Bikey Fun, September 7 - September 27
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Sunday September 7
- WEEKLY WOMEN'S RIDES
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9:00am - 11:30am, Every SundaySunday's at 9am from the Hollywood Bike Gallery. Free women's rides. Contact danab
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bikegallery.com for more information on dates and routes.
Dana Barnes, danabbikegallery
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BIKE ROAD TRIP WITH THE ADVENTURE GROUP
- 2900 NE Marine Dr9:00am - 2:00pm, Every Sunday in July - September
(Corner of NE 33rd Dr)Join the Adventure Group, a LBGT outdoors club on a weekly road trip (30-50 miles). All abilities welcome and the opportunity to turn back available to those choosing a shorter ride. Helmet required, mirror, food, water recommended.
Dave, AG.ComNewsyahoo, The Adventure Group, 503-281-4798
- DEMOCRATIC TOUR DE 'COUVER
- To Downtown Vancouver, N Denver and N Interstate Avenue10:30amPortlanders! Meet up at the Kenton/N Denver Max station (aka Paul Bunyan, at Interstate and Denver) 10:30 AM before crossing the fearsome I-5 bridge. We'll meet Vancouverites at Esther Short Park by the clock at 11:00. From there, well, we'll figure that out democratically.
Nominate destinations! Vote! Ride!
Coffee and crepes? Officer's Row? Pearson Airpark? Homemade ice cream shop? Tour the quiet tree lined neighborhoods? Farmer's Market? Check out the new intersection stencil in Arnada? It's all up to you, just show up and we'll ride. It'll be fun. I promise.
John, jikangasgmail ![[forum]](images/forumflash.gif)
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 21st and Killingsworth2:30pm, Every Sunday (polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil
- ZOOBOMB
SW 10th Ave and Oak St9:00pm, Every Sunday (Zoobomb Pyle!)Come ride with us, everyone welcome! We like to ride kid's bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!
Zoobomb, gabrielamadeusgmail, www.zoobomb.net
Monday September 8
Tuesday September 9
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CASUAL URBAN RIDE WITH THE ADVENTURE GROUP
- 8 SE Madison St, Portland6:00pm - 7:30pm, Every Tuesday in July - September (By the drinking fountain on the Esplanade)A casual 1-hour urban ride on the low-traffic streets and trails of Portland with the Adventure Group, a LBGT-friendly outdoors club. All levels welcome, helmet required.
Laurent, AG.ComNewsyahoo, The Adventure Group, 503-880-8900
- BIKE AWAY FROM WORK DAY RIDE
- South Park Blocks, SW Park between Salmon & Main6:00pm - 7:00pmfrom PDOT's Portland By Cycle program:
Ride home during the BTA's Bike Commute Challenge with other Challenge-takers. Meet at Park Blocks; groups will leave for each quadrant (N, NE, SE, SW).
Helmets required.
Timo Forsberg, timothy.forsbergpdxtrans
, www.GettingAroundPortland.org/, 503-823-7699
Wednesday September 10
- PUMP WEEKLY WED. FOREST PARK RIDE
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5:30pm, Every WednesdayJoin PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members wecome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Meet at the Thurman gate at 5:30 p.m. www.pumpclub.org
- Once a month during the summer we'll meet at 6:00 at the Skyline Tavern on Skyline Drive (just west of Germantown Rd).
First one is Wednesday June 11th.
Amy Singmaster, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org
Thursday September 11
Friday September 12
- PUMP FRIDAY NIGHT SCAPPOOSE RIDE
- Rocky Point Rd. off Hwy. 306:00pm, Every FridayJoin the PUMPp Friday night ride on tight single track in Scappoose. Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have them. 6:00 p.m. Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing Scappoose, make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue gate on the right. Contact John Joy 503.708.5752
John Joy, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org, 503-708-5752
Saturday September 13
- INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ROAD RIDE
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10:00am, Every SaturdayMeet at Trainer's Club in Lake Place Shopping Center for an intermediate level road ride. Helmets required
Kelly At Bike Gallery , www.bikegallery.com/, Casey - at Trainers's Club 503.636.3900, 503-254-2663
- MICROCOSM BIKE MOVE
- 50th/Powell to SE 9th/Main , SE 50th Ave and Powell Blvd12:00pm (near to this intersection, get in touch for exact location.)Come celebrate moving Microcosm Publishing (www.microcosmpublishing.com) into its new store--by bike! Plenty of boxes to roll down the hill from storage around SE 50th/Powell down to SE 9th/Main. Further shelving to be moved from SE 29th/Holgate (possibly handled in advance). Celebrate afterwards with food and drink at The Lucky Lab, a mere block from the new store! Props to Shawn Granton for setting us up with the new digs!
