
In a move that echoes the hearts of eco-conscious Portlanders and pop culture enthusiasts alike, Justin Timberlake traded his usual stage for the streets when he hopped onto a bike bus with local kids and families this Sunday. The event, covered by KGW, showcased Timberlake joining the half-mile ride to Alameda Elementary School amidst the heightened anticipation of his concert the following night at the Moda Center.
Coach Sam Balto, the visionary behind the BikeBusPDX program, launched the initiative in 2022 transforming the way local youth commute to school, as per OregonLive. Timberlake's appearance not only echoes his response to a viral plea made on social media platforms – with a staggering 6.9 million TikTok views and roughly 4.5 million on Instagram, but also aligned serendipitously with his "The Forget Tomorrow World Tour" bringing him to Portland, making it a joyride the students won't soon forget even as his tracks like “Mirrors” added a soundtrack to the pedal-pushing procession.
"The experience was a great time," said Timberlake, acknowledging the ride's success, and remarking, "the bike bus brings joy to a lot of people," a sentiment captured by KPTV which illustrates the star's appreciation of the importance of such community events.