About Black Liberation Ride

Continuing the 11th annual Black Liberation Ride in 2026 — a community bike ride for Black and Brown Portlanders in observance of Juneteenth — aka the celebration of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African — aka Black Independence Day. This ride is a moment to come together, take up space, and celebrate in solidarity by riding around Portland. 

This ride is centered around the Black / Brown community. 

This ride is kid-friendly, NO DROP and is open to all rider levels. 

Rider checklist:
– Sunblock
– Water bottle
– Helmet (if you don’t have one, don’t worry)
– Something comfortable to ride in
– Any flags, shirts, or whatever you want to rep the culture

Meet at 6 p.m., Ride at 6:30 p.m.