Riders sport wool blazers and skirts despite rain at annual Tweed Ride (Photos)
Yesterday’s annual Tweed Ride was a rollicking time.
Tweed Ride
This smashingly civilized ride first came to Portland in 2010. The idea started as the Tweed Run (I believe) in London and has expanded around the globe.
The turn of the century was alive in Portland at the Tweed Ride
(Photos: Taylor Griggs/BikePortland)
Portlanders display need for tweed at annual ride
Southeast Portland resident Paul Jeffrey stands next to a vintage penny-farthing at the Tweed Ride on Sunday.(Photos: Will Vanlue) The fourth annual Tweed Ride was held on Sunday, and it appears to have been yet another smashing success. Despite the threat of downpours throughout the day, a very healthy turnout proved that this ride has … Read more
Third annual Tweed Ride set for April 1st
Time to get Tweedy.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Last time we checked in on the Tweed Ride, last year’s organizers were casting about for new volunteers to step up and make it happen. Now, after several meetings, I’m happy to report that the 2012 Tweed Ride Planning Committee has set a date of April 1st for … Read more
Portland Tweed Ride seeks organizers for 2012 edition
Previous co-organizer of the event, Evan P. Schneider, at last year’s ride.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Organizers of the Portland Tweed Ride are stepping down and the hunt is on for new blood to make the ride happen for the third straight year. The ride, which pays homage to classic tweed and bicycling civility and styles … Read more
Photos from a jolly good Tweed Ride
What a splendid day for a bike ride with a rather large group of well-dressed and quite amicable fellow Portlanders! The weather cooperated in a most pleasing way for the 2011 Tweed Ride and a good time was had by all. Observe some of the smashingly dressed folks and fun in the photos and slideshow … Read more
‘Virtuous’ Portland Tweed Ride this Saturday: See the new poster
The long-awaited return of the Tweed Ride is upon us. This Saturday (March 5th) will be the first of this year’s two ride offeringst. After the smashing triumph of last year’s debut ride, organizers have decided to offer both a ‘Virtue’ and a ‘Vice’ themed ride. More details and the brand new poster (created by … Read more
A smashing time at the Tweed Ride
Tweed Ride Portland, circa 2010.Photo Gallery (110 images) / Slideshow Below(Photos © J. Maus)
Tweed Ride coming to Portland
A scene from the Tweed Run in London.(Photo: M.J.S. on Flickr/ Some rights reserved) Grab your tweed and your steed because the Tweed Ride is coming to Portland. The date has been set for January 30th. Portlander Jocelyn Gaudi is organizing the ride. She says it will include tea time and a civilized lunch. The … Read more