Bikey Fun, March 7 - March 27
Shift helps other groups and individuals promote their "bike fun" events.Most of the events in this calendar are not produced by Shift.
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Sunday March 7
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, 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![[forum]](images/forum.gif)
- CITYBIKES BEARING SURFACES CLASSES
6:00pm - 8:00pm, February 28, March 7 and 14Bearing Surfaces Class Series! Headsets, hubs, and Bottom brackets. Learn how to work on and repair your loose bearings. $20 per class, or $50 for all three classes, plus the cost of parts. Preregistration required.
2/28/09 - Headsets
3/7/09 - Hubs
3/14/09 - Bottom Brackets
Beth Hammond, www.citybikes.coop, 503-239-6951
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ZOOBOMB!
- The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome ride with us! Everyone welcome! We like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too! Bring a bike, MAX fare, bike lights, and any safety gear you want to wear.
** Minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome **
** Helmets are a good idea **
** Ride at Your Own Risk **
** Leave no trace **
Zoobomb, www.zoobomb.net
Monday March 8
- COMPREHENSIVE REPAIR CLASS
6:00pm - 10:00pmThis 8-hour Comprehensive Repair Class puts tools in your hands and pro tips in your head so you can fix the brakes, flats, gears, wheels (yes wheel truing!), bearings and more on your bike and everyone else in your circle. We cover mechanical concepts, spotting /preventing upcoming repair needs before needs get serious. Lots of time for questions about comfort and riding goals. Class included 8 page detailed how-to pdf. Cost: $90.
Brian Lacy, brian
bikempowered
, BIKEmpowered, 503-975-2391
Tuesday March 9
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COMPREHENSIVE REPAIR CLASS PT 2
- 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday March 10
- DOWNTOWN NEON NIGHT RIDE
5:30pm - 8:00pmPortland's Neon signs dazzle all through out downtown. Join a loop ride seeing some of the best. Bring cameras! Warm layers if it's cold. Ride will last 1 hour -- a little longer if we stop often to snap pictures. Come early to the pizza pub for conversation and brainstorming for planning a 'Go By Bicycle' neon sign for Portland's urban landscape in 2010. At 6:30, we'll saddle up. If raining, we'll talk Neon, and ride another night.
Carye Bye, bikebatgmail
Thursday March 11
- BUSINESS ON A BIKE
- Eastbank Esplanade Vera Katz statue, East side of Hawthorne Bridge3:30pm - 5:00pm, Every Thursday (Near Fire station...go to blog for image)Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter/businessonabike, 503-256-1010
Friday March 12
Saturday March 13
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COMPREHENSIVE REPAIR CLASS
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9:00am - 5:00pmThis 8-hour Comprehensive Repair Class puts tools in your hands and pro tips in your head so you can fix the brakes, flats, gears, wheels (yes wheel truing!), bearings and more on your bike and everyone else in your circle. We cover mechanical concepts, spotting /preventing upcoming repair needs before needs get serious. Lots of time for questions about comfort and riding goals. Class included 8 page detailed how-to pdf. Cost: $90.
Brian Lacy, brianbikempowered, BIKEmpowered, 503-975-2391
- RANDOM TO LOMPOC
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10:00amHey doughty shifties, it's another in the bi-weekly-ish hill ride series! Don your spandex and special diaper-pants (or gird your loins however) and ride up and down crazy steep hills with us. Can you climb like Rob? Can you drop like Kristin? Come find out! We'll ride through St. Johns, over the bridge, Hwy 30 (watch your tires!) to the ridiculous Logie Trail road to Skyline. Cruise Skyline, bomb down Germantown, and back to NW New Old Lompoc for brews and food. 33-ish miles, 3344ft of climbing. No one left behind. http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Random-Lompoc-Logie-Trail-climb
Ben, benridemybike
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WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING
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10:30am
In search of a cafe:
We'd like to move the start of the ride to a cafe. (I'd like a cup of coffee while waiting.)
