Paradox Junction
Weekly Beaverton group ride with a moderate, no-drop pace built for showing up as you are — a Portland-area Thursday loop from the Merlo Road MAX station.
The vibe
No-drop, bring a big heart
Paradox Junction fills a gap on Portland’s westside — a weekly no-drop ride out of Beaverton for riders who want a group without the pressure to keep pace. It rolls out from the Merlo Road MAX Station every Thursday evening, covering 8-15 miles at a pace built around “bring a big heart” rather than a Strava segment.
The Sacred Green Flame organizes it with an emphasis on making sure nobody gets left behind, literally — no-drop means the group waits at every regroup point. It’s a solid fit for newer riders on the westside who’ve been eyeing the tighter-knit inner-Portland ride scene from a distance.
Merlo Road MAX makes it easy to bring a bike out from anywhere on the line if you’re not local to Beaverton.