STP on the horizon…
This just in from the Seattle PI: "8,000 riders expected for STP bicycle race" Wow, that’s a lot of people. Sounds like fun.
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Bakery gets into Tour de France spirit
This just in: St. Honore Bakery to host live Tour de France coverage and collect used bikes for the Community Cycling Center on July 2nd. St. Honoré Bakery will pay tribute to the Tour de France and collect bikes for low-income youths and adults. Cycle or stroll down to the bakery on Saturday, July 2nd … Read more
Report: Shortest Night of the Year Ride
26 traversed mt tabor 12 rode the springwater 10 climbed powell butte, listened to the guitar and harrmonica sounds of Ali; ate tasty pasta al pest and drank champagne 9 saw the sunrise at 5:30 8 are riding home on MAX right now the shortest night of the year ride has been the longest of … Read more
Report: Framebuilding workshop
60+ eager bike lovers descended upon a non-descript garage door near 38th and Belmont to get a glimpse at the magic of framebuilding from Sacha White, master craftsman of Vanilla Bicycles. Their wait was rewarded with compelling, behind-the-scenes information and cold PBR and Hansens (Vanilla Cola flavor of course). The crowds were thick so Sacha … Read more
Ride report: Museums & Collections Tour I
Museums & Collections Tour I 10 enthusastic people for a mid-day Friday bike tour that came after Breakfast on the Bridges and Before the Bike Kiss-In. Highlight: Running into Elvis Details:We met at Old Town Pizza, a few came early to eat lunch. Everyone was made to wear a sticker saying “I collect _____”. One … Read more
Good and Bad From the Oregonian
href=”http://www.cycleoregon.com/TheWeekend/index.htm” target=”_blank”>my hunch is comfirmed (I’ve heard rumors about this for a few months now): Cycle Oregon and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will introduce Oregon’s first State Scenic Bikeway. This 136-mile route linking two of America’s greatest bicycling cities, Portland and Eugene, will be permanently signed, maintained and marketed, to showcase the scenery, … Read more
Ride report: Father’s Day Trailer Kids Park Tour
Reported by Patrick: Five adults and four kids (one tag-along, one bike mounted child seat, and two burley trailers) participated in the third annual TKPT. We left Wilshire Park at noon and rode to St. John’s (by way of the Going Street bike/pedestrian bridge) to Columbia Park. Columbia Park was a new park for the … Read more
Cyclists have more fun
Signs recently spotted at Portland’s first-ever Bike Kiss-in event. * Make love, not traffic * Honk if you’re jealous * Lip lock, not gridlock * Bikes have more fun * If you rode your bike, you’d be kissing now If you missed it, check the Pedalpalooza calendar for more bike fun that you can handle!
Mt. Tabor Circuit Race this Sunday
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
Report: Bike Scavenger Hunt
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
Report: Heritage Tree Ride
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
“The Tour Baby” at the Bagdad
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