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May 4, 11, 18, 2011

Bike Workshop Times

Get your bikes ready for the summer! The Deaf Power Organization is proud to announce 3 bike workshops for the month of May. These workshops are designed for the novice bike rider who wants to understand basic bike repairs, maintenance, safety and equipment. These workshops will be conducted in American Sign Language by your Deaf Bikie hosts, Chris Balduc and Mark Long. They are FREE of charge to all Deaf and signing members of the Portland and Vancouver community.
These workshops are provided by the generous support of Eric Deady of the Bike Commuter shop in Sellwood.
http://www.pdxbikecommuter.com/
(A map is on the website)
He is making his shop space available for us to use. Thanks Eric!

May 4th - SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT - Learn basic safety on the roads and ride with confidence! We will cover good riding habits and some basic laws. Also we will give advice about riding in traffic and show you some of the streets in Portland that are safe for riding on. What parts does your bike need to keep it rolling smooth? What clothes and safety equipment should I have? You don't need to bring your bike to this workshop, but you will be able to buy equipment and parts through the store. Bring your bike and Eric will help you find what you need!

May 11th - BASIC REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE - This workshop will cover basic repairs all bikers should know so you don't need to walk home! Fixing a flat will be explained. Adjusting your body to the bike will also be covered. Bring Your bike to this workshop!

May 18th - More ADVANCED REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE will be covered at the last workshop. How to adjust the brakes. How to clean the chain. How to repair a bike tube. And whatever else we can fit in. Again, bring your own bikes because you will work on them.

Please spread the word! Deaf Power Org. is here to help out all PDX and Vancouver Deafies who love to ride but need to learn more and get their bikes ready!!

COME JOIN US! If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions on what to cover in our workshops, email us and we will answer them!

Mark and Chris

May 21, 2011

Reach the Beach

The DPO bike group will be doing Reach the Beach again this year! Please join our team and help to raise money for lung cancer research! Here is all the info:

The annual Reach the Beach Clean Air Bicycle Challenge is a non-competitive bike ride to the Oregon coast to raise awareness and funds for the American Lung Association. The ride starts from four different locations: Portland (100 mi), Newberg (80 mi), Amity (55 mi) or Grand Ronde (28 mi). We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, eight lunch and snack stops and a magnificent beach party with a delicious, hearty feast. Reach the Beach is one of Oregon's premier cycling events. To sign up a registration at https://secure3.convio.net/ala/site/TRR/BikeTrek/ALAMP_Mountain_Pacific/784574449?pg=ptype&fr_id=3050

July 9-10, 2011

Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic - SOLD OUT

Get ready for STP!

Deaf Power Org is going to be represented at the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic again this year. Last year we had a lot of fun and this year is going to be another great adventure! We are now getting our team together and training rides will begin soon in the Portland area. If you have ever wanted to brag that you rode 200 miles in 2 days, this is your year! You don't need muscles of steel, this is not a difficult hilly ride. With adequate commitment to training and the support of the DPO team you can do it! DPO has volunteers that will help you get ready and support you on the trip. Including transportation to Seattle and camping set-up on Saturday.

Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic registration is open online. The event is on July 9-10,2011. If you are interested to sign up, I suggest you to do it asap since it is selling out fast. Here's the website for you to get more information and registration.

http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stp-registration

SATURDAY, 03/19/11

Training Ride #3

Discovery Trail Vancouver Ride: Distance 25 miles. Leave Delta Park parking lot at 10737 N Union Ct., Portland. Loop out to the Discovery Trail in Vancouver and back. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

Training Ride #4

Blue Lake Park Fairview Ride. Distance 30 miles. Leave Delta Park parking lot at 10737 N Union Ct., Portland. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include rivers and cities. Ride Leader: Chris Balduc email chris.balduc@gmail.com

SATURDAY, 04/02/11

Training Ride #5

Ride around Lacamas Lake to Vancouver. Distance 35 miles. Leave Home Depot parking lot at SE 192th Ave and SE 1st St, Vancouver. Ride Leader: Chris Balduc email chris.balduc@gmail.com

