Event Name: Safe Routes to School Spring Kick-Off Event Start Date: 2 April 2011 Start Time: 10:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm Event Description: FREE, family-friendly event to celebrate health, safety and physical activity. Hands-on workshops for adults. Activities and games for kids. Helmet fitting and giveaway, bike repair, healthy lunch, community bike ride, and more! … Read more
Event Name: Division Streetscape Project open house Event Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Event Start Time: 5:30-7:00pm Event Location: St. Philip Neri Church, 2408 SE 16th Ave Event Description: The project is currently in the design and engineering phase. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2012. The City of Portland is designing improvements for … Read more
Event Name: Cycle Club – Riding Clinics Event Start Date: 19 March 2011 Start Time: 8:30:00 AM Web Site: http://www.nwpersonaltraining.com/subs/events/event_details.php?event_id=150 Event Description: Are you a beginning or intermediate level cyclist wanting to take your cycling to the next level? Join local bike racer, Sara Fletcher and dynamic personal trainer, Kara Carlson from NW Personal Training … Read more
Event Name: BikePortland Get-Together Event Date: Wed. March 30th 5:30-7:30pm Event Location: Lents Commons – 9201 SE Foster Rd, Portland 97266 Event Description: The next in our 2011 series of Get-togethers made possible by SKS. We’ll be talking about local issues with the folks who live, work and ride in the area. Please join us. … Read more
Event Name: Tour of Remodeled Homes Event Dates: March 12-13, 2011 Time: 10:00-5:00pm Event Description: Enter to win a Showers Pass Double Century jacket at the Tour of Remodeled Homes.* The HomeBuilders of Metro Portland & Professional Remodelers Org are showing off remodeled homes throughout the Portland Metro area. Ride your bike to the home, … Read more
Event Name: Tweed Ride – A very virtuous ride, indeed (see also ‘Vice’ April 2, 2011) Event Date: Saturday March 5th, 11:00am Event start location: Union Station, Old Town Event Description: from the excellent event promo poster: “We shall fashionably spin at leisure through our Rose City, noting the several sides of culture. Therefore, bring … Read more
Event Name: Vancouver Bike Club – bike gear & apparel swap Event Start Date: 9 March 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 PM Web Site: http://vbc-usa.com/site/cal-rides.php?id=804 Event Description: Bring stuff to trade or sell! Or just bring your checkbook or cash to buy stuff. STUFF! Bike anything, including apparel. In Vancouver at Bortolami’s Aero Room – building … Read more
Event Name: Binary Burn Out – 4up computrainer races Event Date: Thursday March 10th, 7-10pm Event location: Upper Echelon Fitness, 1420 NW 17th Event Description: Presented by Backyard Blam. Ten dollar race entry in a winner take all competition. Bring your own bike. Prizes for fastest team.
Event Name: Tweed Ride – Vice (A surely ignoble and iniquitous ride) Event Date: Saturday April 2nd, 4:00pm (see also March 5th, 2011) Event start location: The Wharf, NW Front Ave and 18th Street. Event Description: from the excellent event promo poster: “We shall fashionably spin at leisure through our Rose City, noting the several … Read more
Event Name: Bike Friday Neighborhood Sale Event Start Date: 25 February 2011 Start Time: 9:00:00 AM – 6:30 PM Web Site: http://bikefriday.com Event Description: Bike Friday Neighborhood Sale!! Friday-Saturday, Feb. 25-26. 9-6:30 pm. Great cash and carry deals on Sports, Expeditions, 8s, Companions, Rockets and Tandems in stock. Pre-Loved prices slashed. Overstock merchandise available. Discounts … Read more
Event Name: Bike N Hike 40th Season Celebration Event Start Date: 25 February 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.bikenhike.com Event Description: Bike n Hike has been serving Oregon cyclists since 1971, and we’re throwing a party to say “thanks” to our loyal customers! This coming Friday, February 25, Bike n Hike Portland will … Read more
Event Name: ReRack Roof Rack Drive Event Start Date: 15 February 2011 Start Time: 11:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.bta4bikes.org/btablog/2011/02/03/feb-15-20-donate-used-yakima-and-thule-roof-racks-to-benefit-the-bta/ Event Description: ReRack Roof Rack Drive to Support the Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s Walk + Bike Education Program 2240 NE Sandy Blvd February 15th – 20th Regular business hours Drop off any Thule or Yakima roof rack, … Read more
Comment of the Week: The public health angle should matter more