E416 – Chris “Fool” is ready for Bike Fun



Chris Fool is a long-time participant, organizer and advocate for bike fun in Portland, Oregon through his involvement with shift2bikes.org.  We discuss Pedalpalooza, its history, and how it may change with the times. They are a-changin’.

Calendar
2nd Thursday of every month Joyful Rider’s Club in Minneapolis
2nd Friday of Every Month Boston Bike Party
Also 2nd friday of Every Month Indianapolis Bike Party
Last friday of every month: Baltimore Bike Party
Every 2nd Sunday of every month in PDX: Corvidae Bike Club Ride

June 13: Burial Beer Co. Night at the Beer Mongers
June 15: The Guthrie Ride
June 16: Rivelo Third Anniversary Wing Ding. BBQ, beverages. Deets to follow.12PM
June 23: Petal Pedal*
June 30 – July 1: Ride HiFi’s Show and Tell Bike Party
August 19: Portland Century
Sept 2: Tour de Lab*
Sept 8-9: Bike MS150
Sept. 22: Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race Lowell, MA

UPCOMING Filmed By Bike TOUR DATES:
Albany, NY – July 22, 2018
Seattle, WA, Vancouver, WA – TBD
Arcata, CA – November, 2018
Bendigo, Australia – October, 2018

Headlines
mapmyrun: 10 Annoying Things Cyclists Should Stop Doing

SEND US YOUR STORIES of people you met on the road and talk about them with Annalisa & Erik of Miles of Portraits 503-847-9774 – here’s some:

Mail
From “Mr. Lean”: Hey guys, I just was given a set of his and her 1960’s Raleigh 3 speed bikes that paint wise are almost new. Could you give me a recommendation for a shop that knows how to bring them back to life?

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