Cirque du Cycling!

Portland is celebrating Pedalpalooza, two weeks of "Bikey Fun"! We signed up for the Cirque du Cycling Family Fun Ride, benefiting SEI (Self Enhancement, Inc.). Ken drove Annie and their two bikes to the starting point while Chris and I rode there. The three mile ride was lots of fun, including a stop for refreshments at the Peninsula Park and ending at the Family Fun Zone, where Annie showed off her talents at hula-hooping.

Then we went on to the gathering point for the Art Bike parade, which Annie decided to ride in. The route along Mississippi Ave. passed in front of the Laughing Planet Cafe, where we had lunch and beverages. Some very clever and original entries delighted the crowds. This being Portland, the Sunny Nekkid Bike Ride crashed the parade, to whoops of encouragement from many of the onlookers.

Two criterium style races followed the same course and provided lots of excitement.

The ride home from the parade area was much quicker for Chris and me, since it was downhill.