Samba Ride to Bloco Alegria Concert
Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Meet
4:45 PM
Rolls
5:15 PM
Ends
8:45 PM
Where
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Brentwood Park
SE 60th Avenue and Duke Street · Brentwood-Darlington
Meet by the bathrooms
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- 10 SE Duke & 60th · 3 min walk
Distance
3–8 mi
Who it’s for
General
About
On this ride we'll learn a basic samba no pé step--the dance of Brazilian Carnaval--and ride to the free Bloco Alegria concert in Sellwood Park. Bring samba music and Rio vibes. Dance along to a 2 hour set featuring music and dancers from one of Portland's premier samba bands! No partner necessary; samba no pé is not a partner dance. Bring food/drinks, comfortable footwear, a blanket or low chair to sit on during dance breaks and bike lights for the ride back if you're staying for the entire concert. Ride is a loop, but you're welcome to leave early at any time. 7-8 mile round trip mostly flat with a couple of hills. Mostly on bike paths and neighborhood greenways, but includes brief sections on Johnson Creek Blvd and on sidewalk/gravel. Sellwood Park has dirt paths. Bring a lock and lock your bike to itself if no rack space is available. Corking is not to be expected, but it will be a no-drop ride with regrouping after intersections and hills if the group gets split up. You are responsible for your own safety and the ride leader assumes no liability. Supervised kids who can keep up with casually paced adults are OK. We follow the Shift Code of Conduct. Check Shift Calendar the day of the event as Portland Parks and Rec may cancel concerts in cases of severe heat or weather. Samba video for beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exhSEIia6vk&list=PLaWMrsgLyUdHQCgm3C6IYaErKt8h1VfxU&index=2