Bike the Lights - Bike Night 2024 at PIR Winter Wonderland Sun. 12-1-24

This is a long time GTD, tradition, Bike the Lights night at Winter Wonderland. It's bikes only. No cars, no strollers, no dogs.
Yes it's cold and dark. Yes, it's a short, slow ride. But people get really excited about this ride because of lights!!!! Lots of blinking lights!!! And maybe a chat over a beer and pizza as we warm ourselves. And it's the promise hidden the dark, that the days will soon be getting longer and once again there will be a summer of riding adventures.

We'll meet at Radio Room on Alberta Ave and ride over together to PIR. Once there, we'll use murmation to navigate the group through the Winter Wonderland. It's worked well for us in the past. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakKfY5aHmY

We'll regroup in the parking lot and ride back together. If the weather is good, we'll extend the ride a little if the group is feeling frisky. If not, we'll just head back to Double Mountain

Important note: Admission for 2024 is $16 unless you're 13 years or younger (it's chronological age, how young you feel. On a bike, we all feel like kids again). Be SURE TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/1o91d8ld9e/winter-wonderland-december-st-bike-the-lights-night/2024-12-01 and be SURE TO ORDER FOR THE 7-930 pm slot.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcjOPqqX-Ak . (Sigh)

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17623638 . 12 pretty flat miles. (route may be subject to adjustments). NOTE: this is a night ride. We will be generally riding on residential streets, with a few miles on busy arterials such as Denver Ave. Consequently, we will be subject to auto and truck traffic. If you're not comfortable riding in these conditions please do not sign up for this ride.

Attitude: Absolutely slow and social. We're here to enjoy the experience of one another.

Ride Host: Ed Lanton. 971-258-6066; [email protected]

Weather Cancellation Policy: This is Oregon, so we need to ride even if it's wet. That said, we'll cancel if there are epic amounts of rain, snow, for or mud predicted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCoxOReXlHI (You'd be surprised who the driver of the Volvo station wagon was)

Required Gear: HELMETS must be worn at all times while riding. This is a requirement and not a request.

Recommended Gear: Always bring plenty of water, on for energy, a flat repair kit, including a spare tube. A tool kit and small pump is good, but if you don’t have one there is usually someone on a group ride who does. Please check to see if someone has what you might need if you don't and be prepared to ride a bus or call a cab. (Not that we'll leave you by the road broken down, because that's not us). Carry a credit card and a little cash to buy refreshments or buy that bus ticket....

Mandatory for all riders: This is a night ride. Therefore at a minimum you MUST have legally sufficient lighting front and rear. Beyond that, the cost of quality lighting has gone way down in recent years, so there's no excuse for not having good lighting on your bike. Reflective clothing is also a great assist. Obey traffic laws and remember you’re a representative of the greater cycling community and should conduct yourself that way on the road. Please represent us well. If you haven't read it lately please read the Oregon Bicyclist Manual (http://goo.gl/Q8FNe3)

All riders must have their rides in good working order and must bring a flat kit & spare tube. If there is an issue with proper working or lack of equipment you may be asked to sit the ride out. Please ask for help if you are ill equipped prior to the ride. We will try to help!

All riders must be able to change a flat should they have one or have a way to get picked up (AAA, Tri-Met ticket, a friend…). There is often, but not always someone on the ride who knows how to help you change your tire, so plan accordingly.

Note: Your RSVP signifies that you agree to the following. Organizers, event hosts and other participants will not be held responsible for any individual at any event. Each rider rides at their own risk and is solely responsible for any damage to their equipment or themselves.

Final Note: RSVP’s cannot include a +1 or Guest. If you choose to bring a friend or family member, they themselves must sign up as a member of Go the Distance.