Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Now leaving around 7:45-8pm to let it cool off a bit more
Pit Princette (Calvin) & NakedHeartsPDX (Moorland)
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 7:00 PM
Gather at 7pm, Ride at 7:45-8pm
A ride honoring the legacy of John Michael Osbourne; AKA Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness (December 3rd, 1948 - July 22nd, 2025). Metal and the sprawling community it encompasses wouldn't exist today without four people getting together in Birmingham, England in 1968 and trying something new. This ride serves as a space to celebrate the life of Ozzy Osbourne and the heavy metal community as a whole. Metal has had an immeasurable impact on my life and it only seems right to be in community with each other when one of the originators passes on. The final Black Sabbath show, "Back to the Beginning" was a fundraiser for three nonprofits doing excellent work, many Birmingham-based. In the spirit of that final act by Ozzy and Sabbath, all who are able are encouraged to donate to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice and Cure Parkinson's. With how much need there is across the globe, feel free to donate to any cause that speaks to you in honor of Ozzy and Black Sabbath. "For being the Prince of Darkness, he sure brought us a lot of light", all the way from Birmingham, England to Portland, Oregon. Donation Links: Birmingham Children's Hospital: https://support.bch.org.uk/donate/ Acorn Children's Hospice: https://www.acorns.org.uk/donate/ Cure Parkinson's: https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ THEME: All things Ozzy. This ride will blast Ozzy's music, including both his records with Black Sabbath and solo material. Wearing Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne or other metal gear is encouraged. ROUTE: Route will be about 10-14 miles with a store stop, taking roughly 2ish hours in total. Ride is a loop. While the route won’t be posted beforehand, feel free to ask the ride leader about specifics at Oregon Park or the store stop if you have questions.
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