Joe Biel, joemicrocosmpublishing, www.microcosmpublishing.com, adammicrocosmpublishing, 858-337-2920
Sunday September 14
- WEEKLY WOMEN'S RIDES
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9:00am - 11:30am, Every SundaySunday's at 9am from the Hollywood Bike Gallery. Free women's rides. Contact danabbikegallery.com for more information on dates and routes.
Dana Barnes, danabbikegallery, 503-281-9800
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BIKE ROAD TRIP WITH THE ADVENTURE GROUP
- 2900 NE Marine Dr9:00am - 2:00pm, Every Sunday in July - September (Corner of NE 33rd Dr)Join the Adventure Group, a LBGT outdoors club on a weekly road trip (30-50 miles). All abilities welcome and the opportunity to turn back available to those choosing a shorter ride. Helmet required, mirror, food, water recommended.
Dave, AG.ComNewsyahoo, The Adventure Group, 503-281-4798
- COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER FAMILY FUN RIDE
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10:00am - 12:00pmJoin us for a two hour ride to the Salmon St. Fountain from the Community Cycling Center at 17th and Alberta. Registration is required, but the ride is free! Sign up online at www.communitycyclingcenter.org.
Scott Klees, Adult Programs Coordinator, www.communitycyclingcenter.org/
- PRE-SHIFTNIC BIKE SCAVENGER HUNT
- Laurelhurst Park, 3700 SE Ankeny St11:00am - 3:00pm, must pickup scavenger list by noon, must be back in park for judging at 3. (picnic area A)bring your bike, your buddies, your digital camera (cameraphones are fine, if the pictures are clear) and your pannier, backpack, trailer, or other bikely cargo conveyance out to the park, receive a list of items to collect or find. teams of any size allowed, but team must stay together for duration of the hunt.
cash prizes to top 3 finishers!
Fool, gentlygmail
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HILLSBORO TOUR DE PARKS
- Bike-n-Hike, 156 SE 4th Ave, downtown Hillsboro1:00pm - 3:00pm, meet early for tire pressure check, safety discussion, route maps, etc.Go West, go way West!
Tour some of Hillsboro's parks on your bike. Bring the whole family for an enjoyable, relaxing ride. We will explore overlooked gems of Hillsboro's city park system while learning basic bicycle road safety.
Take the MAX to Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd TC MAX Station - start location is 1/2 block north on 4th St.
Friends Of Tour De Parks , www.tourdeparks.com/
- SHIFTNIC
Laurelhurst Park, 3700 SE Ankeny St2:00pm - 5:00pm (picnic site A)bike to the park, bring some food to eat and share. we have capacity for 100 at picnic tables, and beer & wine are legal.
Fool, gentlygmail
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 21st and Killingsworth2:30pm, Every Sunday (polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil
- SEPTEMBER NAKED BIKE RIDE
Laurelhurst Park, 3700 SE Ankeny St5:00pm (picnic site A)we haven't ridden naked in far too long. we roll at 5pm, short (~5mi), slow & easy course, it will be a loop.
bring markers or body paint to use your body to spread a message!
Fool, gentlygmail
- ZOOBOMB
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SW 10th Ave and Oak St9:00pm, Every Sunday (Zoobomb Pyle!)Come ride with us, everyone welcome! We like to ride kid's bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!
Zoobomb, gabrielamadeusgmail, www.zoobomb.net
Monday September 15
Tuesday September 16
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CASUAL URBAN RIDE WITH THE ADVENTURE GROUP
- 8 SE Madison St, Portland6:00pm - 7:30pm, Every Tuesday in July - September (By the drinking fountain on the Esplanade)A casual 1-hour urban ride on the low-traffic streets and trails of Portland with the Adventure Group, a LBGT-friendly outdoors club. All levels welcome, helmet required.
Laurent, AG.ComNewsyahoo, The Adventure Group, 503-880-8900
- PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC
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6:30pm - 9:00pm, Third Tuesday in May - SeptemberThe PPP returns for its fourth season--and this year we are extending the season! A casual bicycle ride traversing approx. 3-5 miles with a different route each time. The end destination is a mystery park or park-like setting. The term "park" will be used liberally here, so expect the unexpected! At the endpoint we'll enjoy a picnic dinner. Eating will be potluck style, so please bring food and drink to share (preferably vegetarian/vegan). Please also try to bring your own silverware, plate, and cup. Stop in the co-op for supplies. Rain means covered location.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguescribble, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com, PO Box 14185, Portland OR 97293-0185
Wednesday September 17
- PUMP WEEKLY WED. FOREST PARK RIDE
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5:30pm, Every WednesdayJoin PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members wecome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Meet at the Thurman gate at 5:30 p.m. www.pumpclub.org
- Once a month during the summer we'll meet at 6:00 at the Skyline Tavern on Skyline Drive (just west of Germantown Rd).
