Low-Key & Free Bike Ride

Join your neighbors on a low-key bike ride exploring North Portland, its natural beauty (including lovely spaces within our city's primary water treatment plant), and a nearby Metro Park.

When: Saturday, May 2, from 9:30am - Noon

Where: Meet at Kenton Park at 9:30am ready to ride. (Or, if you'd like to nosh a bit first, meet-up at Posies beforehand for coffee and pastries, around 8:45am, before meeting at Kenton Park.) We will ride to Smith and Bybee Lakes. There, we will have a meandering bird walk in the wetlands before returning to Kenton by noon.

The Ride: The route will begin on lightly traveled streets and then on multi use paths (starting on south side of Columbia Blvd) to the park. The total distance is around 8 miles (64 furlongs) there and back. The pace will be gentle.

Who: Adults and older kids with parents are welcome.

Bring: Water, snacks, sunscreen, bike lock & helmet, binoculars/camera (if wanted for birding), and curiosity.

Whimsy: If seeing eagles, owls, woodpeckers, heron, and other wondrous flying creatures isn't enough, it's also Kentucky Derby Day! You'll be home in plenty of time for mint juleps and the race, if those things are for you. Derby Day is known for fancy hats. So, before joining us, decorate your bike helmet with bling and whimsy! The winning "Derby Helmet" — chosen by the riders — will receive a small prize.

Hope to see you for a meandering, chatty, gazeful ride!

Hosted by the Kenton Neighborhood Association.