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Bikey Fun, June 28 - July 18

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Sunday June 28

GROW BY BIKE: URBAN HOMESTEADING BIKE TOUR Link
Columbia Ecovillage Take Trimet
9:30am - 12:30pm
On Sunday, June 28, pump up your tires and dust off your helmet for a bicycle tour of urban food production! Join us as we visit the great things growing in your neighbor's yards; three inspiring sites in Northeast Portland have signed on to offer tours of the foods they're raising right in the city.

$5 - tickets through http://www.boxofficetickets.com/slowfoodportland

Slow Food Portland, Slow Food Portland  [forum]
TOUR DE HOMES Link
TBA, Alberta Street (more details to follow) Take Trimet
10:00am
Bicycle real estate tour.  Join Kirsten Kaufman, Broker, as she pedals through the Alberta neighborhood.  Explore the Capecod, Bungalo and Craftsman homes in the sun on this fun-yet-informative ride.  Come learn just how easy car-free/car-light living can be.  Event is free but registration is required.  Space limited.  Please email Kirsten Kaufman [at] kirsten[at]bikerealtor.com to reserve a spot!
Kirsten, www.bikerealtor.com, (503) 233-9513  [forum]
MICROCOSM BIKE MOVE, PART IV Link FF
storage house, SE 50th Ave and Franklin St Take Trimet
12:00pm
Come move the last of Microcosm Publishing's bookstock from one storage location into another. It'll be fun. We'll feed and beverage you afterwards and you'll get to challenge the load-bearing capacities of that axel. For added fun, we'll also be featured on an Oregon Public Broadcasting program! The best incentive to help! TELEVISION!
Joe Biel, joe at microcosmpublishing daht comm  [forum]
ART FOR THE MILLIONS WPA BIKE FIELD TRIP Link
Dill Pickle Club, NW 6th Ave and Everett St Take Trimet
12:00pm - 5:00pm
ART FOR THE MILLIONS: THE ENDURING LEGACY OF THE WPA
www.dillpickleclub.com
Meeting location TBA | RSVP to: yes[at]dillpickleclub.com

A bike field trip to public works projects of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a program that provided economic relief to millions of idle workers during the height of the Great Depression. Meet scholars and visit sites along the way, including: Portland Art Museum, Portland Public Schools, Woody Guthrie Circle, more. Fee goes to towards lunch (provided) and materials.

Marc Moscato, marcmoscato at gmail daht comm, dillpickleclub.com, yes at dillpickleclub daht comm  [forum]
GAY BIKE RIDE TO BROUGHTON BEACH Link
Q Center, 4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland Take Trimet (intersection of Mason & Mississippi Ave)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Are you someone who likes to cycle, explore new parts of Portland, and meet fun other queer people?

Q-Cycle consists of a great Sunday afternoon ride around the city’s finest pedal-friendly destinations and then culminates back at Q Center. The route changes each time, but the terrain remains suitable for all skill levels.

Join the adorable Zan & Tim as they take you to Broughton Beach on the Columbia River at NE 33rd Ave. It is 6 miles each way, so 12 miles total.

Bring a snack to share on the beach!

FREE

Glenn Goodfellow, glenn at pdxqcenter daht oh are gee, www.pdxqcenter.org/?p=45, 503-234-7837  [forum]
BIKE POLO Link
Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (polo court)
2:30pm, Every Sunday
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]
ZOOBOMB! Link
The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave Take Trimet
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come 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  [forum]

Monday June 29

2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES Link
Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd Take Trimet
6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - August
Monday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-anderson at comcast daht nett, www.racemondaynight.com  [forum]
COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER BENEFIT SQUARE DANCE Link FF
Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum St Take Trimet
7:00pm
Live Music from the Greasy Chain string band and calling by Steph Noll.
Suggested Donation $5; all proceeds benefit the CCC.
All Ages and Beginners Welcome.
Food and Drinks for sale from Rumpspankers Bar.

