Rides/Events
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Tonight: Choose your own adventure to keep Midnight Mystery Ride alive
The Midnight Mystery Ride is one of many Portland bike culture traditions that is being forced to reconcile with social distancing requirements during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Undaunted by pandemic, Filmed by Bike will host virtual film fest
“When shit goes down, bikes rise up.” That’s the rally cry from Ayleen Crotty, one of Portland’s most dedicated and prolific purveyors of bike culture. Crotty’s Filmed by Bike started as a local event but has grown significantly in the past 18 years and now includes tour stops nationwide and an impressive list of submissions … Read more
Portland’s bid to host 2026 Road Cycling World Championships seeks city council approval
When I sat down with Kevin Hyland in May 2019 to learn about his efforts to bring the UCI Road World Championships to Portland, he was a self-described “one man army.” Now he’s managing a Local Organizing Committee of over 40 people and their effort to win the 2026 bid is going full steam ahead. … Read more
Oregon Active Transportation Summit set for March 17-19
The Oregon Active Transportation Summit moves to a new venue this year. The Street Trust’s annual gathering of planning professionals, agency staffersm thinkers and activists takes place at the Oregon Convention Center. The three-day event will have an explicit focus on climate action and transportation justice and will be headlined by Emma Marris, an environmental … Read more
Reader letter: Let’s make our rides safe and fun for everyone
This letter comes from Sole Fiumefreddo, a leader of Corvidae Bicycle Club, whose name is derived from the family of birds that includes ravens, magpies, and crows. Dear Portland Bicycle Scene, My name is Sole Fiumefreddo of Corvidae Bicycle Club, and I must ask you a favor. I have been biking and commuting around Portland … Read more
Oregon now has a ‘VIP’ all-inclusive gravel training camp
What’s the latest sign that gravel riding has taken over the cycling world? How about a new, five-day event organizers describe as, “An immersive VIP gravel training experience” where the price of admission can cost up to $2,100. The new Bend Unpaved event (May 7-11) is headlined by Bend-based professional cyclist Carl Decker. He’s inviting … Read more
Mayhem on mini bikes at 13th annual Chariot Wars competition (Photo Gallery)
The 13th annual Mini Bike Winter Ben Hurt Chariot Wars had all the mayhem and merriment we’ve come to expect from this uniquely Portland spectacle.
This year, ride Cycle Oregon with a purpose: Ride for a child
Written by Tony Jordan. BikePortland is always open to sharing your guest articles. Please get in touch if you’d like to contribute! On January 29th, Cycle Oregon will announce its 2020 routes at the annual Kickoff Party. According to their website we can expect some surprises such as, “short and long options, gravel options, multiple … Read more