Everyone’s a winner at ‘Game of Bike’ on opening night of Bike Play
Infused with cycling spirit, this has become a perennial Bike Summer favorite for good reason.
Pedalpalooza Bike Summer
Annual bike fun fest with hundreds of rides. The fest began in 2002 when the traveling Bike Summer stopped in Portland. Locals loved it so much, they did it again in 2003 and called it “Mini Bike Summer.” Then in 2004 the named changed to Pedalpalooza. In 2024, the organizer chose to drop that moniker and refresh back to Bike Summer.
Experience the sights and sounds of the Loud N Lit Ride (Video)
A bicycle cultural phenomenon.
Podcast: Eva, Shawne, and Armando talk Bike Summer
No Naked Ride for Armando, Shawne’s work with Cycle Oregon, Eva’s Bike Summer memories, and more!
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.
Organizers call inaugural Native and Indigenous Bike Ride a success (Photo Gallery)
This story and photos by Jarrette Werk originally appeared on Underscore News Pedalpalooza’s first ride geared exclusively toward Native and Indigenous riders drew attendees from as far away as Arizona.Forty Native and Indigenous community members, ranging from young children to elders, plus a dog named Ocho, attended Pedalpalooza’s inaugural Native and Indigenous Bike Ride on … Read more
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
Freeyapalooza was a neighborhood treasure hunt for a good cause
I rolled down to Colonel Summers Park in southeast Portland on Saturday morning to help Freeya launch their new app. You might have seen Freeya’s ads on here and around town and the app is now available for download (iOS and Android). It’s a cool app, you should totally download and use it! Why am … Read more
Curious about cyclocross? This is the event for you
Believe it or not, ‘cross is coming. The sport Portland helped popularize in America is just around the corner with the first big local race (Het Meer at Vancouver Lake just over the Washington border) is set for September 4th. That’s just 11 days away! There’s a reason ‘cross is so big around these parts: … Read more
Loud n’ Lit Redux Photo Gallery
This summer’s Pedalpalooza has been one for the ages. The combination of amazing weather, an urge to reconnect after the dark times of Covid, and many any factors, seem to have created a perfect storm for one of the most vibrant and exciting summers of bike fun ever. When the 14th annual Loud n’ Lit … Read more
Carry Shit Olympics draws cargo bike enthusiasts to north Portland
The Carry Shit Olympics event drew a wonderful mix of people and bikes to Peninsula Park in north Portland Tuesday night. In true everything-is-a-cargo-bike spirit, some people showed up on bikes with pannier racks, there were a few traditional bakfiets front-loaders, a few longtails, a homemade rig, and even an electric, off-road trike with big … 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