Three Speed Ride, Saturday 20 March

Society Of Three Speeds

Okay friends, I made a flyer and finished up the pertinent details! Our first Three Speed Ride for 2016 will happen Saturday March 20!

Meet up at Rivelo, 401 SE Caruthers St, Suite 103. Rivelo is at the corner of Water Ave and the Tilikum Crossing, across from the rail museum. We’ll meet at 11 am and depart at 11:30 am, so this should give you ample time to peruse Rivelo’s wares.

The deets:

For the Spring classic, we’ll have a lovely 20-ish mile ramble ’round Portland. There will be a picnic/tea brewing spot along the way (BYO), plus a libations stop too. (Remember, we have all day to get to the end!) Bikes with internally geared hubs of 2, 3, 4, or 5 speeds only. Ride not a loop, but will end near transit/food/adult beverages.

Hope you can come!

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