Let it Roll at Bike MS Willamette Valley 2015: July 31-August 2

June 16, 2015 by Jon Elias

Portland Pedal Power is proud to be partnered with Bike MS, a great program dedicated to creating a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. It’s a great ride for a great cause, and we’re telling everyone about it. Read on to learn more:

At Bike MS, the ride is just icing on the cake. You’ll also kick back and relax with old friends while you eat mouth-watering BBQ, down ice cold brews, watch a classic movie on our big outdoor screen, and share your adventures from the road.

Our weekend escape in gorgeous Monmouth, Oregon is for every kind of rider. From the “I haven’t been on a bike since uncle Merton repossessed my Schwinn” to “Sure, I can ride 100x faster than the speed of light, can’t you?”

Don’t feel like riding? No problem. You can volunteer, make a donation, or even sponsor the event.

And here’s the best part: The dollars you raise for Bike MS fund critical research, programs, and services that help people who live with multiple sclerosis right here in our neighborhood. How sweet is that?

Bike MS is more than an escape–it’s something you believe in.

People who love Portland Pedal Power love Bike MS. You will, too. So register, volunteer or make a donation today.

Bike MS Willamette Valley 2015
Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon

Or contact [email protected] or 503.445.8361 for more info.

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Join us at the 2015 People’s Coast Arthritis Bike Classic!

April 16, 2015 by Jon Elias

There’s nothing better than a benefit cycle ride. You get to take a ride on your bicycle, enjoy the sights, and best of all, you’re contributing to a worthwhile cause.

We are very excited to announce that we are partnering with The Arthritis Foundation, and will be spreading the word about how you can help contribute to the prevention, control and cure of arthritis.

Who is the Arthritis Foundation?

The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of more than 50 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. As a national voluntary health agency, the Arthritis Foundation seeks to improve life through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Since 1948, the Foundation has spent in excess of $200 million to support more than 1,700 scientists and physicians in arthritis research programs specifically for the study of pediatric and adult rheumatic diseases.

The Arthritis Foundation also provides educational research to help adults, parents and children manage their arthritis by providing a large number of community-based services nationwide to make life with arthritis easier.

Take a look at what the Arthritis Foundation is doing today:

What is the People’s Coast Arthritis Bike Classic?

The People’s Coast Arthritis Bike Classic presented by Amgen is a spectacular 363-mile, 6-days of cycling, bicycle tour from Astoria to Brookings, OR. Scenic coasts, secluded beaches, wildlife, lighthouses, amazing viewpoints, quaint towns and the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast are all part of your daily travel experiences.

The People’s Coast Arthritis Bike Classic offers a fully supported bicycle tour to all registered riders, including breakfasts, dinners, mechanical support, and overnight camping. The entire event will take place in September, from the 12th to the 19th.

For a day-by-day breakdown of what you can expect on the trip, take a look at the People’s Coast Classic website.

This event benefits the Arthritis Foundation by raising vital funds that enables us to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The mission of the ride is to fund educational programs, critical research, community services, and free public resources. The People’s Coast Classic has a goal of reaching $250,000 by the event. At the time of this blog, they have currently raised $83,000!

Ready to help find a cure for Arthritis, improve lives, and enjoy the beauty of the Oregon Coast at the same time? Sign up for the bike ride!

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Celebrating Earth Day with USAgencies Credit Union

April 7, 2015 by Jon Elias

Earth Day in Portland is something special. It gives us a chance to reflect on how we conserve resources, plant a tree for future generations, and celebrate healthy living and green technologies.

That’s why we always get so excited for Earth Day at Portland Pedal Power. We are all about sustainability and green technology. Having a day dedicated to promoting that kind of lifestyle is a great opportunity to tell everyone about why we love to deliver by bike!

To help promote traveling on two wheels, Portland Pedal Power is going to be at the Edith Green Building this coming Earth Day, April 22nd, with USAgencies Credit Union. USAgencies offers a great bicycle loan program, ensuring you have the ability to get the bicycle of your dreams. Whether you need a cargo bike to move some serious weight, a road bike to get you around the city, or a city bike for some laid back cruising over the weekend, USAgencies wants to get you the bike that suits you best.

Come say hi to us on the 22nd! We will have some delicious treats from one of our vendors and will be talking about our awesome Pyxis cargo box, the many uses of cargo bikes, and all the benefits you can get by incorporating cycling into your daily commute.

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Sending Some Portland Love With Tique Box

February 3, 2015 by Jon Elias

Valentines Day: The perfect opportunity to make yourself look like a hero for your special someone. But how do you top yourself from last year? Don’t waste your time searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. We’ll take care of the heavy lifting and give you all the credit!

