The great thing about the Portland bike scene is that no matter how you take your two-wheeled fix, you’re sure to find something you like. Take this past weekend for example.
Photo: trolf3323
Thing got off to a roaring start with the Midnight Mystery Ride on Friday night. I wasn’t there, but I heard the meeting spot – Amnesia Brewing on N. Mississippi Street – was absolutely packed with bikey people (see photo above).
Then on Saturday, the annual St. Johns Parade rolled through the northern part of our city. There was all sorts of wacky stuff on display, including this funky-yet-friendly looking bike gang, captured above by VJ Beauchamp.
Photo: P. Edward Squidersons
Also on Saturday, on the other side of town, there were more bikers in pink. Except this event was much more serious than a street parade. It was the second annual Eric Kautzky Memorial Track Race, the first big track event of the season out at Alpenrose Velodrome.
Saturday was also the famous Wasco Wild West, a pair of 75-mile recumbent and tandem road races out in The Dalles, Oregon. ‘Bent enthusiast and route expert Michael Wolfe was there. Watch the comments for links to his report and photos.
And of course Sunday was Mother’s Day. Juli’s long overdue for a new city bike so the girls and I started the search at River City Bicycles. The place was buzzing with activity! There’s something very inspiring about a packed bike shop. You could really sense the energy and excitement (or maybe it was just the free espresso).
Did anyone out there happen to do a ride with their mom on Sunday?
Feel free to share your weekend adventures…