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-related events happening in the Portland region.
Yes, you really can move anything by bike. Photo by portlandpedalworks in our Flickr group. There’s a full lineup of really fun events this weekend. Weather forecast inconclusive — whatever you do, stay warm and safe and enjoy yourself!
It’s (almost) the New Year! We’ve gone into some detail already about several New Years Day rides — and now more have been added, making a grand total of five! Here’s the rundown (minus the sold-out Cycle Wild camping trip), plus a Saturday ride for good measure.
Are you prepared for this rainy weather? (Photo © J. Maus) What’s a little rain? At least it isn’t freezing this weekend. (The good news is that if icy conditions did get you down, literally, support is out there.) There are plenty of opportunities this weekend to go out and enjoy bike fun, either out … Read more
Will it snow this weekend? Bring it on!(Photo © J. Maus) The forecast calls for a chance of snow and freezing rain on Saturday morning, and better chance of less-freezing rain for the rest of the weekend. Other than that it should be a great time to get out there for a ride (all night, … Read more
Wait, is it really winter? The sun is out and there’s a lot to do this weekend, starting today. Don’t forget Monday’s holiday, family-friendly events up at Portland International Raceway — Thursday, Dec 3 5:00pm – 7:00pm: BikePortland Social Drink coffee or beer, meet other readers, and discuss the current state of bicycle advocacy in … Read more
It’s time to gear up and hunker down — this weekend, take a ride to a nice, warm, indoor location. Build up your repair and riding skills, learn to make informed investments in winter gear, or have a warm drink while enthusiastically debating the big picture. Or take the opportunities below to just head out … Read more
Party with Metropolis to celebrate their first year of business!(Photo © J. Maus) We’ve been wondering when the bike event season would start winding down, and with only three events popping out at us on the calendar this weekend, it looks like it might finally be happening. Not that you’re off the hook — there’s … Read more
A ‘cross racer dressed up like a swamp monster riding through a huge wall of bubbly foam: It must be SSCXWC.(Photos © J. Maus) Better late than never, here are your weekend bike events!
The crowd at the 2007 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show.(Photo © J. Maus). It’s going to rain, it’s going to be cold, and it’s going to be Halloween. There are plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit, costumed or otherwise. Want to ride into the dawn in celebration of bike fun? Move an antique bedroom … Read more
Bike fun at last weekend’s Cross Crusade kiddie race. (Photo © J. Maus) This is just a selection from the many bike events going on this weekend. For more, including regular weekly or monthly events, see the Shift calendar.
Cross Crusade is here! (Photo © J. Maus) This year, bike event season seems to only have sped up as the weather has gotten cooler. Tonight’s grand opening of the Artcrank poster show marks the beginning of six weeks of Oregon Manifest. The Manifest’s flagship events are also this weekend, in which 30 framebuilders are … Read more
A scene from the fifth day of Cycle Oregon 2009(Photo © J. Maus) It’s the weekend! True to Portland’s usual hectic end-of-summer pace, there’s a lot going on around town. Be sure to check out our events guide as you make your plans. And let us know how it goes in the comments here.