Zaftig Girl on a Bike

Hello,

Just in case you’ve been wondering what I’ve been doing here is the awful truth. I’ve been studying and write paper. U have two weeks left so wish me luck but don’t expect to see me much till after that.

It looks like we’ll be having a pretty dry weekend here in Portland.  What with the improved weather it would be a great time for some riding.  So if you had plans to clean out your nest or summer other rainy activity get outside and enjoy the weekend!  If you are already riding everyday got out and hove fun.  Spend some quality time with your trusty two-wheeled friend.

Anyone can add and event to the Pedalpalooza calender so if you want to see something happen do it. Heck if you can think of something and don’t want to do it I just might.

THE BIG GIRLS RIDE

Eastbank Esplanade , 5 SE Madison St, Portland (Next to Vera Katz statue)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

This is a ride for curvy/fat/zaftig/rubenesque women. Big girls ride bikes too so let’s go for a ride together. Easy route on the east side of the Willamette River. Riders of all skill levels encouraged, nobody gets left behind.

Looks like I can add the pedalpalooza ride whenever I want.  So ladies what do you think would be better a weekend ride or a weekday ride in the evening.  I would be inclined to make it a weekday evening but It’s not for me it’s for everyone.  Maybe I could do one of each.  Hum,  I’ll chat it up tonight and see but give me some feedback ladies.  Thank you so much for encouraging me.

Oh and should this be women only or co-ed?  I was thinking keeping it all girl would add to the comfort but it seems a little mean to tell the big guys they have to get their own ride.

I was thinking it could be really fun to have a chubby/fat/curvy girl ride as part of pedalpolooza.  Easy ride share tips tricks etc.  Anyway to anyone who reads this send some feed back my way.  I already proposed it I would just like to know if there is interest for a ride or some sort of workshop.

Hello I am busy, busy, busy with school right now but wanted to repost this and do my part to get the word out. Feel free to do the same.

PORTLAND - Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for help in finding the
person who hit and seriously injured a bicyclist and drove off.

Jessica Osborne was bicycling on North Rosa Parks Way near the intersection
with North Albina Street the evening of April 3 when she was hit from behind by
a 1990’s silver or gray car, possibly a Buick or Oldsmobile. Reports say the
driver appeared to be a young black man, and another man was a passenger.

The vehicle turned into the parking lot of a convenience store and drove north
on North Albina Street.

Osborne was seriously injured and spent several days in Emanuel Hospital. She
was released April 10 and is recovering at home.

Investigators believe the car’s windshield was broken during the collision.
At the time of the crash, the passenger window was covered with plastic.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Chris Johnson at (503)
823-2213.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information
reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to a resolution in this case. Callers
may remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at (503) 823-HELP (4357).

I recently had the opportunity to ride the Sacagawea Heritage trail loop in Eastern Washington. It was a sunny lovely day after Easter with mild winds which made it an ideal day to ride. I brought my camera along for the ride that was so delightful that I plan on doing more distance riding here in the future. The loop can either be 18 or 24 miles long with several chances to add and extra 5 or 10 miles.

I was lucky enough to see a lama about five minutes into my ride. I was also happy to see others on bikes along the way. The only troubling chunk of the ride came on the Pasco side of the river coming up to the cable bridge, the trail has not yet been completed and so far as I can tell you are forced onto a busy industrial street for a couple blocks. There may be another route choice but it was not made clear simple adding detour instructions would be easy and very helpful.

Awfully lovely, I was pleased with all they’ve done on the trail which could be pretty useful for personal transport in the future.

As part of my spring break this year I will be heading home over the cascade mountains to place quite different from Portland see here.

I will be riding and enjoying family and friends.  Hopefully I will be finding cheap used bikes, vegan jello and yummy Mexican pastries.  Hopefully I’ll even take some pictures this time.

Ok, I know I have been planning on getting more writing up but I’m in midterms and enjoying the beautiful spring weather.  Also the boy took a spill on Friday but he is doing just fine.

Cheers!  If you have any questions ask.  Otherwise saddles are the next order of business.

Brought to us by the lovely ladies at terry.  (note this is for a road bike but much of this is still very useful to any rider)

They are still adding videos about geometry but this could be pretty helpful, you can find them here.  The bikes they sell may not be what a novice want but they do make well live bikes as well as saddles. (plus size cloths too)