2005 Pedalpalooza calendar

Pedalpalooza
Pedalpalooza! June 9–25, 2005

Pedalpalooza is a festival of bikey fun. Hundreds of different events are organized by people like you. Most rides are free and all are open to the public to join.

Pedalpalooza

Pedalpalooza

June 9 - June 25, 2005

For information about an event, contact the event's organizer. Contact information is included with each event description, below. To protect event organizers from spam, any email addresses listed below will need to be retyped into your email program. You can't just click them, or cut&paste.

If you are an event organizer, and need to change or cancel your event, send email to bikefun2005@riseup.net.

Thank you, sponsors!

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
June 2005
Family Friendly events have green times
Adult Only (21+) events have red times
Vancouver events have titles listed in blue
In all cases, you are encouraged to read
the detailed description of each event below.
If you still aren't sure whether an event
is appropriate for you, then contact the
event organizer.
9
5:30pm Kickoff Parade
6:00pm VBC Thursday
6:30pm VBC Time Trial
7:00pm CCC Women's
9:00pm Bike-In Movie
10
7:00am BonB
5:45pm Taco Ride
11:00pm MMR
11
7:00am Kids Pedal
7:45am Wine + Wheels
8:30am Doughnut Ride
9:00am Well Field
9:00am Women on Bikes
11:00am Rodeo Fun
11:00am Bridge Curious
11:00am Musical Mystery Ride
3:00pm Repairs / Sun
9:30pm Dance Party
11:59pm Naked Ride
12
8:30am ZB Century
9:00am VBC North
11:00am Couv Curious
3:00pm Bike Polo
6:00pm Dinner Mystery Ride
8:30pm Zoobomb
13
5:30pm Bikestation
6:00pm Trans. Geek Ride
6:00pm VBC East Cty.
6:00pm Coffee Ride
9:00pm Astronomy Postponed
14
9:00am VBC Friends
12:00pm 20 mile
6:00pm CCC-V Volunteer
6:00pm NoPo Comm.
6:00pm VBC Frenchmans
6:15pm Pizza Ride
7:00pm PBAC
15
5:30am Breakfast I-205
9:00am VBC Earthquake
2:30pm Mocktails I-205
6:00pm DIY Repair
6:00pm NoPo Womens
6:00pm VBC Wednesday
7:00pm HOB-Nob Ride
7:00pm CCC Orientation
9:00pm Sellwood Ride
16
5:30am Breakfast I-5
12:00pm 20 mile
2:30pm Mocktails I-5
4:00pm MW-Represent
4:30pm Happy Hour
6:00pm VBC Thursday
6:30pm VBC Time Trial
7:00pm CCC Women's
7:00pm Martini Tour
8:00pm Toga Ride
9:30pm Bike Movie
17
7:00am BonB
10:00am Friday Family
12:00pm Small Museums I
5:00pm Kiss-In
7:00pm Pub Crawl
18
9:00am Scavenger Hunt
10:00am Family Fun Ride
10:00am Bike Art
3:00pm Juke Off
7:30pm Clown House
10:30pm Crazy Shorts
19
7:03am River Bomb
9:00am VBC 2 Bridge
10:00am Skilled Mech
10:30am Rose Ride
11:00am Fathers Day
12:00pm Womens Polo
1:00pm Heritage Tree Ride
3:00pm Bike Polo
8:30pm Zoobomb
20
8:00am Seattle Tour
5:00pm Monday Race
6:00pm VBC East Cty.
6:00pm Coffee Ride
6:00pm Clark Map
6:00pm Framebuilding
6:15pm Tennis
9:30pm Shortest Night
21
9:00am VBC Friends
6:00pm CCC-V Volunteer
6:00pm NoPo Volunteer
6:00pm VBC Frenchmans
7:00pm Hash Ride
22
9:00am VBC Earthquake
11:00am Gorge Ride
5:00pm Tour Baby
5:30pm Vancouver BTA
6:00pm Theater History Ride
6:00pm NoPo Womens
6:00pm VBC Wednesday
7:30pm Full Moon Ride
7:00pm CCC Orientation
8:00pm Aaron's Panel On hold
23
4:30pm Happy Hour
6:00pm Tour Baby
6:00pm VBC Thursday
6:30pm VBC Time Trial
6:30pm Atomic Ride
6:30pm Lovelab Boggle
7:00pm CCC Women's
24
7:00am BonB
12:00pm Small Museums II
3:30pm Bikeway Design
5:30pm Critical Mass
8:00pm Bike-In Movie
25
10:00am CCC-V Volunteer
2:00pm MCBF

Thursday June 9

KICKOFF PARADE Family-Friendly
Jamison Square, 810 NW 11th, by Johnson St.
5:30pm. At 6:00pm we ride.
Decorate your bike (come early), wear a costume and join us for a ride filled with chills, thrills, sequins and more. Noisemakers strongly encouraged. Family Friendly.
Joanna, rippleeffects[at]gmail.com
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB THURSDAY EVENING RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin
6:00pm every Thursday
Join Pete or Jim for this Thursday evening ride following the RACC route towards 164th Avenue, head south to SE Cascade Park Drive, and follow the "low road" back to the start. Expect mostly flat terrain with only two hills. This ride will be led at a casual social pace. Riders may spread out and we will re-group at specific points. In case of rain we will hand out cue sheets and wish you well. Make this ride part of your weekly ritual. Minor Hills, 12mph, Re-group, 22 miles.
Pete Lyall, 360-604-3124 & Jim Ryan, 360-256-4354
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB TIME TRIAL SERIES WA
Vancouver, Port of Vancouver office, 3103 NW Lower River Road
6:30pm (sign in at 6:15pm)
A flat 10-mile course. Open to all! $1.00 entry fee; VBC members are FREE!
Mike Lusby, 360-750-4875, vbctt[at]netzero.net
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/trials.html
WOMEN'S VOLUNTEER NIGHT
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta Street
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Learn about bike repair in a super supportive setting.
Ayleen[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-546-8864
BIKE-IN MOVIE AT LAURELHURST THEATER 21+
Laurelhurst Theater, 2735 E. Burnside
9:00pm
Admission is free if you arrive by bike, or regular price otherwise. Valet bike parking. Showing "Triplets of Belleville"
Woody, www.laurelhursttheater.com

