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The Fields Park is located right in the Pearl District. There are plenty of shopping and great restaurants to eat at.
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Biking

One of the best ways to explore the Rose City is on two wheels.

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The Fields Park is located right in the Pearl District. There are plenty of shopping and great restaurants to eat at.

With miles of protected bike lanes (many of which are adorned with special designs), one of the world’s largest naked bike rides, and even a month-long bike festival every summer, Portland is any bicyclist’s dream. Read on to learn more about Portland’s thriving biking culture, then head to our events calendar to find the city’s next biking event.

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Bicycle Maps & Where to Ride

With bike lanes and paths throughout the city, Portland has great places to ride for cyclists of all abilities.

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Bike Rentals & Tours

No need to pack your bike; these operators let you see Portland like a local from this cycling-friendly city’s many bike paths, trails and lanes.

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Biking Events

Rain or shine, Portlanders jump on their bikes for these annual biking events.

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Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride

Every summer, thousands of cyclists cruise commando through Portland streets as part of the World Naked Bike Ride.

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Pedalpalooza Bike Festival

Portland's cycling culture peaks during summer's multi-week Pedalpalooza, featuring 200+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.

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Biking Events

Join bike-loving Portlanders in all sorts of everyday rides and events that fill the calendar with two-wheeled shenanigans.

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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Biking Beyond Portland

Explore gorgeous areas outside Portland by bike using these handy guides.

Go To Regions
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Bicycling the Banks-Vernonia State Trail

The small logging town of Vernonia has become a central hub for bike routes through the surrounding state forest.

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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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Biking in the Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is a recreational biker’s paradise, with options including car-free blacktop, smooth single-track flows and canyon trails with tricky switchbacks.

E-Scooters in Portland

E-scooter sharing lets users rent vehicles via an app for one-way trips. Before boarding, check out our dos and don’ts for riding e-scooters in Portland.

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Family-Friendly Biking

Traveling with kids on two wheels? Not to fret — Portland is a great place for beginner bicyclists.

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Portland Sunday Parkways

This family-friendly bike ride features local vendors and live entertainment.

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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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Portland Bike Tours

Bike tours let you see Portland like a local, rolling through neighborhoods along this cycling-friendly city’s many bike paths, trails and lanes.

Upcoming Biking Events

Enjoy the city's biking culture with these upcoming events.

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Editor's Pick
Pedalpalooza
Ongoing

Pedalpalooza

Multiple locations Free

Portland’s cycling culture peaks during summer’s multi-week Pedalpalooza, featuring 200+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.

Editor's Pick
Biking
Events
Festivals
Outdoors
Summer
Weird
Pride Ride
Friday, June 2, 2023

Pride Ride

Downtown Portland Free

Come along on this (free) family-friendly bicycle parade commemorating all the great things about Darcelle XV, Pride Month, and World Bicycle Day hosted by celebrated Portland drag queen Poison Waters. This event is for everyone. Enjoy a stately (i.e., slow) parade of 1.5 fabulous miles past spots from Portland’s rich 2SLGBTQIA+ history. The parade will…

Guided Tour
LGBTQ+
Outdoors
Sports
Fancy Mondays
Ongoing

Fancy Mondays

Oregon Park

A picnic bike ride where fancy dress is encouraged. All clothing is welcome, but fancy gets bonus points (there will be bowties to lend if you need fancy assistance). A casual social ride on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays. Meet at Oregon Park at 6 p.m., and ride at 6:30, A different endpoint each time….

Food & Drink
Outdoors
Pedalpalooza
The Great Movie Ride
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Great Movie Ride

Various Locations

Every other week, Starting June 7, join in for great movies, great rides, and with great people. Ride about the city until reaching the final destination. Each movie location will be set to match the theme and tone of the movie. Please bring whatever creative expression you wish to participate in. You can dress up…

Film
Outdoors
Pedalpalooza
Star Trek Ride
Thursday, June 8, 2023

Star Trek Ride

Irving Park

Time to take the helm and shift gears to Warp 9. Rendezvous at Irving Park in NE on Stardate 06.08.23 starting at 18:00 for a mission to engage at 19:00. Explore strange new roads and seek out new pit stops and new destinations throughout the North (delta) quadrant. Along the way, expect trivia, music, costumes,…

Outdoors
Pedalpalooza
Sports
PSU Portland Farmers Market Ride
Saturday, June 10, 2023

PSU Portland Farmers Market Ride

SE Clinton St & SE 41st Ave

PSU Portland Farmers Market Ride — Pedalpalooza Edition An all-ages/all-abilities ride from SE PDX to the PSU Farmers Market to help support local farmers, bakers and makers of all kinds. This is a great opportunity to meet and develop the community in a relaxed, informal setting. A post-ride adventure that is only loosely planned beforehand…

Food & Drink
Outdoors
Pedalpalooza
Editor's Pick
Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways
Sunday, June 25, 2023

Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways

Ventura, Wellington, Kʰunamokwst Parks Free

In 2023 Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will celebrate its Sweet 16th. At these accessible, family-friendly events, streets on the route are closed to car traffic so that you can bike, walk, roll and play in Portland’s largest public space, its streets. Sunday Parkways routes highlight Portland’s network of neighborhood greenways and other…

Editor's Pick
Health & Wellness
Outdoors
Editor's Pick
Portland Sunday Parkways
Ongoing

Portland Sunday Parkways

Various Locations Free

This family-friendly bike ride features local vendors and live entertainment.

Editor's Pick
Biking
Events
For Kids
Summer
Rainbow Ride
Saturday, July 1, 2023

Rainbow Ride

TBA Free

Hey, she’s, they’s and gays. It’s time for the third annual Rainbow Ride. This year is leveling up with a partner, The Street Trust and a grant from Prosper Portland. Don your most vibrant rainbow colors and roll together in PRIDE. LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, allies and accomplices welcome. Creating a safe, fun atmosphere where all are…

LGBTQ+
Outdoors
Pedalpalooza
Sports
Editor's Pick
World Naked Bike Ride
Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023

World Naked Bike Ride

TBD Free

Every summer, thousands of cyclists cruise commando through Portland streets as part of the World Naked Bike Ride.

Editor's Pick
Biking
Events
Weird
Editor's Pick
Bridge Pedal
Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023

Bridge Pedal

Multiple locations Cost Varies

Portland’s annual Bridge Pedal is a community celebration of the city’s iconic bridges and biking culture. Join your friends and neighbors for the one opportunity each year to bike or walk on Portland’s car-free streets and bridges (including the upper decks of both the Marquam and Fremont bridges). Portland’s Bridge Pedal is one of the…

Editor's Pick
For Kids
Outdoors
Editor's Pick
Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023

Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways

Gabriel and Spring Garden parks Free

In 2023 Portland Sunday Parkways, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will celebrate its Sweet 16th. At these accessible, family-friendly events, streets on the route are closed to car traffic so that you can bike, walk, roll and play in Portland’s largest public space, its streets. Sunday Parkways routes highlight Portland’s network of neighborhood greenways and other…

Editor's Pick
Health & Wellness
Outdoors

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