A serious and important community forum tonight kicks off a weekend of haywire bike fun and creative activism. Who says we can't have it all? Share your events and plans below.

Thursday, January 28

6:00pm - 8:00pm: 21st Century Civil Rights: Transportation Health Equity Community Forum
How can improving our transportation systems improve our communities, our health, and our lives -- that is, for all of us? Come learn about and discuss these issues at the PSU Native American Center.

Friday, January 29

7:00am - 9:00am: Breakfast on the Bridges
Leave a few minutes early for your downtown commute and take a break on the Hawthorne or Steel Bridges for a cup of coffee, a donut, and some good company. (more...)

Here's the scoop on weekend events. Feel free to add your own and discuss your plans in the comments.

Thursday, January 21

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Portland Car-Free Happy Hour
Car-free by chance or choice? Professionally involved in transportation and livability? Just want to meet people? All are welcome to meet up at this monthly informal social gathering. Floyd's Coffeeshop, 118 NW Couch.

6:30pm - 8:30pm: East Portland Action Plan Bike Subcommittee Meeting
East Portlanders, time to get your activism on. Meets at Muchas Gracias,1307 NE 102nd. (more...)

Rain and bike fun go together just fine. (Photo © J. Maus)

A solid lineup of weekend events should ensure bike fun for all. Don't mind the rain. And let us know what you're up to by bike in the comments. (more...)

Yes, you really can move anything by bike.
Photo by portlandpedalworks in our Flickr group.

There's a full lineup of really fun events this weekend. Weather forecast inconclusive -- whatever you do, stay warm and safe and enjoy yourself! (more...)

It's (almost) the New Year!

We've gone into some detail already about several New Years Day rides -- and now more have been added, making a grand total of five! Here's the rundown (minus the sold-out Cycle Wild camping trip), plus a Saturday ride for good measure. (more...)

Will it snow this weekend? Bring it on!
(Photo © J. Maus)

The forecast calls for a chance of snow and freezing rain on Saturday morning, and better chance of less-freezing rain for the rest of the weekend. Other than that it should be a great time to get out there for a ride (all night, at that). And this being Portland, there's no lack of opportunity.

There's also a sizeable Portland contingent down in Bend right now for the 2009 Cyclocross National Championships -- good luck to them! (more...)

Wait, is it really winter? The sun is out and there's a lot to do this weekend, starting today. Don't forget Monday's holiday, family-friendly events up at Portland International Raceway --

Thursday, Dec 3

5:00pm - 7:00pm: BikePortland Social
Drink coffee or beer, meet other readers, and discuss the current state of bicycle advocacy in Portland. Floyd's Coffee Shop in Old Town, 118 NW Couch

6:00pm - 8:30pm: Willamette Pedestrian Coalition Holiday Happy Hour
Join the WPC board and staff for drinks and discussion of walking issues. Great Hall, 1406 SW Broadway.
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It's time to gear up and hunker down -- this weekend, take a ride to a nice, warm, indoor location. Build up your repair and riding skills, learn to make informed investments in winter gear, or have a warm drink while enthusiastically debating the big picture.

Or take the opportunities below to just head out there and ride for miles and miles in cheerful company. (more...)

Party with Metropolis to celebrate
their first year of business!
(Photo © J. Maus)

We've been wondering when the bike event season would start winding down, and with only three events popping out at us on the calendar this weekend, it looks like it might finally be happening. Not that you're off the hook -- there's still fun to be had, organized and otherwise. So bundle up and get out there!

What are your plans? If there are any other events you'd like to see on here (or if you feel inspired to organize something), feel free to get in touch and we'll add them. (more...)

Cross Crusade is here!
(Photo © J. Maus)

This year, bike event season seems to only have sped up as the weather has gotten cooler. Tonight's grand opening of the Artcrank poster show marks the beginning of six weeks of Oregon Manifest. The Manifest's flagship events are also this weekend, in which 30 framebuilders are competing for judges' approval and in a 77 mile race. The infamous Cross Crusade series opens on Sunday. As if that isn't enough, there's also a full lineup including a bike move, social rides, a wonky talk, and a movie. (more...)

A scene from the fifth day of Cycle Oregon 2009
(Photo © J. Maus)

It's the weekend! True to Portland's usual hectic end-of-summer pace, there's a lot going on around town. Be sure to check out our events guide as you make your plans. And let us know how it goes in the comments here. (more...)

Will it be the last hot, sunny weekend of the year? Here's the run-down on events. Feel free to plug these or let us know about more options in the comments.

Thursday, September 10

5:00pm – 7:00pm: Car-Free Happy Hour
Monthly social networking meetup for people who live carfree, do work that helps reduce car use, and/or the carfree-curious. On the second Thursday of each month. New location at Amnesia Brewing at 832 N Beech (at Mississippi).

5:30pm: Third Annual Woodlawn to Swifts Ride
Meet at Good Neighbor Pizza at NE 8th and Dekum; ride leaves at 5:45 for Northwest Portland to watch the swifts fly down the chimney just before sunset at Chapman Elementary. Bring a blanket and a picnic.

6:00pm - 8:00pm Bike Camping 102: Winter Camping
A free class covering the basics of off-season bike camping, including where to go, how to handle the weather, and why this might actually be a lot of fun. At theHawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd (Bike parking in back, enter through back door in yard). (more...)

