(Photo © J. Maus)
Bike Back the Night, the annual ride and rally to increase awareness of sexual violence is happening this Thursday (4/29). The ride is hosted by the non-profit Portland Women’s Crisis Line and the Portland State University Women’s Resource Center.
The PWCL works to end domestic violence by educating and empowering our community. They operate a 24/7 crisis line and “sexual assault advocacy program.” By riding bikes through our city streets, they not only raise awareness for their work and their important message, but they reclaim public space.
I was at the inaugural ride in 2008 which had well over 100 people. This year, the event is both a ride and a community march. It will begin with a rally and entertainment at the South Park Blocks at 6:00 pm and the ride/march will begin at 7:00 pm.
Here’s the event flyer (full event details here):
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