Summer arrived just in time for Joyride 2022 and the reviews are in:
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Joyride rolled out from Riverview Park in downtown Independence under a clear, bright Oregon sky along fast-rolling Polk County roads with friendly volunteers and well-wishers to keep the spirits high. We are grateful for the support of the local community and especially to Bike Indy Oregon and The Independence Hotel. Something special is happening in Independence and we recommend you get yourself, your bike and your best bike friends there to find out sometime soon. Here’s a look at our day in this bike-friendly community.
Such a lovely morning in Riverview Park
Taking a moment to enjoy the quiet before all the fun begins
Smiles all day long
Let’s go! There was a small group ready to get ride right at the top of the hour while most were keen to roll into the day a little more slowly
First wave of riders roll out!
It’s not a race, there’s always time for a family photo!
Getting everything dialed in perfectly, the Trek Bicycles Portland crew is the best!
Cycle Oregon friends are the best friends
Kicking the ride off with river path views
Just a little bit of fanfare to get riders off on their wayDiamonds shine bright in the sun on a day like this
It sure is good to be back in the saddle with our friends
Working together is the name of the game on the road
The conversations usually take a pause when the climbs begin
Coolest spot in town, Cycle Oregon rest stop
Mirror, mirror on the handlebar…
Summit!
Downtown Independence, Oregon
Stay hydrated out there!
Um, OK, that counts as “hydration” 🙂
Portland-based band Wren had everyone moving
Cheers to fun rides and a great meal with friends when you’re done
It’s all about fun in the sun
After a long, rainy spring most riders just wanted to sit in the cool park grass. Can’t say we blame them one bit.
For even more, please visit the Joyride 2022 photo archive from our ace photographer and super volunteer Rohith Gunawardena. Thank you to everyone who rode with us and also to our wonderful community of volunteers for making this such a lovely day.
