A shot from last year’s action.(Photo © J. Maus) The bicycle drag races known as “street sprints” are coming back to the Pearl District this Saturday. Last year, the inaugural event drew 80 competitors, all vying to see who was fastest over the three block course. The ‘Speed Never Sleeps’ event is bike racing in … Read more
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
Event Name: Tour de Cure Event Start Date: 30 July 2011 Start Time: 6:30:00 AM Web Site: http://www.diabetes.org/portlandtourdecure Tour de Cure is the cycling event of the American Diabetes Association and takes place in 83 cities across the nation. The Oregon/SW Washington event starts and finishes in Hillsboro Stadium with routes of 10, 27, 43, … Read more
Event Name: Joy Ride through Central Portland Event Start Date: 18 June 2011 Start Time: 11:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.madisonsgrill.com Event Description: New Belgium Brewing, the BTA, Madison’s Grill and The Prudent Cyclist present a chance for you to enjoy yourself. Explore your city, win prizes and support the right cause. A Joy Ride thru … Read more
Event Name: BikePortland Get-together Event Start Date: 25 May 2011 Start Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30(ish) Location: The Spare Room 4830 Northeast 42nd Avenue Portland, OR 97218 Web Site: http://bikeportland.org/gettogether Event Description: These events are a chance for you to meet up offline to make connections, discuss issues, learn from each other, foment plans, and … Read more
Event Name: Quick Start! Event Start Date: 25 June 2011 Start Time: 8:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.bikefirstlttw.com/clinics/quick-start/ Event Description: Learn the skills needed to ride a traditional bike on state of the art technology. Ages 6 through adults! Concordia University on June 25th. Register NOW. Scholarships available through Safe Routes for Schools for children in … Read more
Event Name: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes Event Start Date: 12 June 2011 Start Time: 2:00:00 PM Web Site: http://www.archdpdx.org Event Description: The parish of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the fourth annual “Blessing of the Bikes,” on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at … Read more
Event Name: GORGE RIDE Event Start Date: 11 June 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 AM Web Site: http://www.GorgeRide.com Event Description: THE GORGE RIDE | June 11 – The Dalles Get lost in time as you participate in the fifth annual Gorge Ride, a celebration of the “King of Roads” – the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH). … Read more
Event Name: 5% Day for B-shares at Whole Foods Market in the Pearl! Event Start Date: 19 May 2011 Start Time: 7:00:00 AM Web Site: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pearl/ Event Description: Join us on May 19th at Whole Foods Market Pearl as 5% of the day’s sales will be donated to B-Line’s B-share program, an urban gleaning program … Read more
Event Name: Cycle the Well Field Event Start Date: 4 June 2011 Start Time: 8:45:00 AM Web Site: http://www.columbiaslough.org Event Description: Bring your bike and your friends for a free tour of Portland’s groundwater system! Experts from the Portland Water Bureau will lead this 16-mile trip on easy terrain. Learn about the operation and history … Read more
Event Name: Kick Off to Bike to Work Week! Event Start Date: 14 May 2011 Start Time: 1:30:00 PM Web Site: http://www.facebook.com/veloclothes Event Description: Come join us to kick off National Bike to Work Week! Veloclothes is having our first annual Bike to Work Week Celebration in style! Stock up on cycling apparel (road, mountain … Read more
Event Name: The Amgen People’s Coast Classic to benefit the Arthritis Foundation Event Start Date: 11 Sept, 2011 Start Time: AM Web Site: http://www.thepeoplescoastclassic.org/ Event Description: The Amgen People’s Coast Classic is a multi-day charity event benefiting the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to improve lives through prevention, control and cure of arthritis. Choose from: Six-Day Classic: … Read more