Battle of the Boy Bands
One-off Portland group ride built entirely around 90s and 2000s boy band nostalgia — costumes and sing-alongs welcome on this casual, no-shame themed cruise.
The vibe
Boy band nostalgia on two wheels
Somewhere in Portland’s endlessly inventive theme-ride scene, someone decided the city needed a ride dedicated entirely to boy bands — *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, whatever was loaded onto your middle-school Discman. The 8-15 mile loop starts at Abernathy Elementary and treats every stoplight like a chance to belt out a chorus.
There’s no shame allowed here. Come in your best late-90s heartthrob costume or just bring your best falsetto — the ride is casual pace, group-friendly, and built for maximum sing-along volume rather than speed.
Like most Shift-calendar theme rides, the route and vibe come first; check shift2bikes.org for updates if plans shift.