In an effort to distance myself from social media while providing an example of alternative ways of sharing things on the internet (remember websites?!), I give you this old-school list of fun stuff that I'm planning on doing. Feel free to join me!
June 6th at 7:30pm • Laurelhurst Park Pond
She's back like she never left! After a long hiatus, the Missy Elliott Ride returns to the streets, bigger, louder, and freakier than ever. This is THE premiere hip-hop ride of PedalPalooza—an all-out party on wheels celebrating the genius of Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. Expect deep cuts, chart-toppers, collabs, and bass-heavy beats bumping all night long. Led by the legendary Teenage Dirtbag Bike Club, this ride brings the vibes, the volume, and the vibes again. Come dressed to impress, express, and maybe get your freak on. Lights, looks, and loud speakers encouraged. This ride is a no-drop, no-drama, high-energy celebration. We'll be rolling deep and partying hard. All wheels welcome. Get your bikes, your friends, your fits—and let's make it hot!
June 7th at 6pm • Ladds Circle
Get your shirts pressed and dresses ready! Ride through the streets of Portland dressed to impress, drinking the finest beverage of all time, or at least some approximation thereof. Easy light paced route with a sunset stop. Arrive dressed, refreshed & ready for the Dead Baby Bike Club Prom.
June 7th at 9pm • Colonel Summers Park
Meet at 9, prom dresses flapping in the wind at 10. Dress to the nines and ride your bike!
June 10th at 6pm • Irving Park (picnic tables by the tennis courts)
This ride is a 6 mile loop! There will be a stop at a park to write snail mail and a stop at a mailbox. Bring your snail mail writing tools and stamps, but there will be extra if you need some!
June 12th at 6pm • Peninsula Park Gazebo
Ride with us to stop and smell the roses! We'll be riding to rose gardens on the eastside of Portland, rolling down streets where the smells may overtake your senses and the sounds of rose-themed songs and poetry shared will honor our city of roses. Wear your best rose-themed outfits - after all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Ride is a loop!
June 16th at 6pm • Lonefir Cemetary
This ride worked out really well two years ago. It's a little different, think of it more as a tour of pizza shops and then a pizza picnic at the end. Come ride your bike and eat pizza. The ride will be touring around town to a handful of pizza shops in the inner SE. Ride will have 3 planned stops to pick up pizza, so order ahead and line it up with the stop time. (Click that event link for more details)
June 18th • Location TBD
Meet at the park, bring a box of wine. We will ride to several parks and do dumb stunts. Lots of bag slapping, slow racing, riding in circles. Don't forget wine. 21+. Bring wine.
June 20th at 6:30pm • Laurelhurst Park
Yabba dabba, it’s SUMMER! Ride is a loop! It will be approximately 6 miles. Meet at 6:30, ride at 7! Bikes are absolutely welcome as well, let’s celebrate our community together. Dress up in your favorite sun-inspired outfit, or you best groovy tie-dye attire! Another Skater lead ride. These are very special.
June 21st at 6:30pm • Location TBD
Year #4: Let's go! More details to come but save the date!
June 28th at 8:30pm • Irving Park
Bring out your most loud n lit bikes and getups. Party hard.
July 12th at 7pm • Oregon Park at Picnic Tables
Alright, alright, alright! Dress up and jam down on this ride to the party at the moon tower. Stay late for a Joint-Sub Committee meeting at the 50 yard line! School's out forever, Class of '76. My band Hot Won't Quit is putting on this ride, leading up to Shady Pines Festival the following weekend.
July 17-20th • Camp Tasty's in Sandy, OR
My band Hot Won't Quit is playing this festival, along with so many other talented local bands. Truly honored to be on the bill this year. Come out and party with us!