Maritza Arango (Events Editor)
BikePortland Articles by Maritza Arango (Events Editor)
Weekend Event Guide: Bike Play, Ride on Native Land, Mini Sunday Parkways and more!
(Photos from the 2012 edition of Bike Play. The three-night run of this year’s 12th anniversary show starts Friday. Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Dogs on bikes! Reader stories, photos, and my journey with my dalmatian Amélie
TREATS! That word summarizes peoples’ stories, tips and experiences around training their dogs to join them on the bike. Mine too. Treats have been my #1 ally through a journey of getting my dog Amélie to ride with me. The journey I took before writing this story took me more than three weeks of observing … Read more
A Unity Ride recap and thoughts on respecting bodies in public spaces
Publisher’s Note: Maritza Arango is BikePortland’s new events editor! This is her first (non Weekend Event Guide) post. Maritza moved to Portland from Bogotá, Colombia in January 2021. Stay tuned for a proper intro and more of her perspectives on Portland’s bike scene. – Jonathan How hard is it for humans to understand that differences … Read more
Weekend Event Guide: Clowns, Unity Ride, Splish Splash, Bikearaoke, and more!
Hey folks! July is here and after a weekend of an extreme heatwave hitting the north-western coast, it is time to keep on with Pedalpalooza events. Here are some of the main activities to do this weekend. Don’t forget to bring your sunscreen!