So let's ride in search of a great cafe.
East side. Below Alameda. North of Powell.
And easy to find.
Somewhere big enough. Somewhere with outside seating.
Albina Press? MLK? Fremont? Bakery Bar? Palio?
Come explore, and suggest a good cafe.
We ride in drizzle, but not heavy rain.
Bart, David, Manifest, 503 223 8822 x 1
- BICYCLE TOURING WORKSHOP
- HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne BlvdCANCELED Moved to March 14 (in the Mt. Tabor Room)Are you a regular bicycle rider but have never taken a bicycle tour? Are you itching to hit the open road once the weather gets nicer and explore nature in a way you haven't yet? Are you ready for the challenge of riding 40-100 miles in a day, carrying all you need on your bicycle, and creating a new home night after night? Then join us to learn more about Self-Supported Bicycle Touring. We'll be discussing equipment, planning, and cost as well as day-to-day life on the road. We'll also have a few loaded touring bikes to check out. This class is FREE. Donations accepted.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguegmail, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
- BIKE MS- FUN RIDE WITH LIVE DANDY WARHOLS MUSIC!
- Green Drop Garage, 1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland4:00pm - 7:00pm, 12 mile ride, and party afterwards! (Across from Lucky Lab)Plans for Spring Break? Join us! Celebrate MS Awareness Week and kick-off training for the Bike MS: Explore Oregon event(July 31 + August 1). 12-mile fun ride around the Portland Waterfront. All are welcome to ride and join us for food, drinks, and live music by Brent DeBoer (aka Fathead) of the Dandy Warhols at the finish line!
Fun Ride participants can also take advantage of free registration for our 2010 Bike MS: Explore Oregon event! With a brand new route down the Historic Columbia River Highway – past the Vista House and Multnomah Falls – this is one ride you won't want to miss!
Josh Townsley, joshdefeatms, Bike MS: Explore oregon, 503-445-8347
Sunday March 14
- LIFECYCLING CLASS
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10:00am - 6:00pmGo from 'wish I was' to 'I am' a cyclist. This 8-hour intensive embeds the motivation and skills you need to gently/thoroughly put cycling into your life. Motivation, goals, trip planning, handling skills and roadside simple repairs, including flats. Detailed pdf instructions, evaluation sheets, homework, pre/post support. Cost: $90.
Brian Lacy, brianbikempowered, BIKEmpowered, 503-975-2391
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THE PI(E) RIDE
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11:00am, Meet at 10:30 for pie, roll out at 11:30!It's Pi Day! You know, 3/14... Eating lots of pie on Pi Day is very important.
We'll be starting from the Bipartisan Cafe, reputed to contain awesome pie. Then we'll head northwest, hitting a couple of pie purveyors, before turning southwards into downtown for a fourth and final slice of pie. Riding miles will be almost exactly pi^2. (less than 10)
How easy is that? (bring a little moolah for pie shop stops!)
John Kangas, jikangasgmail
- BIKE POLO
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Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, 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
- BICYCLE TOURING WORKSHOP
- HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd2:00pm - 4:00pm (in the Mt. Tabor Room)Are you a regular bicycle rider but have never taken a bicycle tour? Are you itching to hit the open road once the weather gets nicer and explore nature in a way you haven't yet? Are you ready for the challenge of riding 40-100 miles in a day, carrying all you need on your bicycle, and creating a new home night after night? Then join us to learn more about Self-Supported Bicycle Touring. We'll be discussing equipment, planning, and cost as well as day-to-day life on the road. We'll also have a few loaded touring bikes to check out. This class is FREE. Donations accepted.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguegmail, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
- POST PI(E) RIDE PI (MOVIE) & PIE (PIZZA) PARTY
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5:00pmFrom the end of the Pi(e) Ride, we’ll ride to my place (somewhat less than 2xPi). We’ll watch the movie Pi and- assuming we have any room left!- eat pizza pie. Omnivore and herbivore options will be provided, as will imbiber and non-imbiber beverage options. You are welcome to bring beverages to share, but don't necessarily need to. We’ll start the movie around 6 or 6:30. For those of you who won’t be able to make the Pi(e) Ride, come on over and celebrate Pi Day anyway. Come anytime after 5 and someone will be there. Alergy alert: we have a dog and two cats.
