Welcome to the weekend. It’s going to be one other chilly one — however what higher approach to heat up than by happening a holiday-themed bike experience? (Or trying out one other one among this weekend’s occasions.)
The Weekend Information is sponsored by The eBike Retailer (809 N Rosa Parks Means), who reminds you to take a look at their Ridiculous Vacation Sale for nice offers on nice bikes.
And with that, right here’s our hand-picked number of one of the best rides and occasions coming your means.
Friday, December sixteenth
Rapha Portland Archive Sale – 2:00 to 7:00 pm on the Chris King Warehouse (NW)
Seize offers on Rapha attire and make a day trip of it by hanging on the Chris King HQ cafe with a glass of 10 Barrel beer and a plate of munchies from Lardo. The sale will undergo Sunday and open hours range by day. Extra data right here.
Bianca’s Christmas Get together Dance Trip – 7:00 pm at Lloyd Heart Parking Lot (NE fifteenth & Halsey)
Seize your onesie or vacation attire and prepare to have enjoyable with a inventive, fun-loving crew. Trip will merge with FNR (under) to see the lights at Peacock lane. Extra data right here.
Friday Evening Trip at Peacock Lane – 7:30 pm at Ladd Circle Park (SE)
It’s time for Peacock Lane’s annual carfree night time, the place the historic road for vacation mild viewing is closed off to vehicles — open to individuals who need to drink sizzling chocolate and cider and take a look at all the gorgeous properties aglow with the vacation spirit. After a jaunt across the space, riders will head to an area tavern for some meals and libations. Extra data right here.
Saturday, December seventeenth
PDX Espresso Exterior – 9:00 am at Colonel Summers Park (SE)
Begin Saturday off proper with espresso and dialog with fellow bike lovers. The situation adjustments weekly — this week, you’ll discover the group at Colonel Summers park. Extra data right here.
BikeLoud Vacation Lights Trip and Comfortable Hour – 4:30 pm at SE Major MAX cease (SE)
BikeLoud’s final occasion of 2022 can be a vacation mild and infrastructure extravaganza via east Portland’s most lit-up streets. Heat up after with pizza and drinks at Stark Road Pizza. Extra data right here.
North Portland Christmas Lights Trip – 5:30 in North Portland
Be a part of members of the Portland Bicycling Membership for a relaxed, 10-11 mile jaunt to see vacation lights. Extra data right here.
Sunday, December 18th
Cycle Cats Forest Park Journey to St. John’s Bridge – 9:00 am on the Vera Katz Statue on the Eastbank Esplanade (SE)
Be a part of Cycle Cats PDX for a Sunday morning jaunt via Forest Park to St. John’s Bridge. This can be no drop experience, nevertheless it’s quicker paced. The experience could cease at a meals cart pod, however snacks are really useful. Extra data right here.
Say Hello Sundays – 1:30 pm at Buckman Elementary Faculty (SE)
Say Hello Sundays is the latest Portland bike custom for assembly new bike-minded individuals. This can be a social tempo experience underneath 10 miles. Extra data right here.
See all upcoming occasions right here. Selling an occasion? Find out about one thing we should always enhance? Please tell us and we’ll get it on the calendar.
Taylor has been BikePortland’s employees author since November 2021. She has additionally written for Road Roots and Eugene Weekly. Contact her at taylorgriggswriter@gmail.com