Together, Tique Box and Portland Pedal Power are bringing you a chance to send someone a special gift on February 13 and 14. Anyone can get a box of chocolates or a stuffed animal. But getting something truly incomparable? Tique Box has you covered.

Using the Valentine’s Delivery Service, your gift can be hand-delivered by bike, a truly unique and Portland way to celebrate your loved ones. Think of us like cupid, but instead of wings, bows and arrows, we’ve got gears, wheels and boxes filled with Woodblock Chocolate, Rose City Sweets, and Smitten Artisan Truffles.

Each box includes items crafted by Portland artisans and a personalized note from you. Our easy-to-navigate system allows you to customize the experience with a personal touch.

Get started by visiting the Delivery System and personalize your Valentines Day! Be sure you get your orders in by the deadline of February 9th!

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Make the Best of Your Bicycle This Memorial Day

May 22, 2014 by Jon Elias

Ah, summer. Memorial Day is coming up once more, and we’re all getting ready to roll out the BBQs, grab some micro-brewskies, and enjoy the sunny, warm weather. Some may go off on a vacation for the weekend, some may hang around the place and enjoy the weather. Some of you may even think about taking yourself for a ride on one of our fantastic local bike trails.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re dusting off the ol’ fixed-gear now after a long winter, or whether you never stopped cycling in the first place. We’re just happy you’re on the road with us! But before you hop on the saddle, make sure you cover your butt on a few key areas, so we can all enjoy the streets incident free!

Bicycle Check – If you’re a fair weather rider, it may the first time you take your bike out for the day. Make sure nothing has run amok during its time indoors. Check your brakes, make sure your tire pressure is up to snuff, and make sure everything that needs grease has grease. If you’re not feeling too sure about the state of your bike, take it in and have a professional look at it. The best medicine is preventative, and you don’t want anything to happen in the middle of your trek.

Safety Equipment – It can’t be much clearer folks: helmets save lives! Your brain is a valuable tool (and the only organ in the human body that has named itself. Trippy, right?) so make sure you protect it. Check your helmet for any cracks and make sure it fits you correctly. Aside from helmets, make sure you’re seen on the road! North St. Bags has a number of reflectors that can help make you visible even in the harshest of storms, so it will certainly make you apparent on a clear sky day.

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Bicycling Hub – The Smile Project

February 12, 2013 by Brook

Bicycling Hub Logo In case you didn’t realize, Sunday was the Worst Day of the Year. Sure, the weather was nice, but we’re talking about a bike ride, of course! The Worst Day of the Year Ride, put on by Good Sport Promotion as a fundraiser for the Community Cycling Center! And as a local, bicycle based business, how could Portland Pedal Power not be involved? As an official sponsor of the CCC, we’re closely tied to the Portand bicycling community. Jenn Dederich, one of our co-founders, sits on the Community Connections Board of the CCC, which raises funds for the agency by connecting individual and corporate donors.

And we couldn’t let a local bike ride pass us by without teaming up with another local bicycle business. So we leased one of our Pyxis-equipped Portland Pedal Power bikes to Doug Duguay, owner of BicyclingHub.com, to promote smiles and the CCC on the Worst Day of the Year Ride.

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Northwest Rides: Worst Day of the Year

January 22, 2013 by Brook

Worst Day Picture Are you feeling the chill of the long Portland winter? How about a little bike ride to warm you up? It’s not too late to join a couple thousand other brave souls in signing up for the Worst Day of the Year Ride, the first ride of the year coordinated by Good Sport Promotion. You must have some questions, so read on for more details!

Who should participate in the Worst Day of the Year Ride?

Anyone who feels comfortable riding 16 miles! And if 16 miles sounds too easy, sign up for the 45 Mile Challenge. Either way, make sure you’re prepared with cold weather and rain gear. It’s called the Worst Day of the Year Ride for a reason.

What should I expect along the way?

A great ride! You’ll have a map of the route and you’ll be backed by road support in the form of ride along mechanics and medics, as well as support vehicles, in case you need a lift. If that’s not enough, there’s always the food factor: There will be coffee and doughnuts in the morning, warm treats at rest stops every four miles and hot soup and fresh bread at the finish line!

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The ELF

January 18, 2013 by Brook

Elf At Portland Pedal Power, we’re always looking ahead. And as we look to the future of cargo bikes, there are quite a few nagging questions on our minds: How much weight can we carry? How can we make our bikes safer? How can we make them more efficient?

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