Month: June 2005

Date of ride: 6/10/05

(Update: Just heard from Ayleen that this ride set a new MMR World Record!)

Number of riders: 88

I wasn’t on the ride but I’ve heard the following:

Ended up as a ZooBomb with bike fun ensuing at that kiddie playground up at Washington Park.

Click here for some photos.

If anyone has a more detailed report, drop me a line maus.jonathan[a]gmail.com, hit the Shift List…or leave it as a comment.

UPDATE: Found this good recap on the Sweet Chocolate Malted Blog

(reported by Ms. Elicia Cardenas)
Date: 6/13/05
Riders: 26
Click here for the slide show

We went on a short ride through Southeast. The good geeky students all recieved worksheets to help identify the various bike facilities and traffic calming devices, and got to put a star on each item viewed. They also got stickers proclaiming such geek jewels as “I own the MUTCD” and ” I have 823-SAFE on speed dial.”

Of course, the ride leaders were appropriately attired in safety vests and stickers reading “I got booted from Alice B.” And our interns were clearly marked.

All the students learned how to correctly identify a speedbump, a traffic circle, good vs. bad street crossing treatments, and what the MUTCD stands for. They also recieved Metro BikeThere maps for their troubles.

Participants wishing to win a final attendance prize should bring their completed worksheet to the Multnomah County Bike Fair and find Ms. Cardenas or Mr. Limaye.

Thanks to everyone who cares about geeky transportation issues. See you all at the BAC meeting tonight! Also thanks to Jonathan for the lovely slideshow.

-Ms. Cardenas

UPDATE: Check the video (from Ed S. at the Big Time TV blog)

Check out my slide show from the rockin’ Kick Off Parade!

This one was completely accidental, I didn’t see the graffitti till i got home! (it says, “Smash the State” I think.)

(reported by Ben Salzberg)

It rained cats and dogs right at the time to gather for the ride, eliminating all but the hardiest cyclists. We still had 9 taco enthusiasts along for the ride, and visited several excellent stops:

Cha Cha Cha (Hawthorne)
Uruapan II
Super Torta

We didn’t get down to San Felipe… maybe we can do a southlands reprise and hit the way out spots. Or a downtown/inner east side…

Astronomy ride looks like clouds, wah!

as reported by the Cougars:

* Riders: 28

Mystery Destination:
former homesite of George Washington Shaver, pioneer of steamship navigation

Special Thanks:
Ethan and Kellie for making dessert crepes with all the fixin’s

Ride Synopsis:
From Bikehenge we pedaled south on 18th, under Hwy 26, then along the mixed-use trail that runs along the Sunset through town. At 12th street we turned North, took a lane and had a fast downhill coast to Whole Foods. The foodless contingent stocked up on chicken salad, vino, noodle salad, more vino, crusty bread, and yet more vino.

From Whole Foods we wound our way through the Pearl district taking some ped path short-cuts, crossed the Broadway Bridge, and stopped at the grassy knoll opposite the Rose Garden parking lot. A few intrepid souls entertained themselves climbing the stockade and rock pile. Good times and hearty picnicing ensued. Thanks to everyone that made it out.

from Kiran Limaye:

Check the list below before you go to any of the
remaining 73+ events.

pp Essentials

10. Coffee/yerba mate/stimulants of choice
9. Properly inflated tires
8. Virgin helmet
7. Cell phone securement to bike/body
6. PP/SHIFT T-shirt
5. Rehydrating salts/ electrolyte solution & water
4. sunscreen (days); birth control (nights)
3. PP calendar & maps
2. On-bike recycling bin or basket
1. B-vitamins

Come to the Transportation Geek’s ride tonight at 6 if
you need help with any of the above.

Update: According to some reliable sources, there were around 170 riders.

The Folz family, cold and bold.