at the Johnson Creek intersection on the Springwater Corridor Trail (next to the public storage and cruising) into downtown together. Feel free to hop on anywhere along the route—we’ll pick up riders as we go! Our final stop is at Salmon Street Springs, right near the Hawthorne Bridge. This ride is all about building community, making bike commuting more fun and accessible, and reducing our dependence on cars. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, come join us for a safe, social, and energizing start to your day. ✨ Bonus perks: We’d love to see your smiling faces… and yes, there may occasionally be donuts involved 🍩😉 (hey, everyone loves a little bribe now and then, right?) 📍 Check out the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50437407 Let’s ride together and make Tuesdays awesome! 💥

Attempt FIVE repeats on SE 52nd Avenue from Harney to Flavel Drive from 12:30pm - 1pm every Tuesday of Pedalpalooza. This is a unique ride in that we don't stop, we don't meet, we just ride up the hill over and over, each at their own pace. Earn a shiny hill killerz sticker! You agree to follow these rules just by showing up: 1) No complaining 2) Do whatever you want 3) Do not sue me

Bicycle Kitty rides

For those of you who can't make it on Wednesday to Rainbow Plaza or for those of you who need a 2nd day of community building, or for those of you who like/love to drink wine... I present to you a weekly Tuesday event at Bar Botellon ! just three blocks from Blumenauer Bridge! $2.00 tapa with every glass of wine purchased. https://barbotellon.com/tapas - tapas menu ! https://barbotellon.com/drinks - wine menu & other drinks :) Join other bike-minded folks for good wine, great tapas, and Spaniard vibes on the corner of NE 6th & Davis at Bar Botellon every Tuesday from 4-8pm (or so). Tapas Tuesday, inspired by Bike Happy Hour on Wednesday, is a place where anyone can show up and be embraced (not literally, unless you're a hugger!) by our wonderful community. Just show up and hang out. That's it! All ages are welcome but there is only street parking and bike racks where you can park bikes and displace cars if you want. No coloring books (sorry Jonathan :/ ) or crayons for the kiddos, but feel free to bring your own activities: puzzles, chess, games, GUITARS, castanets, whatever! Happy Hour will get you a $2.00 tapa with each glass of wine purchased

joebicycles@gmail.com

Bar Botellon Tapas Menu

playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhD58dP9kq8&list=PL7nSEkBiAjsG_Ow7kj5SXF-oH9Nixdnpz AUDREY McCALL BEACH Summer Swim TUESDAY !!! Swimming, lounging, people watching, and sunset viewing in the CLEAN Willamette River !!! We aim to cultivate a positive culture of fun and highlight the Duckworth Dock as a key amenity of Lloyd District. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. Bring your floaties, fins, inflatables, goggles, and smiles the Willamette River has lots to offer if you just want to dip your feet in over the edge, listen to music, people watch and take in the bridges, and the sunset. THE BEST way to get to AUDREY McCALL BEACH is to ride your bike. GPS beginning: 45.52424439407037, -122.65902568238852 GPS ending: 45.51222148792892, -122.66807450174942

joebicycles@gmail.com

The annual taco ride is back - but in the interest of shaking things up a bit and scouting some new spots, we're headed northeast this year instead of north (!) We're gonna eat ~350 tacos from Northeast Portland's best tacquerias and food trucks. birria, shrimp, asada, chorizo, fish, chicken, veggie, relleno, mango habanero, carnitas and more. Wanna bike around and help us eat them? As per tradition, we'll meet at the Gazebo of Peninsula Park, but we're hoping to end in Cully Park this year. This is a slow, no-drop (no one left behind!), all-ages-and-abilities ride on flat neighborhood greenways and chill streets - it's about an ~10 mile, one-way ride. Please bring cash to hand to me at the beginning of the ride, or even better, venmo/paypal me some $ ahead of time (asking sliding scale $15-40 depending on how hungry you are/how generous you are). Proceeds go towards very generous tipping at each local business and anything left over ends up towards a lump sum donation to PCUN – Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste. Stay tuned - we'll update this page shortly with more information on the specific spots we're headed once the route is confirmed. We'll buy some vegetarian tacos, too, but to be clear, some of these places have better veggie tacos than others, so adjust expectations accordingly. venmo: @ambrown You don't *have* to RSVP, but it's strongly encouraged, especially if you want vegetarian tacos. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeemZxFRUgNwK3ojNPEDwNM5555UY-sS26WJy9A6dHe84QNnQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Do you love Portland's unique bike events like Bike Summer? Do you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes to make them events happen? Do you want to get involved supporting them? Meet Umbrella - an all-volunteer organization that supports street-based culture by providing fiscal sponsorship, bookkeeping, insurance, and guidance to some of Portland's most vibrant and scrappy transportation, art, and activist projects. Join this ride to learn more about the work we do, meet representatives of some of our 15 projects, and find out about ways you can get in on the fun. We do the wonk, so you don't have to! Meet at 6pm hang out and chat then ride at 7pm...worst case scenario, we end up getting soft serve!