Friday June 10

BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES Family-Friendly
Broadway & Hawthorne Bridges (Westbound Sides)
7:00am - 9:00am
Ride the Bridge, eat a nosh, have a cawfee. No big whoop
timolandia[at]shifttobikes.org
EASTSIDE TACO RIDE
Cha Cha Cha!, 3433 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
5:45pm, lasting as long as we can eat more tacos and ride.
Who makes the best carnitas/pollo/fish/vege taco in town? Find out as we visit several local taquerias around town, stopping for a taco at each. Route not yet set, probably 2-3 hours and up to 20 miles, from Cha Cha Cha! and Uruapan II to Uruapan and San Felipe; depending on how ambitious/hungry we are. Bring cash for tacos and Jarritos (usually $1 - $1.75/taco, drinks are usually $1)
Ben, ben[at]ridemybike.org
MIDNIGHT MYSTERY RIDE 21+
Matador, 1967 W Burnside St.
11:00pm, at Midnight we ride
Ride to a mystery destination. Bring a snack or something special to share.
Corey, see7e[at]yahoo.com
www.yeabikes.net/midnight

Saturday June 11

CCC KIDS' PEDAL Family-Friendly
SW 4th and Glisan
7:00am for the rodeo; parade starts at 8:00am
Safety skills rodeo, followed by a kids bike parade to lead off the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade. The entry fee is $20 per child, which includes a t-shirt, free bike safety checks, lunch, THE PARADE and a chance to earn prizes. Helmets required. Volunteers needed for all aspects of the event.
http://www.communitycyclingcenter.org/kidspedal/
WINE & WHEELS
Bike Gallery Beaverton, 3645 SW Hall Blvd.
7:45am for carpool to start of ride; Ride starts at 9:00am at Panther Creek Cellars.
Meet at the Bike Gallery-Beaverton at 7:45 am to carpool, or at Panther Creek Cellars in McMinnville at 9:00 am. Join us for a ride through Willamette wine country and end with a glass of wine.
503-641-2580
www.bikegallery.com
THE REAL DOUGHNUT RIDE
Helen Bernhard Bakery, 1717 NE Broadway
8:30am, until we run out of shops or can no longer pedal
Start off with the light ones (cruller, raised) and work your way up to the ones that really weigh you down (old-fashioned, buttermilk bar) and hopefully still have room for a bacon maple bar. The Pedalpalooza event with the highest net calorie intake. This could last a few hours and we'll probably work off a donut or two on a couple of hours' ride. Pay your own way (should be a dollar or so each stop).
Jeme, jeme[at]bikearmy.org
CYCLE THE WELL FIELD Family-Friendly
Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center (MAX Red Line), 9841 NE Sandy
9:00am - 1:00pm
Join the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and the City of Portland, Bureau of Water Works for a FREE bicycle riding tour through Portland's Groundwater Protection Area. Approximately 16 miles over flat terrain, at a slow/moderate pace. Suitable for beginning and intermediate riders, ages 12 and up. Goodies: Pre-registered riders will receive a Tote bag & Groundwater Protection T-shirt. Helmets and advance registration are required. Space is limited to 30 riders so register early!
Randy Albright, 503-823-3421, ralbright[at]water.ci.portland.or.us,
Eric Kellon, 503-281-1132, eric.kellon[at]columbiaslough.org
WOMEN ON BIKES CLINIC: Riding over the Hurdles
Mt. Tabor Sports, 5941 SE Division St.
9:00am - 12:00pm noon
What is keeping you from riding? Feel a little vulnerable in traffic? Have to haul children around? Have too many errands to do by bike? Don't want to ride the whole way? Cyclists from your community and Bike Gallery will explain how they overcome such obstacles. Plus, we will demonstrate how to put your bike on the bus. WomenStrength, a personal safety program, will show us techniques to build our confidence.
Janis McDonald, 503-823-5358, janis.mcdonald[at]pdxtrans.org
BIKE RODEO/BIKE COLLECTION AND FUN DAY Family-Friendly
Vancouver Fire Station 83, 213 NE 120th Ave (just north of Mill Plain)
11:00am - 2:00pm
There will be "yummy treats" for the kids. Helmets offered at reduced price and helmet fitters to properly size them. Fun bike rodeo for the kids led by Vancouver Fire Dept. Bike Team. Also, the Community Cycling Center accepting bike donations (any size, model or condition) for their bike programs serving low-income kids.
Val Stewart, pastew06[at]aol.com
R U BRIDGE CURIOUS?! GUIDED TOUR WA
Vancouver Farmers' Market, W. 8th St. & Franklin at the bike rack
11:00am - 2:00pm
A guided bike + transit tour. Learn the secrets of conquering your fears of the Interstate Bridge crossing. (Helmets required, maximum 20 participants, no hand guns allowed, please RSVP. FREE)
City of Vancouver, 360-696-8290, vantrans[at]ci.vancouver.wa.us
NOON-TIME MUSICAL MYSTERY RIDE Family-Friendly
Laurelhurst Park by the pond, SE 39th and Stark
11:00am (ride at noon)
Slow paced social ride ending at a mystery location for a BBQ. Arrive early to decorate your bike! Store stop planned for beverage and BBQ items - We'll have a trailer with cooler.
**Bring a musical instrument to play - prizes will be awarded for originality, musicianship, and most difficult instrument.** Be prepared to play a few rounds of musical bikes en route. (Kinda like musical chairs but with bikes! Don't worry, no one is left without a bike.) Bring your most unusual bike! Family Friendly, but be aware that a barbecue generally involves consumption of beer.
Chops, freebeebumble[at]yahoo.com; and Bethany, postbethany[at]hotmail.com
BIKE REPAIRS UNDER THE SUN Family-Friendly
I-205 bike path & Springwater Corridor (near SE 92nd and Rural)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Volunteer repair classes. Learn about simple bike maintenance, street riding, and the simple power of the bike....out in the sun! Feel free to come help out, or just listen and enjoy. I'll hopefully be bringing water for those thirsty trail users.
Aaron Tarfman, bikephoto[at]aol.com
DANCE PARTY FOR THE NAKED RIDE
Free Geek, 1731 SE 10th Avenue
9:30pm
Totally free, partially geek. This is the party for the World Naked Bike Ride. Consider yourself warned.
Corey, see7e[at]yahoo.com;
WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE
Free Geek, 1731 SE 10th Avenue (same as the Dance Party)
11:59pm
Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like.
Local organizer is Corey, see7e[at]yahoo.com; for general info, see http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

