the post-ride water fight!
(File photo)
So far, the weather is cooperating to make this weekend’s Hottest Day of the Year Ride another memorable event.
Last year, I joined over 900 other folks for a fun, urban loop followed by a massive water fight and an indulgent make-your-own ice-cream sundae buffet. This year, I’m bringing the whole family.
Organizers are hoping even more people show up and the goal is to make a serious run at the Guinness World Record for largest water fight (which according to event promoter Ayleen Crotty is 1,173 people).
If the fun route, ice-cream buffet and water fight don’t convince you to show up, than consider that the ride is a major benefit for the programs of the Community Cycling Center.
The ride is this Sunday (8/5) and starts at the Lucky Lab Beer Hall (1945 NW Quimby). You can choose from a 15 or 40 route and squirt guns are included with registration.
For more details check out HottestDayRide.com.
To see what the event looked like last year, check out my slideshow:
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
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Ah wow, $30 to ride on the \’hottest day of the year\’ Nice to see people capitalizing on the most mundane, should-be-free things, we\’ve progressed very far from the misguided bs of the 60\’s.
Jeff,
You and anyone else is free to ride any day of the year. If you want to participate in a BENEFIT for the CCC that includes a large supported ride with 2 courses, an ice-cream sunday bar, and a squirt-gun battle – then $30 seems a fair price.
I\’ve attended a couple of the other rides (worst day of the year, night ride) and had a blast. They are very relaxed, family-friendly events, and a great way to get some non-hardcore bike folks to participate and have a good time. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this event.
How is privately organizing a BENEFIT capitalizing on anything?
You are free to not participate, but inform yourself before you post inane, ignorant statements.
Jeff, the Community Cycling Center is one of the best bicycle-oriented community charities in the Portland area. I don\’t mind shelling out a donation twice a year, and if I get to have fun doing it, so much the better!