Bikey Fun, July 25 - August 14
Shift helps other groups and individuals promote their "bike fun" events.Most of the events in this calendar are not produced by Shift.
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Sunday July 25
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday
(polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil![[forum]](images/forumflash.gif)
- BIKE IN MOVIE SERIES @ THE JUPITER HOTEL
- Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside St5:00pm - 10:00pm (DreamTENT)The Jupiter Hotel and Portland Bicycle Tours are proudly bringing back the drive-in movie - with a Portland spin.
Enjoy a summer ride in the Pacific Northwest, and cool down after with a movie, a locally crafted beer from Hopworks and food from Mayahuel Catering.
Tours start downtown at 345 NW Everett Street, last 2 hours, and at the Jupiter Hotel’s DreamBOX Theater at 800 E Burnside Street.
Tickets are $15 for the tour, $35 including an Electra Bike rental.
Register here: http://conta.cc/cv5EoD
Jupiter Hotel, Jupiter Hotel![[forum]](images/forum.gif)
- CITYBIKES DROP IN NIGHT
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6:00pm - 9:00pm, Second and Fourth Sunday of every monthEvery second and fourth Sunday of the month, drop in night at Citybikes to work on your repairs. Mechanics are on staff to provide assistance. $5 suggested donation, plus the cost of parts.
Smash, angry.ashley
gmail
, www.citybikes.coop, 503-239-6951
Monday July 26
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"FUTURE OF ALL MEDIA" PAPER-ROUTE RIDE ALONG
- NE Fremont St. and NE MLK4:00am, First Monday of every month (Boondocks)One of the last Oregonian newspaper carrier/cyclists rides nightly (7 A.M.'s a week) in the North East (Fremont to Mason and from Cleveland St. to 19th Ave.)
Route begins (PROMPTLY) at 4:00 AM at Fremont and MLK.
Ride along as we throw the route and discuss ipad newspaper apps., end of print, etc...
Ride MUST finish at 5:30 AM (M-Sat.)
Limit alcohol consumption...polite and quiet, please.
Jolly Dodger (Preston Freeman), , jollydodger_23yahoo, 503-863-6554
- TACO RIDAZZ
- Rose Garden Transit Center9:00pmNight bike ride through NE PDX culminating at Javier's taco stand. Meet at Interstate/Rose Garden Max Station.
Outgoing route: http://tinyurl.com/23rlwlo
Return route: Vancouver Avenue
...Bring lights, water, taco money, patch kit, appetite
Josh Gold, joshuabgoldgmail
Tuesday July 27
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"FUTURE OF ALL MEDIA" PAPER-ROUTE RIDE ALONG
- NE Fremont St. and NE MLK4:00am, First Monday of every month (Boondocks)One of the last Oregonian newspaper carrier/cyclists rides nightly (7 A.M.'s a week) in the North East (Fremont to Mason and from Cleveland St. to 19th Ave.)
Route begins (PROMPTLY) at 4:00 AM at Fremont and MLK.
Ride along as we throw the route and discuss ipad newspaper apps., end of print, etc...
Ride MUST finish at 5:30 AM (M-Sat.)
Limit alcohol consumption...polite and quiet, please.
Jolly Dodger (Preston Freeman), , jollydodger_23yahoo, 503-863-6554
- MANIFEST WANDERLUST MENS CYCLING GROUP
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6:30pm$3 - $15 sliding scale
Free for Manifest members (subject to membership type)
Free if bringing a friend
*No one is turned away for inability to pay*
Benjamin Gerritz, wanderlustcyclingyahoo
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JOHNSON CREEK WATERSHED RIDE
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6:30pm - 8:00pmExplore the nature in your neighborhood on this ride.
Part of PBOT's Portland By Cycle series of guided rides for folks new to biking or anyone who likes a moderate-paced ride.
Bring your helmet.
Timo Forsberg, timo.forsbergportlandoregon.gov, Portland By Cycle guided rides, 503-823-7699
Wednesday July 28
- TREES OF EAST PORTLAND RIDE
East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave6:30pm - 8:00pm (between Washington & Cherry Blossom)Green, tall, leafy - perhaps the best things in life are Tree.
Part of PBOT's Portland By Cycle series of guided rides for folks new to biking or anyone who likes a moderate-paced ride.
Bring your helmet.
