Event Name: 4th Annual Hillsboro Tour de Parks Event Start Date: 23 July 2011 Start Time: 1:00:00 PM Web Site: http://tourdeparks.com Event Description: Tour some of Hillsboro’s parks on your bike. Bring the whole family for an enjoyable, relaxing ride. We will explore some treasured gems of Hillsboro’s city park system while learning basic bicycle … Read more
Event Name: Bikes & Beer at the Organic Brewers Festival Event Date: June 24-26, 2011 Start Time: 12:00:00 PM Web Site: http://washingtoncountybikes.org/events Event Description: Give us 3 hours watching over bikes and we’ll give you chips and a mug for free beer at the 7th Annual Organic Brewers Festival at Overlook Park in Portland. Running … Read more
On July 8th and July 9th, 10,000 bicyclists will embark on the annual 200 mile Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP). The event provides an excellent opportunity to promote wellness, to support the organizers at the Cascade Bicycle Club, and for the 3,000 teams to raise money or interest for a cause. This … Read more
Event Name: Joy Ride through Central Portland Event Start Date: 18 June 2011 Start Time: 11:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.madisonsgrill.com Event Description: New Belgium Brewing, the BTA, Madison’s Grill and The Prudent Cyclist present a chance for you to enjoy yourself. Explore your city, win prizes and support the right cause. A Joy Ride thru … Read more
Event Name: 2011 Human Power Challenge Event Start Date: 28 May 2011 Start Time: 8:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.ohpv.org/HPC/index.html Event Description: Oregon Human Powered Vehicles Presents: The 12th Annual Human Power Challenge (HPC) The event will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 & 29, 2011 at Portland International Raceway (PIR) in Portland, Oregon. … Read more
Event Name: BikePortland Get-together Event Start Date: 25 May 2011 Start Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30(ish) Location: The Spare Room 4830 Northeast 42nd Avenue Portland, OR 97218 Web Site: http://bikeportland.org/gettogether Event Description: These events are a chance for you to meet up offline to make connections, discuss issues, learn from each other, foment plans, and … Read more
Event Name: Quick Start! Event Start Date: 25 June 2011 Start Time: 8:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.bikefirstlttw.com/clinics/quick-start/ Event Description: Learn the skills needed to ride a traditional bike on state of the art technology. Ages 6 through adults! Concordia University on June 25th. Register NOW. Scholarships available through Safe Routes for Schools for children in … Read more
Event Name: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Event Start Date: 12 June 2011 Start Time: 2:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.archdpdx.org Event Description: The parish of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the fourth annual “Blessing of the Bikes,” on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at … Read more
Event Name: GORGE RIDE Event Start Date: 11 June 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.GorgeRide.com Event Description: THE GORGE RIDE | June 11 – The Dalles Get lost in time as you participate in the fifth annual Gorge Ride, a celebration of the “King of Roads” – the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH). … Read more
Event Name: 5% Day for B-shares at Whole Foods Market in the Pearl! Event Start Date: 19 May 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 AM Web Site: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pearl/ Event Description: Join us on May 19th at Whole Foods Market Pearl as 5% of the day’s sales will be donated to B-Line’s B-share program, an urban gleaning program … Read more
Event Name: Cycle the Well Field Event Start Date: 4 June 2011 Start Time: 8:45:00 AM Web Site: http://www.columbiaslough.org Event Description: Bring your bike and your friends for a free tour of Portland’s groundwater system! Experts from the Portland Water Bureau will lead this 16-mile trip on easy terrain. Learn about the operation and history … Read more
Event Name: Kick Off to Bike to Work Week! Event Start Date: 14 May 2011 Start Time: 1:30:00 PM Web Site: http://www.facebook.com/veloclothes Event Description: Come join us to kick off National Bike to Work Week! Veloclothes is having our first annual Bike to Work Week Celebration in style! Stock up on cycling apparel (road, mountain … Read more
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