Sunday June 12

100 MILES AND RUNNIN'
Top of the Tri-Met elevators at Washington Park Zoo
8:30am
Also known as the Third Annual Zoobomb Century. 100 miles, mostly downhill, all in one day. (This is in addition to the regular Sunday Zoobomb.) $7 entry fee gets you bag lunch and T-shirt and spoke card, or feel free to come and ride with us for any part of the day! Prizes and accolades for top finishers. You are encouraged to pre-register with Zach via email to ensure that there are enough lunches and right-sized shirts.
Zach Crinklebine, crinkllbine[at]yahoo.com
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB NORTH RIDE WA
Vancouver, SW corner of NE 63rd St. & Andresen (meet in NW corner of parking lot)
9:00am
This enjoyable loop goes from the Safeway lot out through Battle Ground and back. This ride frequently breaks into two groups, one riding at a social 12-14 mph pace and one riding at a 16+ mph pace. We re-group in Battle Ground at Burgerville, and usually have coffee after the ride. If it's really wet, we can drink coffee and just talk about riding. Moderate Hills, 12mph, Group, 28miles.
Clay Kind, 360-256-1595
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
ARE YOU COUV CURIOUS?
Meet along Interstate MAX line (yellow line)
11:00am at Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX station, or
11:30am at Paul Bunyan statue (Kenton/N.Denver Ave. MAX station)
Ever wonder how to get to our sister city to the north by bike, but didn't know how? Or didn't know what to do or where to go when you get there? This ride is for you! Exploratory expedition of the city across the Columbia, Vancouver, Washington. Learn how to get to the 'Couv and back again, and see some of the sights of this fair city.
urbanadventureleague[at]scribble.com
BIKE POLO
Alberta Park, NE 21st and Killingsworth
3:00pm until dark
Mayhem in the cage! This is the real deal! Free for all! Pick-up games and more. Nice people saying & doing mean things to each other. If yr not a hippie, you may actually like this! NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY -the kids WILL pick up bad habits from watching us.
BLDZR, bill[at]axlesofevil.org
www.axlesofevil.org
DINNERTIME MYSTERY RIDE
Bikehenge, a.k.a. the traffic circle at SW 18th & Jefferson St.
6:00pm
Have you always wanted to ride with the Midnight Mystery Ride crue, but can't handle the sleep deprivation? This ride will pack all the fun of an MMR, and at a time in harmony with your circadian rhythm. We'll leave promptly at six and ride to a mystery destination for a picnic dinner. Bring something to eat, or cash enough for a stop at a grocery store deli on the way.
Hosted by the Cougars
ZOOBOMB
Roccos Pizza, 949 SW Oak St
8:30pm
Ride the Max to the zoo with your bike and zoobomb down. Costumes and little bikes optional. (The "100 Miles and Runnin'" Zoobomb Century starts earlier this day, and will doubtless still be going on.)
www.zoobomb.org

Monday June 13

BIKE PARKING SOCIAL: MEET MS. BIKESTATION
Lucky Lab, 915 SE Hawthorne
5:30pm
Drink a beer, meet Andrea White of bikestation and discuss how Portland/Vancouver can catch up with other bike cities regarding bike parking. RSVP
Todd Boulanger, 360-281-0944, oulanger[at]excite.com
www.bikestation.org
TRANSPORTATION GEEKS' RIDE Family-Friendly
Ladd's Circle, SE 16th and Harrison
6:00pm
You know riding in Portland is great, but you aren't sure exactly why. Come and find out! Tour around some choice spots in the city to look at various innovations that have been introduced to make Portland a better place to ride. Learn what "traffic calming" is and why it's great for everyone. Highlights include bike boulevards, blue bike lanes, and the only bike signal in Portland. This is a fun tour with lots of great information about cycling in the city. Led by two members of the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee.
eliciacardenas[at]hotmail.com
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB EAST COUNTY EXPLORER WA
Lacamas Swim & Sport, 2950 NW 38th Avenue, Camas
6:00pm every Monday
We will offer varying routes around the Camas or Washougal area, most of the time including climbs of Crown Road and Prune Hill. Moderate hills, 16mph, Non-Group, 22-31 Miles.
Scott Martin & Ayla Gokturk, 360-834-6737
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
MONDAY NIGHT COFFEE RIDE
Bike Gallery Hollywood, 5329 NE Sandy Blvd.
6:00pm (every Monday)
Social ride to a coffee shop.
503-281-9800
www.bikegallery.com
ASTRONOMY RIDE
4841 SE Sherman St.
9:00pm, lasting about 3 hours
Ride to the top of Powell Butte and look at the stars through my telescope. Bring binoculars if you have them, or a telescope if you have one. It may be a little chilly up there at night so dress appropriately. Cloudy sky cancels/changes date -- see the website just in case. And the website says: Postponed! Sorry. If we catch a clear night, Ben may reschedule this but for now the cloudy weather seems endless.
Ben, ben[at]ridemybike.org

Tuesday June 14 (Flag Day)

VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB TOUR DE FRIENDS WA
Vancouver, Oxford Athletic Club, 7588 Delaware Lane (One block south of Mill Plain across from Garrison Square)
9:00am every Tuesday
Join Clay and friends for a leisurely group ride. Depending on the weather and the group, we may stop for coffee, may do a few more hills, or may go only 10 miles. Who knows? Come ride with Clay - it will be enjoyable. Minor hills, 12mph, Group, 20-30 Miles.
Clay Kind, 360-256-1595
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
NOON 20 MILE LOOP LUNCH RIDE WA
Vancouver, Clark County Court House (Franklin & 13th St.)
12:00pm noon
One hour lunchtime ride out to the end of river road. Twenty mile flat loop ride designed for training. Speed 16 - 18 mph, non-regroup. FREE. Please RSVP.
Monte, 360-696-4421, mhidden[at]pacifier.com
CCC-VANCOUVER VOLUNTEER NIGHT & BIKE COLLECTION WA
CCC-Vancouver, 8040 E. Mill Plain
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Volunteer to repair and clean bikes. Bring your old bikes to be recycled at Vancouver's Community Cycling Center
Angela McKinney, 360-313-4724, Vancouver[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org
NO-PO BIKE WORKS COMMUNITY BIKE NIGHT
North Portland Bike Works, 3951 N. Mississippi
6:00pm, second Tuesday of every month.
Work on your own bike at North Portland Bike Works, tools and expertise provided.
503-287-1098
http://www.npdxbikeworks.org/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB FRENCHMANS BAR RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
6:00pm every Tuesday
Join in for this very popular series. The route heads through downtown Vancouver on Evergreen and then onto the Mill Plain extension to Lower River Road. There are two options - The shorter route goes to Frenchman's Bar Park and is a more social pace. The longer option goes to the end of the road and is a faster pace. This is mostly a flat route, excellent for those advancing from beginner to intermediate riding. Flat, 14mph, Re-Group, 17-26 miles.
Dennis Johnson, 360-576-8781 & Les Mischke, 360-624-3949
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
PIZZA NOSTALGIA RIDE
Wallace Park, NW 25th & Raleigh, by Chapman School
6:15pm
Portland may seem like a pizza wasteland, but never fear, there are bastions of thin, run-down-your-chin pies to be found. We'll eat and ride as long as we're able, calling ahead to order cheese pizzas cut into squares (as they were meant to be) so that everyone can eat as much or as little as they like.

