Events - Event View

Length:

25 miles

Pace:

14

Terrain:

Moderate

Elevation:

671'

Ride Type:

Group

Cancellation Guidelines:

none 

Details:

First - It's going to RAIN and I'm going to RIDE.  Why?  Because Friday, Portland celebrates the long-awaited Better Naito Forever.  Lots of bike-friendly GREEN paint! This street was 2 traffic lanes NB with a bike lane and was constantly clogged in summertime with walkers who had nowhere to walk due to fencing for events.  Fast forward:  it's a 1-lane street NB with a 2-way protected bikeway, a dedicated space for walkers, bike signals---and more.

ROUTE LINK

Ribbon cutting, donuts and coffee, speeches --We'll miss most of these things.  I like to sleep in and can't imagine riding in the rain to then stand around.  But at 10:30 the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee will lead us on a friendly 5-mile tour of the downtown area.  THAT interests me!  Total distance for us is around 25 miles.

Note: if the rain gets to us, the MAX is just 6 blocks to the west.  We hop on and are transported in style for much of our return trip home to Expo. 
Credit cards, exact cash, or Hop FastPass.

Notes:

Please arrive 15 minutes early to be a part of the announcements and safety briefing. Riders are expected to have read the Safe Riding Policyand be familiar with the Ride Style Definitions. Please direct questions to the ride leader or Road Captain. Helmets are required. Lights (front and rear), RoadIDs and cell phones are recommended.

Please make sure to print a ride cue sheet or download to your device. Maps are not provided.

Make sure your bike is in good working order. Riders should be able to maintain the stated pace. Please communicate with the leader if you decide to go off route or not return to the start.

Remember - we want to be awesome representatives for cycling and spread a love for our great sport locally by obeying all traffic laws and riding in a safe and courteous manner.Ride safely and have fun!