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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.
Worst Day Of The Year Ride
The Worst Day of the Year Ride is a costumed bike ride benefiting the Community Cycling Center. On Sunday, March 24 — regardless of the weather — grab your friends, don your costume, and jump on your bike to honor this historically terrific day. After scoffing at the elements, participants return to the Lucky Labrador…
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