Hello Portland. DogsBody asks for aid!

[DogsBody]

I am reposting this as a new thread to reflect all that i need to ask:
I'm up in Vancouver, BC.
I am looking for info regarding "things to do/places to visit" when I, and some friends come down there to see your fair City in May/June (still working that out).
-Looks like June would be the best month, eh? Pedalpalooza, eh?
I would love input on Hostels (there's one close to the Amtrak Station yes?); places for a Bike-Culture Nut to visit (Eg. the HUB); and any event advice that would help us plan our trip.
We are also thinking about biking up the Columbia River Gorge:
I've been hearing rumours through "Bike Forums" that the old highway up through the Columbia River Gorge might have an issue with a Bike Terrorist distributing tacks.
Any truth to this?
-Is the old highway the best route?

[K'Tesh]

Originally Posted by DogsBody

IWe are also thinking about biking up the Columbia River Gorge:
I've been hearing rumours through "Bike Forums" that the old highway up through the Columbia River Gorge might have an issue with a Bike Terrorist distributing tacks. Any truth to this?

Regrettably, it is true. However it seems that they only do it once a year (early in the season), and people with magnets take care of that quickly.

BTW Glad to see you're up and running...
K'Tesh

[Bent Bloke]

In June, we have the Rose Festival. Lots of activities surrounding that. If your trip ends up sliding to early July, there is the world-class Waterfront Blues Festival, my favorite Portland event.

[K'Tesh]

Don't forget we also have one of the World's Largest Naked Bike Rides!

Hang out with friends!
K'Tesh

[DogsBody]

Originally Posted by K'Tesh

Don't forget we also have one of the World's Largest Naked Bike Rides!

Hang out with friends!
K'Tesh

What shall I wear? Oh WHAT shall I wear?

[bikieboy]

D B, for Gorge bike trip information, take a look here:

http://www.portlandonline.com/transp...x.cfm?c=36638&

there's also a link to some info the State produces on cycling out the Gorge.

[lynnef]

Don't worry too much about the tacks on the Columbia River Highway. While I do have a friend that rode through a blizzard of them ONCE, I've not yet flatted on that stretch of road, and I ride it several times a year. Not worth worrying about; just carry a spare tube, a patch kit, and a tire pump.

[DogsBody]

Originally Posted by lynnef

Don't worry too much about the tacks on the Columbia River Highway. While I do have a friend that rode through a blizzard of them ONCE, I've not yet flatted on that stretch of road, and I ride it several times a year. Not worth worrying about; just carry a spare tube, a patch kit, and a tire pump.

As always.
The funny thing is: I bought my present Bike over 4 years ago; and believe it or not I haven't had a flat yet.
*Knocks wood*

[DogsBody]

Originally Posted by bikieboy

D B, for Gorge bike trip information, take a look here:

http://www.portlandonline.com/transp...x.cfm?c=36638&

there's also a link to some info the State produces on cycling out the Gorge.

Thanks bikieboy: That is a big help.