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The last time the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships were in Portland there was a huge steel thunderdome complete with dangers dangling from ropes and a huge bubble-making machine that covered costumed racers in foam. Seven years later there’s really no way to tell what will happen. All we can assume is that it’ll be memorable. Whether you plan to partake in the festivities out on Sauvie Island or have other plans (Holiday Ale fest perhaps?), we hope you enjoy this first weekend of December.
Check out our menu of great rides and events below…
All weekend
Holiday Ale Festival – Now through Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Pioneer Courthouse Square
The 21st annual (an auspicious age for a beer fest isn’t it?) Holiday Ale Festival is definitely worth rolling downtown for. There will be 53 beers and ciders poured — each one of them specially crafted for the event and with the holidays in mind. $35 ticket fee gets you 14 taster tickets and unlimited entry. There’s a Biketown station across the street and remember to take MAX home if you have too much to drink. More info here.
Saturday, December 3rd
SSCXWCPDX Day One – 10:00 am at Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island
Let the craziness begin! The main event of the “officially unofficial” Singlespeed Cyclocross World Championships” will culminate with mandatory tattoos for the winners and the golden speedo ceremony. Racing is sold out but watching could be just as fun. Bring cash for drinks, good food on-site, and hand-ups. After-party at the Kenton Club. More info here.
Sorella Forte Women’s Club Ride – 9:00 am at River City Bicycles (706 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd)
Geared toward the intermediate rider, expect an average speed of about 15 mph and a distance of 30-40 miles. Show up if you want to have fun on a solid ride led by solid women. More info here.
Chris King 40th Anniversary Open House – 12:00 to 3:00 pm at King Cycle Group HQ (2801 NW Nela)
In 1976 a surgical tools maker in Santa Barbara named Chris King built a headset for his bicycle. 40 years later his products have been raced at the highest levels in every cycling discipline and have set the standard for excellence around the globe. King created a special edition 40th anniversary parts kit and invited some of his friends to build bikes around them and join him for a celebration in his company’s cafe. Come hob-nob with famous builders, see the bikes, grab a bite to eat, and pay homage to a legendary business owner and industry icon. More info here.
Sunday, December 4th
Another Mexican Lunch Ride, Cha Cha Cha – 10:30 am at Wilshire Park (NE Skidmore and 36th)
This ride, led by the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club, will be a cross-town 25-miler from northeast to Sellwood. Ends at Cha Cha Cha for lunch and conversation. More info here.
SSCXWCPDX Day Two – High noon at Kruger’s Farm on Sauvie Island
They’ve added a full day for geared racers so they don’t feel left out of the fun. Only a few people will still be alive after the singlespeed race on Saturday, so show up and you can probably win something. Afterwards join the party at the Kenton Club. More info here.
Symbols of the Season at Pittock Mansion – 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Japanese American Historical Plaza (2 NW Naito Pkwy)
Join the fun-loving Puddlecycle crew for a ride up to Portland’s most regal residence and take in the traditional holiday exhibit. We hear Santa himself might even be there. Bring $11 to get in and keep in mind that the four-mile ride up to the mansion goes up 900 feet. More info here.
Did we miss anything? If so, give it a shout out in the comments.
For more fun events, including great stuff next week and beyond, visit our full events calendar.
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— Jonathan Maus, (503) 706-8804 – jonathan@bikeportland.org
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