Timo Forsberg, timo.forsbergportlandoregon.gov, Portland By Cycle guided rides, 503-823-7699
Thursday July 29
- SUNDOWN AT ECOTRUST, OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES
Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center (Ecotrust Building) , 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland5:00pm - 9:00pm, Every Thursday in July (Parking Lot!)Please join us for a weekly series of outdoor concerts.
Arrive by bike, listen to local music, and enjoy the company of your neighbors.
JULY 1
Stolen Sweets
with Pete Krebs Trio
JULY 8
Jackstraw
with [TBA]
JULY 15
The New Iberians
with Loveness Wesa and the Bantus
JULY 22
TapWater
with The Pagan Jug Band
JULY 29
Climber
with The Greater Midwest
Sydney Mead, sydneyecotrust
, www.ecotrust.org, Valet Bike Parking!, 503-467-0767
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WELCOMES BIKE & BUILD TEAM
- Green Dragon Bistro & Brew Pub, 928 SE 9th Ave7:00pm - 9:00pm (On the Patio)Please join us at the Green Dragon Bistro & Brew Pub for an informal gathering with Bike & Build riders as they share highlights of their two-month adventure.
These college-age students are participating in Bike & Build, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that organizes cross-country cycling trips to benefit the affordable housing cause in the United States. Portland marks their last stop on their journey across the United States, from Virginia Beach to Cannon Beach.
Sarah Armstrong, sarahhabitatportlandmetro, habitatportlandmetro.org, 503.287.9529x33
- MUSIC BOX RIVER RIDE
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8:00pmWe'll be rolling with the sound system, and we'll be rolling deep (weather permitting). Come ride to the river for a dance party on the Columbia!
We'll cruise through Last Thursday to pick up some heads en route. BYO and bring plenty. Bring a bag to pick up your trash and some other peoples' too.
Alex, abigazzigmail
Friday July 30
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BREAKFAST ON THE BRIDGES
- Westbound Hawthorne Bridge bike lane and lower deck of the Steel Bridge7:00am - 9:00am, Last Friday of every monthBreakfast on the Bridges reaches out to bicyclists during their morning commute once a month on Portland bridges. We give bicyclists (and pedestrians) free coffee and pastries as a way of saying thanks for not driving and keeping our morning commute enjoyable! Our corner of the sidewalk is also a place for cyclists to meet each other and is a major entry point into Portland's thriving communities of bicycle activism, advocacy, and fun. BonB is powered solely by bicycle! Get involved or just show up! More info:
http://www.shift2bikes.org/wiki/bikefun:breakfast_on_the_bridges
Pvt. Cups, cancel.mangmail, Breakfast on the Bridges on the wiki on the Shift2bikes.org
- BUSINESS ON A BIKE
- OMSI-Submarine, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland3:00pm - 4:00pm, Every Friday (On the bike path overlooking Willamette river)This is a weekly, no one left behind, networking bike ride for people who need to multi-task
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, 503-256-1010
- HOT WHEELZ (A MOBILE DANCE PARTY)
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7:00pmA MONTHLY MOBILE DANCE PARTY WITH A DIFFERENT THEME EACH RIDE,THIS RIDES THEME IS BLACK RAINBOWZ,WE WELCOME SKATEBOARDZ,ROLLERSKATEZ,WHEELCHAIRS,BIKEZ,RUNNING SHOES ETC.WE WILL MEETTHE BYE AN BYE ON 10TH AND ALBERTA BETWEEN 7-9 ON FRIDAY THE 30TH OF JULY NEXT WEEK,THIS IS ONLY THE SECOND RIDE EVER,LETZ MAKE RAD,DONT FORGET LIGHTZ,LAYERS,DRINKS,SNACKZ,GOOD VIBES, AND THAT PARTY SPIRIT!!!!!
WAYDELOVE, waydelovegmail
Saturday July 31
- BIKE MS: EXPLORE OREGON
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7:00amBike MS: Explore Oregon is a two day ride pedaling through the scenic Willamette Valley, with its sweeping views and rushing rivers, followed by an unbelievable ride through the Historic Columbia River Highway. Bike MS is fully supported with catered meals, rest stops and camping areas.
Registration is $35, with a minimum fundraising amount of $250. Register and see the routes online at www.bikeMSoregon.com
Josh Townsley, Joshdefeatms, Bike MS: Explore Oregon, 18003444867
- TOUR DE TILLAMOOK
- Tillamook State Forest, Highway 6 at the Smith Homestead9:00amIt's that time of the year again where we host the annual Tour de Tillamook, Friday July 30th through Sunday August 1st. Join us for two nights of camping and two days of riding in the Tillamook State Forest.
This year we have professional Mountain Bike instructors teaching a child's class and a separate adult skills class. We will also have a family, beginners, intermediate and hammer level rides, with guides.
more info at:http://www.nw-trail.org/2010_Tour_de_Tillamook
Fred MacGregor, frednw-trail
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BIKE TO SKATE: BIRTHDAY EDITION
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3:00pm, at 3:30 we ridebike to oaks park with us on july 31st! meet at the peace memorial park (entrance to eastbank esplanade coming from the rose quarter) at 3PM, we ride at 3:30PM via the esplanade out towards sellwood to oaks park. gate admission is free. rink is open until 5 and then again from 7:30-10PM for $5.75 a session. rides are open until 10PM ($11.75-14.75 for bracelets). we may stay until close (10pm) and ride back the same route, if riders wish to ride back with us!
Rhienna, rhiennagmail, www.twitter.com/djrhienna
- CAMAS TWILIGHT CRITERION
- Camas Bike & Sport, 240 NE 3rd Ave, Camas Wa 986074:30pmCamas Bike & Sport will present the Camas Twilight Criterium. The race will start on 4th Ave in downtown Camas and head up to 7th Ave via Dallas and come back down via Birch.
Racing starts at 4:45 with a kids race presented by Burgerville. Event Proceeds are going to the Camas Athletics Booster Club to help support sports programs that are losing funding. More info at http://camasbikes.com/Camas_Twilight_Crit.html
Camas Bike And Sport, infocamasbikes
- ITALIAN ICE SOCIAL RIDE
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8:00pmIf you can't make it pass it along! :) Poster in the works, we would like this to be a weekly thing until the end of summer (Different ice cream every week?!!) We will be riding to Oregon Ice Works, which is a vegan/non vegan ice cream cart in Sellwood. Basically at the end of the Spring Water Corridor. Bring money for ice cream!!
Starts: 8pm SHARP! Vegan Minimall (12th & Stark)
Ends: Whenever we decide we had enough ice cream and we ride back!
Its a pretty flat ride, I haven't clocked the miles but somewhere around 8 round trip I think!
J
Sunday August 1
- PDX BRIDGES
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8:45amWe will visit all ten Portland Bridges. I will tell you about their history, what is special about them and throw in some other tidbits. Ride ends in the Pearl for lunch. So bring a few squid. Meet before the time if you like, we roll after the caffeine kicks in. Oh and this ride is free!
Klaus
- ALBERTA COOP BIKING TOUR OF COMMUNITY GARDENS
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10:00am - 1:00pmThe Alberta Coop invites all interested community members and garden enthusiasts to a biking tour of community gardens in NE Portland on Sunday, August 1. It'll be a great opportunity to see the variety of ways people are gardening cooperatively in the city. We'll meet at the Coop at 10 am, and depart for the first garden at 10:15. We'll also be taking a short break for a lunch picnic in Fernhill Park, so bring along a lunch or something to share! The tour should wrap up around 1 pm.
See http://groups.google.com/group/acg-community-engagement/web/info-on-the-next-forum for more info.
Alberta Coop Grocery, aretzrgmail
- CITYREPAIR.ORG BIKE MOVE!
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12:00pmCity Repair is moving from St. Francis Church at SE 12th and Oak to St. David of Wales Church at SE 28th and Harrison. We'll gather and load trailers at St. Francis at noon (across from Red and Black Cafe). Food will be provided at the beginning and end of the move. Most items will be boxed, but we do have a large table, a large desk, two small desks, a heavy safe, and some bookshelves to move, so we'll need a couple big cargo trailers. Total distance: 1.6 miles. Thanks in advance. See you all soon!
Simon, simoncityrepair
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil
- A CONVENIENT CYCLE BLOCK PARTY + FRAME PAINTING CO
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4:00pm
A Convenient Cycle is celebrating our one year anniversary we will be having a block party at the SE 9th and Salmon Portland 97214 from 11am-10pm There will be Different events scheduled throughout the day + DJ's, Food, and a 21 and older drinking area! Its all free, you can donate a couple bucks that will go to future events if you like! Everyone is invited
There will be a graffiti and bike graffiti contest starting around 4pm so bring a frame and some paint to share. If you need time to prepair your frame come early to sand and primer.
Edwin, Edwinaconvenientcycle
- COLLEGE RADIO RIDE & DANCE PARTY
- Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave.11:59pmJoin KPSU- Portland's College Radio in a post-PDXPOPNOW! event: We will be taking off after the final PDXPOPNOW performance Sunday night & heading to a near by dance-able party location....We most likely wont be stopping for beer along the way, so be sure to stock up before you ride out. It is highly recommended that you come hangout at PDX Pop Now all day Sunday from noon-midnight, as it will be a jam packed event with TONS of local,FREE music.
http://pdxpopnow.org/ for the full festival schedule
Look out for the DJ Chariot hanging out near the outside stage or check in at the KPSU booth
Dangerous Doug, managerkpsu
Monday August 2
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"FUTURE OF ALL MEDIA" PAPER-ROUTE RIDE ALONG
- NE Fremont St. and NE MLK4:00am, First Monday of every month (Boondocks)One of the last Oregonian newspaper carrier/cyclists rides nightly (7 A.M.'s a week) in the North East (Fremont to Mason and from Cleveland St. to 19th Ave.)
Route begins (PROMPTLY) at 4:00 AM at Fremont and MLK.
Ride along as we throw the route and discuss ipad newspaper apps., end of print, etc...
Ride MUST finish at 5:30 AM (M-Sat.)
Limit alcohol consumption...polite and quiet, please.
Jolly Dodger (Preston Freeman), , jollydodger_23yahoo, 503-863-6554
- LEIF ERIKSON RIDE
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6:30pmMeet at Pearl REI, NW 14th & Johnson
Ride to Thurman and through Forest Park via Leif Erickson. Descend via Germantown road to St. Helen's Road crossing the St. Johns Bridge. Head south toward city center via Willamette Blvd and pick your favorite street from there. 20-25 miles estimate.
Josh Gold, joshuabgoldgmail
Tuesday August 3
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PEDAL POTLUCK PICNIC
- HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel, 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd6:30pm - 9:00pm, First Tuesday in May - September (meet in front of hostel on porch)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. We will stop at a grocery store along the way. If it looks like it'll rain we'll end up at a COVERED destination.
Shawn, urbanadventureleaguegmail, urbanadventureleague.blogspot.com
- COLUMBIA SLOUGH WATERSHED RIDE
Glenhaven Park, NE Siskiyou St and 80th Ave6:30pm - 8:30pm, Bring lights - sundown at 8:37 (north of Madison High School)Explore the nature in your neighborhood on this ride. See the Slough in all its glory!
Part of PBOT's Portland By Cycle series of guided rides for folks new to biking or anyone who likes a moderate-paced ride.
Bring your helmet.
Timo Forsberg, timo.forsbergportlandoregon.gov, Portland By Cycle guided rides, 503-823-7699
- MANIFEST WANDERLUST MEN'S CYCLING GROUP
- Get Me To The Church On Time - A Journey To Cathedral Park, Meet at Whole Foods at NE 15th and Fremont at 6:30pm6:30pm$3-$15 Sliding Scale
Free for Manifest Members or bringing a friend
Optional Work Study
**No one will be turned away for the inability to pay**
Benjamin Gerritz, Facilitator Of Wanderlust, wanderlustcyclingyahoo
Wednesday August 4
- SHIFT BUSINESS MEETING
suzette creperie, 2921 NE Alberta St6:00pm, First Wednesday of every month except June (yup, it's a restaurant. serves beer and wine. and good food. and tip your waitress, she rocks.)A quick formal meeting to discuss Shift's projects, finances, and new proposals. By custom, first-time attendees' topics are discussed first.
Shift, Agenda Wiki Page
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PUBLIC ART RIDE
- East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave6:30pm - 8:30pm, bring lights - sundown at 8:36 (between Washington & Cherry Blossom)Expose your bike to art.
Everyone's a critic - now you can be too!
Part of PBOT's Portland By Cycle series of guided rides for folks new to biking or anyone who likes a moderate-paced ride. Bring your helmet.
