Bike Acrobatics
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
We spotted these guys hanging out and doing tricks down by the wharf. Talented group of kids.
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The Band, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This band was playing some pretty peppy tunes as we crossed the finish line. Pretty satisfying to have completed it. Two and a half hours. Not bad considering all the stopping and gawking we did. What an awesome day! I’m keeping my friends and my sweetie’s confidentiality by not posting the photos of them dancing around to this band. They did, it was joyous, but the record of it is also pretty hilarious. We’ve all had a good laugh about those pics.
Finish Line, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
First Providence Bridge Pedal completed… check.
The Freemont, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Our last bridge in our six bridge Providence Bridge Pedal oddyssey was the Freemont Bridge. Most recognizable and never traveled by bicycle except for this once a year opportunity. We cruised up to the top of this beauty and stood looking at the views for awhile. So cool to be up there and so much fun riding down, fast, on the other side.
Rescue, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I took this one, while riding, as we left the Burnside Bridge. The Portland Rescue Mission has been there for ages and does great work in the city.
Hey, It’s Me, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I had to get a shot of my bike helmet. Not as telling as the photo of Karen’s head, but there it is, my helmet, on my head. Also in this shot… Karen, sitting by the wall, Kate’s foot, and I believe Kristen’s feet behind Kate.
Over The Side, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
It was pretty far down there, and this wasn’t even taken at the the very top of the bridge.
First Stop, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
OK folks… It’s time to recount the last Sunday’s adventures of 6 girls on bikes in downtown Portland Oregon. That’s right, I’m talking about the Providence Bridge Pedal.
There are three ways you can go at the Bridge Pedal. You can choose to ride 11 bridges, crossing all in Portland, and while you’re at it ride 37 miles, or you can opt to do the 8 bridge pedal which comes in at about 24 miles, or you can ride the 6 bridge pedal and go 14 miles. There’s also a Bridge Stride. I’m not sure how many miles that it. We picked the 6 bridge pedal. We, and our pals, decided that since this was our first attempt at it, we should start small. Plus, we are all out of shape. Every last one of us. A sad, but true, fact.
We had a blast. It took us about two and a half hours of crossing back and forth over the river, following the course they had laid out for us. Us and about 18,000 others who’d donned helmets and vests and made the trek around the city. So much fun. It really was.
We had our moments. One of us had an accident, not caused by herself, but by a whobbly kid in front of her who’d made a somewhat abrupt move. Kate, you were iron woman. No injuries! There were a few times we had to get off the bikes and walk. Mostly due to there being so much traffic and congestion in places, but also on a couple of fairly steep hills. We vow to not walk next time! We also sort of vowed to try for the 8 bridge ride next time. That’s 10 more miles. I think we’d best get back out on those bikes.
It was a splendid day all in all. Nothing like having a little adventure with fantastic friends. We did it ladies. We did it. Woo Hoo!!
Riding, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Loads of bicyclists use the Springwater Trail. Last year we did as well. We actually have what’s called a Tail Wagon (yeah… that’s really it’s name) we put Weston in. We haven’t tried it yet with both dogs, but Spring is coming, and the time for that is almost here. I think they’ll love it.