This tour is heavily biased toward the thin-crusted East Coast tradition, New Haven style in particular. California gourmands and die-hard Chicagoans are welcome but requested to keep heckling to a minimum.

Bring cash for pizza (cost will depend on number of riders, but will probably be a dollar or two per person per pizza place). RSVP if you can to:
pizzaride[at]yahoo.com

PORTLAND BIKE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
City Hall, 1221 SW 4th, Lovejoy Room
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Come watch policy in action! Fun-filled 2 hour meeting about bike policy and practices in the city of Portland. From bike parking to legislative policy to design ideas, the all-volunteer advisory committee makes recommendations about everything bicycle related. Everyone is welcome. Note that June 14 is Flag Day!
http://www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/bicycles/progstaf.htm

Wednesday June 15

BREAKFAST OFF THE I-205 BRIDGE Family-Friendly
Vancouver, North end of the path just off the bridge
5:30am - 8:30am
Commuter social serving donuts/bagels, coffee, advice, and brochures/maps to bicyclists. Help us record bike traffic for better path sweeping.
Ahmad Qayoumi, City of Vancouver, 360-696-8290
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB EARTHQUAKE RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin
9:00am every Wednesday
Join Dennis for his Wednesday morning ride heading out of town on reverse RACC to Salmon Creek, down Felida to Salmon Creek trail. Return via Hazel Dell Avenue, Columbia Street, and at the end we get to climb Blandford. Join us for coffee afterwards. Moderate Hills, 14mph, Re-Group, 26 miles.
Dennis Funk, 360-571-4454
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
MOCKTAILS OFF THE I-205 BRIDGE FF,WA
Vancouver, North end of the path just off the bridge
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Commuter social serving virgin cocktails and finger food, advice, brochures & maps to bicyclists. Help us record bike traffic for better path sweeping. FREE.
Angela McKinney, 360-313-4724
D.I.Y. BIKE REPAIR AND WASH
SE 13th & Lafayette (5 blocks south of Powell)
6:00pm - 9:00pm, preceding the Sellwood ride
B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bike!) Wash it, fix it, learn from others how to work on your own bike, share what you know of bikes with others.
Bethany, postbethany[at]hotmail.com
NO-PO WOMENS VOLUNTEER NIGHT
North Portland Bike Works, 3951 N. Mississippi
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free workshop open to all women and transgendered people; volunteers are there to provide bike repair help and good company. Every Wednesday.
Alex, 503-287-1098
http://www.npdxbikeworks.org/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB WEDNESDAY EVENING RIDE WA
Salmon Creek Fred Meyer Shopping Center just west of the I-5 and I-205 junction, 800 NE Tenney Road
6:00pm every Wednesday
Routes will vary, depending on the amount of daylight and who is leading the ride that week. We will head mostly north, getting plenty of rollers toward the Fairgrounds and Ridgefield, as well as the occasional southerly journey up Felida Hill. This is a non-group ride, so you can ride at whatever pace you choose. Maps will be provided. Moderate to Significant Hills, 16mph, Non-Group, 20-30 miles.
Scott Martin, 360-834-6737 & Les Mischke, 360-624-3949
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
HOB-NOB (HIGH OCCUPANCY BIKE) Family-Friendly
Jamison Square, NW 11th & Kearney
7:00pm
Bring your tandems, triples, trailers, and cargo bikes to the HOB-nob. A leisurely social ride and sight-seeing tour of interesting, out-of-the-way locations in Portland's west-side.
cariewf[at]hotmail.com
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta Street
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ayleen[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-546-8864
SUNSET RIDE TO SELLWOOD PARK
Leaves from the D.I.Y. Bike Repair and Wash, SE 13th & Lafayette
9:00pm
Now that our bikes are all clean and shiny and running better, we should go for a ride! An easy 3-4 miles along the river.
Bethany, postbethany[at]hotmail.com

Thursday June 16

BREAKFAST OFF THE I-5 BRIDGE FF,WA
Vancouver, North&West end of the path just off the bridge
5:30am - 8:30am
Commuter social serving donuts/bagels, coffee, advice, and brochures/maps to bicyclists. Help us record bike traffic for better path sweeping.
Chad Kays, Wallis Engineering, 360-695-7041
NOON 20 MILE LOOP LUNCH RIDE WA
Vancouver, Clark County Court House (Franklin & 13th St.)
12:00pm noon
The ride will leave form the Gazebo at the County office building and head out to the end of river road. The ride is flat out and back. The speed will be 16-18 MPH and depending on how much time the riders have there will be no regroup at the end. The ride is twenty miles round trip form the court house. This ride is designed as a noon time training ride. Depending on the riders we cold shorten the ride or we could go a little faster so we get back in one hour, it will depend or how many riders and what they want to do. I am most flexible and want it to be fun.
Monte, 360-696-4421, mhidden[at]pacifier.com
MOCKTAILS OFF THE INTERSTATE BRIDGE FF,WA
Vancouver, North & West end of the path just off the I-5 bridge
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Commuter social serving virgin cocktails and finger food, advice, brochures & maps to bicyclists. Help us record bike traffic for better path sweeping. FREE.
Chad Kays, Wallis Engineering, 360-695-7041
MW-REPRESENT EVENT
1158 NE Morton
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinoisians and Wisconsonites; Michiganders, Indianians, Ohians; Minnesotans and Missourians; all midwesterners have our own special flair. Out here on the west coast people don't understand. So Allan and Ayleen (and fun special guests) are creating this very special night to school the locals how to party Midwest style. Calling out all Hoosiers, Buckeyes, Super Fans, and Cheeseheads to party like you were raised. Non-midwesterners too are invited to take a rare and fascinating sneak peek at the magic behind how these people tick (and party).

