“I was honestly terrified at the idea of riding across Powell near my house – not because of saftety, but because I’d have to wait for the light, wait for traffic to stop, and then ride across in front of all those people.”
If you’re looking for some fun on a bike this weekend, look no further than our Weekend Event Guide.
“Where did we get the idea that a bike is too expensive to buy and maintain but a car is not?”
We’ve teamed up with the weather and the Fourth of July holiday to bring you this special edition of the Weekend Event Guide.
What’s it like to drive a bus in a city full of bikes?
Hope you’ve got some time to sample one of these fine events this weekend: from a bike art showing to MTB demos, we’ve got something for everyone in this week’s guide.
Here’s our carefully crafted weekly list of great bike rides and events… that you won’t find on the Pedalpalooza calendar.
Believe it or not, Pedalpalooza isn’t the only thing going on this weekend. Check out these other great rides and events.
The Sharrows to Sparrows ride will introduce you to north Portland’s wonderful natural sites — all accessible by bike-only paths and low-stress neighborhood greenways.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. The ride calendar is heating up with the temps … Read more
Local filmmaker, activist, and publisher Joe Biel will screen his latest documentary, Aftermass, at the Clinton St Theater tonight.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. If you are a fan of bike films, it’s going to be a great … Read more
Take time to stop and enjoy the flora and fauna of the Fanno Creek Trail on a ride hosted by the Wetlands Conservancy on Sunday.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to your menu of weekend rides and events, lovingly brought to you by our friends at Hopworks Urban Brewery. Despite the cooler (and maybe wet) weather predicted, … Read more
The weather on Sunday is likely to be glorious. Get those chains oiled.