Steph, steph at riseup daht nett  [forum]
ADVANCED BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:45pm, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13
Ready to learn all about bearings?  Over five weekly sessions, we will cover the skills needed for hub, bottom bracket, and headset overhauling; as well as advanced wheel truing and spoke replacement. Participants will work on their own bikes in class and have access to the professional tool sets of our bike shop. Prior completion of the intermediate course is strongly recommended.  Cost: $150.
Scott Klees, scott at communitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Tuesday June 30

PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC Link
Food Front Cooperative Grocery, 2375 NW Thurman St Take Trimet
6:30pm - 8:30pm
The PPP returns for its FIFTH season!  A casual bicycle ride traversing approx. 3-5 miles (5-8km) with a different route each time. The end destination is a mystery park or ark-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. We will also stop at a grocery store along the way. If it looks like it'll rain we'll end up at a COVERED destination.

Shawn, urbanadventureleague at scribble daht comm, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com  [forum]

Wednesday July 1

KBOO BIKE SHOW Link
KBOO Radio , I84 Fwy WB, Multnomah Take Trimet
11:00am
Sara and Elly host a conversation about bicycle justice, with lawyer Bob Mionske, author of Cycling and the Law and social worker Meghan Sinnott. Mionske will discuss the biases against bicycling inherent in law enforcement, the court system and the written law. Sinnott will talk about barriers in both mobility and justice for society's neediest.

Podcast on bikeshow.portlandtransport.com/

Sara Stout, sara.stout at gmail daht comm  [forum]
MICROCOSM BIKE MOVE, PART V Link
storage house, SE 50th Ave and Franklin St Take Trimet
5:00pm
so...turnout for yesterday's bike move was pretty bleak. 3 people with trailers and one person with no bike and no trailer. i got an extra trailer. ben saltzman got an extra bike. and we gave someone a pretty special view for visiting portland.

but...we were not able to complete the move. so i'm putting out a call that we are going to try again on wednesday at 5 pm.

meet up at west side of 50th on franklin st (just south of division)
load up and roll out at 6 pm. if you can't arrive right at 5, but can arrive before 6, we'll be more than stoked to have you.
then we roll down to the new sto

Joe Biel, joe at microcosmpublishing daht comm  [forum]
SHIFT BUSINESS MEETING Link
IPRC, 917 SW Oak St, Portland Take Trimet (#218 -- we can buzz you in)
6:00pm, First Wednesday of every month except June
A quick formal meeting to discuss Shift's projects, finances, and new proposals.  By custom, first-time attendees' topics are discussed first.
Shift, Agenda Wiki Page  [forum]
INTERMEDIATE BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:15pm, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1
Due to popular demand, we have added another Intermediate Maintenance Class!

Participants will learn how to complete their six-month and annual maintenance and repairs.  The first three classes focus on drive-train maintenance including replacement of the chain, gear cluster and cables.  The final two sessions cover basic wheel truing and brake adjustments.  Cost: $130.

For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.

Scott Klees, scott at comunitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Classes Web Page, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Thursday July 2

UNICYCLE POLO Link
Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (Polo courts)
6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday
Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm [at] Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.

prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.

also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
..................................................

Doper, irrepantsless at gmail daht comm, www.unicyclebastards.com  [forum]
BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS - $125 Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:15pm, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16
In our Basic Maintenance Class participants will learn all the essentials to perform regular monthly maintenance on their bikes, including flat tire repair, cleaning, lubrication, gear and brake adjustments and general troubleshooting.  No experience required.  Cost: $125
For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.

Scott Klees, scott at communitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Friday July 3

OLD-GROWTH CAMP BY BIKE Link
Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, 1000 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham Take Trimet
8:45am, Leaving at 9am sharp. Returning on Sunday afternoon, July 3 - 5
Camping near Big Bottom old-growth area up the Clackamas.  No cost, but it would be great to bring a couple dollars for firewood.  Bring your own food and means to prepare it.

