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We meet on SW corner of Pioneer Square in downtown PDX. Meet around noon, departing about 12:15. You'll be back downtown by about 1:30. We ride up to the Fairmount Read More »
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Tour de Friends
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Youth vs ODOT Rally
Youth vs ODOT Rally
"Portland needs climate action, not freeway expansion- We will strike every other Wednesday until our demands are met!" Teenage climate activists will be protesting, holding signs, singing songs, making and Read More »
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Discussion of Portland-wide opportunities, plans, events, projects, etc for BikeLoud. If you have any agenda items, email them to bikeloudpdx@gmail.com
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Oregon Transportation Commission
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BikeLoud West Policy Ride
BikeLoud West Policy Ride
Join BikeLoud West and PBOT Senior Transportation Planner Nick Falbo for a ride around downtown Street Seats and Healthy Business Plazas on Friday, January 21. Ride gathers 12:45 and leaves Read More »
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Friday Night Ride at LADDS
"Bring lights and be respectful and responsible. Join us every Friday night as we cruise around town/see different spots. Every first Friday is bottle share night. 2nd Fridays are MMR"
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