Bikey Fun, May 19 - June 8
Shift helps other groups and individuals promote their "bike fun" events.Most of the events in this calendar are not produced by Shift.
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Sunday May 19
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 19th Ave and Jarrett St2:00pm, Every Sunday
(polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for more than nine years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil![[forum]](images/forum.gif)
Monday May 20
Tuesday May 21
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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7:00pm - 10:00pm, Every Tuesday and WednesdayBikes For Humanity (B4H) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Steven, b4hpdx
gmail
, Bikes For Humanity
Wednesday May 22
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A FREE VEHICLE LAW CLASS FOR BICYCLISTS
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6:00pm - 7:00pmWhen: Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
What: Class on Oregon’s vehicle laws from a bicyclist’s perspective.
Where: Bicycle Transportation Alliance office at 618 NW Glisan Street, Suite 401, 4th Floor (Use Buzzer #41), Portland.
Cost: Free
Contact: BTA at (503) 226-0676 to pre-register or click this link: https://secure.commonground.convio.com/bta/may22legalclinic/
Ray Thomas, www.stc-law.com, cgeestc-law, 503-228-5222
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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7:00pm - 10:00pm, Every Tuesday and WednesdayBikes For Humanity (B4H) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Steven, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity
Thursday May 23
Friday May 24
Saturday May 25
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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10:00am - 2:00pm, Every SaturdayBikes For Humanity PDX(B4HPDX) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. Weekly volunteer clinics every Tuesday & Saturday. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Susan, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity PDX
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BIKING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE: ALAMEDA-IRVINGTON
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1:00pm, Meet up 1 PM/roll out 1:30 PMRevamped for 2013, homes of the Alameda Ridge and Irvington! We'll check out gorgeous historic mansions (Autzen House!) and unusual and unique ranches (Brady doppleganger!) and so much more on this easy, slow, laid-back tour along the ridge (great views!) and the north end of Irvington (~8 miles max). Fun and a little educational. Ends at County Cork for excellent beer and tasty Irish pub food (bring dinero!).
Jenny, editrixpdxhotmail, www.flickr.com/photos/editrixpdx/sets/72157622077628143
Sunday May 26
- BIKE POLO
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Alberta Park, NE 19th Ave and Jarrett St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for more than nine years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil
Monday May 27
Tuesday May 28
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VOLUNTEER @BIKE FARM
- Bike Farm, 305 NE Wygant Ave, at Garfield6:30pm - 7:00pm, Fourth Tuesday of every month (near MLK and NE Alberta)Come to our orientation this Tuesday at 6:30pm to learn how you can volunteer at Bike Farm. All are welcome. Mechanic experience appreciated, but not required. We will help train you! General meeting to follow at 7pm.
Holla, hollabikefarm
, bikefarm.org
- APPLE VALLEY KIWANIS WINE COUNTRY TREK 2013!!
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7:00pm, 2 day event, 28 and 29On this fully-supported ride you will tour the sunny Yakima Valley and visit delicious Wineries and many Fresh-Fruit stands along the way. This is by far the best-supported ride ever with 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, a great dinner and more break stops in between! Best of all is the wonderful people that you will meet along the way. Most of the participants are “repeat” riders as they have such a great time! This year the dates will be September 28th and 29th. Register for this ride at http://www.active.com/cycling/moxee-wa/apple-valley-kiwanis-wine-country-trek-2013
Kimberly Mehin, Kmehinaol, www.active.com/cycling/moxee-wa/apple-valley-kiwanis-wine-country-trek-2013, 509-972-4384
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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7:00pm - 10:00pm, Every Tuesday and WednesdayBikes For Humanity (B4H) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Steven, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity
Wednesday May 29
- WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE
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6:30am - 8:30am, Wednesday September 5thRide for an hour or so Wednesday morning. Moderate paced no drop. We usually but not always find ourselves riding up hills in which case regroup at the top.
Meet at Tiny's coffee around 6:30, ride leaves at 7:03
We try to get you to work on time if you work at 9am or so. If you're downtown 8am is do-able.
Bring a bike map of portland. No cue sheets or maps provided.
Ed
- APPLE VALLEY KIWANIS WINE COUNTRY TREK 2013!!
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7:00pm, 2 day event, 28 and 29On this fully-supported ride you will tour the sunny Yakima Valley and visit delicious Wineries and many Fresh-Fruit stands along the way. This is by far the best-supported ride ever with 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, a great dinner and more break stops in between! Best of all is the wonderful people that you will meet along the way. Most of the participants are “repeat” riders as they have such a great time! This year the dates will be September 28th and 29th. Register for this ride at http://www.active.com/cycling/moxee-wa/apple-valley-kiwanis-wine-country-trek-2013
Kimberly Mehin, Kmehinaol, www.active.com/cycling/moxee-wa/apple-valley-kiwanis-wine-country-trek-2013, 509-972-4384
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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7:00pm - 10:00pm, Every Tuesday and WednesdayBikes For Humanity (B4H) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Steven, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity
Thursday May 30
Friday May 31
Saturday June 1
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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10:00am - 2:00pm, Every SaturdayBikes For Humanity PDX(B4HPDX) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. Weekly volunteer clinics every Tuesday & Saturday. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Susan, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity PDX
Sunday June 2
Monday June 3
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BTA HAPPY HOUR
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5:00pm, First Monday of every monthGrab a drink with Bicycle Transportation Alliance staff and volunteers.
