https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38099909 (updated)
We gather at Bike Clark County Bike Shop and ride over the I-5 bridge together to PIR for the annual car-free night ride around the Christmas lights. No walkers, skaters, strollers, vehicles. Just us bikes and trikes!
Bring $ or buy ticket online - BEST! Entrance fee is $15 and don't even think of cheaping out! This ride benefits the PDX Sunshine Division. You're feeding and clothing a neighbor in need, so feel good about it! Cash? exact amount only!
PIR website: http://winterwonderlandportland.com/special-events/
![](//images.clubexpress.com/851488/graphics/BIKEtheLIGHTS2_765215056.jpg)
How to prepare for a night ride
Lights – Required: Front - white light. Rear - red light or reflector.
Your lights should help you see the road and be seen by other road users.
Test Ride I - Try out your lights on a short night ride. Can you see? Do they fall off??
Clothing – It's COLD in the dark. Wear MORE. It's a SLOW ride -- you won't warm up.
Wind protection is a real butt saver. Hand and toe warmers, hat, buff and gloves, thermal everything, wind-block/rain coat.
Reflective stripes are groovy. ![](https://vbcusa.clubexpress.com/images/Smilies/spin2.gif)
![](//images.clubexpress.com/851488/graphics/BIKEtheLIGHTS1_51185746.jpg)
Test Ride II – Try out your clothing choices at a slow pace at night.
Warm enough?
Are you stiff and stuffed like the little brother in A Christmas Story?
Bike Decor –Jim usually wins Best Bike, but maybe he'll slack off this year. Knock yourself out just in case.
![lights jim](//images.clubexpress.com/851488/graphics/jim_2017_1191232115.jpg)
Test Ride III –Try out your decorated bike before the real ride.
Can you still pedal despite that fake Santa you hot-glued to your fender?
![](//images.clubexpress.com/851488/graphics/PIR_2019_5_381478572.png)
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and be ready to ROLL at 5:30 pm.
|