The Portland Mercury
Portland Celebrates Biketown Anniversary By Winning a World Record
Portland shattered the world record for the largest electric bike ride with 1,060 participants, celebrating Biketown's 10th anniversary and the city's growing e-bike community and infrastructure.
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