Before this week, did you know how to prepare for a commute in eighteen degree weather? Portlanders have learned tough (and in some cases, painful) lessons this week about walking and biking in winter conditions. (Hint: double gloves don’t help if they’re not windproof.)
Learn how to avoid these mistakes with your kids at a free All Weather Bike to School Clinic this Thursday and make sure your children can safely and comfortably walk or bike to school all winter long.
All Weather Bike to School Clinic
Thursday, December 10, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Sellwood-Moreland Library, 7860 SE 13th Ave
Coffee and pastries will be provided
Rain: the more common Portland winter condition
The workshop, hosted by Portland Safe Routes and REI, will discuss riding in the rain, keeping children warm and dry, and finding time in the morning to prepare for your walk or bike ride. Alameda Elementary parent Janet Schmidt will share her experience on biking with her children every day.
Please RSVP for this panel discussion to Carolina at Carolina.Iraheta@trans.ci.portland.or.us or 503-823-1189. Let her know if you would like childcare, language translation or any other services during the event. The library meeting room is ADA accessible.
Families interested in active transportation can attend more workshop and training opportunities in January and February. Visit www.saferoutesportland.org for more information.
Promoting Active Transportation at School
January 13, 10:00 – 11:30 am
East Portland Community Police Center
737 SE 106th Ave, 97216
Overcoming Inertia: Motivating your school Community to get engaged in active transportation
January 25, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
St Johns Library
7510 N Charleston Ave, 97203
Promoting Active Transportation at School
February 10, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Portland Building, 9th Floor, Broadway Rroom
1120 SW 5th Ave, 97204
Family Friendly Cycling to School
February 22, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Belmont Library
1038 SE 39th Ave, 97214
