Creating Commuters with Community Cycling Center

The other day I was able to take some photos for Community Cycling Center’s fantastic “Create A Commuter” program.  CCC connects low income adults with fully outfitted commuter bikes and provides them with training to safely navigate the city and maintain their new bikes.  Obviously, I’m completely in favor of getting as many people out on bikes, so it was a special experience to see these folks receive such a great opportunity and have their lives transformed.  You can check out more pics of these new commuters here.

When I moved to Portland 4 years ago I began volunteering with CCC and I’ve gotten to see the amazing work that they do for Portlanders of all walks of life and economic strata as well as some amazing bicycle advocacy.  They’re also a great source of relatively inexpensive used parts and knowledgeable, friendly advice.  NE 17th and Alberta from 10am-7pm!

Rent a Bike In Portland: Some suggested destinations.

There are myriad great bike rides in Portland! It doesn’t have to be sunny or dry to enjoy a bike ride, many Portlanders will tell you, especially in on the East side.  Some fun destinations include Disc Golf @ Pier Park in St. Johns, picnic at Alberta Park, Rocky Butte, Mt. Tabor, Kelley Point Park, Alberta CO-OP Grocery, Community Cycling Center, Barista on Alberta, a soak and a movie at the Kennedy School, Powell’s City of Books, Washington Park, Rose Test Garden, a drink at Sip Juice Cart outside of People’s Coop, Old Town Music for some vintage gear, Monograph Bookwerks, Laughing Horse Books, SCRAP, Mississippi Ave, stuffed animals at Paxton Gate and you can check out the countless food carts at foodcartsportland.com