Bowie vs. Prince ride FAQs (Because I know you were wondering)
A scene from the 2010 Bowie vs. Prince Pedalpalooza ride.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
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.
‘Bicycle Snatchers’ play takes theater to the streets
The crowd takes in a scene from The Invasion of the Bicycle Snatchers at Buckman Elementary School last night. (Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland
‘BikeSummer’ and Portland bike culture circa 2002
This happened 10 years ago. (Photos by Ayleen Crotty and Amy Stork)
Pedalpalooza update: Zombies, Star Wars, a drag queen, ‘Dropout Prom’, and more
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
The 2012 World Naked Bike Ride (photos and recap)
Rolling across the Hawthorne Bridge.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland
Catching up with Pedalpalooza
A bumpin’ bike, an exploration of neighborhood churches, and more.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Pedalpalooza notebook for Saturday June 9th
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.
Picturing Pedalpaloozas past
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
Checking in on Pedalpalooza (it’s coming!)
This guy is ready. Are you?(From 2011 Pedalpalooza Splash Dance ride)(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Check out the 2012 Pedalpalooza poster! (And meet the artist)
2012 Pedalpalooza poster by Ben Guernsey.
Pedalpalooza update: Poster unveiled, ride deadline, tourist attraction?
Bikes? Dancing? Fun? Must be Pedalpalooza.(Photos © J. Maus) With our lingering winter weather, it might be hard to get mentally focused on Pedalpalooza; but that’s just what you ought to be doing! The big event(s) — organized by the community and extraordinary volunteers with Shift — happens from June 9th to the 29th. The … Read more