UmbrellaPDX

⭐️ FAST FEMME ⭐️ creating space for underrepresented genders and sexualities in cycling 🗓️ 2nd & 4th Tuesday EVERY MONTH 🚲 all bikes welcome ⚡️ fast paced with regrouping spots similar vibes as TNR/FNR with Store + park stops but w/o cishet men lol Meet @ 6ish Lillis Albina Park - at the swing Roll out @ 7!

Cycle Vancouver is a local group that brings together people in Clark County for rides, social events, and community involvement. Join us at our bi-weekly happy hour for good banter, food, drinks, and discussions on all things transportation. We meet at Tap Union Freehouse in downtown Vancouver every other Tuesday at 6:30. Come meet a new friend, riding buddy, or just kill the time and have a brew and food!

https://www.cyclevancouver.bike/

FKA Twosday Road Rascals but a slightly different approach. Taking back 2sDay is here and starting this summer for a ride every other week! We continue the tradition that started at the picnic tables at Irving park years ago. The torch has been passed and we’re back! Well be focusing different end spots then usual ones plus we’ll have new ride leads popping up thru summer so if you want to lead just ask! Party paced to swifter at times with regroups and a real no drop mentality. Meets at the picnic tables by the tennis courts or under the covered area if it rains. Meet around 7 for a 7:45 roll out! If you’re banned from other rides don’t come on this one. Pretty simple lol. Don’t be an asshole to others on the ride and traffic or pedestrians, respect people’s space consent and possessions. We strive to make this a safe place for all and welcoming to everyone 🖤🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊

@Tallbikeblondie

Every Tuesday evening, meet up at 6:30 at Salmon Street Springs and ride up at 7pm for about 8-12 miles and end up at a local Taco Shop. The group will eventually loop back to the starting point. We will always try to bring the community to some of the most tasty places. Taco prices will vary at each location but we will try our best to find out places with the best deals every week. The taco shops for the week will be shared prior to the ride at the organizer’s Instagram account @VL.bicycles.original_1

https://www.instagram.com/vl.bicycles.original_1?igsh=azd5YWd6NjB1eHJr&utm_source=qr

We will be hitting the streets of NE Portland to enjoy bachata and salsa music with stops along the way to learn and practice your dancing! Come join on the joy of dancing outdoors in the most beautiful settings that Portland has to offer!

https://www.instagram.com/bailandoafuerapdx/

Got a vintage flashlight or a fun new one that you're excited about? Why not meet other flashlight nerds and show off. This is a fun, (yet smallish,) community and what better time to have fun with all the lights than during a new moon. Whether it's something sentimental or just some fun new tech you've come across; this ride is a mix of chill folks meeting up for either seeing what others have collected or a doing some swaps. It can be an Eveready, Olight, playskool, or Hank light, all are welcome. Shift code of conduct applies and just don't be a jerk. (normal bike front and rear lights encouraged) Ride will be a loop

