I can't think of a more fitting end to Pedalpalooza than thousands of people coming together at Saturday's Multnomah County Bike Fair at Colonel Summers Park. At the peak of the day, fair organizers counted 1250 bicycles scattered throughout the park!
Despite a sweltering sun the competitions rocked and all the booths were [...]

[Good times at last year's Bike Fair.]

It's the last day of Pedalpalooza and all eyes turn to the big and wonderful Multnomah County Bike Fair. Today is your chance to observe and participate in bike fun culture at its finest.
Where else can you watch clowns ride tall bikes, meet the Sprockettes, compete in zany [...]

[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 - 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
I can't imagine Pedalpalooza ending with more of a bang! Starting with Breakfast on the Bridges, then a museum tour, a BikeStation site tour, the Pirate Pedal, and a [...]

[Waiting for the train.]Photo by taisau

Last night I led my first Pedalpalooza ride! I've been so inspired by all the creative and fun rides I've been on that this year I finally decided to lead my own.
My ride, I called it the "Communified Ride" wasn't especially creative or amazing or anything. [...]

[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 - 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
Two especially awesome rides today. First the Bike Kiss-in! Check out last year's report...it's just what it sounds like! And you should definitely check out the Transportation [...]

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Now this is a ride I wish I'd been on. Thanks to Aaron for the report and photos (unfortunately he got a silly ticket while on the ride!):
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On this ride, the number of kids almost equaled the number of grown-ups! Thanks to ride leader Patrick for this report and photos:
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Emily is famous for her Heritage Tree Tours and she submitted this report on her most recent one:
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15 people their way up to the bike-friendly Skyline Tavern for this mountain bike ride. Here's a little report and a group photo sent in by PUMP's Roger Louton:
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Sorry folks, but so far no photos have surfaced from this ride.. Here are some photos. Big thanks to Jacque Authier for leading the ride and providing this report:
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Hey, I'm putting on a ride today! The Communified Ride (lame name I know) will be a fun, quick spin around the waterfront (with a few bridge crossings of [...]

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Here's a list of today's events:
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Yeah! We danced and grooved all over the city. Thanks to Captain Clash for the killer sound system and for this report from Carye Bye:
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[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 - 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
Happy Monday everyone.
The Pedalpalooza beat goes on today with a ride I'm really looking forward to; Bike Safety for Grown Ups. It's being led by the spirited [...]

[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 - 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
In honor of Father's Day there are two kid's rides today; the Trailer Kids Park Tour in Northeast and the Freight Bike - Karrying Kargo and Kids Rodeo happening up [...]

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This ride incorporated a trip on the MAX Train, postcard views, karaoke, pints at McMenamin's...whew. Just read Carye Bye's report for all the details...
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This ride report submitted by museum expert Carye Bye:
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There's a wide range of stuff to choose from today.
If it's not raining, you should check out the track racing action at Alpenrose Velodrome in the Southwest Hills. [...]

[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 - 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]
Vancouver (our neighbor to the North) is really coming on strong. Next Monday they're hosting an award ceremony for their Bronze award from the League of American Bicyclists, they got [...]

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The Bike to Skate ride cruised down to Oaks Bottom for a potluck feast, followed by some roller skating action.
Here's the report from ride leader Jeff Bernards,
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