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Bicycle Rodeo

Because it wouldn't be a traditional county fair without a showing of livestock, we have adapted the concept to Portland's favorite animal--the bicycle! Hosted by the Community Cycling Center, the Bicycle Rodeo encompasses knowledge of biking skills, safety and maintenance in event for the whole family. Remember - you must have a helmet and bicycle to participate in any rodeo event!

Kid's Corner: Bike Skills & Safety Practice
12:30 - 3:30 pm, N Borthwick Ave. (closed to traffic)
Community Cycling Center volunteers will be on hand to help your child with basic bike riding, safety and maintenance skills.

Essay-On-Wheels
Limit 500 words. One entry per person. Winners will be announced at the Fair.
All Ages Welcome
What does your bike say about you? What would your bike say about you IF it could talk? Be creative and tell is in 500 words or less how your bike has impacted your life...or vice versa.
*Submissions should include your name and  phone number and be emailed to us by Saturday, September 11th. Extra consideration given to those entries that include a photo of you with your bike!

The following bicycle events require registration**. Please get to the Fair early as registration is first come, first served.

**Registration form to be posted shortly.

Family Bike Repair Relay
12:30 pm, Fair Main Stage
Teams of 2 (1 adult + 1 child)
From flat tires to crooked saddles, we'll put your bike safety skills to the test in this fun relay. Four teams will compete to exhibit their bike safety skills. Each bike will have different mechanical issues that must be repaired. The team that gets their bikes in working order first wins the competition.

Costume Competition
1:30 pm, Fair Main Stage
All Ages Welcome
Think of it as practice for Halloween. The bikes with the most creative costumes will be chosen. Bonus points to cyclists who choose a theme that connects them to their bike.

Slow Race
2:15 pm, Fair Main Stage
Juniors (6 - 10 yrs.), Intermediate (11- 15 years), Senior (16+ years)
Test your bike handling skills by being the last one to finish the race! The object in this race is to "beat" the competition by riding as slowly as you can, without ever putting a foot down or leaving your lane.