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Sorella Forte women’s group road ride
Rivercity Bikes (MLK) 706 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,, Portland
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Lawyer Ride
Lawyer Ride
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
Tour de Friends
Length: 24 miles Pace: 12 Terrain: Minor Elevation: 500 ft Ride Type: Group Cancellation Guidelines: Rain/Snow / Ice / Thunderstorms / Wind > 25 mph Start from the southeast corner of the Tower Mall parking Read More »
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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 »
Frenchman’s Bar Ride
Frenchman’s Bar Ride
Sign-in will be with the ride leader at the start location. Provide your name, membership number and emergency contact phone number. The sign-in sheet will be filled out by the Read More »
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- Oregon Friendly Driver virtual class
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Oregon Friendly Driver virtual class
This virtual session teaches vehicle drivers how to safely drive in areas where there are more people walking and bicycling. The course covers the rules of the road, infrastructure, and Read More »
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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 »
Friday Night Ride at LADDS
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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What is the etiquette/rules about riding a bike in the bus only lanes where there is not a bike lane? I often ride through downtown and will sometimes ride in the bus/max only lanes… Read Post »
Yeah, we’ve got a lot of (legit) complaints about the City, drivers, cops, etc. But I was inspired by reading here about a guy sweeping glass out of a bike lane. I tried it,… Read Post »
Continental Top Contact Winter II Tires, 700c x 42mm. Purchased fall of 2020, used for a few months last winter. Winter compound that stays grippy at lower temperatures. No studs, but worked very well… Read Post »
This artitcle in the Tribune today highlights an illegal encampment “famous for all the bikes”. Let’s check in with the proprietor of this booming business: Kyle Ryan has been a resident since April 2021… Read Post »
Well, it looks like we are off to another record breaking year for traffic deaths in Portland. Please email Joanne Hardesty (PBOT) and tell her that her bureau needs to do more to prevent… Read Post »
Highlight: Geoff Manaugh: While you were making those measurements of different real-world cities, did you discover any surprising patterns or spatial relationships? Librande: Yes, definitely. I think the biggest one was the parking lots.… Read Post »
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