Big Bottom is a completely primitive site, no toilet, no water.  Bring extra water storage, bug repellent, sunscreen.  See http://www.cyclewild.org for more details

Matt Picio, matt.picio at cyclewild daht oh are gee, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095  [forum]
BUSINESS ON A BIKE Link
NW Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St Take Trimet (NW 19th and Quimby St)
3:00pm - 4:30pm, Every Friday
Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter daht comm/businessonabike, 503-256-1010  [forum]

Saturday July 4

OLD-GROWTH CAMP BY BIKE Link
Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, 1000 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham Take Trimet
8:45am, Leaving at 9am sharp. Returning on Sunday afternoon, July 3 - 5
Camping near Big Bottom old-growth area up the Clackamas.  No cost, but it would be great to bring a couple dollars for firewood.  Bring your own food and means to prepare it.

Big Bottom is a completely primitive site, no toilet, no water.  Bring extra water storage, bug repellent, sunscreen.  See http://www.cyclewild.org for more details

Matt Picio, matt.picio at cyclewild daht oh are gee, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095  [forum]

Sunday July 5

OLD-GROWTH CAMP BY BIKE Link
Cleveland Avenue MAX Station, 1000 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham Take Trimet
8:45am, Leaving at 9am sharp. Returning on Sunday afternoon, July 3 - 5
Camping near Big Bottom old-growth area up the Clackamas.  No cost, but it would be great to bring a couple dollars for firewood.  Bring your own food and means to prepare it.

Big Bottom is a completely primitive site, no toilet, no water.  Bring extra water storage, bug repellent, sunscreen.  See http://www.cyclewild.org for more details

Matt Picio, matt.picio at cyclewild daht oh are gee, Cycle Wild, 503-781-5095  [forum]
BIKE POLO Link
Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (polo court)
2:30pm, Every Sunday
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]
ZOOBOMB! Link
The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave Take Trimet
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come 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  [forum]

Monday July 6

2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES Link
Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd Take Trimet
6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - August
Monday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-anderson at comcast daht nett, www.racemondaynight.com  [forum]
RU COLUMBIA CURIOUS? Link
Farragut Park, 7700 N Vancouver Ave, Portland Take Trimet
6:00pm
Portland to Vancouver by bike -- let me count the ways...  

Have you been wanting to cross the Columbia, but don't know the route?  This is a guided tour with 3 round trips from Portland to Vancouver and back, using six different routes.  When you're done, you'll know the routes like a pro, and be able to ride comfortably and happily during the day, at night, in the rain, in a hurry, on a cruise, etc.  

Meet at 5:30 at Ester Short Park in the Couve.  Leave Farragut Park at 6:15 sharp.  We'll end at an eating establishment on Hayden Island and debrief.  12 miles, slow and easy.

Ted Buehler, ted101 at gmail daht comm  [forum]
ADVANCED BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:45pm, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13
Ready to learn all about bearings?  Over five weekly sessions, we will cover the skills needed for hub, bottom bracket, and headset overhauling; as well as advanced wheel truing and spoke replacement. Participants will work on their own bikes in class and have access to the professional tool sets of our bike shop. Prior completion of the intermediate course is strongly recommended.  Cost: $150.
Scott Klees, scott at communitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Tuesday July 7

PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC Link
HI-Portland, Hawthorne District Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd Take Trimet
6:30pm - 8:30pm, First Tuesday in May - September
The PPP returns for its FIFTH season!  A casual bicycle ride traversing approx. 3-5 miles (5-8km) with a different route each time. The end destination is a mystery park or ark-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. We will also stop at a grocery store along the way. If it looks like it'll rain we'll end up at a COVERED destination.

Shawn, urbanadventureleague at scribble daht comm, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com  [forum]

Wednesday July 8

Thursday July 9

UNICYCLE POLO Link
Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (Polo courts)
6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday
Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm [at] Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.

prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.

also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
..................................................

Doper, irrepantsless at gmail daht comm, www.unicyclebastards.com  [forum]
BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS - $125 Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:15pm, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16
In our Basic Maintenance Class participants will learn all the essentials to perform regular monthly maintenance on their bikes, including flat tire repair, cleaning, lubrication, gear and brake adjustments and general troubleshooting.  No experience required.  Cost: $125
For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.

