Two great opportunities to get
your little one some off-road biking
action this weekend.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Welcome to the weekend (well, not yet, I've still got some new stories to share)!

I've put together another scintillating selection of cycling events for your perusal and planning purposes. Check them out below and let me know if I've overlooked anything.

All Weekend

60th Annual Greek Festival
This is one of Portland's most beloved ethnic festivals. I wouldn't usually post something like this, but organizers contacted me to make sure folks knew that this year they'll have tons of bike parking set up just for the event (thanks to BikeRacker of course). Roll over for a great time and you won't have to worry about finding a parking spot. Details here. (more...)

Go ahead, ride in the street without
a care... It's Sunday Parkways!
(Photo © J. Maus)

Hold on to your cycling caps folks, it's a big bike weekend. Check out the slate of events coming your way...

Friday, September 23rd

Ventura Park Pump Track Meet-and-Greet
Get an early glimpse at Portland's very first pump track and meet the people who made it happen. This meet-n-greet event is hosted by the Northwest Trail Alliance. Bring a shovel and a smile and be ready to put in some sweat equity into this exciting new off-road facility. 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Ventura Park (SE Stark and 115th).

Oregon Manifest
Friday night at 7:00 pm is your first chance to see the entries and meet the builders who are competing in the Constructor's Design Challenge to build the "Ultimate modern utility bike." OregonManifest.com. (more...)

BiketoBeerFest is Saturday!
(Photo © J. Maus)

The weekend is just hours away. If you like to bike and are looking for some fun, check out the events below... And don't forget to put on fenders and pack a rain jacket!

Friday, September 16th

Live the Revolution Safe Routes to School Benefit
Join Sugar Wheel Works and lots of other cool people and local bike companies for a benefit party to benefit the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and their Safe Routes to Schools program. Expect a huge prize raffle, photo booth, flat tire changing competition, and more. Starts at 6:30pm at Ristretto Roasters (3808 N. Williams) (more...)

Racing returns to Mt. Tabor.
(Photos © J. Maus)

The weekend is right around the corner. We're almost afraid to talk about the nice weather we've been having; but let's hope some of this sun sticks around for the great events below.

We're looking forward to a picnic and some great local bike racing at Mt. Tabor on Saturday, perhaps followed up by Sunday Parkways on Sunday. Yes, the summer cycling season is just getting warmed up. Check the events below and if we left anything out, feel free to shout it out in the comments.

Thursday, May 19th

7:00 am - 10:00 pm:
5% Day for B-shares at Whole Foods Market in the Pearl -B-Line leverages the sunken costs of their existing delivery routes to pick up and deliver surplus food to agencies providing food assistance. Whole Foods (Pearl) will donate 5% of the day's sales to local bike delivery B-Line's B-shares program.

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National Train Day is Saturday
There's a ride for that!
(Photo © Russ Roca)

This weekend starts early (as they all should!) with an exhibition of custom bikes and photographs tonight.

Casual, informative, kid-friendly and potentially heart pounding rides ensue throughout the weekend from Vancouver to Eugene. Enjoy!

Thursday, May 5th

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm:
Het Fairwheel Podium - First Thursday Bicycle/Photo Show
Five local photographers and six framebuilders illustrate six aspects of cycling culture around Portland, Oregon. All displayed in a gallery setting along the Willamette.
600 NW Naito Pkwy.

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You think the old track at
Alpenrose fixes itself?
(Photo © J. Maus)

Tons of volunteer opportunities this weekend to help maintain and build a fabulous bike scene whether your preference is mountain, track or just tootling around dressed like a bunny rabbit.

Enjoy the weekend!

Saturday, April 23rd

9:00am - 1:00pm: Stub Stewart Trail Fest work party
Join the Northwest Trail Alliance to maintain and develop the trail system at Stub Stewart State Park. Bring your bike! No experience necessary. Some food provided so sign up in advance over at NWTA. This is one of the most important things you can do to improve mountain biking in the region! (more...)

Don't miss BikeHugger's "Built" presentation
at the PDX Bicycle Show on Saturday.

Sun, rain, snow...who cares. Lots to do this weekend including a couple races and one big tradeshow. Check out the events below and use the comments to share anything we left out. Good luck dressing appropriately.

Friday, April 8th

3:00-4:00 pm: Capital Bike Share - Lessons Learned
Start your weekend early at PSU for a discussion on bike sharing.

Saturday, April 9th

9:00 am: Coolest Trees in SE Portland Ride
Ride your bike with an urban forester to find the most notable trees in Sellwood, Reed, and Eastmoreland neighborhoods. Leaves from Sellwood Park (7701 SE 7th) (more...)

A 'cross course marked by pumpkins?
Yes, it might happen again at the
Kruger's Crossing race on Sunday
(Photo © J. Maus)

The weekend is right around the corner! Don't let the weather forecast (snow!), get you down or keep you off your bike. Start the weekend early (as in tomorrow) with a little food and freak, then check out some great community resources on Saturday and wrap it up with an all out cyclocross mess-fest.

