Bike polo is one of the most challenging and fun things you can do on two wheels. I played last summer with the Axles of Evil crew and it was awesome. Blood was spilled and although I barely held my own against their mallet mastery, it was a hell of a good time.
I spilled blood, scored the game-ending goal mid-crash, and felt like I was baptised into the sport. But not everyone is looking for such an intense introduction.
If you prefer a more mellow pace with others that are trying it for the first time, you’ll be happy to hear that local polo stud and mechanic extraordinaire Tori Bortman is starting up a new club called the Peoples Republic of Polo. She’s kicking things off with a BBQ next Thursday (4/27), 6:00PM at Alberta Park (NE 22nd and Killingsworth). Bring something to grill and Tori will bring the mallets and bikes.
For more info contact Tori at gracieswrench@gmail.com.
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hey
i flew from milwaukee wiasconsin just to play this polo game
where teh hell are you folks
i was just at the park and there was some softball team practicing!!!1
WTF!!!
Polo in Portland? when’s the next game? get me at stewart ‘at’ midwinter ‘dot’ ca. I’m in town May 1-6th and want to play!
thanks
S
Sun – Alberta Park
Wed – Col Summers Park
Thurs – Alberta Park
BTW
Jake Crash – the Midwest is awesome but I totally don’t belive you.