Hopefully this rain lets up, because there are some great events planned for this weekend.
***Reference to an upcoming messenger event has been deleted by request of organizers.***
If you prefer packing your gear over fixed gears, then the Community Exchange Cycle Touring Club has a ride for you. They’re doing a three-day, self-supported bike camping trip leaving from Southeast Portland. I checked out the route and it looks like it should be a beautiful ride. Not to mention, it’s being led by the capable and knowledgeable Aaron Tarfman. More info here.
Still not excited? How about some human-powered vehicle racing? That’s right, the Oregon Human Powered Vehicle (OHPV) club is putting on their 7th annual Human Powered Challenge at Portland International Raceway. What’s a human powered vehicle? Think recumbent and then picture it with full aerodynamic fairings and then think pure, unadulterated speed. I really hope the track is dry for these guys!
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Don’t miss the West Side Invite! There will be bands and beer along with all the bikeness!
MORE sprockettes photos!? Jesus man!! Don’t you have enough already??!!
always look forward to seeing the sprocketts perform…
Regarding the Exchange Cycle Tours campout we are keeping track of the weather situation. Currently there’s a 30% chance of rain. We are prepared for a small amount of rain, and participants should expect to bring raingear. If the chance of rain on Friday shows greater than 60% the event will be postponed.
Please contact Aaron@yourbodypower.org for last minute details.
While doing a scouting ride up to Mt Hood I was blessed to meet Tim and Barbara who were riding their gorgeous co-motion tandem. I told them that I was taking Marmot Road and suggested that it was a much nicer route, though I hope that they didn’t get too upset by the hills.