Worth a thousand words.(Photos © J. Maus)

Once again, Pedalpalooza is entering its final few days, and once again, I'm thinking not only about all the great rides I did, but about all the great rides I missed.
One of these years I just might pack up my bike with a sleeping bag and a few necessities [...]

Dan Kaufman and his Disco Trike.Video below(Photos © J. Maus)

One of the fringe benefits of pedaling around Portland this time of year are all interesting bikes and people you come across.
One such person is Dan Kaufman.
Dan lives just off the Springwater Corridor Trail in Sellwood with this wife Kirsten (a real estate agent who gives [...]

Jan Verrinder at the bike safety press conference in City Hall a week after her husband Bob was nearly killed in a collision with a car on Marine Drive.(Photo © J. Maus)

During last year's Sad October, our community endured several tragedies.
The two young lives we lost grabbed most of the headlines, but sandwiched between both [...]

A design firm's rendering of how the Bryant St. Ped/Bike Bridge might look in the future (See how it looks now in the photo below).(Design by: Compressed Pattern)

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Sunset Mystery Ride
Col. Summers Park, SE 20th Ave and Belmont St
8:00pm
Meet and ride to a mystery destination to watch the sunset. Always fall asleep on the couch before you make it to MMR? Try this ride on for size! In case of rain this ride becomes the Pinball Cruise. Check the [...]

Hen Peck 5000
Col. Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmont
6:30pm
Discover the world of chicken events, in which brave participants ride on shoulders and complete feats involving bravery, danger, silliness, and stupidity. Jousting, derbies, and more. These events are not for children whose parents are feint of heart. Helmets required (we'll have some extra [...]

Unofficial CRC Bike Bridge Tour/Discussion
Meet outside of Wallis Engineering Offices, 215 West 4th St., Ste 200 (corner of 4th and Columbia)
5:30pm - 7:30pm, If you arrive late look for us on the bridge.
Have you heard about the big bridge coming to Portland Vancouver? Come out for a bike tour and discussion so that you can [...]

Bike to Skate
Lucky Lab, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Meet at Luck Lab on Hawthorne at 5pm leave 5:30. Ride the Esplanade to Oaks Park. Pot Luck at Oaks Park picnic area before skating. Skate Lesson available.
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Family Farmers Market Ride
Buckman Elementary, 320 SE 16th Ave (in front of the school)
4:30pm
Enjoy a short ride with other families to the East Bank Farmers Market. Take some time to talk to farmers and pick out some treats for a picnic in Colonel Summers Park. Bring a backpack, plates, spoons and forks, and [...]

[This is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Like playing chicken? Get to the Hen Peck 5000!(Photo © J. Maus)

Pedalpalooza may be almost over, but the fun is going on strong.
On the menu today/tonight are several awesome choices.
If you want something family [...]

Long known as the place to recycle used bike parts, now the CCC has a tire recycling program.(Photo © J. Maus)

For years, Portlanders have taken their used bikes to the Community Cycling Center (CCC). Donors can rest assured their old bikes will be lovingly restored and then re-used in a variety of [...]

Don't miss this dancing, art-show, prize raffle, silent auction, party after Mult. Co. Bike Fair.
More info here.
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[This report is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Riders enjoying the fruits of their ride to the top of Rocky Butte Park.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen)

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More info here.
The I-5 bridge across the Columbia River is a major congestion point on the I-5 corridor. Anticipated population growth and commercial development, along with traffic safety issues and earthquake preparedness, are driving a public conversation around how to address these challenges.The Columbia River Crossing Project, a joint project of the Oregon Department of [...]

[This report is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Dig in!(Photos © J. Maus)

About 25-30 vegan bikers joined the Vegan Baked Goods Ride yesterday.
Armed with a few dollars and a big appetitie, they started in SE Portland at Papa G's bakery, headed west to the [...]

[This post is part of BikePortland's ongoing coverage of Pedalpalooza 2008. See more ride reports, videos and photos here.]

Making a point while making out.(Photos © J. Maus)

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Grindhouse Movie Ride
Friendship Circle, West Side of the Steel Bridge
8:00pm - 12:00am, Ride leaves around 8:30pm
The movie ride is back for the summer and this month will feature grindhouse films! The casual ride takes place at sunset and goes to a secret cinema screening under the stars. Bring some friends, snacks, drinks, and [...]

Belmont Bike Art Racks Potluck
Sunnyside Environmental School, SE 34th Ave and Salmon St
6:00pm - 8:00pm, 6:00-8:00 PM *or show up at 5:00 to volunteer*
The Belmont Bike Art project will install art bike racks in the on-street bike parking on Belmont. Come to a fun potluck and vote on the sunflower design that neighborhood artists will [...]

Family Ride to the Columbia River
Vestal Elementary School, 161 NE 82nd Ave (meet behind the school.)
4:30pm
The Columbia River is an easy low-traffic 5 mile bike ride away. If it’s hot we’ll dip our toes in the river and if it’s raining, we’ll button down under the I-205 bridge. Either way, we’ll eat some lunch [...]

The Wurst Ride of the Year
NW Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St (Not the one on Hawthorne!)
3:30pm - 6:00pm, Be there at 3:30 for a drink, or 3:45 to ride
Sausage Salvation is at hand. You’ve been on the best rides in the past, now it’s time to taste the Wurst. Just [...]