Heads up - the portland nighttime wnbr is this Saturday, June 27th. This year riders will assemble in colonel Sanders park (SE belmont and 20th ave).
The weather could be a story. The forecast is calling for temperatures as high as 102 degrees, but these are daytime highs. By ride time, we could be in the 85-90 degree range. I don't know how the weather will affect turnout. It could swell numbers if riders opt to lay low during the day while entertaining the thought of a cooler night ride. Or......the excessive heat could drive away people worried about exhaustion, discomfort etc. But I expect a strong turnout in a park ideally located to attract throngs of local kids. Will we top 10, 000 riders again? I wouldn't bet against it..
Expect to see nudes in the park by 7:00pm if last year is any judge. Ride time is 9pm. The route? Who knows.
You are not really going to be able to expect 10,000 people to stay together on the road. They will fracture and groups will go off on their own. I expect the ride to end in multiple locations also.
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