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Thousands of Glowing Cyclists Pedal at Night
July 6, 2009
By Ayleen Crotty
Portland, Ore. – Take a moonlit urban bicycle adventure through Portland on The Night Ride, a benefit bicycle ride on Saturday, July 11, 2009 starting at 8:00 p.m. from the train station. The mostly flat, 15-mile street course takes riders past fire jugglers, bag pipers, glowing hula hoopists and raucous Portland night life. Cyclists will stop at a special outdoor screening of short bicycle movies from the Filmed by Bike filmfest as they munch on theater popcorn. The next stop is a disco party en route to the finish line all-you-can-eat doughnut feast. This ride is a benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
Early registration is $30, registration at the event is $40.
Highlights:
* 2,000 riders with costumes and glowing bikes
* Free glow necklaces and glowing tattoos
* Costume contest
* Outdoor screening of very short bicycle movies
* Disco party rest stop
* Fire jugglers and entertainment on course
* Finish line doughnut feast
* Easy, flat route
* Benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance
This ride easy ride is perfect for adult riders of all skill levels. A new surprise and mystery awaits at every turn. The course, well marked with flashing lights, will guide you through the city on a riding adventure like no other. All riders will get free glow-necklaces to ward off vampires and other creepy creatures along the way.
Recommended attire includes costumes and pajamas. There will be prizes for the best getup, so come dressed to impress. Saddle up, we're going for a night ride.
For more information or to register online, visit TheNightRide.com.
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