June 2010 – Cycle Portland

Bike in Movie

We are proudly announcing the next BIKE IN MOVIE event on Sunday, July 25. Enjoy a DRIVE-IN-MOVIE by bike. Be part of a unique TOUR which will be matched to the theme of the MOVIE. Afterwards, cool down with a free locally crafted Portland BEER from Hopworks while you watch a movie at the Jupiter Hotel’s DreamBOX Theater.

WHEN / WHERE: Sunday, July 25th

5 PM – Bikers meet at Portland Bicycle Tours and take off from the shop to go on your 2 hour ride and tour around Portland. Address: 345 NW Everett Street, 97209 Portland, OR

7 PM – Arrive at the Jupiter Hotel and grab your beer and food (first beer is free). Address: 800 E. Burnside Street Portland, OR 97214

7:30 PM – Movie starts in the DreamBOX, where the film will be projected onto a big screen with surround sound. Food and beer will be available throughout the movie.

End: Open….

HOW MUCH: Tickets are $15 for the tour, movie, and a beer, or $35 including a Parisian City bike rental. Tours are limited to 50 people, 21+ only.

MOVIE: This time we show ‘American Flyers’ with Kevin Costner (picture). Check out the trailer

http://video.tvguide.com/American+Flyers/American+Flyers/820386?autoplay=true

BEER: Hopworks

FOOD: Mayahuel Catering

For more information and to register, please use the link below

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2vd0psy44bb5d11

A Talk in the Park

WHAT IS A TALK IN THE PARK?
A Talk in the Park is an opportunity for a small group of neighbors to sit down with a notable professional and discuss topics that are central to the mission of Sunday Parkways. These topics include Community Building, Alternative Transportation and Healthy Lifestyles.
The talks include:
– A one hour round-table discussion with a community leader
– Each talk is limited to only 15 people
– Takes place after the Sunday Parkways event (that after noon on a future evening)
– Topic questions or thinking points given to you prior to your shift
– Snacks and drinks will be provided

You have the great chance to talk about Business by Bike with EVAN!

Ice cream, soup, or coffee by bike or trike… How many ways do Portlanders move business by bike? Join Evan Ross for a discussion of the future of bike based enterprise in Portland.

Here’s some background information about:
Evan Ross owns and operates Portland Bicycle Tours. He also co-founded and is Head of the Board of the Bicycle Business League in Portland. The BBL is a non-profit organization with a goal of supporting bicycle related policies, and infrastructure, that foster a growing bicycle culture in Portland.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Sunday Parkways in North Portland on June 27.

Evans time to talk is 4:00-5:00 pm.

There are more opportunities for a talk in the park. For example, Jonathan Maus who operates bikeportland.org has a talk in the park about bike culture. Check out the web site for more talks.

For more information about ‘A Talk in the Park’ and to sign up, please visit the web site:
http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?&c=51516&a=298168

Spread the word and tell your family and friends!

SUNDAY PARKWAYS IN NORTH PORTLAND

The next Sunday Parkways is coming soon on June 27th. Do you have a bike yet?

RESERVE YOUR BIKE for the next Sunday Parkways and pick it up there!

Enjoy the full service: We reserve the bike for you, pick it up on site, we provide all the equipment you need for free (helmet, lock, map, or handlebar bag), you ride and explore the park, and bring it back to our stand or keep it as long as you want to. We also provide child trailers and trail-a-bikes for kids.

If you would like to have first pick at a bike, feel free to stop by our shop and pick one out. We will reserve it for you. We also have pictures of our bikes on flickr.com. Pick one out there and let us know which one you want. You find us under Portland Bicycle or use the link below

http://www.flickr.com/photos/portlandbicycle/sets/72157624028763802/

When you have found your bike online, send an email to portlandbicycletours@gmail.com, use the form sheet on https://portlandbicycletours.flywheelsites.com or give us a call (503) 360 – 6815.

This month our stand will be in the Arbor Lodge Park in North Portland – see map. The event goes from 10 am to 3 pm.
More information under http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=51515&a=282546

We had a great turn out for the kickoff ride considering the downpour earlier in the day. I would guess about three hundred people braved the grey skies to roll with us – but nary a drop fell upon our steeds. Exploring bike boulevards and newly sharrowed corridors, we looped Ladd’s before crossing water on the Hawthorne. After infiltrating the urban core we… made a left. My heart swol and laughter spilled from my face as I heard the cries of celebration caused by taking the lanes on Broadway. This was my favorite moment of the ride. Just an excuse really- to approach the new bike/ pedestrian pathway on the Morrison Bridge that would carry us back East to our trusted Salmon St. bike boulevard. What’s that? A freight train trying to cut our parade in half? We barely escaped! Bumpin tunes from the back rippled through the crowd and people whistled with glee. Passing by Col. Summers park up 20^th we did – careful not to make eye contact with the growling 84 beneath. Sweet Tillamook neighborhoods welcomed us to Irving Park where upcoming ride schedules were distributed and champagne bottles were passed. Yes there was cake, and crunch n munch, and I only saw one grumpy driver. The boys in blue followed for a bit, but were un-able to match our knack for pace hitting every light, and probably lost interest when we entered the quiet streets of the North East country.

Special thanks to CupCake for riding mechanic/ medic and to Carl for hauling all those ride schedules along. I got some great feedback about the route and made some new friends – success!

We get to lead the Pedalpalooza kickoff ride this year! 3-500 people expected. See details

Pedal-KABOOM

PEDALPALOOZA KICKOFF RIDE DETAILS.

COME ONE COME ALL…

Celebrate Portland’s Bike Fun extravaganza by riding with your friends in to the night. Meet at Laurelhurst Park BY THE POND at 6 pm to Ride at 7. We will be there at 5 pm for a community potluck till the 7 pm departure time. Bring a dish, say hello to your fellow bike funnists and share a story of years past, along with goals for the future.

This is not a loop. Expect varied qualities of urban terrain, tracks in the pavement that can make you fall over, traffic calming techniques, confused automobile drivers, horizontal and vertical deflection apparati, and roadside swashbucklers dressed in blue. Directions back to Laurelhurst from the secret ending location are extremely easy and include one right and one left hand turn. Route is less that two hours and less than 15 miles.

KICKOFF this years festivities with a little style and sass, bring your feathered hat and most colorful underwear. Parade your way across our city with active transportation and inspire those who look upon your glory. Let’s see bright lights, dome protectors, glowing stuff, music machines, dingy bells, and a jug of your own fun. Costumes highly encouraged and safe cycling techniques are rewarded with survival.

Do not count on a beer stop. This is a LEAVE NO TRACE event.

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American Flyers Bike in Movie!!

A Talk in the Park (upcoming event)

Sunday Parkways coming up!

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