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February 2019
Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT, Metro)
The Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation makes recommendations to the Metro Council on transportation needs in the region. Metro is the federally mandated metropolitan planning organization designated by the governor to develop an overall transportation plan and to program federal funds. Comprised of transportation representatives from across the region, JPACT recommends priorities and develops plans for the region. The Metro Council must adopt the recommendations before they become transportation policies. JPACT is comprised of 17 members that serve as…
Find out more »Transportation Trivia
Join the Community Cycling Center and Oregon Walks on February 21st at the Lagunitas Community Room for a benefit trivia night and put your knowledge to the test. Whether you have a team or would like to join a team, this will be a fun, social time with other like-minded individuals! This evening will be dedicated to all of the local, national, and even international transportation trivia that you can wrap your mind around. Trivia teams can include up to…
Find out more »Rusch to Glory – Book Reading
Attention Trail Sisters- We will be reading the book: Rusch to Glory, by Rebecca Rusch & Selene Yager. Rebecca Rusch is one of the great endurance athletes of our time. Known today as the Queen of Pain for her perseverance as a relentlessly fast runner, paddler, and mountain bike racer, Rusch was a normal kid from Chicago who abandoned a predictable life for one of adventure. Please come a bit early to look around Golden Pliers bike shop, they have…
Find out more »Thursday Night Ride (TNR)
Meet at the Salmon Street Fountain at 7pm, depart about 7:30pm for a super chill, Critical Mass-styled (but without the politics), mobile sound system galore, party ride!!! == For a taste of what to expect, see BikePortland's coverage of the ride.
Find out more »Friday Transportation Seminar: Words Matter
Transportation Seminar: Words Matter: Recognizing and Addressing Modal Assumptions to Shift Transportation Culture Barb ChamberlainTHE TOPIC Search #DriverNotCar or #CrashNotAccident on Twitter and you’ll find a vigorous discussion about the power of word choices to shape our understanding of what happens on the street and who’s responsible. When we directly examine and discuss the language we use, we acknowledge its power both to reflect existing attitudes and to shape developing attitudes. This presentation will uncover embedded biases or assumptions in…
Find out more »Friday Flat Fix Clinic (PSU Bike Hub)
Bring your bike to this Friday workshop and learn how to change your flat tire. This is a great clinic for a refresher or for the first-time cyclist. All classes are FREE for members and $5 for walk-ins. Our events are hosted at the PSU Bike Hub (1818 SW 6th Ave). Please email us (clint@pdx.edu) if you have any questions.
Find out more »Jumping Like a Mom
SOLD OUT! Contact Organizer for availability or wait-list! Jumping Like a Mom! You asked and we’re delivering – a jumping clinic for the rad moms out there. This jumping clinic with Coach Elaine Bothe will focus on the fundamentals of good jumping, increasing your comfort and confidence on the bike with every run. Whether you are just starting out with jumping or wanting to take it to the next level, our instructors will teach you the skills you need to…
Find out more »Sorella Forte Women’s Club Ride
We lead women-only rides from River City Bicycles in Portland every Saturday. These rides are geared to (no pun intended) the intermediate rider. If you are brand new to cycling, the pace and ride length will probably exceed your limits. You can always come try us out with the option of turning back if need be. So what is the pace? Typical (total ride) average speed is 15-17 mph — faster than a recreational cruise, but almost always conversational pace….well, except…
Find out more »Endless Summer Saturdays – Club Roule Ride
A relatively chill group ride with the Roule Apparel squad. Expect 25-30 miles with about 2,000 feet of climbing.
Find out more »Transport Your Activism: Highway 30
US 30 will be repaved this year from the Fremont Bridge to the St. Johns Bridge. Local cycling activists Scott Kocher and Ted Buehler are leading a "Transport Your Activism" Ride this Saturday morning. Feb 23. We'll meet at Food Front Food Co-op at 9:00 on 24th and NW Thurmon, roll out at 9:30 sharp. Go up to the St. Johns Bridge, and possibly all the way to the Sauvie Island Bridge, then return to Food Front at noon. Then…
Find out more »First Timer’s Ride (River City Bicycles)
Led by the fantastic and friendly folks at River City Bicycles (a Portland institution!), this is a relaxed ride perfect for those just getting started on two wheels — or anyone who likes a social spin. Bring your own bicycle or borrow one from the shop. 5-8 mile ride through quiet, nearby neighborhoods. Loaner helmets available.
Find out more »Biking About Architecture – Alameda-Irvington
Let’s check out the Alameda Ridge and Irvington! Meet up Saturday 23 February at ~11 AM(ish) near the food carts at 23rd & Alberta, then we'll roll out at 11:30 AM for a slow leisurely cruise along the Alameda Ridge and down into Irvington. We'll see gorgeous historic mansions (Autzen House!) and unusual and unique ranches (Brady doppleganger!) and so much more on this easy, slow, laid-back tour along the ridge (great views!) and the north/west end of Irvington (~8…
Find out more »The Woody Guthrie & Knapp Falls Bike Ride
Woody Guthrie lived in Portland back in 1941, and the house where he and his family stayed still exists in SE Portland. This 12-mile loop ride will combine a visit to the outside of that house with a visit to the nearby Woody Guthrie Place. ROSE Community Development will give us an overview of this soon-to-be-open sustainable housing complex that has achieved LEED Gold certification. The ride also includes a visit to Knapp Falls, a waterfall at the base of…
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Worst Day of the Year Ride
A Portland cycling classic to keep you on your bike year round. Choose from the Challenge (42-mile), Urban (19-Mile) or Family (4-mile) routes. The ride is capped at 2,000 and is expected to sell out. Here's what's included with your registration: - Delicious snacks before the ride - Fun and satiating rest stops - Hot soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, and a cocoa bar at the finish - Well-marked routes with maps and cues - Medical and mechanical support on route…
Find out more »Sauvie Shootout
The ¡Sauvie Shootout! is a spirited weekly group drop ride. Bring a friend or 3 and make The Sauvie Shootout part of your weekly training plan! We depart EVERY SUNDAY at 9 AM from Ovation Coffee -941 NW Overton This is a self-supported, unsanctioned group ride. This is a 100% open course on public roads, open to cars and automobile traffic. Riders agree to RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK. You and ONLY YOU will be responsible for navigating hazards as…
Find out more »Dark Larch V3 (Postponed)
NOTE: As of 2/18 this ride has been postponed indefinitely due to snow. ======== The Dark Larch V3: Saturday, February 24th 9am Begins/Ends - Main City Park, Gresham OR Route to be announced Wed, Feb 6. The 2019 OMTM season is kicking off in style with the return of The Dark Larch. We've been sitting this one out for the last year due to the Eagle Creek fire and subsequent restoration in and around the Gorge. Now that the area…
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