SATURDAY, 04/09/11

Training Ride #6

NE Portland to Clackamette Park. Distance 35 miles. Leave Tri-Met Park & Ride at NE 96th Ave and NE Sandy Blvd, Portland. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com

SATURDAY, 04/16/11

Training Ride #7

Clackamas Loop. Distance 45 miles. Leave Sellwood Riverfront Park at SE Oaks Park Way & SE Spokane St, Portland. A beautiful ride on mostly flat bike path and rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include rivers and farms. Ride Leaders: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 04/23/11

Training Ride #8

Sauvie Island. Distance 40 miles. Leave N Willamette Blvd & N Rosa Park Way, Portland. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers and across the St Johns Bridge. The scenery will include farms, fields, and small towns. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 04/30/11

Training Ride #9

Crown Point. Distance 45 miles. Leave Wilshire Park at NE 36th Ave & NE Skidmore St, Portland. Mostly flat city and rural roads with some hills. The scenery will include rivers, farms, fields, cities, small towns, and one beautiful view from Crown Point. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 05/07/11

Training Ride #10

Banks-Vernonia Trail. Distance 45 miles. Leave Banks Trailhead at 24600 NW Bacona Road, Buxton, OR. This is a great easy trail. The abandoned railroad grade meanders through forests and fields with great views of the surrounding hills and creeks. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 05/14/11

Training Ride #11

Vancouver Shillapoo Wildlife Ride. Distance 40 miles. Leave Delta Park parking lot at 10737 N Union Ct., Portland. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads and Downtown Vancouver. The scenery will include farms, fields, and river. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 05/21/11

REACH THE BEACH event. Distance 25, 50, 80, 100 miles. Please sign up ASAP online http://action.lungusa.org/site/TR?fr_id=3050&pg=entry

SATURDAY, 05/28/11

Training Ride #12

Springwater Corridor - Sandy ride. Distance 50 miles. Leave Sellwood Riverfront Park at SE Oaks Park Way & SE Spokane St, Portland. A beautiful ride on mostly flat bike path and along Highway 26. The scenery will includes farms, fields, and nurseries. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 06/04/11

Training Ride #13

Estacada Fern Park Ride. Distance 60 miles. Leave Sellwood Riverfront Park at SE Oaks Park Way & SE Spokane St, Portland. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include farms, fields, small towns, and nurseries. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 06/11/11

Gorge Ride. Distance 40 miles. Sign up online http://www.gorgeride.com/

SATURDAY, 06/18/11

Training Ride #14

Crown Point and Multnomah Falls. Distance 65 miles. Leave Wilshire Park at NE 36th Ave. & NE Skidmore St, Portland. Mostly flat city and rural roads with some hills. The scenery will include rivers, farms, fields, cities, small towns, and a beautiful view from Crown Point continuing on to Multnomah Falls. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 06/25/11

Training Ride #15

St. Helens ride Distance 60 miles . Leave Delta Park parking lot at 10737 N Union Ct., Portland. The scenery includes highway 30, small towns. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY, 07/02/11

Training Ride #16

Champoeg State Park lower parking lot Pavillion , Distance 55 miles. There is a $5.00 fee to park. Drive south on I-5 to exit 278. Turn right on Ehlen (becomes Yergen), right on Case Rd., continue left on Champoeg, and the park will be on the right. A beautiful ride on mostly flat rural roads with some rollers. The scenery will include farms, fields, small towns, and nurseries. Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com or text 949-295-1023

SATURDAY/SUNDAY, 07/09-10/11 - SOLD OUT

SEATTLE TO PORTLAND BICYCLE CLASSIC. Distance 200 miles. Please sign up ASAP online http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stp (Sold Out)

SATURDAYS (07/16/11 - 08/14/11)

TBA

SUNDAY, 08/21/11

Portland Century event http://www.portlandcentury.com/

SATURDAYS (08/28/11 - 09/04/11)

TBA

SUNDAY, 09/11/11

Tour De Lab event http://www.tourdelab.com/