Ryan Good, goodstermanyahoo
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CITYBIKES BEARING SURFACES CLASSES
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6:00pm - 8:00pm, February 28, March 7 and 14Bearing Surfaces Class Series! Headsets, hubs, and Bottom brackets. Learn how to work on and repair your loose bearings. $20 per class, or $50 for all three classes, plus the cost of parts. Preregistration required.
2/28/09 - Headsets
3/7/09 - Hubs
3/14/09 - Bottom Brackets
Beth Hammond, www.citybikes.coop, 503-239-6951
- ZOOBOMB!
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The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome ride with us! Everyone welcome! We like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too! Bring a bike, MAX fare, bike lights, and any safety gear you want to wear.
** Minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome **
** Helmets are a good idea **
** Ride at Your Own Risk **
** Leave no trace **
Zoobomb, www.zoobomb.net
Monday March 15
- GREAT DIVIDE MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOW
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7:00pmEver wonder what it's like to tour offroad along the spine of the continent? Live the ascents. Feel the pounding. Taste the mud. This show documents a South to North thru-ride of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from the border of Mexico/New Mexico into Alberta, Canada. 2900 miles/200,000 ft of climbing/6 weeks. Free snacks for those who don't drive.
Daniel Fleischer, dfleischerwindermere
Tuesday March 16
Wednesday March 17
- SHIFT MEETUP
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7:00pmThis is the Shift-social meet up. Hang out. Talk bike fun. This particular month, it'll also double as a Shift Business Meeting because we have a lot of Pedalpalooza issues to discuss. See the Agenda Wiki Page for topics.
Freaky Uppity Cycling Kids, Agenda Wiki Page
Thursday March 18
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BIKE TOURISM BROWN BAG
- Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave12:00pm - 1:00pm, Bring your lunch! (2d floor)Oregon is the first state in the country to have a State Scenic Bikeway program. Learn how bikeways are designated and the important role local proponents play in each designation. * Rideoregonride is the site to visit when planning any kind of bike trip. This interactive site was recently launched by Travel Oregon.
Kristin Dahl / Travel Oregon, and Alexandra Phillips / Oregon Parks and Recreation will present.
Timo Forsberg, timo.forsbergportlandoregon.gov, Bike Brown Bag webpage, 503-823-7699
- BUSINESS ON A BIKE
- Eastbank Esplanade Vera Katz statue, East side of Hawthorne Bridge3:30pm - 5:00pm, Every Thursday (Near Fire station...go to blog for image)Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter/businessonabike, 503-256-1010
- 3RD THURSDAY BUSINESS ON A BIKE RIDE
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5:30pm - 7:00pm, Third Thursday of every monthHour and a half networking Bike ride at a conversation pace. No one left behind unless you forget your helmet.
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, 503-256-1010
- EAST PORTLAND BIKE MEETING
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6:30pmHelp us make biking funner in East Portland! Please join the EPAP Bike Subcommittee in promoting the bestest biking in East Portland. We meet the third Thursday of every month and welcome your enthusiasm, energy, ideas, and experience. 6:30 pm at Muchas Gracias, 1307 NE 102nd. March 18 agenda includes Trimet, PBOT options, PBOT traffic, 2010 bike tours, & Get Lit.
EPAPbike, epapbikegmail, EastPortlandActionPlan.org/bike
Friday March 19
- BOMB! - SPECIAL EDITION BONB!
- Morrison Bridge, exact location TBA7:00amBoMB! Breakfast on the Morrison Bridge! Come help us celebrate the opening of the new (and long awaited) Morrison Bridge Bikeway with this special edition BonB.
