From Country Dancing to Indoor Skating, Your Winter Weather Escape Guide
As we count down to the new year and brace for the cold, rainy weeks ahead, we’re revisiting a conversation with Ryan Hashegen about some of the best ways to keep moving and have fun while staying dry this season. They’re the founder of Icicle Tricycles, the managing director of Better Block PDX, and the director of the Steel Bridge Skatepark Coalition.
This episode first aired on Jan. 6, 2025
Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Indoor Sports:
- Portland All Wheels Welcome
- Skate Like a Girl
- Push Movement
- Stronger Skatepark
- Commonwealth Skateboarding
- Cal Skate Skateboards
- Oaks Park Roller Rink
- Skate Oregon School
- Shift 2 Bikes
- Rose City Futsal
Dancing and Music:
- Contra Remix
- The Showdown Square Dancing
- Stomptown Line Dancing and Country Two-Step
- Portland Country Dance Community
- Aztec Willies Bachata
- McMenamins Kennedy School Jam Session
- T.C. O'Leary's Jam Session
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