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  • 5 of America’s 100 Best Beer Bars are in Portland

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    According to Draft Magazine who rated America’s 100 best beer bars for 2013, these Portland Bars are in the top 100 of the country.  Stop in to all of them. Yes, thanks for the input, I know I put Seattle Bars in there as well, but hey, I drive up there a lot.   APEX…

  • I am Cyclist

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    Bike N Hike.  The video does make you want to drop into the store, doesn’t it.

  • Weekend Fun: PDX Bikecraft

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    I am off to BikeCraft to pick up something on my Christmas Gift List.  And I am sure that although I only have one item to get, I will bring home more, just like last year.  This is a fun time of year to get out and feel the energy even if one is going…

  • Where to Camp By Bike Around Portland

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    They are called an S240 ride, Rivendell Bicycles suggests what you might want to bring, around Portland Cycle Wild has a map (see it below) that suggests where around Portland you might want to go.  Portland’s “rideshed” which is “anywhere you can ride a loaded bike on a summer day.” About 75 at the most,…

  • From PBOT: Best Rides Around Portland

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    Portland is a great place to ride for any reason, or no reason at all! See the map for an overview of some enjoyable & scenic recreational bike rides around Portland. Choose the type of ride that suits your preferences, from short & fairly easy (flat) to longer & more demanding (lots of hill climbing).

  • Velomobiles Are Everywhere In Portland

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    I spotted Velomobiles this afternoon on N Williams where I was looking for Robots Love Cupcakes, a post ride treat.  You can read about Velomobiles at BikePortland.org.  On the way home I spotted one last one struggling on the rather unfriendly grind up 32nd to Fremont. I am heading off tomorrow to see them at…

  • The Circus is Coming on June 12th to Mississippi Avenue

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    Cirque du Cycling, presented by Laughing Planet Cafe, is a street festival, a circus, a bike race and a parade – and a benefit for Albina Youth Opportunity School.