The Cirque du Cycling is much more than just a bike race (but that part is pretty awesome).(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) After a one-year hiatus, one of our favorite events, the Cirque du Cycling, is set for a triumphant return. The Cirque du Cycling is an awesome mix of family-friendly street festival and top-notch bicycle … Read more
The Cirque du Cycling, an event that drew the fast, the freaky, and families to Mississippi Street, is undergoing changes.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
The “We Go Cargo” entry into the Cirque du Cycling Bike Parade.(Photos © J. Maus)
My money would be on this guy.(Photo © J. Maus) The annual Cirque du Cycling bike fest on N. Mississippi Avenue is this Sunday. The event brings together many facets of Portland’s bike scene and this year organizers have added yet another — a cargo bike race. It was bound to happen as Portland’s cargo … Read more
The Cirque filled Mississippi Ave with bikes.(Photos © J. Maus) Once again, the Cirque du Cycling delivered. The third annual event, dreamed up and (generously) supported by Laughing Planet Cafe, took over Mississippi Street with a full day of bike parades, racing, community booths, and more. The Art Bike Parade (slideshow below) featured some excellent … Read more
All smiles on the podium, but…(Photos © J. Maus) There was some great racing action at the Laughing Planet Cafe/Cirque du Cycling event on Mississippi Avenue on Saturday. The heat tested the racers, but the crowds more than made up for it. Speaking of crowds, racer Samuel Nicoletti (Gentle Lovers) might have gotten a bit … Read more
Oompa-Loompas at the Cirque last year.(Photo © J. Maus) This Saturday, one of my favorite annual events is coming (once again) to Mississippi Avenue — the Cirque du Cycling! The Cirque — which was conceived and is sponsored by Laughing Planet Cafe — is a one-day testament to everything bike that Portland has to offer … Read more
Racing was far from the onlyattraction at the Cirque du Cycling.(Photos © J. Maus) Saturday’s Cirque du Cycling event, held on N. Mississippi Avenue, managed to do something very special: It brought together just about every aspect of Portland’s diverse culture of bike lovers. From kids (young and old!) to tall bike builders and everything … Read more
This was the scene today on N. Mississippi when the Sunny Nekkid Bike Ride crashed the Art Bike Parade at the Cirque du Cycling.– More photos here/Slideshow below –(Photos © J. Maus)
Racing action is just the start of the fun at the Cirque du Cycling, coming to Mississippi Ave. tomorrow!(Photo © J. Maus)
What: A family friendly ride, a bike pride parade featuring teams/groups of 5 or more then a street race criterium up and down Mississippi in the evening. Vendors, beer garden… good times. Benefitting Self Enhancement Inc. youth development organization. When: Saturday, June 13. Family Ride signup 12:45, rolls at 1:30. Parade rolls at 3pm. Racing … Read more
Come one, come all! The circus is coming to Mississippi Avenue. Cirque du Cycling, presented by Laughing Planet Café, is part circus, part bike street race and a benefit for Self Enhancement, Inc. The whole event kicks off at 4:00 with a free three mile family ride to Peninsula Park. There is also a bike … Read more
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