Month: May 2009

What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Lloyd District, 700 NE Multnomah Blvd, 3rd floor, Rooms A and B

When: May 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Downtown Portland, Multnomah County Central Library, 201 SW 10th Ave, US Bank Room

When: May 12, 12:00pm-1:00pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Downtown Portland, BTA offices, 233 NW 5th Ave.

When: May 7, 6:00pm-7:00pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

What: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is offering several workshops throughout the month to introduce people interested in biking to the laws, skills, and gear that will help them be safe and confident on our city’s streets.
Topics covered include: safe and legal riding, what you need to know about lights and rain gear, carrying stuff – including clothes, groceries and kids, what to do about your hair, route planning and maps. All workshops are free and open to public. All you need to bring are your questions.

Where: Swan Island. Daimler, 4747 N Channel (at the corner of Anchor St)

When: May 6, 12:00-1:00 pm

More Info: http://bta4bikes.org/resources/commute101.php

What: River City Bicycles Monday Night Women and Master Race Series
Monday night summer bike racing for women (any age) and masters men (30+) on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories for beginner to advanced cyclists. New racers are welcome and encouraged, just show up with a helmet and road bike ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and provide tips.

Where:Portland International Raceway
1940 North Victory Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97217

When: Every Monday night: May 4th to August 31st Racing begins at 6:15pm

More info: New this year is introduction to racing clinics for both Men and Women
Novice racers: Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about?
Want to learn about the basics, and more? Meet other racers, coaches and
racing teams? Then this clinic is just for you!

The clinic will include basics of what bike racing is about led by Russell Cree of Upper Echelon Fitness (www.upperechelonfitness.com) (Men’s – 1st Monday), and Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching (www.wenzelcoaching.com) (Women’s – 2nd Monday)
http://www.racemondaynight.com

What: River City Bicycles Monday Night Women and Master Race Series
Monday night summer bike racing for women (any age) and masters men (30+) on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories for beginner to advanced cyclists. New racers are welcome and encouraged, just show up with a helmet and road bike ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and provide tips.

Where:Portland International Raceway
1940 North Victory Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97217

When: Every Monday night: May 4th to August 31st Racing begins at 6:15pm

More info: New this year is introduction to racing clinics for both Men and Women
Novice racers: Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about?
Want to learn about the basics, and more? Meet other racers, coaches and
racing teams? Then this clinic is just for you!

The clinic will include basics of what bike racing is about led by Russell Cree of Upper Echelon Fitness (www.upperechelonfitness.com) (Men’s – 1st Monday), and Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching (www.wenzelcoaching.com) (Women’s – 2nd Monday)
http://www.racemondaynight.com

What: River City Bicycles Monday Night Women and Master Race Series
Monday night summer bike racing for women (any age) and masters men (30+) on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories for beginner to advanced cyclists. New racers are welcome and encouraged, just show up with a helmet and road bike ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and provide tips.

Where:Portland International Raceway
1940 North Victory Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97217

When: Every Monday night: May 4th to August 31st Racing begins at 6:15pm

More info: New this year is introduction to racing clinics for both Men and Women
Novice racers: Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about?
Want to learn about the basics, and more? Meet other racers, coaches and
racing teams? Then this clinic is just for you!

The clinic will include basics of what bike racing is about led by Russell Cree of Upper Echelon Fitness (www.upperechelonfitness.com) (Men’s – 1st Monday), and Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching (www.wenzelcoaching.com) (Women’s – 2nd Monday)
http://www.racemondaynight.com

What: River City Bicycles Monday Night Women and Master Race Series
Monday night summer bike racing for women (any age) and masters men (30+) on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories for beginner to advanced cyclists. New racers are welcome and encouraged, just show up with a helmet and road bike ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and provide tips.

Where:Portland International Raceway
1940 North Victory Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97217

When: Every Monday night: May 4th to August 31st Racing begins at 6:15pm

More info: New this year is introduction to racing clinics for both Men and Women
Novice racers: Never tried bicycle racing and always wanted to see what it was all about?
Want to learn about the basics, and more? Meet other racers, coaches and
racing teams? Then this clinic is just for you!

The clinic will include basics of what bike racing is about led by Russell Cree of Upper Echelon Fitness (www.upperechelonfitness.com) (Men’s – 1st Monday), and Kendra Wenzel of Wenzel Coaching (www.wenzelcoaching.com) (Women’s – 2nd Monday)
http://www.racemondaynight.com

What: The BTA and community activists like you worked hard to get bike funding into the budget, but we need your help to make it stick! All five City Commissioners must approve the budget, so tell them why affordable transportation is important to you

When: Thursday, May 21, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Family-friendly bike ride gathers at Sunnyside Elementary School at 5:15 pm and leaves at 5:30 pm. We’ll arrive at Mt Tabor Middle School (5800 SE Ash St) shortly before 6:00 pm. Testimony begins at 6:30 pm.

Attire: Green Tie. Show your support by wearing Bike Box Green to the hearing!

Preparation: Know what you want to say, in 3 minutes or less. Sign up starts at 6:00. Read additional instructions and tips for testifying at the Mayor’s website.

Can’t attend the hearing? Email your testimony to the City Council before May 27. 

laurelb(at)ci(dot)portland(dot)or(dot)us

What: Underpants and Heavy Cans – A food collection ride to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. All bikes welcome. Multiple categories with winners judged on weight, not speed. Fabulous prizes including HOMEMADE UNDERPANTS OF GLORY!

Where: Start at Vera Katz under Hawthorne Bridge.

When: Sunday May 24. Registration from 12-1pm. Ride starts at 1pm.

More Info: Bring a bike, bag(s), lock, helmet. After party at Roots Brewing, 1520 SE 7th ave. Awards at 6pm.