Fall Equinox Ride
Portland road ride marking the exact moment fall begins — a 30+ mile route with about 2,000 feet of climbing that rolls until autumn officially arrives.
The vibe
Ride until autumn officially arrives
Mr. Friday’s Fall Equinox Ride treats the changing of the seasons as an actual mileage target: roll out from Peninsula Park Rose Garden and keep riding until the equinox hits at exactly 5:05 PM. That gives you a 30-plus mile route with around 2,000 feet of climbing to fill the gap between departure and the official start of fall.
This one’s for riders who want real distance and real hills, not a cruiser pace. Expect rolling terrain typical of Portland’s outer neighborhoods and a group that treats a solstice or equinox as a good excuse for a proper road ride.
Dress for a shifting afternoon — temperatures and light change fast this time of year in the Pacific Northwest, and you’ll be out past sunset if you’re chasing that 5:05 mark.