The season for late night bike rides is upon us. Tonight was the first ride I joined for pedalpalooza 2009 – the midnight mystery ride. The idea is that all cyclists meet up at a location before the ride (at midnight) which then leaves to the secret location. Only a few people leading the group know where it will end up. It’s a great event – riders of all backgrounds and bikes of all types. There were bikes covered in lighting, there were bike sidecars, there were bike boomboxes, there was even a bike grill (propane tank included). A wholly amicable group where socializing is easy and definitely encouraged. Pictured here is a tall bike covered in EL wire that was sound-responsive. Pretty neat.

July Midnight Mystery Ride here in Portland. Kind of a small turnout for the middle of the summer. There was a bit of a strange vibe the whole night, presumably from the lack of music. Some kids decided to hotbox in this sewer at the mystery location which was questionable in and of itself. I didn’t like that kids were complaining about riding up some hills. The final destination was also questionable, here’s hoping for more fun next month

FOR SPARTA! I made this costume for the “300″ ride on Friday night for pedalpalooza. Turns out I was the only one who dressed up. Ran into two other spartans later on. It was CHILLY wearing this out to the midnight mystery ride afterwards.