Bikes await the start at the 2009 Freak Bike Fall Alleycat.(Photo © J. Maus) Looks like another great weekend in the saddle! This week’s guide offers something for everyone: trail building and advocacy, freak bikes, informative tours, and plenty of mud. Friday, October 15th 8:00pm: Freak Bike Alleycat The main event of Freak Bike Fall, … Read more
Lots to do this weekend!(Photo © J. Maus) Autumn is in the air and we’ve got a cornucopia of events for you this weekend to help you make the most of it. Apparently Thursday is the new Friday because once again the weekend fun starts early, and in this case, skips over Friday completely! Thursday, … Read more
Cross Crusade opener on Sunday!(Photo © J. Maus) There’s no telling what’s going to happen with the weather this weekend, but that’s no reason to slow down the bike fun. Grab your sunblock and a rain jacket and head out to some great events. Friday, October 1st All weekend: Sisters Mountain Bike Festival A three-day … Read more
The last Sunday Parkways of the year is this weekend!(Photo © J. Maus) A bit of rain and the official start of fall don’t seem to be slowing anybody down. Head out and enjoy the last Sunday Parkways of the year, join the folks hoping to rekindle the critical mass flame, or get your fill … Read more
Bollywood! There’s a lot going on this weekend and we’ve got another great guide to help you make the most of it. From Bollywood to baked goods, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Thursday, September 16th 8:00pm: Bollywood Bike-in It may not technically be a weekend event, but this Bollywood-themed bike-in movie night at … Read more
The BTA is hosting a ride to celebrate new signage and markings in Riverview Cemetery.(Photo: BTA) We’re officially in the “take what you can get” weather period now, and after this week’s rain storms, high 60’s with a few clouds doesn’t look too bad at all. To help you get the most out of your … Read more
Super D! After several months of jam-packed event calenders this Weekend’s light schedule will give you a chance to go on that ride you’ve been thinking about, revisit your favorite regular events, and for those who have already given up on summer altogether, go shopping for rain gear. Friday, September 3rd 6:30pm: Vegan Dinner Bike … Read more
Scene from Biketobeerfest 2009. That’s right, it’s a weekend so epic it begins on a Thursday. There’s only so much summer left, so treat yourself to as much music, food, scenery and merriment while you can. Thursday, August 26th 5:00pm-9:00pm: Kalkhoff Bikes Party Head to the Kalkhoff Bikes showroom in the Pearl District for this … Read more
[Note: This post was originally published on Wednesday, 8/18)] Portland Parks & Rec is hosting the All-City BMX Jam on Saturday. It looks like this heat wave is finally starting to pass, and the upcoming weekend should be blissfully mild. As a reward for all of your sweat and sunburns allow me to present a … Read more
The Twilight Criterium will rock downtown Friday!(Photos © J. Maus) Another packed calender and a sunny forecast means plenty of bike fun options for everyone. Head downtown to watch some sunset racing, enjoy some good, old-fashioned, biking circus merriment on the waterfront, and have a ball with the whole family at Sunday Parkways. Friday, August … Read more
Team Beer Track Race poster. [Publisher’s note: Big thanks to Mr. Amos Hunter for stepping up to do the Weekend Event Guide!] Ahh… summer in Portland. The weather is looking great and the weekend is brimming with some excellent events. Get ready to haul, drink, race, and drool (in no particular order). What more could … Read more