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Dancing during sunset at the Rocky Butte Sunset Picnic ride last year.More photos here(Photos by Dat Nguyen) Today’s Pedalpalooza menu is another feast of bike fun. There are two options for sunset picnics at two amazing locations: Elk Rock Island on the Willamette and Rocky Butte Park. There’s also a chance to learn about Portland’s … Read more
A sketch from the event.More photos here.(Photo © Phloxie) [This report was written by ride organizer eRin.] Mini-bike Life Drawing was the perfect post-World Naked Bike Ride wind-down on Sunday! A saxophone player practiced nearby, the breeze blew, the sun shone, drunk kids pestered us for lighters, photos, and drawings of themselves, and best, people … Read more
Zombie Cycle Rampager. More photos here.(Photos © geargreaser)
“We have learned how to survive, now we really need to learn how to live.” –Gil Penalosa at the Carfree Conference last Tuesday I have finally gotten a chance to upload my audio recording of Gil Penalosa’s keynote address to the Towards Carfree Cities Conference at Portland State University last Tuesday. Penalosa’s speech and presentation … Read more
The Short Track course is long on fun.More photos here(Photos © J. Maus) Mountain bikers will be the main event at Portland International Raceway (PIR) tonight when the Mountain Bike Short Track Series kicks off. The series will continue each of the next six Mondays through the end of July. Organizer Kris Schamp says given … Read more
Splash Dancing at its finest!More photos(Photos © J. Maus) The Splash Dance ride was awesome. About 70 people joined us for the start at Salmon Street fountain (including this insanely large, trike tall bike). After getting wet at Salmon Street, we paraded to Skidmore Fountain. It was packed with people before we got there and … Read more
Splash Dancers took over the city’s fountains on Saturday.More photos here(Photos © J. Maus) And the fun keeps on going…even on a Monday! Lots of interesting and fun rides to consider today/tonight. Do you like urban history? Graffiti? Gelato? Pizza perhaps? If so, there’s a ride for you. See the full list of rides below, … Read more
[Updated 6/23, 10:10am: I’ve updated this story with video coverage. Watch it below.] Babes on Bryant Street and not a care in the world.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland’s first-ever experiment with a large-scale carfree event was a rousing success.
Photo GalleryVideo below(Photos © J. Maus) It’s like Critical Mass without the attitude or the age. Portland’s first Kidical Mass ride (an import from Eugene) was a big success tonight. About 40 people (and about half were little ones!) showed up for a short loop through downtown. Ride organizer Angela Koch, the Safe Routes to … Read more
Stylin’.Gallery – Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) A large group of fashionable bike riders gathered in the South Park Blocks in downtown Portland this evening for the annual Sexy Cyclists Ride. Participants showed up in all manner of outfits — from sequined pants, and saucy dresses (worn by boys and girls) to fishnets and, well, … Read more
There’s a ride for everyone (even these little guys!) during Pedalpalooza!(Photos © J. Maus) Here it is folks, your weekend Pedalpalooza lineup. Peruse the list below with your Saturday morning coffee and head out for two full days of bike fun the likes of which have never been seen. Whether you like to roller skate, … Read more
Yesterday, Portland’s Unicycle Bastards hosted a few games of Unicycle Polo at Alberta Park. Bill Mikesell from OregonLive.com was there and he produced this video report: