Portland by bike
Prefer two wheels to four? You've come to the right place.
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Bike maps & where to ride Find your way around with these resources and recommended rides. Hop on » -
Biketown bike-share A new bike-share system makes it easier to see the city on two wheels. Hit the road » -
Cycling events Portlanders take every opportunity to celebrate biking. Join the fun »
What gives Portland the right to claim the handle of Bike City, U.S.A.? Well, it could be the 315 miles of bikeways, or the nation’s highest percentage of bike commuters (7%), or the city’s preponderance of bike-themed events.
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Portland Sunday Parkways
Every summer, Portland’s Sunday Parkways events invite cyclists of all ages and experience levels to pedal safely through the streets of five Portland neighborhoods.
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Biketown Culture Collection celebrates Portland’s diversity
Portland’s bike-share program, Biketown, releases special-edition bikes and more for its year-long Culture Collection initiative.
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Electric scooters (e-scooters) in Portland
In April 2019, Portland launched a year-long citywide trial in of shareable electric scooters ("e-scooters"). Before boarding, check out our dos and don’ts for riding e-scooters in Portland.
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Pedalpalooza: Portland bike festival
Portland's cycling culture peaks during June's multi-week Pedalpalooza (returning June 1–30, 2019), featuring 200+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.
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Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride
Every June, thousands of cyclists cruise commando through Portland streets as part of the World Naked Bike Ride (returning June 29, 2019), a global protest against oil dependency.
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Exploring Gresham by bike
Gresham, an east Portland suburb, offers a bevy of bike-friendly businesses and stellar views of Mount Hood.
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Biketown bike-share in Portland
Introduced in 2016, Portland’s bike-share program brings 1,000 smart bicycles to the central city.
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Bicycle maps & where to ride
With bike lanes and paths all over town — not to mention cool forests and striking scenery — the city is pretty much a cyclist’s oyster.
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Bike safety tips
Portland loves bikes, but it's still important to be armed with knowledge and cycle safely.
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Cycling events
Bike-loving Portlanders have come up with all sorts of rides and events that fill the calendar with two-wheeled shenanigans.
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Bridges of Portland
The Willamette River, which divides the city into east and west sides, features a dozen distinct crossings that hint at the city’s eclectic personality.
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Bike and beer events
Pump up those tires and get ready to pair Portland’s two greatest passions: brews and bikes. As America’s best beer town and most cycle-friendly city, Portland makes it easy to ride and imbibe.
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Riding in the Rain
There's a lot of rain happening in Portland from November to March, but don't let that stop you! This zine offers great advice for staying dry (and safe!) as you bike around the city.
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Donutocalypse donut coloring book
This apocalyptic coloring book lists some of Portland's best donuts, as well as art supply stores and bike rentals (for working off those extra calories).
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