A ride honoring the legacy of John Michael Osbourne; AKA Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness (December 3rd, 1948 - July 22nd, 2025). Metal and the sprawling community it encompasses wouldn't exist today without four people getting together in Birmingham, England in 1968 and trying something new. This ride serves as a space to celebrate the life of Ozzy Osbourne and the heavy metal community as a whole. Metal has had an immeasurable impact on my life and it only seems right to be in community with each other when one of the originators passes on. The final Black Sabbath show, "Back to the Beginning" was a fundraiser for three nonprofits doing excellent work, many Birmingham-based. In the spirit of that final act by Ozzy and Sabbath, all who are able are encouraged to donate to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice and Cure Parkinson's. With how much need there is across the globe, feel free to donate to any cause that speaks to you in honor of Ozzy and Black Sabbath. "For being the Prince of Darkness, he sure brought us a lot of light", all the way from Birmingham, England to Portland, Oregon. Donation Links: Birmingham Children's Hospital: https://support.bch.org.uk/donate/ Acorn Children's Hospice: https://www.acorns.org.uk/donate/ Cure Parkinson's: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ THEME: All things Ozzy. This ride will blast Ozzy's music, including both his records with Black Sabbath and solo material. Wearing Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne or other metal gear is encouraged. ROUTE: Route will be about 10-14 miles with a store stop, taking roughly 2ish hours in total. End spot TBD, might be a loop, might not be. Will be finalized prior to the ride. While the route won’t be posted beforehand, feel free to ask the ride leader about specifics at Oregon Park or the store stop if you have questions.

https://www.instagram.com/pitprincette/

Commute with the City Bike Bus every second Wednesday of the month through October! Hop on your bicycle and join one of nine unique bike bus routes coming from all over the city into downtown. At the end of the ride, we’ll all gather at Salmon Street Springs for coffee and treats. A bike bus is a group of students—but in this case, adults—biking to school—but in this case, downtown—together. Bike buses have been around for decades, but they have become increasingly popular in recent years. Each bike bus will depart from their start location at a different time and arrive at Salmon Street Springs at 8:15 a.m.

smarttrips@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-7083

August 13 City Bike Bus webpage - includes route details and start times

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.

maus.jonathan@gmail.com

(503) 706-8804

Bike Happy Hour

Ride with Alberta Cooperative Grocery's Pickles on a mini tour of 3 small, independent neighborhood Coops! Riders can sample tasty food and drinks with Alberta Coop, Worker's Tap and People's Coop.Join us at any point: Alberta Coop 5:00 PM, Worker's Tap 5:45 PM and People Coop 6:45.

lesley@albertagrocery.coop

playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhD58dP9kq8&list=PL7nSEkBiAjsG_Ow7kj5SXF-oH9Nixdnpz Duckworth Dock Summer Swim WENESDAY !!! Swimming, lounging, people watching, and sunset viewing in the CLEAN Willamette River !!! We aim to cultivate a positive culture of fun and highlight the Duckworth Dock as a key amenity of Lloyd District. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. Bring your floaties, fins, inflatables, goggles, and smiles the Willamette River has lots to offer if you just want to dip your feet in over the edge, listen to music, people watch and take in the bridges, Amtrak trains crossing the river and the sunset. THE BEST way to get to Duckworth Dock is to ride your bike, there is lots of bike parking on site. GPS beginning: 45.522091537260636, -122.6375189184002 GPS ending: 45.524805777710206, -122.66590504802068

Old you: eradicated. New you: activated. Announcing the Mobile Metamorphic Effigy Transformation Ride!! Summer’s still going strong—and so are we! Join us for a magical, musical Pedalpalooza ride where we say a joyful farewell to the version of ourselves we’re ready to leave behind. Bring your bike, your best vibes, and an effigy of “Last Year You” (or a creative representation of whatever you’re ready to release—old baggage, bad habits, expired mindsets). We’ll cruise about 4 miles to a beautiful spot where, at sunset, we’ll take part in a light-hearted ritual to eradicate what no longer serves us—and ride boldly into the future as our freshest, fiercest selves. 🛠️ Need help building your mini-you? Show up early—we’ll have limited supplies for effigy-making creativity. 🎶 Expect tunes, transformation, and maybe a dance break or two. 🧥 Bring an extra layer for post-sunset chills. Let go. Lighten up. Let yourself fly. See you in the glow, fam.