[*We had the dates of the New Seasons/BTA Benefit BBQ wrong. It's Sat-Sun (not Sun-Mon.) Sorry for any confusion.]

Here are some of the events going on during the long weekend. Feel free to let us know about more of what's going on in the comments.

Friday, September 4th

4:00pm: Carfree Couve Ride
Celebrate Carfree Day in Vancouver, Washington. Meet at the southeast corner of Farragut Park, 7700 N Vancouver Ave, Portland. Ride to the Couve leaves at 5:00pm.

5:30pm: Bike to the Birds: Vaux's Swift Picnic Ride
Bring a picnic blanket and meet at the west end of the Steel Bridge to ride to view the famous birds fly into the school chimney up in Northwest, with a stop on the way for groceries. Will reschedule for next Friday if it's wet.

6:30pm: Vegan Dinner Ride
The second installment of VDBR is Friday, Sept. 4. Meet at 6:30 at Colonel Summers Park (at the corner of SE Yamhill and SE 20th) for a fun, social ride to a $5 vegan-friendly dinner spot in town, followed by another stop for drinks and dessert. All eating persuasions welcome.
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Doc, the mechanic at Portland Pedalworks, poses with his steed partway through a tallbike tour from Portland to Astoria and back via Tillamook.
(Photo by Flickr user Portland Pedalworks in the BikePortland Photographers pool)

Welcome to the weekend! And it's also time for a quick social media check-in: (more...)

The Twilight Criterium is tonight!
(Photo © J. Maus)

It's the weekend! And it's a big one. Bridge Pedal, Portland's iconic, 20,000 rider strong annual event is coming -- this year with an Expo the day before. The Twilight Criterium is also happening this weekend, as are several rides inspired by successful Pedalpalooza events...and two separate events that celebrate Muppets. Read on for details. (more...)

Get those bungees ready. There are
two bike moves scheduled
this weekend.

Welcome to the weekend guide. From racing to a blessing, bike moves to bike camping -- can you tell bike season is heating up?!

If we've left something out, please feel free to spread the word via the comments. Also, don't forget to use the comments to share your adventures (or mis-adventures).

All Weekend Long

Mt. Hood Cycling Classic
This premier racing event started earlier in the week and it runs through Sunday. The action happens out near Hood River and the Dalles, so if you're headed out that way, add this to your plans. There's a time trial in the Gorge tomorrow (6/5) and then two tough road stages over the weekend. (more...)

The Olde Zoobomb Pyle
is getting a new home
(Photo © J. Maus)

Friday, May 29th

Pedalpalooza Kickoff Dance Party Construction and Clean Up Day
What more glorious way to spend a weekend than volunteering for a good cause?

The Pedalpalooza kickoff dance party (followed, per Portland tradition, by the world's largest World Naked Bike Ride) is on June 13th this year. If you're free this afternoon, drop in to help make the space magical! Ability to hold a hammer or broom the only requirement.

Many more volunteers are needed for the event itself. Shifts and signup info here.
12PM to 5PM
2181 NW Nicolai
RSVP to anomalily at gmail dot com

Zoobomb Public Art Unveiling
There's a glorious new monument in town and it's being officially unveiled and dedicated tonight. The Mayor will speak, the Sprockettes will dance, and bike lights will be given away. (more...)

Human-powered speed machines
race this weekend at PIR
(Photo © J. Maus)

It's the long weekend, it's going to be beautiful, and as always there is a lot going on in the wide world of bikes.

All weekend

Human Power Challenge
Join Oregon Human Powered Vehicles at PIR for a weekend-long series of drag races, time trials, and displays of skill, agility, and speed -- all powered by people, though this year features the first race with an electric assist category. It's free to come watch the spectacle.
Check out our photos from the 2006 races, and this year's racing schedule . (more...)

It's going to be an incredible weekend!

It's the weekend! The main event is blue skies and temperatures in the 80s.

It looks like there are also a few organized bicycle rides and events happening.

Ride to the Farmer's Market from Ladd's Circle on Saturday with bike2market -- and while you're there, take advantage of a workshop on biking with cargo, presented by Joe Bike, where you can "learn how to haul kids, concrete, kayaks, or a week's worth of groceries by bike." (more...)

Headed down Ladd's to the Farmers
Market on Saturday morning
(Photo © Dan Liu)

Friday, May 8

- If you've never participated in a bike move, that iconic Portland barnraising event, here's your chance! It's a long one but a good one, from Sellwood to Piedmont. Details on the Shift Calendar. Want to host your own bike move? Check out this handy guide.

- And the bike move destination is very near the starting point for this month's Midnight Mystery Ride...

- Or if you've been thinking about joining us at the Opera, it's not too late to get tickets. Or if you're a student, a senior, or in the military, show up at 6:30 to see if you can snag a $10 ticket.

Saturday, May 9

- Town Hall Meeting on Two Wheels. Join State Representatives Dembrow and Dingfelder for a ride around the Cully neighborhood in Northeast Portland to see the sights and discuss the issues. Meet at 9:30am at Wilshire Park (NE 33rd and Skidmore) (more...)