Welcome to our Weekend Event Guide archives. This column runs on the Front Page every Thursday afternoon and gives you the essential rundown of the best bike events happening in the Portland region.
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Time to cruise carfree streets in north Portland! (Photo: Jonathan Maus)
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It’s definitely a clothing-optional weekend.
Whether you want to soak in the Portland spirit at Sunday Parkways and the World Naked Bike Ride; or escape the craziness for a race on Mt. Hood or a ride through the Willamette Valley, we’ve got something for you in this week’s guide.
Don’t forget to peruse the official Pedalpalooza Calendar for all the goodness. And don’t forget to support Abus Bike Locks for making this content possible.
Discover the Crown-Zellerbach Trail and much more on Saturday’s Columbia Century Challenge.
Boy have we got a weekend in store for you!
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From epic challenges to unrivaled hijinx, there are many great things to choose from. And remember, this is just a sampling. The BikePortland Calendar and Shift’s Official Pedalpalooza Calendar have even more.
What do you have planned? I’ll be headed east to the small town of Burns in eastern Oregon for the Skull 120 Gravel Race. Tomorrow night there will be a dinner where locals will offer knowledge about the area and share their hopes for how cycling can help boost their economy.
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How’s your Pedalpalooza going so far? By all accounts the rides have been great with big turnouts and leaders who’ve kept them interesting and fun. Of course we’re just one week in so hopefully you have paced yourself to keep up with all the action.
If you’d rather escape the city, we suggest heading for wine country for the Joyride (by Cycle Oregon) or the Whiskey Run MTB Festival.
And we’d be remiss to not share a special shout-out to Dan and Dave’s Wedding Ride on Saturday. This dynamic duo of bike fun will tie the knot while pedaling around Ladd Circle!
That buzz in the air is because today is Pedalpalooza-eve. That’s right; the big Kickoff Ride and a whole month of cycling celebrations begins tomorrow.
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We will do our best to highlight a selection of Pedalpalooza rides throughout the month; but your best bet is to check the official Shift calendar or grab the current issue of the Portland Mercury for the printed version.
But wait, there’s more! The biggest off-road biking event of the season is Saturday. It’s the Gateway Green MTB Festival and Take a Kid MTB’ing Day all rolled into one. It’ll be like an entire Sunday Parkways happening in the dirt in a single park with activities, food vendors, entertainment, and more.
One more day until the weekend magic starts. (Photo: Jonathan Maus)
With Pedalpalooza kicking off next week it feels like this weekend is just the calm before the storm. Even so, we have a bunch of great ride ideas for you.
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Here are the BP picks for the weekend…
Friday,
Biketown Rack-a-thon Alley Cat – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Fun rides that use Biketown bikes are a hot thing right now. Stoking the trend is our friend Hobotech with a new spin on the genre. The rules: Get as many Biketown credits as you can by returning stray bikes back to their docks in the allotted timeframe. More info here.
Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie Presents: The Evelyn Hamilton Story – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Western Bikeworks (Northwest) It’s bicycle storytime with legendary teller of tales Joe Kurmaskie. He’ll introduce you to famed but forgotten bike racer Evelyn Hamilton. Expect a trove of archived newsreels and photos with Joe’s trademark quips and comments thrown in. More info here. [Read more…]
Grab them bikes and ride! It’s Sunday Parkways season! (Photo: Jonathan Maus)
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Can you believe it’s already Sunday Parkways season?
We should have more dry and warm weather this weekend, so hopefully you have a chance to enjoy it.
Our guide to all the action is below (remember there are always more events listed on the calendar)…
Saturday, May 19th
LapQuest – 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Stub Stewart State Park This event, hosted by the NW Trail Alliance, is a celebration of their members and volunteers. Here’s the set-up: Everyone starts at the same time and the goal is to ride as many laps of the super-fun mountain bike trails at Stub Stewart as you can in four hours. There are no prizes or places, just a good day on the bike as everyone finishes at the same time. And there’s a big BBQ at the end! More info here.
A perfect weekend for CycloFemme and celebrations of women.
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Break out the shorts because it should be a sunny and warm weekend. And don’t forget to celebrate moms on Sunday (we’ve got several mom-related ride options).
Here’s our carefully selected menu of great biking morsels for the upcoming weekend…
*BP PICK!* Thursday through Saturday: Castelli/Sportful Time Warp Sample Sale Huge selection and huge discounts at the warehouse sale you don’t want to miss. Find retro gems from these quality brands. As a bonus, you’ll get to see the US headquarters of legendary Italian apparel company Castelli and support a brand that supports BikePortland. More info here.
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It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. And you never know how long this weather is going to last. Best to grab it by the horns and ride it as long as you can.
Here’s our weekly selection of the best ways to take advantage of the sun on two wheels…
Friday, May 4th
Filmed by Bike Opening Night Street Party – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Hollywood Theater It’s the big street party bash to welcome the 16th annual Filmed by Bike festival. Held right outside the Hollywood Theater, this party is hosted by Base Camp Brewing and will include DJs from XRAY.FM, a performance by The Sprockettes, great food, and much more. More info here. [Read more…]
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Hopefully the warm and dry weather we’re having holds up for a few more days so the weekend riding can reach its full potential.
Check out our selections for things to do with your bike this weekend — which we’ve decided should start tonight!
Thursday, April 26th
Bike Bingo – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radio Room Get prepped and hyped for the 16th annual Filmed By Bike (May 4-6th) with a fun bout of bingo on Alberta. More info here.
WT&F Wrench Clinic – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Bike Farm is hosting this fix-it-yourself night with a big assist from the mechanics at Gladys Bikes. They’ll cover suspension basics, trailside repairs, and more. More info here. [Read more…]
Get out there and enjoy the blooms. (Photo: J. Maus)
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Spring is definitely in the air. And in the bike paths. We’re here to make sure everyone finds a good group of folks to enjoy it all with.
This week’s guide includes a special plug for the Cannon Beach Fat Bike Festival, a chance to meet and shop with Randi Jo Fabrications, and even a Lake Oswego loop.
Whatever you end up doing, we hope you have fun doing it…