First one is Wednesday June 11th.
Amy Singmaster, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org
- FREE VEHICLE LAW CLASS FOR BICYCLISTS
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6:00pm - 7:30pmA FREE VEHICLE LAW CLASS FOR BICYCLISTS
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
What: Class on Oregon’s vehicle laws from a bicyclist’s perspective with Bike Lawyer Ray Thomas.
Where: Bicycle Transportation Alliance office at 233 NW 5th Ave.
Cost: Free
Contact: BTA at 503-226-0676 to pre-register.
Ray Thomas, rthomasstc-law, www.stc-law.com, stuckerstc-law, 503-228-5222
- SHIFT MEETUP
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7:00pm, Third Wednesday of every month except JuneThis is the Shift-social meet up. Hang out. Talk bike fun. Nuff said.
Freaky Uppity Cycling Kids
Thursday September 18
Friday September 19
- PUMP FRIDAY NIGHT SCAPPOOSE RIDE
- Rocky Point Rd. off Hwy. 306:00pm, Every FridayJoin the PUMPp Friday night ride on tight single track in Scappoose. Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have them. 6:00 p.m. Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing Scappoose, make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue gate on the right. Contact John Joy 503.708.5752
John Joy, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org, 503-708-5752
Saturday September 20
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PRUNE BY BIKE INTERSTATE AVENUE TREE PRUNING WORKS
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9:30am - 12:00pmHelp prune trees growing into the bike lane along N. Interstate Avenue.
Meet your neighbors, have fun and help care for the trees along Interstate Avenue. Portland Parks & Recreation will teach a tree pruning class and then prune the street trees along Interstate Avenue for health and safety. Planted four years ago, these trees are well established and need to be pruned for low branches and structure.
No pruning experience is necessary. PP&R arborists will teach basic pruning techniques and supervise the tree pruning. Street tree pruning permits will be issued.
Karl Dawson, kdawsonci.portland.or
, www.portlandonline.com/parks/trees, 503-823-1650
- INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ROAD RIDE
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10:00am, Every SaturdayMeet at Trainer's Club in Lake Place Shopping Center for an intermediate level road ride. Helmets required
Kelly At Bike Gallery , www.bikegallery.com/, Casey - at Trainers's Club 503.636.3900, 503-254-2663
Sunday September 21
- WEEKLY WOMEN'S RIDES
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9:00am - 11:30am, Every SundaySunday's at 9am from the Hollywood Bike Gallery. Free women's rides. Contact danabbikegallery.com for more information on dates and routes.
Dana Barnes, danabbikegallery, 503-281-9800
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BIKE ROAD TRIP WITH THE ADVENTURE GROUP
- 2900 NE Marine Dr9:00am - 2:00pm, Every Sunday in July - September (Corner of NE 33rd Dr)Join the Adventure Group, a LBGT outdoors club on a weekly road trip (30-50 miles). All abilities welcome and the opportunity to turn back available to those choosing a shorter ride. Helmet required, mirror, food, water recommended.
Dave, AG.ComNewsyahoo, The Adventure Group, 503-281-4798
- PINWHEELS FOR PEACE RIDE
- Peace Park, at east end of Steel Bridge, NE Oregon St & N Interstate Ave1:00pmJoin hundreds of thousands of other pinwheelers across the globe on this day to celebrate the international Pinwheels For Peace movement. We'll make our own pinwheels before the ride, attach 'em to bikes, trailers, tagalongs, etc. and then go for a nice leisurely family ride! Helmets required for kiddos!
Angela Koch
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 21st and Killingsworth2:30pm, Every Sunday (polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil
- ZOOBOMB
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SW 10th Ave and Oak St9:00pm, Every Sunday (Zoobomb Pyle!)Come ride with us, everyone welcome! We like to ride kid's bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too!
Zoobomb, gabrielamadeusgmail, www.zoobomb.net
Monday September 22
Tuesday September 23
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CASUAL URBAN RIDE WITH THE ADVENTURE GROUP
- 8 SE Madison St, Portland6:00pm - 7:30pm, Every Tuesday in July - September (By the drinking fountain on the Esplanade)A casual 1-hour urban ride on the low-traffic streets and trails of Portland with the Adventure Group, a LBGT-friendly outdoors club. All levels welcome, helmet required.
