Rides/Events
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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
Portland’s beloved ‘Sprockettes’ dance for final time tonight
https://www.thesprockettes.com/info When I first saw the Sprockettes in 2004 I had no idea they were the top of a cycling culture iceberg that was so inspiring to me that I’d spend the next 15 years of my life devoted to documenting it.
Here’s what you’ll find at the 15th annual BikeCraft fair this weekend
Our friend Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie has stepped up to organize BikeCraft this year. With the big event coming up this weekend, I asked him to send over mini profiles of the vendors and a bit about what to expect. Take it away Joe! BikeCraft 2019 is set for November 30th and December 1st (a … Read more
15th annual BikeCraft fair is back with a new venue and more
15 years after we hosted the first BikeCraft on a snowy night in northeast Portland, the event is back again and ready to help you find locally made, bike-inspired gifts for everyone on your list.
A night on the ‘East Buttes’
Last night I learned the buttes overlooking east Portland are full of hidden gems that are much easier to appreciate with an experienced guide.
Journalist Angie Schmitt, critic of ‘hyper-macho trucks’ and defender of walkers, to speak in Portland
One of America’s leading voices in the War on Cars is coming to Portland.