Summertime Sadness
An end-of-summer themed Portland ride from Peninsula Park's rose gardens with music, flower crowns, and golden-hour photo stops before the season turns.
The vibe
Flower crowns, golden hour goodbye
Summer doesn’t get to leave Portland quietly. Summertime Sadness sends riders out from Peninsula Park’s rose gardens in flower crowns and summery attire for one last golden-hour goodbye before fall takes over — equal parts bike ride and photo shoot, with music playing along the way.
It’s a short, easy ride built around mood rather than mileage. Expect stops for pictures among the roses, a slow pace that leaves room for conversation, and a crowd that’s there for the vibe as much as the cycling.
Wear whatever makes you feel like summer — this is one of those only-in-Portland rides where the costume matters more than the bike.