Scott Klees, scott at communitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Friday July 10

BUSINESS ON A BIKE Link
NW Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St Take Trimet (NW 19th and Quimby St)
3:00pm - 4:30pm, Every Friday
Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter daht comm/businessonabike, 503-256-1010  [forum]

Saturday July 11

ULTIMATE FOLDING BIKE POTLUCK BRUNCH & RIDE Link FF
Sellwood Home of UFB designer Len Rubin, SE Miller St and 15th Ave Take Trimet (First driveway (with Net) on SE Miller (between SE 15th and SE 13th)
10:30am - 1:30pm, Gather at 10:30, Ride at 11:00, Back for Brunch @ 12:00
We had so much fun meeting other folder fans and seeing all the different folders for Pedalpalooza that we thought we would try a monthly event! Saturday, July 11th we'd again like to invite you to the home of Ultimate Folding Bicycle designer, Len Rubin - share your folder or cargo trailer with others, learn about others - this time we promise to go for a little 5 to 10 mile loop ride in Sellwood/ on the Springwater Trail as part of the event. Bring a veggie brunchy (muffins, juice, fruit,etc.) thing to share. We'll supply the coffee & tea! Our kids are 1,4,7 & 13 - so kids are welcome!
Tamara Rubin, tamararubin at mac daht comm, www.ufbusa.com  [forum]
SEATTLE'S FIRST WNBR OF 2009 Link WA
Louisa Boren Park, 15th Avenue East & Garfield Street, Seattle 98112 Take Trimet
11:00am - 3:00pm, 11AM - Painting Party; 1PM Ride begins; 2PM Ride ends; 3PM Leave Seattle Center
For the 6th year in a row, Seattle will be hosting a July World Naked Bike Ride.  This is a day ride from Capitol Hill to Downtown and ending up at the Seattle Center's fountain to wash our paint off.
Todd Tollefson, toddt at scn daht oh are gee, WNBR-Seattle  [forum]

Sunday July 12

BIKE POLO Link
Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (polo court)
2:30pm, Every Sunday
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]
ZOOBOMB! Link
The New Zoobomb Pyle, W Burnside St & SW 13th Ave Take Trimet
9:00pm, Every Sunday
Come 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  [forum]

Monday July 13

2009 MONDAY NIGHT MASTERS AND WOMEN PIR SERIES Link
Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd Take Trimet
6:00pm - 8:30pm, Every Monday in May 4 - 31, every Monday in June - August
Monday night at PIR is designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing for any ability, skill and experience level of cyclist, separated by categories. New racers are welcome and encouraged. Monday nights May 4th to August 31st.
Jim Anderson, jim-anderson at comcast daht nett, www.racemondaynight.com  [forum]
ADVANCED BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:45pm, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13
Ready to learn all about bearings?  Over five weekly sessions, we will cover the skills needed for hub, bottom bracket, and headset overhauling; as well as advanced wheel truing and spoke replacement. Participants will work on their own bikes in class and have access to the professional tool sets of our bike shop. Prior completion of the intermediate course is strongly recommended.  Cost: $150.
Scott Klees, scott at communitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Tuesday July 14

Wednesday July 15

A FREE VEHICLE LAW CLASS FOR BICYCLISTS Link
BTA - Bicycle Transportation Alliance, 233 NW 5th Ave, Portland Take Trimet
5:30pm
When: Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 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, Portland.  

Cost: Free

Contact: BTA at (503) 226-0676 to pre-register.