Timo Forsberg, timo.forsbergportlandoregon.gov, Portland By Cycle guided rides, 503-823-7699
Thursday August 5
Friday August 6
- BUSINESS ON A BIKE
- OMSI-Submarine, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland3:00pm - 4:00pm, Every Friday (On the bike path overlooking Willamette river)This is a weekly, no one left behind, networking bike ride for people who need to multi-task
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, 503-256-1010
- ART BY BIKE- FIRST FRIDAY
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6:00pm - 9:00pm, First Friday of every month3 new galleries each month, discover someplace new and meet some fellow art lovers! Feed your soul and stretch your legs with Pedal Bike Tours and Art Scout Art Consulting on a free bike tour to First Friday, southeast Portland’s version of Last Thursday where galleries and other businesses throw a street-side party of art, food and community.
Easy riding for everyone, bring spouses, significant others, grandparents, children, even portable pets! We’ll ride on quiet streets through lovely neighborhoods and pause for art and refreshments at each stop.
Todd, infopedalbiketours, pedalbiketours.com, 503-916-9704
Saturday August 7
- MARINA'S FIESTAN BIKE MOVE
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10:00amMove by Bike from NE Russell & 7th to SE Hawthorne & 43rd (approx. 4 miles).
Mostly boxes, with some smaller furniture. I'll have panniers & bags anyone without a trailer.
Coffee & donuts to get you going in the morning. Special treat of Chamorro Fiesta food at the end - including some vegan options.
Marina Mont'Ros, mmontrosgmail
Sunday August 8
- PROVIDENCE BRIDGE PEDAL
- http://blog.bridgepedal.com/routes/, SW Naito Pkwy7:00am (depends on which ride you are doing. Check http://blog.bridgepedal.com/routes/)* 10-Bridge Ride — Cost: $35 ($45 on day of event)
* 7-Bridge Ride — Cost: $30 ($40 on day of event)
* 5-Bridge Ride — Cost: $25 ($35 on day of event)
Form a group of four or more adults for Providence Bridge Pedal and each member of your group will save $5 off their registration fee. Not available on day of event.
http://blog.bridgepedal.com/registration/
Providence Bridge Pedal invites children age 15 and younger to join the 5-Bridge Ride or the Stride free of charge. Registration and adult supervision are required.
Paula, blog.bridgepedal.com
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BIKE POLO
- Alberta Park, NE 20th Ave and Killingsworth St2:00pm, Every Sunday (polo court)Bike Polo has been played nearly every Sunday at Alberta Park for over five years.
Great for spectators this bike polo is rated PG-13 for profanity, violence, sexuality and gratuitous fun.
Mallets and heckling provided. Bring your own beater bike or ride one of ours.
Polo Haus, Axles of Evil
- CITYBIKES DROP IN NIGHT
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6:00pm - 9:00pm, Second and Fourth Sunday of every monthEvery second and fourth Sunday of the month, drop in night at Citybikes to work on your repairs. Mechanics are on staff to provide assistance. $5 suggested donation, plus the cost of parts.
Smash, angry.ashleygmail, www.citybikes.coop, 503-239-6951
Monday August 9
- MAX / POWELL BUTTE RIDE
- Rose Garden Max Station, Rose Quarter Transit Center7:00pmMeet at Rose Garden Max Station at 7 p.m. Take the Green line to Holgate Max Station. Ride to Powell Butte (3.5 miles), enjoying the new 10 foot wide bike lane. Ride back to city center and finish at the late-nite food carts at 12th & Hawthorne (9 miles).
Depending on attendance, we may split into 2 or 3 groups:
Group 1: Slower pace, taking the 7:17 train and using the route described above.
Group 2: Medium pace riding to Powell Butte and returning on the 8:22 train or 8:52 train from Holgate Station.
Group 3: Faster pace, riding the entire way
Josh Gold, joshuabgoldgmail
Tuesday August 10
Wednesday August 11
Thursday August 12
Friday August 13
- BUSINESS ON A BIKE
- OMSI-Submarine, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland3:00pm - 4:00pm, Every Friday (On the bike path overlooking Willamette river)This is a weekly, no one left behind, networking bike ride for people who need to multi-task
Bill Dolan, billdolanloans, www.businessonabike.blogspot.com, 503-256-1010
