It's May, everybody, which is mostly significant because the bikey bacchanalia that is Pedalpalooza is right around the corner. Three weeks of ridiculousness begin June 4.

Every year, Pedalpalooza hosts the classic rides—the Lit 'n' Louds, the Bowie v Princes, the World Naked Bike Ride—but the best moments of the month can come from its surprises. Which is where y'all come in.

The deadline is midnight on May 21 for the Pedalpalooza schedule the Mercury will print on June 3. That's a week away, and currently there are about 80 rides planned.

This city can do better than that. It must do better than that. Recent Pedalpaloozas have featured nearly 300 rides, according to organizer Carl Larson. So figure out what absurd, thoughtful, difficult, or scenery-laden ride you and your crew want to host, and head over to the Shift website to make it happen. It's very, very easy.

Also, check out this year's excellent poster from Portland artist Matt Gauck.

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  • Matt Gauck