Thursday, November 18th

5:00pm: Cartopia Book Release Ride
Local bike guide experts Portland Bicycle Tours are leading a free tour of Portland's famous food cart pods to celebrate the release of the new book, Cartopia, Portland’s Food Cart Revolution.  Join Evan and the gang at 345 NW Everett and wind your way through downtown, ending at a reception at the Art Department gallery. (more...)

Gorgeous fall riding
(get it while you can).
(Photo © J. Maus)

After a several weeks of what seemed like non-stop bike events, this weekend's guide is comparatively light, accompanied by a damp forecast.  Is it the calm before the storm?  Probably yes, in more ways than one.

Friday, October 22nd

10:00am-4:00pm: Walls of Pride
Join the Dill Pickle Club, the Walls of Heritage Committee, and the Mallory Avenue Community Enrichment on this guided tour of Portland's African American public art.  The event will feature presentations from some of the artists and local curators, on an easy-paced 10 mile loop around town.  Ride meets at the Mallory Ave Community Enrichment Center at 126 NE Alberta, tickets ($10) and are available through the event website here.
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Bikes await the start at the 2009
Freak Bike Fall Alleycat.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Looks like another great weekend in the saddle! This week's guide offers something for everyone: trail building and advocacy, freak bikes, informative tours, and plenty of mud.

Friday, October 15th

8:00pm: Freak Bike Alleycat
The main event of Freak Bike Fall, come join what promises to be a crazy good race. Freak bikes of all shapes and sizes will compete in a race around town, stopping at some truly unique and interesting checkpoints along the way. Race begins at Irving Park, NE 7th and Fargo.

Saturday, October 16th (more...)

Chris King's Gourmet Century.

Our Weekend Event Guide is back, just in time to help plan your weekend of bike fun. Take a gander at all the fantastic events listed below.

Saturday, July 31st

Gourmet Century
This is Portland-based Chris King Precision Components' signature event. With McMinnville as a base, riders enjoy a metric century and and an absolutely excellent feast all along the way. "The route is a worthy road course interrupted with just enough fun and epicurean interest to keep you moving ahead..." Read more at the event website.

Tour de Tillamook (All weekend)
Two days of mountain biking and camping in the Tillamook State Forest. What's not to love? Hosted by the Northwest Trail Alliance, this family-oriented weekend event features guided mountain bike rides, kids skills clinics, food, trail rides, demo bikes, and more. Check out the website for more info. (more...)

Big wheels and big fun
await Urban Assaulters on Sunday.
(Photo: Dan Liu/BikePortland)

Since it's Bike Month, you'll notice a few special Bike to Work Day events listed in this week's guide. We've also got our first-ever listing of a ride to hunt for a stolen bike. Awesome. Good luck!

Now, get out your calendars and check out all the wonderfulness that is our region's plethora of bike events coming up in the next three days... (more...)

Grab some friends and head
north into Vancouver for the
Ride Around Clark County on Saturday.
(Photo: VBC)

Here you go folks. Some great things to do on a bike this weekend. We've got a themed ride, a century, mountain bike trail work parties, a time trial and a whole lot more.

Friday (4/30)

8:30 pm: Cycle Shrine Art Installation Ride
Portlander Becky Morton is opening up a new store called BIKEASAURUS (1337 SE MLK) next month. This ride is a "christening of the space to make it bike friendly." Becky's shop will sell bike accessories and locally-made crafts and she plans to put the Cycle Shrine in the window so folks can see it from the street. Meet at Naito Fountain under the Burnside Bridge and come wearing a dinosaur costume or the color green. Free spoke cards, cookies and punch, vegan dinosaur eggs, and more!
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Ever wanted to do this? OBRA
track clinic could be just the thing.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Another great weekend of bike rides and events is on tap. The weather looks just fine for pedaling, so get out your calendars and make your plans now.

Friday, April 23rd

4:00 - 6:00: Northwest Trail Alliance Trail Fest - Day 2
Join local off-road riding advocates for a leisurely and educational mountain bike ride at Powell Butte with IMBA's Executive Director Mike Van Abel, followed by a post-ride social at Hopworks Urban Brewery. (more...)

What a lovely group.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Rejoice in tons of great bike stuff to do this weekend! The 7th annual Mini Bike Winter starts tonight and goes through Sunday. If you've never checked it out before, this would be an excellent year to do so.

Check out the listings below:

Thursday, February 11th

8:30 pm: Mini Bike Winter (MBW) - Opening Gala
"We will be sharing with you a panel of exciting speakers, a collection of bicycle films, and the ever popular DIY stencil station." This is the kickoff event for Mini Bike Winter! (more...)

Got some hot socks? Yep, there's a ride for that.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Lots of great rides and events happening in the next few days. Check out the listings below to plan your weekend adventures.

Friday, February 5th

6:00 pm: Monthly Vegan Dinner Bike Ride
You don't have to be vegan to join this fun social ride (but please don't bring meat!). Follow @veganride on Twitter for the latest. (more...)

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...)

Are you prepared for this rainy weather?
(Photo © J. Maus)

What's a little rain? At least it isn't freezing this weekend. (The good news is that if icy conditions did get you down, literally, support is out there.)

There are plenty of opportunities this weekend to go out and enjoy bike fun, either out in the elements or indoors somewhere warm. Here are the highlights: (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...)