Sunday, July 30, 2023
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Rolltime 12pm
Milwaukie Bay Park, https://goo.gl/maps/qA9mWfw8ueUvhw8i8
Central steps leading to beach
Maria the Bicycle Kitty
Sun, Jul 30, 2023, 11:00 AM
Punctual rolltime of 12pm
End location: Sellwood Riverfront Park beach
This ride does not require registration, just show up! The first Swim Across Portland was popular and fun, so let's do an encore! Do not fret: the current algae bloom problem is in Saint Johns, many miles away from our swim spots. We'll meet at Milwaukie Bay Park, which is located near the Trolley Trail and SE Monroe Street in Milwaukie. Find us at the beach where the stone steps lead. If in doubt, get as close to the river as you can and look for the bikes. First 15 to arrive get a spoke card. We'll splash around there for a while, then depart at noon for our next swim spot - a secret beach on the Willamette River. Please turn ride trackers off - it's a secret swim hole! From there, we'll head to an apartment complex pool (we have permission, don't worry!). After all the splashing fun, we'll head to Sellwood Riverfront Park for the final swim of the day. That's four swims and about 20 miles of riding. There are no store or cafe stops, so be sure to bring what you need for sustenance for the day. There's often an ice cream truck at Sellwood Beach. Please stay behind the ride leader at all times. Repeat, stay BEHIND the ride leader at all times. Your ride leader has worked hard to create the best route possible and learn the many turns. If you get in front, we'll let you keep rolling past the next turn. Check the link for the route (without swim spots marked). This is listed as "for adults, but kids welcome". Some of the riding will be on roads with cars and we'll be aiming for a pace of 12-15mph. If your kid(s) cannot keep up, I kindly ask that you stay with them and catch up with us at the next turn (we'll regroup at all major turns). Also, there are some hills. Itinerary: 11am meet at Milwaukie Bay Park 12pm punctual roll out - 4 mile ride to secret beach 2pm latest, leave secret beach - 7 mile ride to apartment complex pool 5pm latest, leave apartment pool - 6 mile ride to Sellwood Riverfront Park Suggested items to bring: Swimsuit & towel Sunscreen & bug spray Sunhat & sunglasses Tool kit and spare tube (even if you don't know how to fix a flat) Bike lock Bike lights Snacks & drinks (we are not going shopping or to restaurants during this bike & swim ride)
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