Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Portland International Airport MAX Station, 7000 NE Airport Way
I wanted to meet at the bike racks at the south end of arrivals. But, I can't cross the airport streets without a permit. Look for the signs there!
Sarah Gilbert
Thu, Jun 21, 2018, 10:30 AM
Media stuff at 10:30, ride at 11:15 a.m.
Bicycle Airport Express (BAX) is *not* launching! The Port of Portland is still working out what sort of permit might be required to start a bike tour at the airport. No one knows so we can't launch! So we're not launching with a bike ride. BAX is the only service of its kind in the world: ride from [at or near] the airport to your downtown accommodation in the style to which Portland is accustomed: by bicycle. If customers like, they may tote their own luggage; or we’ll happily transport it by cargo bike for our guests. Our service includes both bicycle and guide. Our guide will meet guests [at or near] the airport with two cargo bikes: one for the traveler and one for the guide. The guide can tote the luggage, or if the guest prefers, the guide can help load it on the traveler's bike. The ride into the city is one of the most beautiful urban bike rides in the world, a journey that truly spans Portland’s geography, neighborhoods, and history, along the two major rivers that shaped our city, past sloughs, Gothic bridges, quiet neighborhoods and parks in which the Douglas-firs and hemlocks tower. The NOT launch event will [not include any of this: goodies and photo ops (maybe we'll perform some feats of strength) in the spirit of organizer and company founder Sarah Gilbert's "Yes I can fit it on my bike" Pedalpalooza event from 2014]. Bring your cargo bike or your luggage; ride with us the whole way (10-13 miles) or just ride along for the pretty part along the river. The whole ride will take about four hours. We'll bring snacks!
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