[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.]
Hey, I’m putting on a ride today! The Communified Ride (lame name I know) will be a fun, quick spin around the waterfront (with a few bridge crossings of course). It’s a social ride and the goal is to learn about the bike community, meet some new people and talk about upcoming events and/or find new recruits for whatever bikey stuff you’re up to. I will also bring my tripod and set up some black/white style portraits (think Sears) of you and your bike. Meet at 6:00 at Salmon Street Fountain…I’ll be rockin’ out with my new bike radio! (yes I just linked to an advertiser).
And sorry for getting behind on ride reports…they’re coming soon.
Here’s a list of today’s events:
BIKE EXIT STRATEGY
SW Naito & SW Salmon St (Waterfront Park by the fountain)
Noon
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 new confidence with your bike riding. Bring loose-fitting, grubby clothes. Attendees (who survive) receive a bike ninja headband.
Skara Brae, bikeninja@timeknock.org
REUSE/RECYCLING VOLUNTEER DAY AT THE COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER
1700 NE Alberta St, Portland OR 97211 (Community Cycling Center)
1pm, Every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm
Come learn about the Community Cycling Center’s reuse and recycling partnerships, conduct intensive bicycle and component teardowns, help with bike art, and do other fun and educational activities.
Susha Pratt, 503-546-8864, recycling@communitycyclingcenter.org, bikeart@communitycyclingcenter.org, www.communitycyclingcenter.org/
MOCKTAILS OFF THE I-5 BRIDGE (Vancouver)
Vancouver, North & West end of the path just off the I-5 bridge
2:30pm, 2:30-5:30 pm
Commuter social serving virgin cocktails and finger food, advice, brochures & maps to bicyclists. Help us record bike traffic for better path sweeping.
Chad Kays, Wallis Engineering, 360-695-7041, chad.kays@walliseng.net
PUMP FOREST PARK RIDE
NW Thurman St. (Forest Park’s Thurman gate)
5:30pm
Join PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker Jack’s pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members welcome.
PUMP, webmaster@pumpclub.org, pumpclub.org
THE COMMUNIFIED RIDE
SW Naito and Salmon (Downtown Waterfront, Salmon St. Fountain)
6pm
This ride will unite Portland’s diverse bike community (hence the name). Bike lovers of all stripes will get together to trade propaganda, get to know one another, and share their brand of bike fun! I’ll stage individual and group photos to document our amazing bike culture. Be a part of history!
Jonathan Maus, 503-706-8804, jonathan@bikeportland.org, BikePortland.org
VOLUNTEER NIGHT AND ORIENTATION AT THE COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER
1700 NE Alberta St, Portland OR 97211 (Community Cycling Center)
7pm, Every Wednesday from 7 – 8:30pm
Attend a Volunteer Orientation to find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Community Cycling Center. If you’d like to stay to volunteer after Orientation, please wear closed-toe shoes.
Neal Armstrong, 503-546-8864, info@communitycyclingcenter.org, www.communitycyclingcenter.org/
