pedalpalooza 2010
Pedalpalooza: Much more than bike fun
(Photos © J. Maus) The 17 days of Pedalpalooza officially came to an end at yesterday’s Multnomah County Bike Fair. With nearly 300 free events in just over two weeks and tens of thousands of people taking part, Pedalpalooza — which is in its ninth year of existence, depending on how you count — is … Read more
Ride Report: SE Solar Tour
Reporter – Jeff Cropp Ride Date – Monday, June 21, 2010 Ride Description Ride Report We had 25 riders for a short tour of solar homes in Inner Southeast Portland. We got to tour one home with a solar water heating system and another with a photovoltaic (solar electric) system. The riders got to learn … Read more
Report: Momentum Meander
Reporter – Captain Karma Ride Date – Saturday, June 26, 2010 Ride Report The ride got off to a pleasant start. It was a beeeeautiful day as we met under the Hawthorne bridge. We did indeed meander a little bit, but unfortunately, it did not last. Our fearless ride leader, representing Momentum magazine (sorry I … Read more
Report: Team Beer Cowboy Ride (photos)
(Photo: Gabe Tiller)
Ride Report: CrankMyChain! Nooner
Reporter – Dan Kaufman Ride Date – Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Ride Description Ride Report Wednesday’s show/ride met at the Lincoln Statue at the South Park Blocks combined with the Farmer’s Mkt Ride. The “in the flesh” riders were Rev Phil, Cranky Jay, Sherry, Coach Dan, Ron Richings, Scott (Farmer’s Mkt Ride leader), Kirsten Kaufman … Read more
Pedalpalooza Daily: Sunday, June 27th
Sunday Parkways North is today!(Photo © J. Maus) The final day of Pedalpalooza includes Sunday Parkways North and the Multnomah County Bike Fair. See the links below for more options and details. Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We’ll be posting some of these and other Pedalpalooza news on our Pedalpalooza Special Coverage … Read more
Pedalpalooza Daily: Saturday, June 26th
St. Johns Saturday(Photo © J. Maus) It’s a North Portland special Saturday with no fewer than six events out and about St. Johns way. Other great options from Beaverton, to Woodstock to Vancouver. Follow the link for details. Share the fun with our Ride Report Form. We’ll be posting some of these and other Pedalpalooza … Read more
Multnomah County Bike Fair location announced!
MCBF won’t be at Colonel Summers Park this year, but it will still be awesome!(Photos © J. Maus) Organizers of the Multnomah County Bike Fair — the event that marks the end of Pedalpalooza — have just announced its location. This year’s MCBF will take place place this Sunday from 2:00 – 7:00pm on SE … Read more
A sunset ride to Rocky Butte (Slideshow)
The sun was a welcome companion as we snaked through Northeast Portland on our way up to Rocky Butte last night.-Slideshow below/Gallery–(Photos © J. Maus)
Report: Dandy Warhols Ride and Karaoke (photos)
Ride Date – Monday, June 21, 2010 Ride Description Ride Report Rock fans gathered for a tour of Dandy Warhols history this past Monday. Accompanied by Zia McCabe from the band and Dan Kaufman’s disco trailer, we rode to the beat of Dandy tunes from SE through NW, stopping to see where “Welcome to the … Read more
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