Urban Adventure League

PEDALPALOOZA!

Yes, it is here! here is my detailed post about ALL the events I'm involved in. Questions? Leave a comment or email urbanadventureleague { at } gmail { dawt } com

MONDAY JUNE 14

BICYCLE TOURING WORKSHOP

HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Are you a regular bicycle rider but have never taken a bicycle tour? Now that summer is here, are you itching to hit the open road once the weather gets nicer and explore nature in a way you haven't yet? Then join us to learn more about Self-Supported Bicycle Touring. We'll be discussing equipment, planning, and cost as well as day-to-day life on the road. We'll also have a few loaded touring bikes to check out.

This class is FREE. Donations accepted.

TUESDAY JUNE 15
PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC

Alberta Cooperative Grocery, 1500 NE Alberta St (meet in front of co-op)

6:30pm - 9:00pm,

The PPP returns for its SIXTH season! A casual bicycle ride traversing approx. 3-5 miles (5-8km) with a different route each time. The end destination is a mystery park. The term "park" will be used liberally here, so expect the unexpected! At the endpoint we'll enjoy a picnic dinner. Eating will be potluck style, so please bring food and drink to share (preferably vegetarian/vegan). Bring lights! Please bring your own silverware, plate, and cup. If it looks like it'll rain we'll end up at a COVERED destination.

THURSDAY JUNE 17

MIDWEEK RIDE TO THE COLUMBIA GORGE

Ruby Junction/E 197 MAX Station, SE Burnside St and SE 197th Ave, Gresham

(we'll muster by the eastbound MAX platform)

9:30am - 5:30pm, we'll take off on the ride at 10am sharp, get there early for ride prep

Riding to quiet country roads and spectacular scenery is easier than you think. The Columbia River Gorge is just a short bicycle ride away. And you can totally handle it if you are an everyday rider. Bring a snack, water, and Trimet fare. Geared bikes recommended. Approx 40 miles round trip for the day ride. Two-day overnight camping option available.

MORE INFO AND DETAILS FOUND IN FORUM ENTRY FOR THIS LISTING, PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO READ MORE!

FRIDAY JUNE 18
DEAD FREEWAYS RIDE
South Park Blocks in front of Lincoln Hall (PSU), 900 SW Market St
5:45pm - 8:45pm

What if...Portland built all the freeways it planned? This ride follows the routes of several highways that never made it off the drawing board, such as the fabled Mt. Hood Freeway, some that did but were later removed, like Harbor Drive, and also as a reference some freeways that currently exist. We'll see the parallels of the past freeway fights with what's going on with the current Columbia River Crossing project. Approx 13 miles of riding through moderate traffic.

SUNDAY JUNE 20

SOLSTICE RIDE (PLUS TOUR OF LATE NIGHT "DINERS")

People's Cooperative Grocery, 3029 SE 21st Ave 9:00pm - 7:00am, we'll take off from People's shortly before 10pm

Celebrate the shortest night of the year by riding all night (yes, ALL NIGHT) around Portland. We'll be doing the obligatory hill or two but we'll also be checking out late night food in unlikely places. Bring cash for eats/drinks. Ride your bike that you feel most comfortable riding on for hours. Bring something warm to wear, food and drink (for you and/or to share), and lights! No whiners.

TUESDAY JUNE 22

EPIC PIZZA RIDE

Undisclosed (must RSVP to get ride start info)

5:45pm - 11:45pm

A haphazard yet precise expedition around the the city to sample the "holiest" of foods. Hardcore pizza buffs and novices are all welcome to join us as we eat, ride, repeat over a course of many undisclosed miles. Due to logistics we're limiting the ride to 50 people.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. $10 PER PERSON. EMAIL ME AT urbanadventureleague (at) gmail (dot) com for more details and/or to register.

FRIDAY JUNE 25
BIKE-IN MOVIE AT THE HAWTHORNE HOSTEL
HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd
7:00pm - 10:00pm, music and food start at 7pm, movies start at dark

Our annual tradition...watch bicycle related movies under the stars in the Hawthorne Hostel's spacious side yard! Enjoy some pre-movie live music and food donated by local businesses! Volunteers needed, contact us to help out!

This year we'll be showing "The Cross Canada Project", a documentary about Mike Beauchamp's 2005 Canadian bicycling odyssey. http://mikebeauchamp.com/crosscanada/