My Pedalpalooza 2019, Two Weeks In

Pedalpalooza is all of June. Portland's annual festival of bike fun. I tend to lead a lot of events during the month, mostly because the types of rides I like to do are not as represented on the calendar as they used to be. I get so busy in the process of planning and leading…

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REMINDER: Sunset/Moonrise Ride is tomorrow, Monday June 17

We're just halfway through Pedalpalooza. Time for one of my favorite regular summer rides, the Sunset/Moonrise Ride! Did you know that on the night of the full moon, the sun sets roughly around the same time that the moon rises? We'll ride about 5 miles to a mystery spot to see both. Meet me at…

Reminder: Rough Stuff Ramble is Sunday June 16

It's time again for one of my favorite types of rides: The Urban Ramble. The Rough Stuff Ramble is a ride evoking the spirit of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, a UK based cycling society dedicated to getting off the beaten path. There’s plenty of “pockets of country” that can be found without leaving the city…

REMINDER: Mount Tabor Coffee Outside is tomorrow, Thursday June 13

It's been awhile, but it's time to lead another morning Coffee Outside! This one will happen tomorrow, Thursday 13 June at 7:45 AM. We shall meet in the picnic area in NE corner of Mount Tabor Park by 69th entrance, NOT ALL THE WAY AT THE TOP. Bring a stove and brew kit, or bring your…

REMINDER: 26 Ain’t Dead Ride tomorrow, Wednesday June 12

Calling all 26 inch enthusiasts! Prove to the world that 26 inch wheeled bikes are alive and thriving! Who cares what the naysayers say? Bring your “559” wheeled bike of any type and any tire width. (Cruisers? Sure! Mountain Bikes? Fine. Bridgestone XO-1? Yes, please!) We shall meet at Golden Pliers Bicycle Repair & Supply,…

Reminder: Ghosts of NE’s Past Ride, Sunday June 9

Pedalpalooza is entering week two! And to start out the week, I've partnered with local historian Doug Decker of Alameda Old House History. We'll be leading a tour highlighting the history of parts of NE Portland. Stories of our history are hidden in plain sight! This bicycle ride appreciates the early years of NE Portland’s…

Central Oregon Tour: The Last Day (Wednesday May 22)

Last time I left off with finally finding a place to stay in Prineville for the night. The weather forecast did not seem like it was going to improve much, so I contacted the bus/shuttle company I had a booking with on Friday, and bumped it up a day to Thursday. This just gave me…

Bike Touring Workshop this Sunday: SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

Hey folks! We still have plenty of space for my Bike Touring Worskhop this weekend. This workshop will happen on Sunday June 2nd, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM at Rivelo, 401 SE Caruthers St #103. Are you itching to hit the open road and explore nature in a way you haven’t yet? Are you a regular…