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.
Looks like some sun, some rain this weekend, not necessarily in that order. Check out our guide to some of the rides and events going on — and feel free to share your fun in the comments here. I’ll leave you with this photo just sent in by former BikePortland intern Dan Liu, of the … Read more
Doc, the mechanic at Portland Pedalworks, poses with his steed partway through a tallbike tour from Portland to Astoria and back via Tillamook. (Photo by Flickr user Portland Pedalworks in the BikePortland Photographers pool) Welcome to the weekend! And it’s also time for a quick social media check-in:
Enjoy your weekend! What are you doing to make the most of what now seem like refreshingly low temps this weekend? There are too many bike-related events going on this weekend to summarize succinctly — check out our Weekend Events Roundup for an enticing selection. Whatever you do, let us know how things go in … Read more
Have a great weekend! Use this post to discuss your hot-weather riding this weekend. Not sure yet what you’ll be doing? Check out the featured events on our Weekend Guide, or for more bike fun see the always well-populated Shift calendar. I’ve already begun my weekend, taking a chunk of time off in the middle … Read more
What are your plans this weekend? There are a ton of organized events going on — check out yesterday’s Weekend Event Roundup for a partial list. If you’re still looking for something fun tonight, check out the fun-sounding Rubber Side Down Exploratory Ride or, if you’ve got young’uns, Kidical Mass in the early evening. Later … Read more
Weather need not be an impediment to thewell-prepared. (Photo © J. Maus) It’s nearly the weekend — and I’ve heard rumors of sun as well as reports of thunder, lightning, and hail. Last weekend’s rain and high winds didn’t keep everyone indoors — hopefully your errands, visits, and bike fun won’t be deterred by any … Read more
MMR riders will play music tonight.(Photo © J. Maus) It’s been a long, quiet week here at BikePortland HQ, as Jonathan and I have both been out of town — he’s in DC working like a madman to cover the National Bike Summit, and until yesterday I was down south at the smaller and scrappier … Read more
Friday (2/27) North Freaker “Dutch” on his tallbike.(Photo © J. Maus) Critical Mass A celebration of bicycle traffic on the last Friday of every month. North Park Blocks (NW Park and Couch, by the elephant) Meet at 5:30, ride at 6:00pm Freak Friday! North Freak is a collective for people who love freak bicycles, such … Read more
A scene from the Mini Bike Winter Chariot Wars in 2008.(Photo © J. Maus) Greetings from Guadalajara! I am having an amazing time down here and I can’t wait to share more about my trip (I return to Portland on Monday afternoon). On Sunday, I will join some new friends on the “Via Recreativa”. This … Read more
Waterfront Park(Photo © J. Maus) What are you doing on your bike this weekend? If you need an idea or two, check out our Weekend Guide. Whatever your plans are, we’d love to hear about them. Share adventures, photos, and ride reports in the comments below. Bundle up and have a great weekend.
Bikes, Portland, and Palm Trees, a perfect winter mix.(Photos © J. Maus) Welcome to the weekend (I know it’s still Friday but so what)! I hope you’ve got some riding in your plans. Here’s a quick guide to a few velo-options. Some folks are out there right now on this month’s Kidical Mass ride. If … Read more