Events for Outdoor Adventurers
Whether you get into the great outdoors regularly, or are just looking to get outdoors more, we’re here for you with a wide variety of events for any outdoor adventurer.
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Date: All Month
Time: Anytime
Location: Eugene/Springfield
May is Bike Month. What better way to check out your community and see new areas, than with this great ride. Pack a lunch, grab some friends, and head out for a day of adventure. Take some pictures and tag us on your ride.
Website: https://fb.me/e/2r0dw3Uss
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Date: Thursday May 4th
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: DeFazio Bridge (SW Side)
We're back!! Join us for the Breakfast at the Bridges (BBB) 2023 season.
Dress in your best Star Wars outfit for our kick-off event on May 4th!
Breakfast at the Bridges is designed for path users and commuters to grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of coffee, meet City staff, learn more about transportation in Eugene, and get a bicycle safety check all at the same time.
This signature summer event series celebrates the outdoors and encourages active transportation – especially walking and bicycling – to meet larger City goals, including healthy living, sustainability, and a vibrant business community. Breakfast at the Bridges features local advocacy organizations and businesses that actively work toward these City goals.
Check out the dates for each event, the location, and the theme. Each date will also have its own Facebook Event, so watch for those posts and share.
Enjoy:
FREE breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, and coffee provided by Palace Coffee and Bakery, Bagel Sphere, & Nancy's Yogurt
FREE bike safety checks
FREE Bike maps, bike bells, and resources from the City of Eugene
Website: https://fb.me/e/8XnMKOUEQ
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Date: Sunday, May 7th
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMLocation: REI - 306 Lawrence St., Eugene
Want to travel more sustainably? Go on adventures by bicycle? Cycle with your kids? Join Paula and Lorenz Eber for inspiration and advice as they talk about their adventures cycling around the world with their eleven and thirteen year old daughters through 24 countries and across four continents. The Ebers will offer practical advice as well as gear tips on how to travel sustainably by bicycle—whether on a local weekend tour with family in tow, solo across the US, or around the world. Paula and Lorenz Eber are the authors of "Breathtaking: How one family cycled around the world for clean air and asthma" published by Falcon Guides June 2022.
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Date: Wednesday, May 17th
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLocation: Alsea Falls
It’s spring and Dirt Maidens are ready to get back on the trails for International Women’s Mountain Bike Day!
Ride details: Meet by the map kiosk by the gate at the south end of the parking lot. Plan to be wheels down at 10:30. Alsea now has a parking fee, come prepared to pay for a BLM parking pass (do it before you get there, service is spotty). Free!
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Date: Tuesday, May 9th to Wednesday, May 31st
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMCentral Eugene
Pedicab tours of river paths, murals, breweries, or wherever! Some folks hire a pedicab to be able to include their non-bicycling loved ones in group rides.
Two to three people can ride in each cab. Or sometimes four people, if small kids are in the group. Normally tours are $60/hour, but it's $48/hour in May if you mention May Is Bike Month. Please call to arrange. A few days' notice is best, but we can sometimes be available more short-term.
emeraldcitypedicab.com
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Date: Tuesday, May 16th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMNinkasi Better Living Room - 3rd Floor
Come celebrate May is Bike Month with some Gentle Yoga that will focus on the muscles used when cycling. Classes will encourage options to best suit your body's abilities. Classes will also explore body awareness, mindfulness, breath work techniques and grounding practices to support nervous system regulation. Space is limited, so please arrive 5-10 minutes before the class start time.
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Date: Thursday May 18th
Time: 4:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Location: Start at UO Bike Program; Ride at Carpenter/Whypass; End at UO
Join the UO Outdoor Program for a BIPOC Mt. Bike ride with the Dirt Maidens! This Trip is only open to UO Students who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. This Trip is $5, but space is limited and sign ups are necessary; mt. bike rental is included.
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Date: Thursday, May 18th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMLocation: Riverbank Path (Near D. Street Entrance)
You're invited to the City of Springfield's annual Wheels by the Willamette! The event features FREE bike safety checks and minor repairs with Shift Community Cycles, maps, resources, prizes, and snacks. Learn about City projects and chat with City staff and current Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) members.
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Date: Friday May 19th
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AMLocation: Blue Heron Bridge
We're back!! Join us for the Breakfast at the Bridges (BBB) 2023 season.
Join us as we promote Safe Routes to School and Ride Your Bike to Work Day.
Breakfast at the Bridges is designed for path users and commuters to grab a quick bite to eat and a cup of coffee, meet City staff, learn more about transportation in Eugene, and get a bicycle safety check all at the same time.
This signature summer event series celebrates the outdoors and encourages active transportation – especially walking and bicycling – to meet larger City goals, including healthy living, sustainability, and a vibrant business community. Breakfast at the Bridges features local advocacy organizations and businesses that actively work toward these City goals.
Like and share the events and invite your friends! See you out on the paths.
Enjoy:
FREE breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, and coffee provided by Palace Coffee and Bakery, Bagel Sphere, & Nancy's Yogurt
FREE bike safety checks
FREE Bike maps, bike bells, and resources from the City of Eugene
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Date: Friday, May 19th
Time: AnytimeLocation: Everywhere!
May 19th is National Bike to Work Day! What better day to try a happier, healthier commute? Log your bike commutes at GetThereOregon.org and enter the Nine-Five Challenge!
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Date: Saturday, May 20th
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMLocation: Monroe Park, ride through south Eugene to the festival venue on University Campus.
Ride your bike with friends to the film festival! -
Date: Sunday, May 21st
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: Meet at Guy Lee Park
Bike to baseball?!? Join the Springfield SmartTrips team for a group bike ride to the Emeralds Baseball Game at PK Park. Meet at noon at Guy Lee Park to bike over together. Bring your bike helmet, bike lock, and clear or small bags only. FREE entry and concession voucher.
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Date: Sunday, May 21st
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCrow Middle/High School
OBRA sanctioned bike race starting and finishing at Crow middle/high school.
https://www.twilightoperations.com/events/2023/3/7/rally-the-valley-2023
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Date: Wednesday, May 24th
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Wayne Morse Ranch - Picnic Shelter
Bicycle maintenance can be daunting - this class hosted by Greater Area Eugene Riders (GEARs) makes it simple! You’ll learn basic skills you can use in your own garage or out on the road to keep your bicycle running smoothly.
In a small group format, with lots of hands-on instruction, you’ll learn how to do a preride inspection, properly inflate your tire, fix a flat, clean and lubricate your chain, clean your bike, secure bolts, build a bike tool kit, and much more.
$10, pre-registration required: https://eugenegears.org/gears-special-events/
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Date: Tuesday, May 30th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMNinkasi Better Living Room - 3rd Floor
Come celebrate May is Bike Month with some Gentle Yoga that will focus on the muscles used when cycling. Classes will encourage options to best suit your body's abilities. Classes will also explore body awareness, mindfulness, breath work techniques and grounding practices to support nervous system regulation. Space is limited, so please arrive 5-10 minutes before the class start time.