-Talk advocacy strategy with a member of our advocacy team
-Volunteer to help us teach bike safety to 4th and 5th graders
-Brag about your Bike Commute Challenge victory
-Learn about upcoming BTA events
-Have a beer while you get your bike tuned up
Special drink prices for BTA members (don't forget your membership card!).
Bicycle Transportation Alliance, carlbtaoregon, btaoregon.org, 503-226-0676
Tuesday June 4
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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7:00pm - 10:00pm, Every Tuesday and WednesdayBikes For Humanity (B4H) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Steven, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity
Wednesday June 5
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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7:00pm - 10:00pm, Every Tuesday and WednesdayBikes For Humanity (B4H) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Steven, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity
Thursday June 6
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KICKOFF RIDE
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6:00pmGet your bike tuned and stock up on sleep and frozen pizzas because Pedalpalooza begins now.
Come dressed in your finest, get spruced up, shine your shoes, get a haircut, wear something shiny, get a new dress, end your fast, wear some balloons and decorate your bike. Be loud. This is your time to parade around and get ready for 3+ weeks of having too much fun.
Join us at the park at 6. Ride at 7. Route will be 2-3 miles and will end at the official Pedalpalooza Kickoff Party sponsored by The Portland Mercury. The Taco Pedaler will be there at both ends, so have dollars for tacos.
Shift, yourheartmaystopgmail
- BACKDOOR RIDE
Washington High, SE Stark St and 14th Ave10:45pm (field behind the school)Backdoor Shenanigans! 1st thurs of every month. Wear decent shoes and bring your inner explorer. BYO-everything else. 3 stops: 2 short, 1 indefinite.
Alex And Jaya, jaya.jepthagmail
Friday June 7
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TROLLEY TRAIL LOOP RIDE
- Johnson Creek City Park, SE 21st Ave & SE Clatsop St Portland, OR 972022:00pm (meet by the playground)The 6-mile Trolley Trail Multi Use Path opened last year using a long-abandoned streetcar line between Milwaukie and Gladstone. This 21-mile ride combines the Trolley Trail with portions of the Springwater Corridor and I-205 path to form a loop that is 90% on dedicated multi use paths.
Tom, nagitpogmail
- TRANSPORTATION TOUR OF THE FORD
- OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland3:00pm - 5:30pm, Ride ends at the Ford Building for Friday at The Ford (5pm-8pm) (Main entrance)Meet us at the main entrance of OMSI. From there we'll tour the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, show you the future of the Max and Light Rail in the area and take you to a smattering of hidden bike-related gems in the area. Come prepared to win a Nutcase Helmet and other local bike-related goods. Ride ends at the Friday at the Ford event where you'll get to wander through the historic Ford Building during its open house celebration.
Meghan Sinnott, meghannutcasehelmets
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TANDEM DUO/RIVAL RIDE
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4:30pm - 7:30pm, Ending at Apex in time for Dead Baby Ride at 8:30Welcoming all types of tandems for a leisurely ride around SE.
Goals:
1. Ride with fellow Tandemers
2. Hit a bar(s) that offers 2 for 1's.
3. Wear costumes which are famous duos or rivals (or don't)
3. Have fun
5. Get back to Apex in time for the 8:30 Dead Baby Ride http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2013.php#07-3478
Eric The Iverson, ericivyme
- DEAD BABY BIKES NOWHERE SWINGER RIDE
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8:00pmDead Baby Bikes Nowhere presents a night of swing bike fun and insanity. there will be outdoor spots, swing chopper jousting, and other events swing bike oriented. there will also be a raffle at the start spot for a custom made swing bike. you can inter the raffle here https://www.facebook.com/events/326466857481046/ or we will also be selling tickets at the APEX the night of.
Dead Baby Bike Club
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DEADBABY RIDE
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8:30pm, First Friday of every monthA monthly pub crawl presented by your local chapter of Dead Baby Bike Club. Please be prepared to pay for what you feel like drinking and treat the establishments that welcome us with respect. Freakbike lead and paced, SAFETY 3rd!
Jimmy Frootboots
Saturday June 8
- VOLUNTEER WITH PPD AT THE GRAND FLORAL PARADE
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6:30amThe Portland Rose Festival and the Portland Police Department are looking for volunteers to help with route management at the 2013 Grand Floral Parade. These volunteer will be both on foot and on bikes. Please contact me for the application form and more informaton!
