Day: September 28, 2007

Meet at 5800 SE Ash Street (Mount Tabor SUN Community School rain garden)

Bring hard to recycle plastics (presorted and rinsed) to be picked up and recycled at the destination, Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington. For more info:

http://www.masterrecycler.org/plastic-recycling.php

WHAT: Bike Swap Meet
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 29
TIME: 1-5 p.m.
COST: Admission is free!

The Recyclery
1417 SE 9th Ave.
(corner of SE 9th & Madison, one block north of Hawthorne Blvd.)
Portland, OR 97214
(503)-734-8831

http://www.therecyclery.com

Please join me next Tuesday for a leisurely but robust tour of potential bikeways in North Portland. We’ll start at Terry Shrunk Plaza at 5:15 and ride 16.5 miles from Downtown to St. Johns, ending back at Peninsula Park at 8:00. Join for the whole ride or just part of it.

Here is a PDF of the Route

Between potential routes being considered by the city and the BTA there are a wealth of possibilities in N and NE Portland. The attached map shows all that we’re considering and the route we’ll ride.

Bring lights (absolutely) and a snack (if you want).

Hope to see you there.

Roger Geller
Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portland
Office of Transportation

(503) 823-7671

Bicycle Master Plan web site (updated regularly):

Sure, it gets wet in Oregon-but with a little extra planning and preparation you can be an all-season cyclist. Come join this interactive session as some experienced all-weather riders share their tips and tricks for staying dry, comfortable, and safe while riding all year ’round.

Presented as part of Welcome the Rain!, a celebration of the joys of our rainy season as well as a “solutions fair” showing ways to solve some of the challenges rainwater brings to the urban environment. Learn more at www.WelcomeTheRain.org .

Sponsored By Portland Office of Transportation
When: Saturday, 9/29/2007, 01:00 PM
Event Location: Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street
Directions: Google Map To Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver Street
Contact: Timo Forsberg
Contact E-Mail: timothy.forsberg@pdxtrans.org
Contact Phone: 503-823-7699
Website: www.GettingAroundPortland.org
Event Status: On-Schedule

View official event website for all the details.

Meet the Teams Rides – see OBRA website for schedule

Curious about racing but not sure who to ask?

Wondering about that team you see out on weekends?

Considering joining a team but not sure which one?

Please join local teams for a fall series of Meet the Team rides. Come to one or come to them all. Get all your burning questions answered and enjoy a fun ride with a rotating group of friendly people who share your passion for cycling.

Here’s how it works. Each team sponsors a ride according to the schedule below. All rides start at Kettleman Bagels and Bakery at 9:00am and travel the “Oregon City” route, a 35 mile loop at approximately 15-17 mph. There is a strict “no-drop” policy. Please carry a spare tube, a pump or inflator, food, water, and weather-appropriate gear (such as extra gloves, or a light jacket).

Please check the OBRA website tor the final schedule after August 20th. Hope to see you there!

Event Location: Kettleman Bagels and Bakery – SE 11th and Sherman in Portland
Contact: Sirikit Valentin
Contact E-Mail: valentins@comcast.net
Contact Phone:
Website: http://www.obra.org/
Event Status: On-Schedule
Average Pace: 14-16 MPH – Moderate pace.
Distance: 35
Type of Ride? Group Ride – Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride

Hello, beautiful Fall cyclists! Guess what – I’m going to take us on a new route! (Winks at Katie and Bob.) I figured it was about time . . .

Hey, are you interested in going for a safe, mellow, family-friendly ride through a few (mostly) S.E. Portland neighborhoods on Friday, September 28th, and (hopefully) spreading a little joy and bikey good will along the way? Bubble machines and kidlets are *very* welcome!!! Let’s meet up outside of Palio on the big circle in Ladd’s Addition starting at 5:45 p.m., and kick off *promptly* at 6:15 p.m. If you want to show your Autumn colors, or wear feathers in your hair, you go for it – whatever makes you happy! Come on out and celebrate Fall! :o)

If you have any questions, or some new and exciting route suggestions, please let me know! If you’re up for a bit of trouble, well, I’m sure you have other options. ;o) Thanks!

Palio’s address is 1996 SE Ladd, in case you don’t already know! Welcome!

Peace and Blessings,

~ Misha :o*

Event Location: meet up outside Palio in Ladd’s
Directions: Google Map To meet up outside Palio in Ladd’s
Contact: Misha Seablom
Contact E-Mail: shebeastie@comcast.net
Contact Phone: 360-907-4824
Website:
Event Status: On-Schedule
Average Pace: 12-14 MPH – Social pace. A few stops.
Distance: Not sure, but it could take about 1 – 1 1/2 hours . . .
Type of Ride? Group Ride – Group(s) stay together for the duration of the ride