Weekend Event Guide: Slut Pedal, bike town hall, Zoobomb, and more

It’s so beautiful outside right now, and a bike is a great way to enjoy it. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

Welcome to the weekend eve eve.

Check out our ride and event picks below. And thanks for riding your bike!

Friday, October 6th

Zoobomb All Wheels Welcome – 7:00 pm up on The Hill (SW Knights & Fairview)
Take the MAX up to Washington Park (or ride, you stud) and meet some nice people before “bombing” down together in the grand tradition of the world famous Zoobombers. Bring a mini-bike if you dare. More info here.

Saturday, October 7th

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Gateway Green (NE)
Grab the bikes and the little ones and roll over to Gateway Green for some fun on the pump track, jumps, trails, and more. It’ll be a big festival of off-road goodness. More info here.

Parkrose Pedal – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Parkrose Middle School (NE)
This annual, family-friendly ride brings the Parkrose neighborhood together to spread the joy, empowerment, and community building potential of bicycling. More info here.

E-bikes at El Tigre Festival – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Cook Park (Tigard – Washington County)
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Tigard has made bicycles a big part of this year’s El Tigre Fest. Expect great, kid-friendly bike activities and an e-bike demo area where you can try out a cool new ride. More info here.

Winter Gear Clinic – 12:45 pm at Evelyn Schiffler Park (Beaverton – Washington County)
The fine folks of Ride Westside are hosting a clinic to get you up to speed on how to keep riding in the cold and wet. Jackets, pants, lights — they’ll have experts on hand to calm your concerns and boost your confidence. More info here.

Sunday, October 8th

Meet PBC Portland Tour – 9:30 am at Wilshire Park (NE)
Join Portland Bicycling Club leader Ann Morrow for a relaxed ride around Portland. This is Portland’s oldest bike club, and it might be your people. You’ll never know, until you show. More info here.

Bike Town Hall – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Portland Mercado (SE)
Three Oregon state lawmakers are hosting this rolling town hall: Reps Khanh Pham and Thuy Tran, and Senator Michael Dembrow. Imagine, politicians caring this much about transportation, the environment — and community engagement! Swoon!! More info here.

Slut Pedal – 1:30 pm at Irving Park (NE)
“This ride is centered around BIPOC and Queer SW, but ALL local dancers, s*x work*rs, and performers or coaches are welcome for this fun, community oriented bike ride and party event.” Free Biketown and TriMet passes available on first-come/first-served basis! More info here.


— Don’t see an event? Please tell us about what’s going on in your neighborhood by filling out our contact form!

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Founder of BikePortland (in 2005). Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. Car driver. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, contact me via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a paying subscriber.

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