4/25: Hello readers and friends. I'm still recovering from a surgery I had on 4/11, so I'm unable to attend events and do typical coverage. See this post for the latest update. I'll work as I can and I'm improving every day! Thanks for all your support 🙏. - Jonathan Maus, BikePortland Publisher and Editor
Whether you’re a spectator or participant, the 53rd Annual Mt. Tabor Circuit Race is an event you won’t want to miss. Hosted by Team Rose City, the course is a tough, 1.3-mile hilly and curvy circuit that encircles the upper reservoir and passes by the neck of the ancient volcano that formed Mt. Tabor. The … Read more
Total partcipants: 74! from David Ross:Check the report and photos on his blog. from Carye Bye: Kudos to David for putting on a really fun event!! I loved biking all over Portland on a lovely sunny Saturday looking for clues mostly to do with local murals, & public art. In the group I joined up … Read more
Riders: 33 As reported by Emily: We had wonderful weather for this ride this afternoon. 33 people were there at the start including a gaggle of kids a few people from my previous tours and lots of first timers, both to Heritage Trees and Bikes. Many thanks to Jeff Bernards and Shawn Granton for help … Read more
Don’t forget to get tickets for Portland’s only showing of “The Tour Baby”. A behind the scenes look at the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong. There are two shows, this Weds (all ages) and Thurs (21+) at the Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.) Film maker Scot Coady will be present for Q & … Read more
Went to the clown house last night. It was lots of fun. Didn’t stay too late cuz I had a 2 year old and a neighbor kid whose parents had no idea where I’d taken her…and we were on bikes without lights. BUT, we stayed long enough to enjoy: mud wrastlin’ flaming spool walking lightbulb … Read more
Reported by Ayleen: MW-Represent was thoroughly educational! We had 35 people throughout the night and the recycling bin is overflowing with beer cans – lots of Milwaukee’s Best. COMPETITIONS BEST COZYtie : Melissa and Allison Parker BEST MIDWEST SHIRTJennie Tower for her Rockford Speedway shirt that was signed across teh chest by the guy who … Read more
When: 6/12/05Reported by Shawn: Despite some confusion at the beginning of the ride, the 18 participants (14 riders and 4 organizers) of the R U Couv Curious ride had a swell-o-riffic time learning how to effectively cross the Columbia River to get to Vancouver, Washington. A group met Kiran at the Rose Quarter stop on … Read more
6/14/05Reported by Shawn: Despite the weather turning to total crap immediately before and at times on this ride, the Pizza Ride managed to attract 24 hardy bicyclists, whose love of pizza overcamePortland’s notorious rain. The ride started at Wallace Park (NW 25th and Raleigh) at about 6.30pm and hit up two pizzerias in NW, Tributes … Read more
The girls and I had a great time out at Alpenrose Velodrome yesterday. I was really impressed with the racing and it was fun to learn more about the different track events. I’ve heard a lot about track racing over the years, but this was the first time I saw it live. I’m looking forward … Read more
Reported by Allan: The HOB Nob (high occupancy bike ride) was a splendid success. The stats: People –11 riders, 2 of which were children Bikes –1 triple with a piccolo trailer (I guess that makes it a Quad)3 tandems, 1 of which was a Chunker, 1 with a kiddie seat and a Burleydouble trailer1 single … Read more
Our very own Alpenrose Velodrome in the SW hills is in the middle of an awesome racing event, The Alpenrose Six Day. It started on Monday and goes until Saturday. Get out there and check it out. Get all the details here.
Update by Mara: check out her photos . She also posted something on her blog.