There will be prizes for the best cozy (and no, we don't call it a coozy), most authentic clothes, and funnest midwest party game. Bring some beverage for the kiddie pool and food to throw on the grill.
www.YeaBikes.net/mw-represent/

HAPPY HOUR FOR CYCLISTS Family-Friendly
East end of Hawthorne Bridge
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Free mocktails and snacks for cyclists and walkers.
Amy Stork, amy[at]storkmarketing.com
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB THURSDAY EVENING RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin
6:00pm every Thursday
Join Pete or Jim for this Thursday evening ride following the RACC route towards 164th Avenue, head south to SE Cascade Park Drive, and follow the "low road" back to the start. Expect mostly flat terrain with only two hills. This ride will be led at a casual social pace. Riders may spread out and we will re-group at specific points. In case of rain we will hand out cue sheets and wish you well. Make this ride part of your weekly ritual. Minor Hills, 12mph, Re-group, 22 miles.
Pete Lyall, 360-604-3124 & Jim Ryan, 360-256-4354
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB TIME TRIAL SERIES WA
Port of Vancouver office, 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver WA
6:30pm (sign in at 6:15pm)
A flat 10-mile course. Open to all! $1.00 entry fee; VBC members are FREE!
Mike Lusby, 360-750-4875, vbctt[at]netzero.net
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/trials.html
WOMEN'S VOLUNTEER NIGHT
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta Street
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Learn about bike repair in a super supportive setting.
Ayleen[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-546-8864
MARTINI TOUR 21+,WA
Vancouver WA., Tiger Bar, 312 W. 8th St., across from Ester Short Park
7:00pm for pre-ride gnash and libations; we will leave shaken or stirred 7:45pm
Riders are destined for two other stops on the tour (Beaches and the Commander Whiskey and Wine Bar at the Historic Reserve). Loop back to the beginning or rouse the group into visiting your favorite night spot. For 21+, but non-drinking respected.
angelamechanic[at]hotmail.com
TOGA RIDE
The Slammer, 500 SE 8th
8:00pm
Come to enjoy an evening ride dressed as your favorite mythical greek god/goddess. Carefully fly low above the tarmac for a short but adventurous ride in p-town.
dan_mudpuddle[at]yahoo.com
BIKE TO BIKE MOVIE IN VANCOUVER
Expo MAX Station (North end of Yellow Line) in Portland
9:30pm
Bike to a bike movie in Downtown Vancouver, 317 Columbia Blvd - 10 minute ride from EXPO stop. Outside parking lot showing. FREE
Chad Kays, Wallis Engineering, 360-695-7041

Friday June 17

BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES Family-Friendly
Broadway & Hawthorne Bridges (Westbound Sides)
7:00am - 9:00am
Ride the Bridge, eat a nosh, have a cawfee. No big whoop
timolandia[at]shifttobikes.org
FRIDAY FAMILY RIDE Family-Friendly
Bike Gallery Woodstock, 4235 SE Woodstock
10:00am - 12:00pm noon, first & third Fridays.
Ride and play group for families (pre-school age kids). 2 - 10 miles.
503-774-3531
www.bikegallery.com
SMALL MUSEUMS & COLLECTIONS TOUR I Family-Friendly
Old Town Pizza, 226 NW Davis
12:00pm noon, ride leaves at 1:00pm (length 3 hours)
Tour I: Join Carye Bye, director of the Bathtub Art Museum, on a bicycle tour of small museums located in and around Old Town. We won't cover a lot of ground, but the number & diversity of museums located in this ever-changing area may surprise you. Bring a few dollars for museum donation boxes. Come early for lunch.
Carye Bye, 503-248-4454, info[at]bathtubmuseum.org
BIKE KISS-IN
City Bikes Mothershop, 1914 SE Ankeny
5:00pm, leaving to destination at 5:15pm
Let's show 'em that bikes really do have more fun. Bring your own kissing partner (mints will be provided) to this make-out "demonstration" of bike love! Meet at 5pm at City Bikes at 5:15 we'll ride to our nearby, heavily car-trafficked, destination.
ecmarsh[at]gmail.com
BICYCLE PUB CRAWL 21+
Bitter End Pub, 1981 W. Burnside
7:00pm
Third Friday pub crawl by bike. Be responsible.
Ms. Pez, agent.lapis[at]gmail.com

Saturday June 18

BIKE SCAVENGER HUNT Family-Friendly
River City Bicycles, 706 SE MLK Blvd.
9:00am - 1:00pm
Explore the Rose City's streets by bicycle in a family-friendly search that will bring you to known and lesser-known locales around Portland. Bring your local knowledge, your friends and family, your bicycle and helmet, your spirit of adventure and fun. Along the way win great prizes and celebrate the bike fun capital of the world that is Portland, Oregon. Registration is $12 in advance, $15 day-of, proceeds to benefit the BTA.
David Ross, (503) 281-3794, dave[at]ross.name, www.bikescavengerhunt.org
FAMILY FUN RIDE FF,WA
Vancouver, Ester Short Park, meet near the clock tower
10:00am - 1:00pm
Come decorate your bike and helmet and celebrate summer fun. Some supplies provided, but bring more to share. Bike ride leaves at 10:45am for a mellow 3 mile loop. Trailers, tagalongs and tandems welcome. Not suitable for training wheels and tricycles.
angelamechanic[at]hotmail.com
CCC-VANCOUVER BIKE ART DAY WA
Community Cycling Center - Vancouver, 8040 E. Mill Plain
10:00am - 2:00pm (Same as VOLUNTEER DAY)
Don't throw that junky bike away! Make wind chimes, bracelets, belts and more. Don't know how? We'll show you! Join CCC Recycling Coordinator Justin Valls for an afternoon of bike art creations, and take something home with you.
Vancouver[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-871-0120
THE SECOND MORE THAN ANNUAL JUKE OFF BOOZE CRUISE 21+
The 'Vern (Hanigan's), 2622 SE Belmont
3:00pm, ending at thE CloWn HouSe event
A contest to see which bar has the best jukebox in town. Last ride, the Vern won. This year, we're starting there and heading west... I think. A tribunal of jukebox snobs will be scoring each juke on a scale from 1-12. Bring cash for jukes and bars that don't take cards. Also, bring lights and helmets for obvious safety and legal reasons. Post suggestions for good juke joints at zoobomb.org or ridemybike.org under the 'juke off booze cruise' board to be considered for the route.
Sam, yeahyeahsam[at]hotmail.com
GENERAL BIKE CIRCUS MAYHEM AT THE CLOWN HOUSE Family-Friendly
Clown House, 2425 NE Alberta
7:30pm - 10:30pm
the clowns who brought you "The Big Bang Cirkus," Portland's Pepto Dizmal Clownarchy, are happy to bring you "GeneRal bIke CircUs MayhEm aT thE CloWn HouSe!" Come join us in the yard at The Clown House, as we present this year's all-ages show, "Rodeo Circus." We will have: Comedy, Music, Stunts, Fire breathing, The Frikkin Arcade Game JOUST, a dazzling display of giant, flaming spool riding, Mud, and, yes of course, Tall Bike Jousting. Mill around the weird bike forest, or work on your own crazy designs, our shop doors will be open. AS IF THAT WAZINT ENUFF! At 10:30 we all ride (or walk) down the street for "Bike Shorts At The Know" for 21-and-over beers and CrAzY bike movies. After that we don't care what you do, just don't blame us.
Dingo, dawgsnax[at]fastmail.fm
CRAZY BIKE SHORTS AT THE KNOW 21+
The Know, 2022 NE Alberta
10:30pm
After taking in the Rodeo Circus at the CloWn HouSe, head down to The Know for Crazy Bike Flicks and beer. 21+
Dingo, dawgsnax[at]fastmail.fm

