Hola ciclistas and fair weather riders, Fair weather is upon us once again. We had enough folks living down the Clinton way that I’m offering up the southern cross – 34th and Clinton as a meetup spot if you’re wanting to ride out to Berretin, but don’t want to haul all the way to NE [...]

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I really meant to do this on March 21st, but since there are still a few days of Spring left, let’s kick it off in bike riding style! Have you seen the forecast for Saturday night? I’m telling you, it’s looking fine. You don’t have to take it from me, go ask the NOAA. All [...]

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Is this March? Is there snow in the forecast? Who’s ready to brave a potentially stormy night ride to tango? The fun starts Saturday night… Date: Saturday March 7th. Time: 9pm Place: Staccato Gelato (NE 28th and Everett) Details: This ride is a leisurely cruise through southeast Portland along some great bike routes featuring big [...]

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It’s two weeks until Valentango. Are you going to drive around hunting for parking for jam-packed venues while the bikes ride up right to the front door? NO! Pump up the tires and get your lights ready! You have been notified. Date:  February 7th. Time:  9pm Place: Staccato Gelato (NE 28th and Everett) Details: This [...]

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Pedal your way from 2008 to 2009. Date: December 31,2008 Meetup Time: 9:00 – 9:30pm Place: Staccato Gelato (NE 28th and Everett) The ride takes a leisurely 30 minutes. If you don’t have a white front light for your bike go get one now! Maybe you need a jump on your new year’s resolutions? Since [...]

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There are only two Northstar rides in left in December. Are you having a hard time imagining how to make the U.S. a leader on climate change of the positive kind? It starts with ice cream and ends at a milonga. Does it get any better? Dates: Thursday December 11, 18. Where: Staccato Gelato (NE [...]

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I met last week with the bicycle fitting guru of the universe. (He’s on contract for Trek) On the wall of his office hangs a picture of him with our Lame Duck President. It was taken only a few weeks ago when he was fitting the LDP with his latest mountain bike. I felt like [...]

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We have a lot to celebrate! Are you feeling the need to revel in the public space? Put the Public in the public space! The dancing starts at Staccato Gelato. We will dance on our bikes up to the grand re-opening of the Northstar milonga. Enjoy all the starry/rainy/starry night has to offer as we [...]

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Join the ride to the restarted Northstar milonga this Thursday night. Date: Thursday, November 6 Meetup Time: 7:15 – 7:30pm Place: Staccato Gelato (NE 28th and Everett) The new Northstar milonga starts at 8pm and goes until 12:30am making it the longest weekday milonga. I want to be there for the grand opening, so we’ll [...]

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This is the *last* Berretin bike ride before the election. I’m giving away free Obama spoke cards to the first 10 riders at Staccato Gelato. (For our snowbirds who have left for Florida, you have your work cut out for you.) While it’s still too early to celebrate some things, one thing is for certain: [...]

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