Hello everybody. Hope you’ve had week and are prepared for some sunny biking the subsequent few days. Make sure you see BikePortland’s ideas for biking within the warmth while you head out.
Listed here are my picks for the weekend…
Saturday, August ninth
Crimson R Criterium – All day on Swan Island (N)Final weekend to catch some quick and thrilling crit racing the place rivals zoom round a brief course and compete to win laps and a giant dash on the end. Extra data right here.
Artwork within the Bike Lane Experience – 2:00 pm at Oregon Park (NE)You already know these whimsical bike lane characters you see typically? Be a part of this trip and be handled to a tour of the most effective ones from an individual who’s enthusiastic about Portland’s superb thermoplastic road artwork. Extra data right here.
World Bare Bike Experience – 5:30 pm at Colonel Summers Park (SE)That is the extra activist-oriented trip that’s now in its second yr. Organizers say they’ll head again to Zenith Oil in industrial northwest for a die-in. I did this trip final yr and you’ll learn my story and watch the video to get a greater really feel for what to anticipate. Extra data right here.
Prince Purple Rain Experience – 7:30 pm at Oregon Park (NE)A chill, simple trip filled with Prince music and individuals who find it irresistible. Put on your best purple duds for added enjoyable. Extra data right here.
Sunday, August tenth
Bridge Pedal – All Day within the Central CityIt’s time for the annual Bridge Pedal, which presents a six-bridge route (no extra 10-bridge?!) the place you’ll be able to see town from new vantage factors on carfree streets. Deliver the kiddos for the Youngsters Pedal! Extra data right here.
Trusty Switchblade Kermesse – All day at Liepold Farms in Boring, OregonCome out and race your gravel/cross bike on a rippin’ filth course on a farm simply outdoors Portland. “Kermesse” is a Dutch phrase that’s used when a motorcycle race coincides with a city pageant, so convey the entire fam’ to the farm and absorb all of the summer season vibes. Extra data right here.
Cargopalooza – 9:00 am at Splendid Cycles (SE)A social trip for cargo bike lovers. Anticipate a trip to Sellwood by way of the Springwater Hall to discover the Goodwill bins and be sure to inform them you don’t want a bag as a result of you’ll be able to simply throw all of your finds into your cargo bin! Extra data right here.
Bike Bus to the Thorns Recreation – 11:30 at The Athletic (N)Be a part of the fantastic Jenna Bikes for a gaggle trip to the soccer match at Windfall Park. Meet’s at The Athletic, who’s co-owner lately suffered horrible accidents in a collision with a driver and the enterprise can use group help whereas she recovers. Extra data right here.
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