Sunday June 19 (Fathers Day)

WILLAMETTE RIVER BOMB
Irvington Park, NE 7th & Fremont
7:03am sharp
Bring your big bike with the tall gears for the fastest bomb in Portland. Breakfast and libations to follow. Bail money recommended.
Hosted by the Cougars
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB TWO BRIDGE LOOP WA
Sunrise Bagels, 808 Harney Street
9:00am
This enjoyable VBC staple goes east on McLoughlin, south across the I-205 bridge, west along Marine Drive, then north across the I-5 Bridge to Sunrise, where we usually all have a bagel after the ride. Please park on the street, not in the Sunrise lot. Minor hills, 12mph, Re-group, 22miles.
Clay Kind, 360-256-1595
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
SKILLED MECHANICS VOLUNTEER DAY
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta Street
10:00am - 2:00pm
Spend a day sharing your skills and wrenching on bikes with the CCC. Lunch, tools and stands provided.
Ayleen[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-546-8864
SLUG VELO THIRD ANNUAL ROSE RIDE Family-Friendly
Peninsula Rose Garden, N. Ainsworth at Albina
10:30am
About 10 ~ 15 miles. Dig the flora as we check out rose gardens both public and residential on this eastside ride. Decorate your bike with roses, real or fake! Bring money for lunch at the end of the ride, and/or snacks to nibble along the way. Helmets required.
http://www.slugvelo.com/
FATHERS DAY TRAILER KIDS PARK TOUR Family-Friendly
Wilshire Park, NE 35th and Skidmore, at the sandbox
11:00am, leaving for next park at 12:00pm noon
Hitch up the trailer and grab the kids, we're going to the park by bike! We will travel to a few parks, the ride ending when our interest fades. Bring a picnic, we'll stop at any ice cream shops we happen to pass. We will want to cover some ground, so only tag-along bikes, tandems, and trailers. Ride leaves for next park at 12:00 pm.
patrickb[at]portlandrainbarrels.com
POLO: EMPOWERED BY BIG STICKS
North Portland Bike Works, 3951 N. Mississippi
12:00pm noon - 3:00pm
A women and trans polo bike building workshop. Come create your own little monster for the polo court. Based on the infamous "Sassy" and "Masquerade" bikes, we'll convert your bike into a lean, mean, bike hockey machine. You bring a mountain bike with cantilever brake bosses (or better yet, full V-brakes) and we'll supply the rest. Is you knowledge zip, zero, nil? That's great! Contact us in advance for details and we'll break it down for you, and may even be able to help find you a bike. Afterwards we'll ride our new creations to Alberta Park for some hot polo action.
Tori, 503-287-1098, gracieswrench[at]gmail.com,
HERITAGE TREE TOUR Family-Friendly
DaVinci Arts Middle School, 2508 NE Everett St.
1:00pm, lasting about 1.5 - 2 hours
This will be a leisurely bike ride visiting Portland Heritage Trees in the Laurelhurst area. Join us and learn about these botantical treasures!
Emily, mlemily[at]gmail.com
BIKE POLO
Alberta Park, NE 21st and Killingsworth
3:00pm until dark
Mayhem in the cage! This is the real deal! Free for all! Pick-up games and more. Nice people saying & doing mean things to each other. If yr not a hippie, you actually like this! NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY -the kids WILL pick up bad habits from watching us.
BLDZR, bill[at]axlesofevil.org
www.axlesofevil.org
ZOOBOMB
Roccos Pizza, 949 SW Oak St
8:30pm
Ride the Max to the zoo with your bike and zoobomb down. Costumes and little bikes optional.
www.zoobomb.org

Monday June 20 (Summer Solstice)

BIKESTATION SEATTLE DAY TOUR BY TRAIN
Portland Amtrak Station
8:00am - 9:00pm
Visit the best bike parking facility and see what our future bike facilities should look like here. Register one week in advance via email. Contact also for August tour.
Todd Boulanger, 360-281-0944, oulanger[at]excite.com
www.bikestation.org
MONDAY NIGHT RACES
Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd.
5:00pm
Ever wish you could ride your bike on a car racetrack? Well, now you can! The Lakeside Bicycles Monday Night Masters and Women race series starts another exciting year of racing in May through August. The race series is in its 18th year of running at Portland International raceway, and this year's summer series is looking to be great! OBRA licenses available (single-day $5 or annual $15). Racing fee is $12, or $5 for Jr. Women.
http://www.racemondaynight.com
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB EAST COUNTY EXPLORER WA
Lacamas Swim & Sport, 2950 NW 38th Avenue, Camas
6:00pm every Monday
We will offer varying routes around the Camas or Washougal area, most of the time including climbs of Crown Road and Prune Hill. Moderate hills, 16mph, Non-Group, 22-31 Miles.
Scott Martin & Ayla Gokturk, 360-834-6737
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
MONDAY NIGHT COFFEE RIDE Family-Friendly
Bike Gallery Hollywood, 5329 NE Sandy Blvd.
6:00pm (every Monday)
Social ride to a coffee shop.
503-281-9800
www.bikegallery.com
MAKIN' MAPS - UPDATING CLARK BIKE MAP WA
Vancouver, 1300 Franklin, 4th floor
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hey you in that bike lane! It's time to update your local bike map. Join the Clark County Bicycle Advisory Committee in this victorious task. FREE
Ejaz Khan, Clark County, ejaz.khan[at]co.county.wa.us
FRAMEBUILDING WORKSHOP WITH SACHA WHITE
Vanilla Bicycles Workshop, 3450 SE Alder St.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Local frame-builder Sacha White opens his shop to anyone interested in learning about how bike frames are made. Sacha will go through all stages including tube selection, preparation and welding. Drinks will be provided.
Sacha White, 971-570-3244, vanillabicycles[at]hotmail.com
www.vanillabicycles.com
BIKE TO TENNIS
Eastbank Esplanade at Hawthorne Bridge
6:15pm
Evening ride to play a game of casual tennis. Wear your whites and bring a racket and/or balls if you have them. Canceled if raining. Love/Love
Carye Bye, 503-248-4454, caryebye[at]redbatpress.com
SHORTEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR RIDE
Peoples' Food Co-op, SE 21st & Tibbets
9:30pm
All night ride traversing local cinder cones to celebrate the solstice. Bring plenty of food, drink, and something warm to celebrate until sunrise. The Summer Solstice officially occurs on June 20th at exactly 11:46pm PDT.
bikemore[at]gmail.com

