E295 – Mariana Mo & Nathan Jones: A Year of Thursday Night Rides



Nathan Jones & Mariana Mo started a weekly bike ride through Portland a year ago.  People keep joining in droves, and the event has been happening every week since then.  And it’s just a positive, relaxed bike ride without any frills.  What happens and how does it work?  Are there rules?  We ask all the questions.
THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE

Thanks to our generous sponsor The Beer Mongers and our Patreon donors that keep us going!

Calendar
5/6,7,8/16 Filmed By Bike at the Hollywood Theatre with (off) Street Party at Velo Cult bike shop on Friday 5/6 5-9:30pm

The 3rd Annual Bike Mechanic Challenge!
Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Headlines
From NJ.com via PBJ Matt
NJ Transit turns deaf ear to calls for audio surveillance transparency

From citylab.com via Anna
The Myth That Everyone Naturally Prefers Trains to Buses

Mail
Gerald revises the Pollen Ride idea, and Brock gets more on board.

From Brandon Rhodes: “As it turns out, most people cannot draw a bike.

Aaron Green is a new donor, and wants to paint the town with stickers.

David Robinson speculates on the future of a century in the round in another notable Portland circular street.

Fine Print
music: Ryan J. Lane (intro & outro) & Hurtbird (headlines)
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