Thursday, June 18

DEKUM TO WOODSTOCK—Get versed in the weird history of
Portland street names on this eight-plus mile ride. Out of shape? Not
to worry. Expect frequent stops at streets of interests for quickie
history lessons.

Good Neighbor Pizzeria, 800 NE Dekum, 6 pm

GOLF BY BIKE—Join esteemed Mercury News Editor
Matt Davis in whacking balls on a workday afternoon. Meet at the
Mercury office and bike/MAX to Heron Lakes golf course.

Portland Mercury, 605 NE 21st, 2:30 pm, bring $30
golf fee

Saturday, June 20

BIKE SCAVENGER HUNT—You know the drill. You bring: a
bike, a friend, a picture-taking device, and a place for cargo. You
collect: some new teammates and a list of items. You win!

Irving Park, NE 7th & Fremont, 1-7 pm

LOWRIDER & MINI BIKE SHOW—Flaunt your fly style
with Mercury Editor Wm. Steven Humphrey in this hot lowrider and
mini bike show and ride. Celebrate the coolest of all bikes: small
bikes!

Parking lot across from Vendetta, 4306 N Williams, 4-6 pm

Sunday, June 21

DEAD FREEWAYS RIDE—The weak of heart will faint! The
transit nerds will cringe! All Portlanders will breathe a sigh of
relief while touring the unbuilt mega-highways of Portland’s past.

New Seasons Arbor Lodge, 6400 N Interstate, 3 pm

Tuesday June 23

SPROCKETTES’ HOT DAMN POTLUCK BBQ—The nation’s most
bootylicious bike dance crew, the Sprockettes, perform a summer teaser
show. You eat homemade food with friends. Really, Tuesdays don’t get
any better.

Alberta Park, NE 20th & Killingsworth, 6 pm

Wednesday, June 24

IRONDELLES BIKINI BIKE WASH—Empowerment is hot hot hot.
Portland’s ladies tall bike gang, the Irondelles, will soap down your
two-wheeler in bikinis to raise money for welding equipment.

Irondelles Gang HQ, 1605 SE 33rd, noon-6 pm

SHORT SHORTS SCANDINAVIAN PRIDE RIDE—Who wears short
shorts? Scandinavians wear short shorts! No ass is too white to avoid
chafing on this low-key meander through Southeast.

Piccolo Park, SE 28th between Clinton & Division, 7
pm

More Pedalpalooza rides (191 more) online at shift2bikes.org.

Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.

2 replies on “Destination Bike”

  2. BOWIE VS. PRINCE MOBILE DANCE PARTY Link

    http://shift2bikes.org/cal/view3week.php#1…

    Dawson Park, 101 N Stanton St Take Trimet
    8:30pm
    The second annual Bowie Vs. Prince ride. Last year, we had more than 300 people and the party went until nearly sunrise!
    Bicycle dance party on wheels. Loud stereo system and 80’s dance music. Come dressed as your favorite 80’s Pop star and we’ll cruise and dance at locations all over town. Slow pace with frequent dancin’ stops. Bring lights. This ride is not a loop and will probably go very late.
    AnomaLily, anomalily.net, 513-484-6987

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