What: This route focuses on Southwest’s Multi-Use Paths like the Willamette Greenway, Terwilliger Trail and the Fanno Creek Trail. There are some hills on this route. We’ll take our time going up them and regroup at the top but this ride is probably not one you want to do pulling a kid trailer. Where: Meet: … Read more
What: Wishing you could go for a great bike ride AND learn about your local groundwater at the same time? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a bicycling tour of the Columbia South Shore Well Field, with experts on hand to describe Portland’s back-up water supply system. A great ride for adults and children … Read more
Remember the BikePortland Bookstore? It’s still out there, and we’ve recently added a handful of new books, mainly thanks to your suggestions. We’ve got a hot new popular book about kids and safety, some titles on framebuilding, a recommended new kids’ book, a travel tale and a classic movie. Any other ideas for titles we … Read more
What: A family friendly ride, a bike pride parade featuring teams/groups of 5 or more then a street race criterium up and down Mississippi in the evening. Vendors, beer garden… good times. Benefitting Self Enhancement Inc. youth development organization. When: Saturday, June 13. Family Ride signup 12:45, rolls at 1:30. Parade rolls at 3pm. Racing … Read more
What: These events present a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to get out and be active right in your own neighborhood. You will be able to walk, bike run, roll, meet your neighbors, and enjoy entertainment in the parks and along the routes When: June 21, 9am-4pm Where: North Portland. Throughout Arbor Lodge, … Read more
What: Discover the wilds of Cathedral Park, Smith and Bybee Lakes, and Columbia Slough. Helmets required, water suggested. Distance: 12 miles Time: 2 hours When: Thursday, June 4, 6:00pm Where: Meeting Place – Columbia Park Cottage 4339 N Lombard.
What: Family-friendly group ride leaving from multiple locations to the Portland Farmers Market. There will be refreshments, kid’s activity on-site, and “enter to win” prize drawing at noon. Bike parking is available. When: Saturday, May 30. Arrive at 11am. Where: Portland Farmers Market at PSU More info: Watch www.portlandfarmersmarket.org for start locations & times
What: Silent, slow-paced ride to honor bicyclists injured or killed on public roads. When: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The route is approximately eight miles long, and we will ride at a pace of no more than 12 mph. We expect to finish a little after 8:00 p.m. Where: Starts outside the BikeFarm … Read more
A screenshot from video “Dear Nana” by Guy Baker “Drive Less. Save More.” is an awareness campaign sponsored by dozens of regional businesses and organizations whose collective goal is to reduce car trips in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The program provides the public with information about driving costs, transportation options, delivery services, and more. The … Read more
What: Bike Maintenance Basics Where: REI, 1405 NW Johnson When: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 6:30pm. More Info: www.gettingaroundportland.org
What: Bike Commuting Basics Where: St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N Central. When: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 6:30pm. More Info: www.gettingaroundportland.org
What: Workshops on touring, commuting and maintenance. Where: Friendly House, 1715 NW 26th (at Thurman) When: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 6:30pm More Info: www.gettingaroundportland.org