Portland is so again! This is likely one of the finest occasion and experience lineups I’ve shared since final summer time. You’ll have such an incredible weekend! The one draw back is that I’ll be on a sofa your entire time, nursing my knee after whole joint substitute surgical procedure which I’m having tomorrow. Please have enjoyable for me and make sure to tag @BikePortland in your pictures and movies!
Friday, April eleventh
Yard Blam Gold Sprints – 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Chris King Precision Elements (NW) Begin it off with completely satisfied hour at Simworks at 3:00 after which head upstairs to the CK Cafe the place the dash machines might be locked and loaded for a battle of the ages. Who has the quickest dash? It’s a “get together with a function” that can increase funds for Jake Tong who’s devoted so much to our neighborhood and desires assist with some medical bills. Extra information right here.
Saturday, April twelfth
The Ladds 500 – 10:00 am to six:00 pm at Ladd Circle Park (SE)The Massive Day is right here! Experience laps across the park amongst 1000’s of fantastic individuals and hand around in the park as you watch the whirling mass of completely satisfied humanity participate on this “silly” Portland ritual. Extra information right here.
Marine Drive Path Cleanup – 10:45 am at I-205 path close to Dwelling Depot (NE)If Ladds 500 isn’t your factor, roll out to a SOLVE-sponsored cleanup and assist decide up litter from the trail. All bikes welcome, however in case you have cargo bike, organizer Mark might be much more excited to see you. Extra information right here.
Sunday, April thirteenth
Road Plaza Check Experience – 8:00 am at SE seventh and Sandy (SE)Keep in mind the Depave mission that introduced a plaza to the awkward intersection of SE seventh/Sandy/Washington? They wish to make sure that bicycle site visitors flows easily by when it returns this summer time and advocate Aaron Kuehn has organized a motorcycle take a look at drive occasion to check numerous designs. Extra information right here.
Abernethy Bike Truthful & Grounds Occasion – 9:00 am at Abernethy Elementary (SE)College PTA is organizing a enjoyable, family-friendly bike honest the place there might be a raffle and free bike matches and tune-ups. You can too assist construct cool stuff on the playground. Extra information right here.
Cyclepath Roubaix – 9:30 am at Cyclepath Bike Store (NE)Watch the spring basic Paris Roubaix on the store after which head out for a 38-mile loop to Skyline and again. Extra information right here.
Slabtown Roubaix – 10:00 am at Trek Portland Slabtown (NW)Present as much as the store at 9:30 for waffles and occasional after which head out for an 18-mile riverfront loop in honor of Roubaix Day. Extra information right here.
A Sunday in Helles – 10:30 am at Sellwood Cycle Restore (SE)The wonderful people from CX Pistols Biking Group, Gigantic Brewing, Sellwood Cycle and Endurance PT have put collectively a whole day of Roubaix aura. Begin with espresso on the store, then roll out for a 27-mile loop that ends on the brewery to look at Paris-Roubaix on the large display with a giant pint. Extra information right here.
Bikepacking Meet & Greet – 11:00 am at Abernethy Elementary (SE)Be part of fellow bikepacking followers for a session of information sharing and inspiration as you might have a number of snacks and socialize. An ideal place to start out planning these summer time adventures. Extra information right here.
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