Weekend Event Guide

Don’t miss BikeHugger’s “Built” presentation at the PDX Bicycle Show on Saturday. Sun, rain, snow…who cares. Lots to do this weekend including a couple races and one big tradeshow. Check out the events below and use the comments to share anything we left out. Good luck dressing appropriately. Friday, April 8th 3:00-4:00 pm: Capital Bike … Read more

Gorgeous fall riding (get it while you can).(Photo © J. Maus) After a several weeks of what seemed like non-stop bike events, this weekend’s guide is comparatively light, accompanied by a damp forecast.  Is it the calm before the storm?  Probably yes, in more ways than one. Friday, October 22nd 10:00am-4:00pm: Walls of Pride Join … Read more

Bikes await the start at the 2009 Freak Bike Fall Alleycat.(Photo © J. Maus) Looks like another great weekend in the saddle! This week’s guide offers something for everyone: trail building and advocacy, freak bikes, informative tours, and plenty of mud. Friday, October 15th 8:00pm: Freak Bike Alleycat The main event of Freak Bike Fall, … Read more

Chris King’s Gourmet Century. Our Weekend Event Guide is back, just in time to help plan your weekend of bike fun. Take a gander at all the fantastic events listed below. Saturday, July 31st Gourmet Century This is Portland-based Chris King Precision Components’ signature event. With McMinnville as a base, riders enjoy a metric century … Read more

Big wheels and big fun await Urban Assaulters on Sunday.(Photo: Dan Liu/BikePortland) Since it’s Bike Month, you’ll notice a few special Bike to Work Day events listed in this week’s guide. We’ve also got our first-ever listing of a ride to hunt for a stolen bike. Awesome. Good luck! Now, get out your calendars and … Read more

Grab some friends and head north into Vancouver for the Ride Around Clark County on Saturday.(Photo: VBC) Here you go folks. Some great things to do on a bike this weekend. We’ve got a themed ride, a century, mountain bike trail work parties, a time trial and a whole lot more. Friday (4/30) 8:30 pm: … Read more

Ever wanted to do this? OBRA track clinic could be just the thing.(Photo © J. Maus) Another great weekend of bike rides and events is on tap. The weather looks just fine for pedaling, so get out your calendars and make your plans now. Friday, April 23rd 4:00 – 6:00: Northwest Trail Alliance Trail Fest … Read more

What a lovely group.(Photo © J. Maus) Rejoice in tons of great bike stuff to do this weekend! The 7th annual Mini Bike Winter starts tonight and goes through Sunday. If you’ve never checked it out before, this would be an excellent year to do so. Check out the listings below: Thursday, February 11th 8:30 … Read more

Got some hot socks? Yep, there’s a ride for that.(Photo © J. Maus) Lots of great rides and events happening in the next few days. Check out the listings below to plan your weekend adventures. Friday, February 5th 6:00 pm: Monthly Vegan Dinner Bike Ride You don’t have to be vegan to join this fun … Read more

A serious and important community forum tonight kicks off a weekend of haywire bike fun and creative activism. Who says we can’t have it all? Share your events and plans below. Thursday, January 28 6:00pm – 8:00pm: 21st Century Civil Rights: Transportation Health Equity Community Forum How can improving our transportation systems improve our communities, … Read more

Here’s the scoop on weekend events. Feel free to add your own and discuss your plans in the comments. Thursday, January 21 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Portland Car-Free Happy Hour Car-free by chance or choice? Professionally involved in transportation and livability? Just want to meet people? All are welcome to meet up at this monthly informal … Read more