There is always something different and unique going on in Portland. Yesterday, it was the 14 year-old event called the Providence Bridge Pedal.

Biking is huge in the Rose City. No one here needs an excuse to bike, but the city is glad to give them one anyway. 17,000 bikers turned out at 8:00am on this Sunday morning to take advantage of crossing over the top decks of the Fremont, Marquam and other Portland bridges, generally reserved for the Portland “crazy horses.”

It was a great time for families and friends to get together and ride places that they usually don’t get to enjoy. Photo ops abound as everyone enjoyed the views from high above the city. There was even a Black Sabbath cover band commemorating the event.

Bike riders and walkers alike had their choices of a 11-bridge route (running 37-miles), an eight-bridge option (24-miles in length), a fun-filled six-bridge family route, and a walk across the Fremont and Steel bridges.

All in all, it was a great day to celebrate being a bike rider in Portland.