Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/12

[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.]

Start the morning with a coffee ride, sample Northeast’s finest pad-thai for lunch, and then kick away the pounds with the Zoobomb crew…and gain everything back on the donut ride, led by none other than Captain Pastry!

Here’s a list of today’s events:

COFFEE RIDE
4001 N. Mississippi (The Fresh Pot)
7:30am, Let us say between 7:30 AM and 8 AM
Most of us drink the coffee to power our bicycles. Honestly, you can’t go into a cafe without hearing the awkward steps of cyclists wearing click-ins or helmets seated beside a bagel and espresso. Let us caffenate together
A Barista That Bikes, kyledlarson@gmail.com

BIKE EXIT STRATEGY
Failing & Haight (UnThank Park)
9:15am
The Boosh admin may not have an exit strategy, but you shouldn’t be without one when it comes to bike blunders. With basic techniques gleaned from the bike ninja convenant, you’ll practice the slap-outs, bail-outs, and even the Shatner roll, helpful in crashes. Mostly you’ll gain a greater confidence with your bike riding. All rider levels and body types welcome. Bring loose-fitting, grubby clothes. Attendees (who survive) receive a bike ninja headband.
Skara Brae, bikeninja@timeknock.org

WOMEN ON BIKES RIDE
NE 36th and Skidmore (Wilshire Park)
6pm, 6-8pm
See some of Portland’s Heritage Trees as we pedal our way through Northeast neighborhoods.
Janis McDonald, 503-823-5358, janis.mcdonald@pdxtrans.org, Transportation Options

RIDE PAD THAI’ED: IN SEARCH OF THE SUB-LIME SECRET SAUCE
2635 NE Alberta St (My Thai Lounge.)
6pm
In Thailand, Bicycle Powered chefs pedal their entire restaurant around until they find a great spot to set up. Join us as we pedal to Portland’s finest Pad Thai Palaces to sample noodles and more. Veggie or Chicken? You will learn how to say “No MSG” in Thai! Bring a cup or bowl to reuse at each tasting.
Devon & Dr. Wasabi, jeff_caplan@sbcglobal.net

MONDAY NIGHT COFFEE RIDE
5329 NE Sandy Blvd (Hollywood Bike Gallery)
6pm, should return to start by 8:00pm
A casual fun evening coffee ride lead by the cool folks of Team Rubicon. Meet at the Hollywood Bike Gallery and ride to Tully’s for coffee and snacks.
Barb Grover

KICKBALL & DODGEBALL @ COLONEL SUMNERS PARK!
Belmont (Col. Sumners Park)
6:30pm
Come join the ZooBomb crew and the rest of the regulars for our weekly Kickball and Dodgeball extraveganza! Bring snacks, drinks, and be ready for fun!
Zoo BOMB!, www.zoobomb.net

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DOUGHNUTS
NE 30th & Killingsworth (Cup & Saucer Cafe)
9:15pm, Fill up your travel mug with coffee – At 9:30 we ride!
Hey, the World Naked Ride was last weekend. Now you can get your pastry on, all night long. We’ll tour the town that has no shame – I mean, 3 donut rides in one Pedalpalooza? A little preview of Heaven, even as you make your arrival there sooner…
Cap’n Pastry, timolandia@gmail.com, Who needs donuts?