The Bridge Pedal is an experience! Bikes and Bridges are two of my favorite things and together, they complement each other greatly. The route is great because you ride over some bridges that can only be done during this ride. Stopping to admire and photograph the views from the top deck of the Marquam Bridge (I-5) is not something you can do anytime. Well ya, you can do it any day during rush hour, but then it’s not a good idea to actually get out of your car in the midst of the stalled traffic, and you are likely not in the mood to admire the view. So, then this is the day. It is a hugely attended ride, which can make actual bike riding a bit more of a challenge, so you just have to be prepared for that.

If you don’t want to ride, then volunteering is a good activity choice for the day.

Here’s the word, direct from the BTA…..
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Can you help with BridgePedal on August 12th? We still need SIXTY volunteers to make it happen! (Are we freaking out? Absolutely.)BridgePedal is Portland’s famous city-wide bike ride that crosses all ten of our beautiful bridges. Yep, even the two freeway bridges! Last year 18,000 people hopped on their bikes and criss-crossed the river, and this year we expect 20,000 people or more.If you can help with the course on the morning of August 12th, we’ll be very grateful, and you’ll be making a big contribution towards bike friendliness in Portland and all over Oregon. Let us know which shift you prefer on Sunday, August 12th:
SW Kelly – 6:15 – 10:15 am

Downtown – 6:15 am – 10:30 am

Old Town – 6:15 – 11:00 am

Lovejoy – 7:15 am – 12:30 pm

Northwest – 7 am – 11 am

Volunteers are supplied with water, juice, snacks and a free BridgePedal tshirt. Plus, you get to ride free next year if you want!

BridgePedal is a benefit for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, raising thousands of dollars for our work on good laws, lanes, paths, education, streets, parking, and classes that get more people biking more often. Each volunteer represents a contribution of $300 to the BTA – that’s huge! Besides that, BridgePedal is a chance for people who don’t normally get around by bike to reconnect with the joy of riding a bicycle in the city, and we want everyone to remember what a great feeling that is.