How cycling changed my life in 2022
Some of this can simply be attributed to getting older, but I’d like to give a good deal of credit to my bicycle.
Pedalpalooza
Pedalpalooza is an annual phenomenon made possible by Shift, a loosely organized nonprofit whose mission is to promote fun on bikes. It takes place for three weeks in June and is known for the big Kickoff Parade and the Naked Bike Ride — but those are just two of the over 300 events that make up the festival.
Thoughts on my first-ever Bike Summer
I’ve never been a summer person, and have historically gritted my teeth to get through July and August and return to the coziness of winter. But this year, I embraced the sweat and mosquitos and general fatigue that comes with summer for the first time in my life. If I was feeling low-energy, guess what? … Read more
Q&A with Alexis Vazquez and Nanette Beyale, organizers of Portland’s first Native and Indigenous bike ride
Portland’s first Native & Indigenous bike ride is coming up on August 27th. Organizers have been working hard to make this an event to remember, and they have an action-packed agenda. The day will start with a 9-mile, party-pace ride (for Native and Indigenous folks only) from the downtown waterfront area to Laurelhurst Park and end … Read more
Oregon Humanities Pedalpalooza ride tells Portland’s ‘civic love’ stories
Given all the rumors of Portland’s downfall, it can be hard to remember there are so many people who love this city and actively work to make it a better place for everyone. Oregon Humanities wanted to highlight some of the ways people show their love for Portland, and what better way than a Pedalpalooza … Read more
These awesome Pedalpalooza ride flyers will get you hyped
(A mere sampling of the artistic flourish that accompanies Pedalpalooza. See more below!)
Hundreds roll to honks of approval on Portland’s ‘loud and proud’ Rainbow Ride
(Photos by Amy Danger)
Pedalpalooza Kickoff Ride photo gallery and recap
(Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