Tuesday June 21

VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB TOUR DE FRIENDS WA
Vancouver, Oxford Athletic Club, 7588 Delaware Lane (One block south of Mill Plain across from Garrison Square)
9:00am every Tuesday
Join Clay and friends for a leisurely group ride. Depending on the weather and the group, we may stop for coffee, may do a few more hills, or may go only 10 miles. Who knows? Come ride with Clay - it will be enjoyable. Minor hills, 12mph, Group, 20-30 Miles.
Clay Kind, 360-256-1595
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
CCC-V VOLUNTEER NIGHT & BIKE COLLECTION WA
CCC-Vancouver, 8040 E. Mill Plain
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Volunteer to repair and clean bikes. Bring your old bikes to be recycled at Vancouver's Community Cycling Center.
Angela McKinney, 360-313-4724, Vancouver[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org
NO-PO BIKE WORKS VOLUNTEER NIGHT
North Portland Bike Works, 3951 N. Mississippi
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Volunteer Night - learn bike repair skills, earn hours. Every Tuesday except second Tuesdays (which are Community Bike Nights).
503-287-1098
http://www.npdxbikeworks.org/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB FRENCHMANS BAR RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
6:00pm every Tuesday
Join in for this very popular series. The route heads through downtown Vancouver on Evergreen and then onto the Mill Plain extension to Lower River Road. There are two options - The shorter route goes to Frenchman's Bar Park and is a more social pace. The longer option goes to the end of the road and is a faster pace. This is mostly a flat route, excellent for those advancing from beginner to intermediate riding. Flat, 14mph, Re-Group, 17-26 miles.
Dennis Johnson, 360-576-8781 & Les Mischke, 360-624-3949
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
HASH RIDE
Broadway Bridge, Eastside entrance under Sculpture
7:00pm
Join in with fellow bikers on a wild chase through Portland that involves keen eyes and good communication. Chase down our wiley leading "hares" to a secret destination, where a celebration awaits! Plan on a 2 hours of easy riding and lots of laughs.
Jim Meyer, mugnyte[at]yahoo.com

Wednesday June 22

VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB EARTHQUAKE RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin
9:00am every Wednesday
Join Dennis for his Wednesday morning ride heading out of town on reverse RACC to Salmon Creek, down Felida to Salmon Creek trail. Return via Hazel Dell Avenue, Columbia Street, and at the end we get to climb Blandford. Join us for coffee afterwards. Moderate Hills, 14mph, Re-Group, 26 miles.
Dennis Funk, 360-571-4454
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
MIDWEEK RIDE TO THE GORGE
Meet along MAX Blue Line
11:00am at Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave. MAX station, 11:35am at Gresham City Hall MAX station.
Call in sick of weekend car traffic and ride the Historic Columbia River Highway! Bring a snack and lots of water. The ride is approximately 25 miles with plenty of nice places to stop.
bikemore[at]gmail.com
THE TOUR BABY!
Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
5:00pm doors open; the movie starts at 6:30pm
Special charity showing of the Tour de France documentary, "The Tour Baby!" benefitting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Film maker Scott Coady will be present. Tickets are $12 or $25 for adults, $8 for kids under 16, available at Ticket Leap. Raffle. This is an All Ages showing; there is also an Adult Only (21+) showing on June 23.
Mark Price, mprice[at]pdxbrit.com
www.pdxtourbaby.com
VANCOUVER BTA START-UP SOCIAL WA
Vancouver, Salmon Creek Pub, 108 W Evergreen Blvd. (near Main)


5:30pm - 7:00pm
Beer Social to meet-up to organize a Vancouver chapter of the BTA (Bicycle Transportation Alliance). Please RSVP.
Todd Boulanger, 360-696-8290

EASTSIDE THEATER HISTORY BICYCLE TOUR Family-Friendly
Ladd's Circle, SE 16th and Harrison
6:00pm
Portland has so many great, old theaters! For some reason, this city still has a number of cinemas and vaudeville houses from the 'classic era' -- 1910's to 30's -- still standing, some of which still are active theaters today. This bicycle ride will explore various neighborhood theaters on the east side of the Willamette -- some still standing, some only a memory. The entire ride will cover approximately 6 miles in about 3 hours of time. After the full ride, we hope to take in a movie at one of Portland's classic movie palaces; bring appropriate cash if you would like to join us!
urbanadventureleague[at]scribble.com
NO-PO WOMENS VOLUNTEER NIGHT
North Portland Bike Works, 3951 N. Mississippi
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free workshop open to all women and transgendered people; volunteers are there to provide bike repair help and good company. Every Wednesday.
Alex, 503-287-1098
http://www.npdxbikeworks.org/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB WEDNESDAY EVENING RIDE WA
Vancouver, Salmon Creek Fred Meyer Shopping Center just west of the I-5 and I-205 junction, 800 NE Tenney Road
6:00pm every Wednesday
Routes will vary, depending on the amount of daylight and who is leading the ride that week. We will head mostly north, getting plenty of rollers toward the Fairgrounds and Ridgefield, as well as the occasional southerly journey up Felida Hill. This is a non-group ride, so you can ride at whatever pace you choose. Maps will be provided. Moderate to Significant Hills, 16mph, Non-Group, 20-30 miles.
Scott Martin, 360-834-6737 & Les Mischke, 360-624-3949
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
RIDE INTO THE FULL MOON WA
Vancouver, Esther Short Park, 6th and Columbia, by the clock tower
7:30pm - 11:00pm
Ride out by the lake and feel the cool country air and howl to the wild animals. Meet at Esther Short Park (clock tower) ride to Frenchman Bar Park and back to Esther Short Park. Bring picnic stuff to share. FREE
Ahmad Qayoumi, 360-696-8290
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta Street
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ayleen[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-546-8864
PANEL DISCUSSION OF TRANSPORTATION
Redwing Café, 1700 SE 6th Ave.
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Open panel discussion of transportation and it's effects on society. Sure it may sound lofty, but it's just an overview of my website, www.yourbodypower.org. On Hold. The Redwing Café cannot host this event, because it is closed then.
Aaron Tarfman, bikephoto[at]aol.com

