The new crest.

Honestly, I think the less said about this the better, but I'll let ya'll judge for yourself.

Planning...?

We riding to Directors Park?  Where we Meeting up beforehand?  Brunch?  Anyone?

Urban Assault Ride

From BikePortland.org, an event that sounds like its right up the TABB's alley:

New Belgium Brewing's Urban Assault Ride
Benefitting: Northwest Trail Alliance

Packet Pick Up:*** (Saturday 5/22 11-2pm)
Plan B Bar: 1305 S.E. 8th Ave

VENUE: (Sunday 5/23 9am)
Pioneer Court House Square 701 SW Sixth Avenue

Price: $45-$60/person - registration required.

What is it? From urbanassaultride.com:
"The Urban Assault Ride is a truly unique cycling event...and quickly becoming one of the biggest in country! Here's how it works: You and your teammate will set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on your favorite two-wheeled steeds. At each checkpoint, you'll drop your bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount your bikes and hit the streets for more.
The goal is to complete all the checkpoints in the shortest amount of time. You choose your own route and checkpoint order. This means that the most clever are often the victors. Of course, it may also help if you can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly across an inflatable slip-n-slide ;)
After your pedal-powered adventure, your team will cross the finish line and enter a massive celebration of bikes and beer. The after party is just as much fun as the ride itself, thanks to the craziest raffle prize contest you'll ever experience.
Pick a partner and we'll see you there!"

Complete info including prizes and sign up form: urbanassaultride.com

Massive celebration of bikes and beer? Who's in?

It's National Bike Month!

After a bit of a mental health break, we're back in action, and it's National Bike Month! There's so much going on that it would be a little bit rediculous to try to mention it all, so we've pulled out some of our favorites for you. (You can find the whole schedule over at PBOT's website.)

Bike to Work Breakfast
Tuesday, May 11th from 7:30-9:00 am. at Pioneer Courthouse Square
PBOT will be serving free bagels, fruit, donuts, coffee and tea in honor of National Bike Month and to say 'Thanks for riding'!
Learn all about it over at PBOT.

Ride of Silence
Wednesday, May 19th, 7:00 pm at either 305 NE Wygant, meet up at the Bike Farm, or at the NW corner of SW 5th & Hall Blvd, on the Beaverton library lawn.
Please come and help us honor those injured or killed while biking. General information on this event is available at rideofsilence.org.

Sunday Parkways
Sunday, May 16th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, various locations.
Sunday Parkways is "a 2-way route of city streets open to walk, bike, roll, run, jump, and skip - without having to watch out for cars! The 5.8-mile Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways route will have two loops, connecting Woodlawn, Alberta, Fernhill, and Wilshire Parks. Food, music, and activities are located in the parks and along the route." More information on events, locations, and opportunities for volunteering at portlandonline.com.
Also, the TABB has volunteered to spread the Timbers love by riding the Sunday Parkways route and doing our thing! Come ride with us! I'll post meetup times and details in this space shortly.

It's going to be a long few weeks off until the next Timber's game. I'll try to keep everyone entertained in the meantime. Now forget about the weather - get out there and ride!

Upcoming Events 04/27/10 - 05/03/10

We're going to try to collect all of the TA and Cycling related events going on around Portland for your quick perusal every Tuesday.  If you'd like your event to be included, please shoot us an email at tabikebrigade@gmail.com.

Bike Back the Night:
When: Thursday, April 29th, 6:00 pm
Where: South Park Blocks, Park Ave & Montgomery (Click here for map)
What: From the Portland Women's Crisis Line: "Join PWCL and PSU’s Women’s Resource Center for this annual community march, ride and rally to increase awareness of sexual violence. We will be spreading the message across the city with two routes: biking or marching!  Event and entertainment begins at 6 PM. March/ride at 7 PM, survivor speak out to follow. Riders please arrive before ride to check in."
For more information: Portland Women's Crisis Line or BikePortland.org

Vancouver Whitecaps @ Portland Timbers:
When: Thursday, April 29th, 7:00 pm
Where: PGE Park
What: The first regular season visit of Portland's most hated rival in the current USSF-2 league, this match is not one to be missed.  Check out the "Our Next Ride" box to your upper left for details.
For more information: SCUSA - Vancouver @ PTFC - 4/29/2010

Cheers to Belgian Beers 2010:
When: Saturday, May 1st, 12-9 pm
Where: Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell  (Click here for map)
What: Breweries have been randomly assigned color and strength characteristics (by dart!), so only $6 (for a classy goblet) and $1 per pour nets you quite a selection of Belgian goodness.  Head on down to prefunk in style for the Timber's friendly against Puntarenas FC that evening!  All profits go to Parkinson's Research of Oregon.
For more information:  Dave Knows: Portland

Puntarenas FC @ Portland Timbers (Friendly):
When: Saturday, May 1st, 7:00 pm.
Where: PGE Park
What: One of the top Costa Rican football clubs, Puntarenas FC will be visiting Portland to play a friendly match against the Timbers.  Its May Day!  Bring your flags/arm bands/solidarity/hatred of the proletariat and cheer on our boys to victory!
For more information: SCUSA - Puntarenas FC @ PTFC - 05/01/2010



- Dojo Mouse