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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 loop for a couple of laps, regrouping after each one, followed by a little climbing up to Skyline for another regroup. Then we descend back 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 lot. Ride east through neighborhoods to QFC on 192nd for about 10 miles. After 5-to-10-minute break ride about 10 miles to Seize the Bagel for Read More »
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Youth vs ODOT Rally
Youth vs ODOT Rally
"We are in the middle of a climate crisis, and 40% of our state's carbon emissions como from transportation. Meanwhile, ODOT still wants to expand freeways. Achieving climate justice means radically transforming our transportation systems - not spending millions to cause more destruction. ODOT needs to wake up, realize the crisis we are facing, 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 ride leader. At the end of the ride email the ride leader at obsidianrabbit@q.com to correct your mileage, if other than what was noted when signing-in. If Read More »
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- Oregon Friendly Driver virtual class
Online Event
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 common mistakes all street users make while out and about. This class is appropriate for drivers of all skill levels, including brand new drivers 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 Director Park 1PM. Nick has been working on opening public streets to public use over the past two years. He will discuss the successes, what Read More »
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