sujata.shyam@gmail.com

6508048043

sujata.shyam@gmail.com

At this point it’s pretty much official that the wonderful Benno Boy has ridden his last ride. Last Saturday the 28th of June Benno Boy hit the Godzilla,King Kong and Gigantor of Potholes at SE 39th and Stark on the way to @biteonbelmont. After 22755 Miles and 8 wonderful years of Riding all over Portland Oregon, nearly 1000+ Group Bike Rides and probably around 300-400 Ride Leads during Pedalpalooza and Afterpalooza plus probably 2000 rides to Portlands Food Carts his frame gave up the ghost. I’m very sad to say Goodbye to my trusty steed as he had become a huge part of who I am. There will be a memorial ride to say goodbye and to welcome his successor on Wednesday August 13th (Mini Version) and Saturday August 23rd (Full Version) Thank you to all the incredible bike mechanics for keeping him running since he was purchased from The eBike Store May 4th 2017 you are heroes of the highest order. FYI - many of Benno Boys parts will live on in his successor. Thank you #bennoboy you will be missed. Benno Boys official last Bike Summer Ride Lead was the #BonbRelay on Friday June 27th. FYI - what does this ride include? If you know me my rides are equal parts of the following: Getting Lost (Get Lost Rides) Cool Streets (Streets that are not straight) Coolness or Hidden Portland Rides (Lots of Murals, Artwork, Colored Houses and fun found things) Light Brigade (Fun lit up rides) And Finally Foodie and Family Friendly Rides The Mini Memorial Ride will be a condensed (Mini) version of the larger ride on the 23rd staying in the inner city and wrapping up at the Duckworth Dock for a swim in the Willamette Please bring any photos and stories about Benno Boy

If you think rocks are cool, this is the ride for you. We will be rolling from Mt Tabor to the Steel Bridge to Marquam Park, taking a look at exposed bedrock outcrops, and discussing what those rocks tell us about the deep-time history of our landscape. A limited number of Portland geologic timeline bookmarks will be available. The ride is approximately 10 mi at a party pace.

Gather for a ride celebrating one of the best working directors: Luca Guadagnino. Both bicycles and music play central roles in his tender, lavish films, so it only made sense to do a ride celebrating his work! THEME: The films of Luca Guadagnino! Expect a route highlighting the beauty of Portland. Expect a playlist of scores and soundtracks from his films, including tracks by The Psychedelic Furs, Sufjan Stevens, Blood Orange and Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross. Excited for the ride and want to check out or revisit some of his films? We recommend Call Me By Your Name, Challengers, Suspiria (2018), Bones and All and Queer. ROUTE: Route will be about 10-14 miles with a store stop, taking roughly 2 hours or so in total. Ride will be a loop - you will be back at Laurelhurst park at about 9:30-10pm! While the route won’t be posted beforehand, feel free to ask the ride leader about specifics at Laurelhurst Park or the store stop if you have questions. --------- This ride aims to be a safer space. We take the Shift2Bikes Code of Conduct seriously and do not allow harassment, violence, racism, bigotry, threats, or other actions that go against the code of conduct. Ask before touching another person or their belongings. If you experience or witness an issue, please alert a ride leader. Banned riders are banned here.

calvinghoff@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/pitprincette/

Let's paint this town Boognish Brown!

What's up? We are changing it up some when it comes to getting back at a decent hour! This will be a longer in distance and time and more of a evening meander through some neighborhoods which will include gravel, wood chips, stairs, bike paths, bike lanes, asphalt, and bridges! This 30+ mile route will include one steep punchy climb, you got this, and just under 900 feet of elevation. We are adventurous and faster but we keep that no drop mentality! Bringing lights, snacks, P.M.A., a helmet, and your bike is highly encouraged! Come check out the fun!

Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and community bird walk leaders Thomas Meinzen and Ryan Gilpin for a day of biking and birding! The group will ride ~8 miles from Vanport to Smith and Bybee and back, hitting some of the best bird habitat that Portland has to offer. We’ll also be giving away a brand new pair of Nocs binoculars and a guidebook! Getting There: This event will start and end at 1809 N Broadacre Rd, Portland, OR 97217, a short ride from the Delta Park/Vanport MAX Station. Free parking is available on site. What To Bring: Bring a bike, helmet, lock (just in case), water, binoculars, and your sense of adventure on this unique ride. Snacks will be available, as well as extra binoculars! Accessibility: The ride will be mostly paved with some gravel. This ride is best suited for intermediate riders. Participants can also expect to walk ~0.5 miles throughout the event.

