Gaadz are there ever loads of bike events this month! Drinks, tea, breakfast, beginners rides, family biking workshops, breakfast on the bridges, and that's just what's left! If you haven't taken the opportunity to get on a bike and join a community event yet, make sure to do it before the national Bike to Work Month is over. Plus, Chinook Book has loads of bike coupons.
Here's a list of events compiled from PDOT, BTA, Shift, Bike Portland.org, and more:
Thursday, May 15: Free Family Biking Clinic. The BTA's Family Biking Commute Workshops discuss the common challenges that families face when considering bike commuting. Downtown Portland 5:30PM to 7PM, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, 233 NW 5th Ave. No RSVP necessary.
Friday, May 16: Mocktails on the Bridge Unleaded drinks with your fellow bike commuters. Sponsored by Shift. Hawthorne Bridge, 4:30 – 7pm.
Sunday, May 18th: 1pm, Bike Swap Meet at the Recyclery! See their Chinook Book coupon for a $30 tune-up (save $10). See below or site for details on their 8 week mechanics class starting Jun 2nd.
Tuesday, May 20th: free! Celebrate Bike to Work Month! Drinks, food, fun, and special offers for bikers and the bike curious. Downtown Bike Gallery, SW 10th and Salmon, 6 – 8pm. See their Chinook Book coupons for $5 off a purchase of $20 or more AND $5 off a tune up.
Thursday, May 22: Beginners’ Bike ride Fun, flat, no sweat lunchtime ride for the bike curious! Rental bikes available, call Scott at 503-823-5345. Meet at Waterfront Bikes, 10 SW Ash St., Noon –1 pm
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Free Family Biking Clinic. The BTA's Family Biking Commute Workshops discuss the common challenges that families face when considering bike commuting.May 22 Outer Southeast 5:30PM to 7PM, Bike Gallery on Division, 10950 SE Division St. Please RSVP to lillian@bta4bikes.org.
Sunday, May 25th: New Belgium Brewing Urban Assault Ride, 9am-Noon. A funky bike scavenger hunt that involves street-smart riding, obstacle courses, and a huge after party.
Wednesday, May 28th: Tea Time! Free Tea and Treats. Co-sponsored by Shift. East end of Steel Bridge (lower Esplanade level), 4 – 6pm
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Bike Workshop A great way to gain confidence for your bike commute. Sponsored by Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., Noon –1pm
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Wine Ride Sign-Up Party, 7pm Lake Oswego Bike Gallery: Sign-up for one of our popular winery rides and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. All Wine Rides profit is donated to the Children's Heart Foundation.
Thursday, May 29th: CycleSeen, photography of Portland's Bike Scene, on display around town.
Friday, May 30th: Breakfast on the Bridges Free coffee and pastries. Sponsored by Shift. Steel Bridge (lower level) and Hawthorne Bridge, 7:30 – 9am
Ongoing Bike Classes, Group Rides and Free Maintenance Classes:
The Bike Gallery keeps an extensive list of bike related events:
Bike Gallery: bikegallery.com/events-rides.php
Hollywood Women's Ride and Beginning to Intermediate Rides, Sundays. See website.
River City Bicycles hosts free weekly bike maintenance classes--learn to change a flat, adjust your ride and more! 706 SE MLK Blvd, www.rivercitybicycles.com. Save 10% on your purchase with Chinook Book coupon.
Women only every Saturday, 10am, Women's Group Ride. No one left behind, 20-30 mile ride.
Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP):
www.pumpclub.org Weekly mountain bike rides May-Oct, Women only first weekend of each month.
Portland Wheelmen Touring Club, www.pwtc.com
Many, many weekly recreational rides offered including Women's Sunday Brunch Series, family rides, bakery rides, and more at varying levels.
Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta. www.communitycyclingcenter.org. Chinook Book coupon for 20% off any two bike commuting accessories.
A non-profit offering many classes including Urban Cycling, Women's Cycling, Family Cycling, and Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Maintenance Classes. Summer camps and weekend drop-in maintenance clinics.
The Recyclery,1417 SE 9th & Madison, www.therecyclery.com. See their Chinook Book coupon for a $30 tune-up (save $10).
8 Bicycle Repair School, which you can take in its entirety or just drop in for a class.
Whew!