Providence Bridge Pedal 2008 In Bike Friendly Portland

Location: Naito Parkway Waterfront
Portland, OR
Date:08/10/08

Join the 13th annual Providence Bridge Pedal an opportunity to bike over Portland's Willamette River bridges, including the top decks of the Fremont and Marquam bridges. The city shuts down 10 Willamette River bridges to cars and welcomes some 20,000 bicyclists for the annual Providence Bridge Pedal.
Earlier this year, Portland received platinum designation recognizing the city's efforts to accommodate Portland cyclists. Portland is the only major city in the country to receive this highest rating by the League of American Bicyclists.

The Steel and Morrison bridges will not be available for crossing this year due to city upgrades and construction projects. In addition, the congestion some riders experienced last year has led to some significant improvements in this year’s Providence Bridge Pedal. They now have more room on the road, including two full lanes for biking on the Ross Island Bridge and:

Adjusted start times to avoid merging of multiple cyclist groups
A more challenging option: The 11-Bridge Ride starting on the east end of the Fremont Bridge.
A new, family-friendly registration fee for the 6-Bridge Family Ride: four riders for $50
Providence Heart and Vascular Institute:
A Leader in Prompt Lifesaving Treatment of Heart Attacks
A portion of Providence Bridge Pedal proceeds will assist Providence Heart and Vascular Institute’s efforts to save the lives of people suffering heart attacks or other cardiac events. Last year, PHVI donated six AEDs to the Portland community. An AED (Automatic External Defibrillators) is a portable device used to restore normal heart rhythm to persons in cardiac arrest.

A portion of Providence Bridge Pedal proceeds will assist Providence Heart and Vascular Institute’s efforts to save the lives of people suffering heart attacks or other cardiac events. Last year, PHVI donated six AEDs to the Portland community. An AED (Automatic External Defibrillators) is a portable device used to restore normal heart rhythm to persons in cardiac arrest.