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One of the best ways to explore the Rose City is on two wheels.
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.
Biking Events
Rain or shine, Portlanders jump on their bikes for these annual biking events.
Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride
Every summer, thousands of cyclists cruise commando through Portland streets as part of the World Naked Bike Ride.
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.
Biking Events
Join bike-loving Portlanders in all sorts of everyday rides and events that fill the calendar with two-wheeled shenanigans.
Biking Beyond Portland
Explore gorgeous areas outside Portland by bike using these handy guides.
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.
Exploring Gresham by Bike
Gresham, an east Portland suburb, offers a bevy of bike-friendly businesses and stellar views of Mount Hood.
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.
Family-Friendly Biking
Traveling with kids on two wheels? Not to fret — Portland is a great place for beginner bicyclists.
Portland Sunday Parkways
This family-friendly bike ride features local vendors and live entertainment.
Bike Safety Tips
Portland loves bikes, but it's still important to be armed with knowledge and cycle safely.
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.
Pedalpalooza
Portland’s cycling culture peaks during summer’s multi-week Pedalpalooza, featuring 200+ local-led, themed rides, all open to the public.
Pride Ride
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…
Fancy Mondays
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….
The Great Movie Ride
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…
Star Trek Ride
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,…
PSU Portland Farmers Market Ride
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…
Northeast Portland Sunday Parkways
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…
Portland Sunday Parkways
This family-friendly bike ride features local vendors and live entertainment.
Rainbow Ride
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…
World Naked Bike Ride
Every summer, thousands of cyclists cruise commando through Portland streets as part of the World Naked Bike Ride.
Bridge Pedal
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…
Southwest Portland Sunday Parkways
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…
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