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhD58dP9kq8&list=PL7nSEkBiAjsG_Ow7kj5SXF-oH9Nixdnpz Please meet us inside Migration Brewing or on the back patio. Ride begins in the alley by the back patio. Plenty of bike parking on the back patio. Look for other people on bikes, people wearing swimsuits, pool noodles, inflatable toys, etc. Duckworth Dock Summer Swim Thursday !!! Swimming, lounging, people watching, and sunset viewing in the CLEAN Willamette River !!! We aim to cultivate a positive culture of fun and highlight the Duckworth Dock as a key amenity of Lloyd District. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. Bring your floaties, fins, inflatables, goggles, and smiles the Willamette River has lots to offer if you just want to dip your feet in over the edge, listen to music, people watch and take in the bridges, Amtrak trains crossing the river and the sunset. THE BEST way to get to Duckworth Dock is to ride your bike, there is lots of bike parking on site. GPS beginning: 45.551472387788735, -122.66714322063302 GPS ending: 45.524805777710206, -122.66590504802068

August 14th is World Lizard Day!! So obviously let’s get on our bikes, bask in the sun (like a lizard) and absorb this beautiful day dedicated to them scaley dudes!!! The agenda will include: -Craft time! We'll be making beaded lizards before the ride. -Bike riding time! Route tbd, but it will be a loop and likely 8-10 miles. -Fun facts! Throughout the ride we’ll stop at lizardy locations where I’ll share with the class some super fun and dorky facts about lizards, frogs, and herps in general. -Snack time! (ie: a store stop) Let’s celebrate the chuckwalla! Geek out over geckos! Wiggle like a weirdo over whiptails! Ignite your passion over iguanas! We can even leap for joy for legless lizards! (lol) Snake lovers, croco/gator kids, and amphibian cuties are always welcome too. All things ectothermic! Especially if they have no eyelids? Oh yeah, I’m into that lol. (And please don’t bring your reptile on this ride!! Don’t make me detour to your house to drop them off. Because I will!!)

Are you obsessed with Trader Joe's and don't know where to channel your energy? Do you have a favorite TJ's snack/drink/item you want to tell the world about? Do you love chatting it up with the crew members and wondering "what are we?" Well then this ride is for you!!! Join me for a Trader Joe's ride where we will bike around Portland dressed as crew members, hit up 2 TJ's, and end the ride with a sunset picnic & good vibes. *What to bring: Good vibes, flirty crew member energy, any drinks you want before the 2 store stops, cooler to pack purchased items, reusable cup for sharing bevvies, picnic blanket & speakers *What to wear: TJs crew member attire - we are going for massive bike herd of crew members flying around town :D (Name tags provided) I'd love to take a group picture outside the store *Who to bring: All your friends!! Well behaved pets welcomed and encouraged to dress up as a crew member *What to expect: Medium paced riding, no drop & we can slow down if we are too speedy for our crew. Team members stick together :) Route: ~10 miles - We will be taking all greenways and bike safe roads/bridges Start - Oregon Park Store Stop 1- NE Trader Joe's Store Stop 2 - NW Trader Joe's Final stop & Picnic location - Laurelhurst Park No bad behavior tolerated, practice consent & no banned riders welcome Any q's? Hit me up @nataliemellick on instagram

mellicknatalie@gmail.com

Last year we had a blast with this ride and it’s a nice change of pace for a Thursday night, so BiciBuds are “taking over” RideSafePDX Thursday and taking you back to the 90s with the “The Pure Moods Ride: Volume II Edition” Imagine a world where time drifts slowly? A world where music carries you away….that 90s commercial that grabbed your attention at the oddest hours blaring loudly from your TV — no other collection of songs would give you the same experience? Direct from Europe, this album inspired us and we can’t wait to have you experience the nostalgia journey. Music will feature the classic songs from these amazing cd albums that came out in the 90s. Did you know that they released three different collections? Ride Leaders: BiciBuds (Máximo and Bryson) This is a no-drop ride, leisure 7-8 mph pace, route will be shared closer to the ride but about 8-10 miles in length with a brief store stop. No person will be left behind. Simply communicate to us if you need to leave the ride early. Safety: This ride intends to be a safe space. SHIFT Code of Conduct is important and implemented on these rides. No harassment, violence, racism, bigotry, transphobia, threats, or other actions that go against the SHIFT Code of Conduct will be accepted. Respect others and ask consent before touching another person or their belongings. If you experience or witness an issue, tell the ride leader and if SHIFT banned you as a rider, you are banned on this ride too. Also, if you want to alert SHIFT if you see a problem on any group ride: Email: conduct@shift2bikes.org or via Google Form: https://forms.gle/sYN8zZqMkPt2QCih7

https://www.instagram.com/elmaximoqueer/

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 at 7:30. ✨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!