Thursday June 23

BIKE COMMUTER RODEO - TRAILERS & EURO GEAR FF,WA
Plaza @ 1300 Franklin, Vancouver
12:00 noon
$3 dollar gas and transit fare hikes/route cuts got you down! Regain your independence. Test ride unusual bikes, trailers and euro gear that allow you to bike commute and leave your car at home. FREE
Todd Boulanger, City of Vancouver, 360-696-8290
HAPPY HOUR FOR CYCLISTS Family-Friendly
East end of Steel Bridge on the Esplanade
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Free mocktails and snacks for cyclists and walkers
Amy Stork, amy[at]storkmarketing.com
THE TOUR BABY! 21+
Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
6:00pm doors open; the movie starts at 7:30pm
Special charity showing of the Tour de France documentary, "The Tour Baby!" benefitting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Film maker Scott Coady will be present. Tickets are $12 or $25, available at Ticket Leap. Raffle and silent auction. This is an Adult Only (21+) showing; there is also an All-Ages showing on June 22.
Mark Price, mprice[at]pdxbrit.com
www.pdxtourbaby.com
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB THURSDAY EVENING RIDE WA
Vancouver, Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin
6:00pm every Thursday
Join Pete or Jim for this Thursday evening ride following the RACC route towards 164th Avenue, head south to SE Cascade Park Drive, and follow the "low road" back to the start. Expect mostly flat terrain with only two hills. This ride will be led at a casual social pace. Riders may spread out and we will re-group at specific points. In case of rain we will hand out cue sheets and wish you well. Make this ride part of your weekly ritual. Minor Hills, 12mph, Re-group, 22 miles.
Pete Lyall, 360-604-3124 & Jim Ryan, 360-256-4354
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB TIME TRIAL SERIES WA
Port of Vancouver office, 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver WA
6:30pm (sign in at 6:15pm)
A flat 10-mile course. Open to all! $1.00 entry fee; VBC members are FREE!
Mike Lusby, 360-750-4875, vbctt[at]netzero.net
http://www.vancouverbicycleclub.com/trials.html
ATOMIC WAR PREPAREDNESS RIDE
Eastbank Esplanade by Hawthorne Bridge (by the firehouse)
6:30pm
It's the year 1958 again! Slow-moving Russian bombers have been detected over Alaska, and they'll be over Portland in three hours. Now is the time for an orderly evacuation by bicycle, the most efficient exit device, from downtown to the RELATIVE SAFETY of East Portland. This ride will be a lesson in history as we'll revisit Portland's early Cold War civil defense strategies. A movie screening of old Civil Defense propaganda plus "The Day Called X", a nuclear war TV drama set in Portland will follow shortly after the ride. Ride distance estimated at six miles. Riders are encouraged to dress up in either their best 1950's, nuclear war readiness, or post-holocaust togs. Party at Ground Zero
urbanadventureleague[at]scribble.com
MERCURY LOVELAB PRESENTS BIKE 'N' BOGGLE 21+
Portland Mercury HQ, 605 NE 21st; riding to Acme, 1305 SE 8th.
6:30pm
The Mercury Lovelab is hosting a night of biking to meet your match in Boggle. Short bike ride from Mercury HQ to Acme (1305 SE 8th). Or just meet us there! 21+ at the bar... Oh yeah, it's FREE of course!
www.mercurylovelab.com
WOMEN'S VOLUNTEER NIGHT
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta Street
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Learn about bike repair in a super supportive setting.
Ayleen[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org, 503-546-8864

Friday June 24

BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES Family-Friendly
Broadway & Hawthorne Bridges (Westbound Sides)
7:00am - 9:00am
Ride the Bridge, eat a nosh, have a cawfee. No big whoop
timolandia[at]shifttobikes.org
SMALL MUSEUMS & COLLECTIONS TOUR II Family-Friendly
Laughing Planet Café, 3320 SE Belmont
12:00pm noon, leave at 1 pm (length: 4 hours)
Tour II: Join Carye Bye, director of the Bathtub Art Museum, on a bicycle tour of small museums & collections located in SE & Downtown Portland Businesses. Highlights of the tour includes an amazing collection of toy banks, vacuums that suck (as in don't work!), Portland's first traffic light, and Julie Andrew's Dress from the film The Sound of Music.
Carye Bye, 503-248-4454, info[at]bathtubmuseum.org
PRESENTATION: BIKEWAY DESIGN TIPS FOR HERE FROM EUROPE WA
Vancouver, Clark County Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
3:30pm - 5:00pm
A digital design discussion for Vancouver-Portland with Michael Ronkin. RSVP by June 22 for time check. FREE
Todd Boulanger, City of Vancouver, 360-696-8290,
todd.boulanger[at]ci.vancouver.wa.us
CRITICAL MASS
North Park Blocks NW 9th & Couch
5:30pm (Leave at 6 pm)
Bicycling's monthly celebration. Be there, Ride, Represent. Obey the laws, and bring your lights!
http://www.rosecitycriticalmass.org
BIKE-IN MOVIE AT HAWTHORNE HOSTEL Family-Friendly
Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
8:00pm
Live entertainment, some film shorts then a feature decided by audience vote. Raffle later. Food provided, sorry alcohol not permitted at Hawthorne Hostel but stick around to find out about the after-party elsewhere. Staggering good fun. FREE
captainplanet[at]hevanet.com

Saturday June 25

CCC-V VOLUNTEER DAY & BIKE COLLECTION
Vancouver, CCC, 8040 E. Mill Plain
10:00am - 2:00pm
Volunteer to repair and clean bikes. Bring your old bikes to be recycled at Vancouver's Community Cycling Center.
Angela McKinney, 360-313-4724, Vancouver[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org
MULTNOMAH COUNTY BIKE FAIR Family-Friendly
Col. Summers Park, SE 20th & Belmont
2:00pm - 7:00pm
A *FREE* one-day festival of bicycle music, mayhem and madness. Competitions, tall bike jousting, beer garden, marry your bike booth, food, performances, awards and more. Sign up the day of to compete at the Competitions Stage. Performances by: Sprockettes - Gov't Issue Orchestra - Pheramones - Trash Mountain Boys - Johnny Punchclock - and more. Bring your own bike for jousting & competing, no loaners available. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - contact EliciaCardenas[at]hotmail.com; free arm bands and accolades for all volunteers.

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