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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
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.
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
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
(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
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.)
(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
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
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