Saturday, August 19, 2023
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Laurelhurst Park, SE Ankeny & Laurelhurst Pl, Portland, OR 97214
Meet west of the bathrooms, near picnic tables
Renata
Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 4:30 PM
Meet at 4:30, ride at 5:00
6:30 PM
Ride is a loop
“Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” -- Dr Cornel West Biking, walking, and being in public spaces are not equal experiences for all Portlanders. The rise in hate incidents for API folks during the pandemic has made being in public spaces feel less safe and welcoming. Join in this ride to be in Asian community together, and take up space in solidarity for the safety, peace, and belonging that we deserve when traveling and hanging out in our city. FREE spoke cards available while supplies last! Ride info: The route is a 6.5-mile loop ride that will start at Laurelhurst Park and end there. There will be one larger uphill and one larger downhill both on relatively calm streets. We will make a stop to show some love at an Asian grocery store & pick up snacks for the picnic. Park info: We will gather at Laurelhurst Park, west of the bathrooms. This ride is organized in collaboration with Asian American Town. Follow @asianamericantown to get updates and more background stories behind this event. They will plan for activities at the park for folks who are not riding, and for post ride too. To plan for the park activities (especially if you're not riding), please email asianamericantown@gmail.com so they know you're attending. Everyone is invited to bring their own snacks and drinks for post-ride festivities. Who can attend: This ride is meant for communities of color, centering Asian and Pacific Islander cyclists, and their family members and loved ones. White folks/accomplices are supporting us by offering help during the ride (corking, sweeping, general safety) and making sure that API folks' participation are prioritized. Bike access: Don't have a bike? Use promo code LOVE81923 for $40 BIKETOWN credit so you can e-bike from your home to the park and join the ride. Redeem this code in the BIKETOWN or Lyft app under Rewards.
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