6 Day Racing at Alpenrose
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.
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Update by Mara: check out her photos . She also posted something on her blog.
Report: Midnight Mystery Ride
Date of ride: 6/10/05 (Update: Just heard from Ayleen that this ride set a new MMR World Record!) Number of riders: 88 I wasn’t on the ride but I’ve heard the following: Ended up as a ZooBomb with bike fun ensuing at that kiddie playground up at Washington Park. Click here for some photos. If … Read more
Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway
Last Friday (I know I’m late on this one) I was lucky enough to join in on a ride that gave a sneak peak at Oregon’s first State Scenic Bikeway. Cycle Oregon is spearheading the effort that will designate an independent bike route from Portland to Eugene. Jonathan Nicholas was the emcee and led the … Read more
Report: Transportation Geeks Ride
(reported by Ms. Elicia Cardenas)Date: 6/13/05Riders: 26Click here for the slide show We went on a short ride through Southeast. The good geeky students all recieved worksheets to help identify the various bike facilities and traffic calming devices, and got to put a star on each item viewed. They also got stickers proclaiming such geek … Read more
Pedalpalooza blog launched!
I just launched a new blog to keep up with all the bike fun during Pedalpalooza 2005. Check it out for all the latest ride and event reports.
Kick Off Parade Slide Show
UPDATE: Check the video (from Ed S. at the Big Time TV blog) Check out my slide show from the rockin’ Kick Off Parade! This one was completely accidental, I didn’t see the graffitti till i got home! (it says, “Smash the State” I think.)
Ride report: Taco Ride
(reported by Ben Salzberg) It rained cats and dogs right at the time to gather for the ride, eliminating all but the hardiest cyclists. We still had 9 taco enthusiasts along for the ride, and visited several excellent stops: Cha Cha Cha (Hawthorne)Uruapan IISuper Torta We didn’t get down to San Felipe… maybe we can … Read more
Report: Dinnertime Mystery Ride
as reported by the Cougars: * Riders: 28 Mystery Destination: former homesite of George Washington Shaver, pioneer of steamship navigation Special Thanks: Ethan and Kellie for making dessert crepes with all the fixin’s Ride Synopsis: From Bikehenge we pedaled south on 18th, under Hwy 26, then along the mixed-use trail that runs along the Sunset … Read more
Pedalpalooza Essentials
from Kiran Limaye: Check the list below before you go to any of theremaining 73+ events. pp Essentials 10. Coffee/yerba mate/stimulants of choice9. Properly inflated tires8. Virgin helmet7. Cell phone securement to bike/body6. PP/SHIFT T-shirt5. Rehydrating salts/ electrolyte solution & water4. sunscreen (days); birth control (nights)3. PP calendar & maps2. On-bike recycling bin or basket1. … Read more
World Naked Ride
Update: According to some reliable sources, there were around 170 riders. The Folz family, cold and bold.
Division Street bike planning workshop
This just in: This Saturday (June 18th) there will be a Community Workshop about planning for Division Street. The workshop will be at Richmond Elementary School (2276 SE 41st) in the cafeteria. It will be from 9 am to Noon. This workshop will give the community an opportunity to weigh in on proposed zoning changes, … Read more