Kenneth C. Martin Blogs: Weekend Event Guide: Three speeds, MLK Day, lunar eclipse, palm trees, and more

Friday, January 18, 2019

Weekend Event Guide: Three speeds, MLK Day, lunar eclipse, palm trees, and more

Scene from the 2007 Wintertime Palm Tree Ride, where I first learned about the strange and wonderful monkey puzzle trees!
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

Welcome to the weekend!

Here’s our menu of delicious rides and events happening in and around Portland in the next few days.:..

Saturday, January 19th

First Timer’s Ride – 10:00 am at River City Bicycles (SE)
Just getting started on two wheels? Love social city rides? Let the experienced staff of River City Bicycles show you theway on this short and sweet neighborhood jaunt. More info here.

State of Cyclocross, Final Hosted Show – 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Paris Theatre (SW)
It’s your last chance to see this beautiful and poignant film created by Portlander Drew Coleman. This will not be released on the web, so make plans to view it on the big screen! More info here.

Three Speed Get Together – 4:00 pm at Montavilla Brew Works (SE)
If you love the casual and cool riding that three-speeds afford, this is the get together for you. The Society of Three Speeds is hosting this event, so show up if you want to talk about bikes and plans for a great slate of three-speed rides in 2019. More info here.

Sunday, January 20th

Sauvie Shootout – 9:00 am at Ovation Coffee & Tea (NW)
Ready to go fast? Or start training so you can go faster? This ride features group dynamics, hotspot sprints, and a supportive group of experienced riders. More info here.

Palm Tree Ride – 11:00 am at Fillmore Coffee (NE)
Shawn from the Urban Adventure League knows a thing or three about local Portland neighborhood history and the neat palm trees that live in them. This is one of his classic rides that you are very likely to enjoy. More info here.

NWTA Lunar Eclipse Fat Bike Snow Adventure – 6:30 pm at Government Camp (Mt. Hood)
What better way to view the lunar eclipse than from Trillium Lake on the saddle of a bicycle?! Ride happens clear or cloudly and it will be on the snow so a fat bike is required. More info here.

Community Ride to the Reclaim MLK Day March – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Fire Station 21 (SE)
Friends on Bikes and Women Bike have joined up with Don’t Shoot PDX for a casual ride that will go from the Esplanade, up North Williams Avenue to Peninsula Park to join the Annual March for Human Rights and Dignity. More info here.

Stay plugged into all the bike and transportation-related events around the region via our comprehensive event calendar.

— Jonathan Maus: (503) 706-8804, @jonathan_maus on Twitter and jonathan@bikeportland.org

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