Thank you for your interest.
Emily M, EmilyMrosefestival, 503-227-2681
- BIKES FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER REPAIR CLINICS
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10:00am - 2:00pm, Every SaturdayBikes For Humanity PDX(B4HPDX) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.
We have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.
Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. Weekly volunteer clinics every Tuesday & Saturday. For full details see www.b4hpdx.org
Susan, b4hpdxgmail, Bikes For Humanity PDX
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WHEELS AND WINGS RIDE
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10:00am - 12:30pm, Take MAX back for a quicker rideSee how easy it is to get to PDX by bike. Optional stop for donuts at the airport, or try out the bike repair stand there. Ride the round-trip, or take MAX back to the start for a quick getaway. Sponsored by PBOT - Helmets required. Also, tray tables must be stowed and seat-backs in their upright, locked position.
Timo Forsberg, timo.forsbergportlandoregon.gov, Portland By Cycle rides and classes, 503-823-7699
- NEVER NUDE RIDE!!!
12:45pm - 3:15pmHEAR YE, NEVER NUDES!! Be not ashamed of your tiny afflictions on this day of naked biking. You are allowed a good time like everyone else! So, disrobe and be proud of your never nude garb...Enjoy the day in whichever underclothing you cannot and will not remove, even whilst alone in the shower. Ride with your brethren! There are literally dozens of us...dozens!! BYOB/G!
Funke, thisisalphotmail
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SUNNY NEKID RIDE
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1:00pm - 3:00pmFun ride in the sun, celebrate body freedom, bring body paint for self expression and messages. Clothing optional.
We'll ride through all five quadrants of Portland.
Past Tire'd, ted101gmail ![[forum]](images/forumflash.gif)
- 8-BIT BIKE
Wunderland, 3451 SE Belmont St2:00pm, At 2:38 we pixelate & ride! (Come @ 1p to enjoy 8-Bit Arcade Games at the Avalon Nickel Arcade)Take a ride down retro lane 8bit style. Bring 8-Bit Costumes & Quarters. Power Gloves optional, Game Genies not allowed.
8-BiT Booty Shakin' Bicycling Chiptunes provided by DJ thebytextual.
-- > Wear Retro Game Costumes. < --
* * * * * 8-BiT DANCE OFF !
Prizes from FREE GEEK , GROUND KONTROL + WUNDERLAND for the top three 8-Bit Dancers.
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All Ages Start & End Locations.
Children welcome w/ parental supervision.
3.6 Mile Ride ending at Ground Kontrol with 8-bit Dance Off competition stop at Waterfront Park's Salmon Street Springs.
Route: http://goo.gl/maps/iNm6B
_thebytextual_, zedbaileysgmail, 8-BiT BiKE, 00001000-B17$ 0Ph ||1||73||D0 9L0r'/!
- BIKE LOVE PREMIERE PARTY RIDE
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5:00pm, We will finish at the Sandbox Studio where the party takes place!This bike ride will begin in Southeast Portland and will end at the Sandbox Studio, where the Bike Love Premiere Party is being held. Bike Love, a documentary short for the bike-curious (and bike lovers alike), details the story of Kara Minnehan's year-long commitment to car-free living, as well as the perspectives of other women who bike ride in Portland, Oregon. The Party will include a Bicycle Fashion Show hosted by Mag-Big, Nutcase, and Crank PDX as well as a live performance by Luz Mendoza. Following the film & dancing will be a guided ride to the WNBR starting point & pre-party.
Kara Minnehan, bikelovedocumentarygmail, Bike Love Premiere Party Tickets
- HOTT SOCK 2013
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5:15pmStay tuned!
Ladies Of The Sock (K.Bott And Steph), famouspotatogmail
- WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE (WNBR)
- Portland Art Musuem, 1219 SW Park Ave Portland, OR 972058:00pm, Join us in the museum at 8pm. Ride leaves at 10pm. (Ride leaves from South Park Blocks)Portland gets naked in the streets. This is the big, thousands-of-people ride. Join us at 8pm inside the Portland Art Museum on the opening night of Cyclepedia. Museum admission is one dollar per piece of clothing. Ride leaves at 10pm from the South Park Blocks and is free, though donations are gladly accepted. THIS RIDE WILL NOT BE A LOOP but will end within easy walking/biking distance of the starting location.
Naked Rider, theworldnakedbikeridegmail, pdxwnbr.org
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LATINO ART NOW STREET PARTY AND RIDE TO WNBR
- Recess Gallery, 1127 SE 10th Ave8:00pm (the street)Come join Latino Art NOW for the exhibition inside and street party outside of Recess Gallery-1127 SE 10TH AVE-some of us will ride from the street party downtown at 8pm, and go to the museum!
Chris , chrisbeanesgmail, www.latinoartnow.org, 503-951-8580