Laurent, AG.ComNewsyahoo, The Adventure Group, 503-880-8900
Wednesday September 24
- PUMP WEEKLY WED. FOREST PARK RIDE
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5:30pm, Every WednesdayJoin PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members wecome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Meet at the Thurman gate at 5:30 p.m. www.pumpclub.org
- Once a month during the summer we'll meet at 6:00 at the Skyline Tavern on Skyline Drive (just west of Germantown Rd).
First one is Wednesday June 11th.
Amy Singmaster, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org
Thursday September 25
Friday September 26
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BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES
- Steel & Hawthorne Bridges, Willamette River7:00am - 9:00am, 7 to 9 am... give or take a few cups of coffee, Last Friday of every month (West-bound lanes, East end of the Steel, West end of the Hawthorne)Breakfast on the Bridges reaches out to bicyclists during their morning commute once a month on Portland bridges. We give bicyclists (and pedestrians) free coffee and pastries as a way of saying thanks for not driving and keeping our morning commute enjoyable! Our corner of the sidewalk is also a place for cyclists to meet each other and is a major entry point into Portland's thriving communities of bicycle activism, advocacy, and fun. BonB is powered solely by bicycle! Get involved or just show up! More info:
http://www.shift2bikes.org/wiki/bikefun:breakfast_on_the_bridges
Pvt. Cups, cancel.mangmail, Breakfast on the Bridges on the wiki on the Shift2bikes.org
- PUMP FRIDAY NIGHT SCAPPOOSE RIDE
- Rocky Point Rd. off Hwy. 306:00pm, Every FridayJoin the PUMPp Friday night ride on tight single track in Scappoose. Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have them. 6:00 p.m. Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing Scappoose, make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue gate on the right. Contact John Joy 503.708.5752
John Joy, newsletterpumpclub, www.pumpclub.org, 503-708-5752
- FREAK FRIDAY! PRESENTED BY NORTH FREAK!
- Irving Park, NE 7th Ave and Fargo St, Portland10:30pm, We will have a bike ride to mystery location and then Jousting!, Fourth Friday of every month (Meet at Irving Park, ride to mystery jousting location)North Freak is a collective for people who love freak bicycles, such as tall bikes, choppers, swing bikes, minibikes and anything else fun and creative you can think of.
ON THE FOURTH FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH we have our freak bicycle ride (all cyclists are welcome, on any bike) and then JOUSTING! at a mystery location. TallBikes and helmets/pads will be available to the public! Try one for the first time!
FREAK FRIDAY we will be meeting at Irving Park 10:30pm, then ride to mystery location for jousting!
August's ride theme is Post Apocalyptic Barbarian!
Dutch, caulliehotmail
Saturday September 27
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TOUR DE BUILDS
- Cascade College, East Burnside and East 91st7:30am - 3:30pm (East Burnside and I-205)This event is for the benefit of the Portland, Vancouver,Hillsboro Habitat for Humanity. A bike ride with 3 distance options touring several Habitat for Humanity build sites in the greater Portland area, a 60, 50, and 30 mile options.
Your day begins at Cascade College with a healthy continental breakfast. Then, off you go to explore active Habitat build sites. The route follows urban and suburban roads and bike paths winding through Portland, Gresham, Hillsboro and Vancouver. At each stop refreshments await you and you'll view volunteers constructing homes and see first hand how this int
Mike Maidl, tourdebuildsyahoo, tourdebuilds.com/, 503-635-2003
- 2008 ALS WINE COUNTRY RIDE TO DEFEAT ALS
- Yountville, CA9:00amJoin us on September 27th for the 2008 ALS Wine Country Ride To Defeat ALS. Enjoy a spectacular ride through the Napa/Sonoma wine country. Starting at Yountville, CA choose from four routes to create the cycling experience that’s right for you. 10k, 25k, Metric Century, and 100 mile Century. When you return from your ride, you will be treated to a gourmet lunch, fabulous wine tasting and entertainment. You can also get a free bottle of wine when you register and tell your friends why you ride.
You can help to defeat ALS!!
More information: http://www.ridetodefeatals.com/
Chris, ChrisRidetodefeatals
- INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ROAD RIDE
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10:00am, Every SaturdayMeet at Trainer's Club in Lake Place Shopping Center for an intermediate level road ride. Helmets required
Kelly At Bike Gallery , www.bikegallery.com/, Casey - at Trainers's Club 503.636.3900, 503-254-2663
- GEOLOGICAL TOUR OF THE GORGE
- Columbia Gorge, Gresham Transit Center10:00amWe're going to ride from the Gresham Max Station to the top of the lookout at Crown Point. Along the way, we'll listen to a geologic tour as a series of mp3s, providing details of the landscape and geologic history. Expect lots of volcanoes, ice ages and catastropic floods. Check back here for location to download mp3s soon.
Scott