Ryan Good, goodstermanyahoo
- DROPOUT BIKE CLUB - MONTHLY RIDE
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9:30pm, Late., Third Friday of every monthThe dropout bike club's monthly freakbike social ride. Over the years, this ride has become the place to show off your newest bicycle oddities. Come ride and socalize. Last years ride had a turn out of 300+ people, with the Thunder Twins mobile sound systems. So be prepared to be bumpin into the late night. All bikes welcome, but the pace is set by the freakbikes. -Sysfail
Sysfail, www.myspace.com/dropoutbc
Saturday March 20
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WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING
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10:30am
North bluff:
a short easy ride, for a change
We'll ride through the Mississippi neighborhood and take the Failing overpass over I-5 to Overlook. We'll poke around the top of the bluff in Overlook, then take the overpass over Going. We'll go through the Adidas campus then ride the quiet part of Willamette Blvd.
We use bicycles as the best way to see the city.
We explore neighborhoods.
We have fun.
And we like a good lunch.
We really wander. We make u-turns. We stop and look at things. We detour, a lot. So lead us down some alley.
We ride in drizzle, but not heavy rain.
Bart, David, Manifest, 503 223 8822 x 1
- AWESOME ARCHITECTURE HUMBOLDT/N IRVING
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1:00pm, meet 1/depart 1:30 sharp/~2 hoursEnjoy the unexpected and unusual in this quirky neighborhood, from a stone mansion to a minareted temple to LEED & co-op housing. We'll check out 20something unique homes on this easy, slow, laid-back tour (~4 miles). More fun than educational; more architectural than super-bikey. Non-looping (but I can take you back to the start)--ends at County Cork Pub for beer and shepherd's pie (bring dinero for brews & food)!
Jenny
Sunday March 21
- STARMICHAEL'S MOVE BY BIKE
- My Old House, 4037 n gantenbien1:00pmStarting at 4037 N Gantenbein at 1pm, we'll end at 6635 NE 24th Ave (just South of Dekum) where you will find food and drink and many thanks.
Starmichael Bowman, starmichaelbowmanyahoo
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, 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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The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave9:00pm, Every SundayCome ride with us! Everyone welcome! We like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night, it sounds silly and it is silly, but a crapload of fun too! Bring a bike, MAX fare, bike lights, and any safety gear you want to wear.
** Minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome **
** Helmets are a good idea **
** Ride at Your Own Risk **
** Leave no trace **
Zoobomb, www.zoobomb.net
Monday March 22
Tuesday March 23
Wednesday March 24
Thursday March 25
- BUSINESS ON A BIKE
- Eastbank Esplanade Vera Katz statue, East side of Hawthorne Bridge3:30pm - 5:00pm, Every Thursday (Near Fire station...go to blog for image)Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter/businessonabike, 503-256-1010
Friday March 26
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BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES
- Westbound Hawthorne Bridge bike lane and lower deck of the Steel Bridge7:00am - 9:00am, Last Friday of every monthBreakfast 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
- FREAK FRIDAY! PRESENTED BY NORTH FREAK
- Irving Park, NE 7th Ave and Fargo St, Portland10:00pm, Ride at 10:30., Fourth Friday of every month (Meet at Irving Park, ride to mystery jousting location)The North Freak Cycling collective's monthly ride!
A late night, group ride, open to all cyclists, with an emphasis on freak bikes, jousting, and various other shenanigans
We meet at 10:00pm at Irving Park and ride towards mysterious amounts of fun!
Dutch, caulliehotmail
Saturday March 27
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WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING
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10:30am, Every Saturday in January - AprilA weekly ride for men.
We use bicycles as the best way to see the city.
We explore neighborhoods.
We have fun.
And we like a good lunch.
We really wander. We make u-turns. We stop and look at things. We detour, a lot. So lead us down some alley.
We ride in drizzle, but not heavy rain.
[weekly details tba]
Bart, David, Manifest, 503 223 8822 x 1