Ray Thomas  [forum]
SHIFT MEETUP Link 21+
Moloko Plus, 3967 N Mississippi Ave Take Trimet
7:00pm
This is the Shift-social meet up. Hang out. Talk bike fun. Nuff said.
Freaky Uppity Cycling Kids  [forum]

Thursday July 16

3RD THURSDAY BUSINESS ON A BIKE RIDE Link
Salmon St. Fountain, SW Salmon St and Naito Pkwy Take Trimet
5:30pm - 7:00pm, Third Thursday of every month
Hour and a half networking Bike ride at a conversation pace.  No one left behind unless you forget your helmet.
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, 503-256-1010  [forum]
UNICYCLE POLO Link
Alberta park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St Take Trimet (Polo courts)
6:30pm, April 23, every Thursday
Unicycle Polo.
Where? When? 6:30pm [at] Alberta Park Just about EVERY thursday of the month (Keep your Glazzies peeled on the listserve for info {www.unicyclebastards.com/contact us). Mallets and balls are supplied by the bastards as long as appropriate alcoholic donations continue. however, we are always in need of skipoles and balls. Bring yer uni. bring yer 2x2s. bring yer triple antibiotic ointment.

prepare to breathe hard and sweat. unicycles, remember? not bikes. unis.

also, remember vandalism? not cool. never will be.
..................................................

Doper, irrepantsless at gmail daht comm, www.unicyclebastards.com  [forum]
BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR CLASS - $125 Link
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St Take Trimet
7:15pm - 9:15pm, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16
In our Basic Maintenance Class participants will learn all the essentials to perform regular monthly maintenance on their bikes, including flat tire repair, cleaning, lubrication, gear and brake adjustments and general troubleshooting.  No experience required.  Cost: $125
For details or to sign up online, visit:
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/index.php/programs/classes/
Or call
503-288-8864.

Scott Klees, scott at communitycyclingcenter daht oh are gee, Community Cycling Center 2009 Classes, 503-288-8864  [forum]

Friday July 17

BUSINESS ON A BIKE Link
NW Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St Take Trimet (NW 19th and Quimby St)
3:00pm - 4:30pm, Every Friday
Networking bike ride-no one left behind-helmets-flat conversation paced ride
Bill Dolan, bill at dolanloans daht comm, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, http://twitter daht comm/businessonabike, 503-256-1010  [forum]
KIDICAL MASS DOWNTOWN Link FF
North Park Blocks playground, NW Park Ave and Davis St Take Trimet
5:30pm - 7:00pm, Ride at 6pm., Third Friday of every month
Streets are for kids, too!  Kidical mass is a celebration of family bicycling.  Training wheels, tagalongs, and trailers are all welcome on this easy-going, short, legal family ride.  Front and rear lights are a must for all during the winter months.
Angela Koch, angela at bta4bikes daht oh are gee, Kidical Mass  [forum]
DROPOUT FREAKBIKE RIDE Link
Col. Summers Park, SE 20th and Belmont Take Trimet
9:30pm, Don't plan on sleeping., Third Friday of every month
Freakbikes unite!
Dropout  [forum]
DROPOUT BIKE CLUB - MONTHLY RIDE Link
Col. Summers Park, SE 20th Ave and Belmont St Take Trimet
9:30pm, Late., Third Friday of every month
The 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  [forum]

Saturday July 18

TOUR DES CHUTES Link
High Lakes Elementary School, 2500 NW High Lakes Loop, Bend, OR 97701 Take Trimet
7:00am
A multi-distance cycling event in Central Oregon benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation and St. Charles Cancer Survivorship Program.  7, 25, 48, 70 and 100-mile route options available.  Lunch and t-shirt included with pre-registration fee.  Live music, raffle and vendor expo after the event.  Start times and fees vary.  For more information go to www.tourdeschutes.org.
Kelly Tanguay, info at tourdeschutes daht oh are gee  [forum]
2009 CENTRAL COAST CENTURY RIDE TO DEFEAT ALS Link FF
Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo Take Trimet
7:30am
Experience the magnificent vistas and challenges of the Central Coast and its wine country. This ride begins at Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo and features three, world-class routes including a 100 mile Century, 100k Century and 25k Fun Ride. After the ride, be our guest for a beachfront festival featuring Central Coast wines, amazing tri-tip barbecue and entertainment. Did we mention we start and finish on the beach?

Your $75 Individual ($25 Youth) registration includes: a beautiful, supported ride, fully stocked rest stops, SAG wagon service, SWAG bag, lunch and festival pass.

Chris, www.ridetodefeatals.com  [forum]