This group is for cyclists of all levels who want to train for the annual Tour de Cure charity ride that is held at the Hillsboro Stadium the last Saturday of July, with routes of  5, 26, 43, 65 and 100 miles.  The Tour de Cure event raises money for the American Diabetes Association and helps to fund the research to find a cure for diabetes. This group is open to everyone, including people who are just learning how to ride a bike.  A cyclist does not have to be registered for the charity ri …

Interested in cycling, but not sure where to start? Or are you tired of going on rides by yourself? Are you intimidated by the Lance Armstrong wannabes that are smoking past you with those tight black bottom spandex and thick calf muscles? Well have we got the group for you! If you are new to cycling or if you are a veteran of cycling we invite you to gather for weekend ride/course planning, gear talk, training tips, social outings, etc.! Our purpose is to gear up, get on, get out, and get going …

Urban Race, Treasure Hunt, Scavenger Hunt and an all around great event. Pdxhunt.com puts on fun events. Teams race, solve and hunt for answers. These are fun, competitive events. Think part race, part riddle and part treasure hunting and you've got it. Each event is geared towards outrageous fun. Events are challenging races that require a bit of speed and smarts to solve the clues and puzzles to be the first team to cross the finish line. Come join the fun. Most events are geared for Adults …

Meet other local Fitness, Health, Nutrition and Life Balance buffs to trade workout tips, nutrition & diet ideas, hold each other accountable, have fun! and stay motivated! Portland is one of the most Active, Healthy, Fit and Balanced cities in the world. With our MeetUp, it is our goal to connect, netowrk, share, learn and grow our fitness, health, and life balance to the next natural, healthy, positive level! We'll examine workout routines, fitness regimines, training routines, longev …

Construction on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail bridge, Portland's first new Willamette River bridge in 35 years, is scheduled to begin in July. When finished, it will be the largest no-automobile urban crossing in the United States. When it opens in September 2015, only trains, buses, streetcars, pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to use the 1,720-foot bridge, the centerpiece of the proposed 7.3-mile MAX Orange Line. We will meet once a month to observe progress on the construction. E …

Funimators create fun animated videos to inspire social responsibility and sustainability. We'll screen a movie at each meeting and have a discussion on how we can take action to create a better world. If you want to promote social responsibly, permaculture, buying organic, composting alternative transportation, bicycling, organic gardening and buying local then this is the group for you!   We'll create one action item for each week. Action items include Facebook and social media posting, creati …

Meet professional skills coach and pro racer Gene Hamilton and other local mountain bikers to discuss and learn mountain biking skills. Riding a bike is easy. Riding over off-camber roots and rocks and cornering with confidence is more difficult. Whether you have been riding for twenty years, race professionally or just started riding there is a lot to learn as the correct techniques are not intuitive. That is why Gene has created a better way to learn the core skills of mountain biking.  For ov …

  Welcome to our tribe! We are a range of riders from first treads to hammerheads, and from kids to those who will never grow up. We believe that all trails in life should flow, roots and boulders add character to the ride, every journey could be an epic one, and a little sweat on the ascent will blow off as the rubber takes flight from the dirt. Just follow the safety rules, be courteous, show up for rides you responded "yes" to, and have fun.           

Join MOAB to connect with other fun and outdoor loving 50+ year old Mountain Bikers, DH and XC Skiers, and Hikers, Canoers and Kayakers. We will meet on weekends (and during the week sometimes) to revel in the great northwest outdoors.  If you want to have fun with Boomers in the Portland area who love outdoor activities, give MOAB a shot! This group is run totally by the members.   Eachindividual  event organizer and those attending make the determination of how things will function.

This group is formed to offer and organize outings lead by the Sierra clubs of the Portland and Vancouver areas. Members and non members alike are welcome.  Participants do not have to be Sierra Club members to go on our hikes

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor …

This group has been created for the purpose of connecting SDA's in the Northwest that are interested in activities in the great outdoors. These activities include hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, trailriding, rock climbing, and pretty much whatever your outdoor pursuits include. You should join if you are a Seventh-Day Adventist in the Pacific Northwest that is interested in leading or joining a group to enjoy these activities.