Stormtrooper spotted downtown.(Photo: Greg Raisman/Flickr) 12 days into Pedalpalooza (about half way through!) and the rides and good times show no sign of slowing down. In the interest of keeping you in the loop about what’s going on out there, I thought I’d share a brief update on just some of the rides going on… … Read more
Michael Jones loads boxes of first-aid supplies at a checkpoint located at the Red Cross on N Vancouver Ave.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Sunday’s inaugural Disaster Relief Trials (DRT) was a big success on many levels. The mock disaster scenario (a major earthquake) that the event was based on gave emergency responders and cargo bike enthusiasts … Read more
A bumpin’ bike, an exploration of neighborhood churches, and more.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Group shot from the Hott Socks ride.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Today was the first big and full weekend day of Pedalpalooza. And it was good. From what I’ve seen and heard, the turnouts and the spirit are as strong as ever.
Pedalpalooza starts tonight with the traditional Kickoff Ride leaving the South Park Blocks at 6:00 pm. For as long as I’ve cared about bicycling in Portland, Pedalpalooza has been a strong inspiration. In many ways, it’s to blame for BikePortland’s existence. As we embark on this month full of bike fun, I thought it’d be … Read more