Get ready, get wet, go on the Hottest Day Ride
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on August 3rd, 2007 at 8:26 am
the post-ride water fight!
(File photo)
So far, the weather is cooperating to make this weekend’s Hottest Day of the Year Ride another memorable event.
Last year, I joined over 900 other folks for a fun, urban loop followed by a massive water fight and an indulgent make-your-own ice-cream sundae buffet. This year, I’m bringing the whole family.
Organizers are hoping even more people show up and the goal is to make a serious run at the Guinness World Record for largest water fight (which according to event promoter Ayleen Crotty is 1,173 people).
If the fun route, ice-cream buffet and water fight don’t convince you to show up, than consider that the ride is a major benefit for the programs of the Community Cycling Center.
The ride is this Sunday (8/5) and starts at the Lucky Lab Beer Hall (1945 NW Quimby). You can choose from a 15 or 40 route and squirt guns are included with registration.
For more details check out HottestDayRide.com.
To see what the event looked like last year, check out my slideshow:
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
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August 3rd, 2007 21:41
Ah wow, $30 to ride on the 'hottest day of the year' Nice to see people capitalizing on the most mundane, should-be-free things, we've progressed very far from the misguided bs of the 60's.
August 4th, 2007 11:28
Jeff,
You and anyone else is free to ride any day of the year. If you want to participate in a BENEFIT for the CCC that includes a large supported ride with 2 courses, an ice-cream sunday bar, and a squirt-gun battle - then $30 seems a fair price.
I've attended a couple of the other rides (worst day of the year, night ride) and had a blast. They are very relaxed, family-friendly events, and a great way to get some non-hardcore bike folks to participate and have a good time. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this event.
How is privately organizing a BENEFIT capitalizing on anything?
You are free to not participate, but inform yourself before you post inane, ignorant statements.
August 4th, 2007 16:36
Jeff, the Community Cycling Center is one of the best bicycle-oriented community charities in the Portland area. I don't mind shelling out a donation twice a year, and if I get to have fun doing it, so much the better!