Portland offers free bike helmets citywide

Just in time for pristine cycling weather, Portland is giving away 5,000 helmets to anyone who needs one.

• The helmets are first-come, first-serve at 53 Plaid Pantry locations across the city to anyone 12 years or older through June 15.

Plus: The giveaway coincides nicely with the kickoff of Bike Summer, formerly known as Pedalpalooza, a self-dubbed "festival of bikey fun."

• There are hundreds of biking events over the next three months, making it easy to find a reason to get out on two pedals.