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Year: 2007

Long distance lover off to Paris for classic randonnée

Michael Wolfe

Michael Wolfe, a few days before
his Parisian adventure.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)

Local cyclist Michael Wolfe is on his way to Paris to compete in the 16th Paris-Brest-Paris Grande Randonée: a bike race with roots that go back to 1891.

Held every four years, the PBP is considered the most prestigious and celebrated randonneuring event in the world. Some 4,000 competitors will have 90 hours to complete the challenging 1200 kilometer course without any outside support.

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Stolen ira ryan cyclocross

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A silver ira ryan cross bike 105 equipped,with a red heart cut out in the downtube lug.black ira ryan lettering with stainless swallow headbadge.

More Info on Finetoothcog

Happy Birthday Danica!

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…We interrupt this broadcast to bring you the following special announcement…

My sweet little Danica is two years old today! You might remember when I posted about her first ride.

Thankfully, she’s really taken to bikes since then (big surprise huh?).

Now, you’ll have to excuse a proud papa, but I can’t resist sharing some recent photos…

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Tour de Fat rolls into town tomorrow

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Tour de Fat '06

New Belgium’s Chris Winn at
last year’s Tour de Fat.
Slide show below
(Photo: Jonathan Maus)

This Saturday, New Belgium Brewery brings their eccentric brand of bike fun to Waterfront Park.

Their Tour de Fat is one of my favorite events of the year, and this time, it should be better than ever (and I’m not just saying that because they advertise with me).

In addition to their usually fun circus of freak bikes (the downtown parade is not to be missed), live music, and cold beer, this year the Sprockettes will take center stage. Yes, the ladies in pink have been touring with the Tour de Fat and this will be their homecoming performance.

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Stolen Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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Had a Siskiyou Cyclery sticker on the main tube. Front shock is slightly longer on one side and tire does not sit right without holding it straight and clamping the front tire hard.

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Portland Century (Good Sport Promotion)

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When: Sunday, 8/26/2007, 05:30 AM

Portland Century Needs Volunteers!

The Portland Century is a celebration of Portland on wheels – a tour of Portland highlights and a benefit for Hands on Greater Portland which promotes Volunteerism.

We need your volunteer support to make it happen!

Positions include:
5:30-10:30 Setup & Registration, 10am-2pm Dinner Prep & Serving, 1:30pm-4:30pm & 4-8pm Finish Line & Cleanup shifts, 7am-6pm Medical Riders* 100mi, 8am-6pm Medical Riders* 50mi, 9am-6pm Medical Riders* 25mi, 7am-6pm Ridealong Mechanics* 100mi, 8am-6pm Ridealong Mechanics* 50mi, 9am-6pm Ridealong Mechanics* 25mi, Rest stop shifts various times and places, Course Marshals various times and places.

*Special Skills needed

Some volunteer positions include a free ride, all include a Portland Century Volunteer Tshirt. Full training will be provided for all positions not requiring special skills.

To Sign up, please go to:
www.PortlandCentury.com/Volunteer.html

Come Give Portland a Hand at the Portland Century!

Event Location: South Park Blocks – PSU
Directions:
Contact: Jensi Albright, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact E-Mail: Jensi@GoodSportPromotion.org
Contact Phone: 503.459.4508
Website: www.PortlandCentury.com
Event Status: On-Schedule

Twilight Criterium (Good Sport Promotion)

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Volunteer at the 6th Annual Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium
Friday August 24, 2007

Portland’s such a great place that we even have our own downtown Professional bike race – the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. Don’t miss out on the action – come lend a hand to make it happen!

Volunteers needed to help set up, control crowds, clean up, and monitor the race course. Training provided and a slice of pizza, a drink, and a Twilight Crit Tshirt. The shifts are 3:30pm-7pm, 6:30pm-10pm, and 9pm-10:30pm.

To volunteer, please go to:
www.PortlandTwilight.com, look for the Volunteer box and click on More Info

This great event includes:
*Professional bike racing in downtown Portland *Live Music *Widmer Beer Garden and Hot Lips Pizza *Free bike Parking *Cycling and Fitness expo *Over 10,000 spectators

Come see what it feels like to stand inches away from a bicycle peloton speeding past you at 30mph…
We need you!

Sponsored By Submitter/Independent Organizer
When: Friday, 8/24/2007, 03:30 PM
Event Location: North Park Blocks – Pearl District
Directions:
Contact: Jensi Albright, Volunteer Coordinator
Contact E-Mail: Jensi@GoodSportPromotion.com
Contact Phone: 503-459-4508
Website: www.PortlandTwilight.com
Event Status: On-Schedule

Drop-in Volunteer Night (CCC)

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Drop-In Volunteer Night at Community Cycling Center
When: Monday, 8/21/2007, 07:00 PM

The most visible way people volunteer at the CCC is to help with all bike-related projects on Drop-In Volunteer Nights. If you have the know-how or have been certified by us, you may help repair bikes. All volunteers will start with bike cleaning and dismantling bikes for recycling in order to get oriented in our facility.

To get started, please attend a Volunteer Orientation on the first Tuesday of every month, same time.

Sponsored By Community Cycling Center
When: Monday, 8/21/2007, 07:00 PM
Event Location: Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta, Portland, OR
Directions: Google Map To Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta, Portland, OR
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: volunteer at CommunityCyclingCenter dawt org
Contact Phone:
Website: http://www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org
Event Status: On-Schedule

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