Phone: 503-823-5185
Fax: 503-823-7576
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Portland By Cycle rides and classes online list
Portland By Cycle is like Bike Camp for adults!
New to cycling or just getting back on the bike? Looking for an easy-paced social ride on low-stress bikeways throughout the city? These rides are for you. And you can learn new skills with our classes.
For more information, contact Timo Forsberg at 503-823-7699
Visit the Portland By Cycle homepage.
Portland By Cycle 2019 schedule
All rides and classes are free and open to the public.
Note: We will schedule additional classes around the city through the summer.
For rides, meet at the time noted for sign-in and introductions; rides last about 2 hours. These are loop routes and return to the start point.
Helmets are required, bringing water is recommended. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Click for events in April | May | June | July | August
- All Season Cycling classes and winter bike maintenance tutorials -
Sure, it gets pretty wet in the Northwest, but with a little extra preparation you can get around by bike in all seasons. Join us for an interactive session to learn tips and techniques for staying dry, comfortable and safe while riding all year 'round. We’ll also talk about how to keep your bike happy when the weather is gloomy.
Join us at the City of Portland Fix-It Fairs, three FREE events with lots of information on how to save money, stay healthy and connect with resources. Portland Bureau of Transportation staff will present
- an All Season Cycling workshop at each Fix-It Fair
- a Bling Your Thing table - use highly reflective stickers to decorate your helmet, bag, coat or other thing that will keep you visible in the dark fall and winter months
- a Five Minute Tuneup for your bike and tutorial on how to keep your ride rolling smooth through the rainy and gritty seasons, in the Repair Cafe area
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Class is at 11:00am
Five Minute Tune-ups from 10am -1:30pm.
Fix-It Fair runs from 9:30am-2:30pm
Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St, Portland, OR 97220
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Saturday, January 25, 2020
Class is at 11:00am
Five Minute Tune-ups from 10am -1:00pm.
Fix-It Fair runs from 9:30am-2:30pm
Ockley Green Middle School, 6031 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217
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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Class is at 11:00am
Five Minute Tune-ups from 10am -1:00pm.
Fix-It Fair runs from 9:30am-2:30pm
Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216
Adults Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 27, 10am-Noon
Portland Community College Cascade, N Albina Ave between Killingsworth and Jessup Streets (quad east of Albina)
Wish you could ride a bike but never learned how? Or maybe you need a refresher? This class is for you! With our safe and easy teaching methods, students will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike in a two hour class. Bikes and helmets provided for participants to use.
Cycling Essentials Class
Tuesday, April 30, Noon-1pm
Go Lloyd, 700 NE Multnomah St - 3rd floor
Want more information on how to bike for transportation, develop your cycling awareness, stay comfortable and safe, and find the best bike routes? Come join us for this interactive session and build your cycling confidence.
Pretty Chill Cycling Southeast Ride
Thursday, May 2, 11:00 a.m.
Portland Community College SE, SE Division and 82nd (quad north of library)
Whether or not you attend Portland Community College, join us on a relaxed ride for Bike Month.
Pretty Chill Cycling Cascade Ride
Thursday, May 9, 11:00 a.m.
Portland Community College Cascade, N Albina Ave between Killingsworth and Jessup (quad east of Albina)
Whether or not you attend Portland Community College, join us on a relaxed ride for Bike Month.
Bike Maintenance Basics Class
Thursday, May 9, 6:00 pm
p:ear Bike Works, 16126 SE Stark St (entrance is behind The Rosewood Initiative building, one block south of Stark St.)
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep your bike running like a well-oiled machine! Great if you can bring your bike, as there’ll be an opportunity to work on it, but not absolutely necessary.
Bridges to the Sky ride
Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.
Powell Park, SE Powell Blvd and 26th Ave (by the swings)
Kid-friendly ride via several bridges to the Portland Tram and "Celebrate Moms" event.
Pretty Chill Cycling Sylvania ride
Thursday, May 16, 11:00 a.m.
Portland Community College Sylvania Main Stop, SW 49th Ave near library
Whether or not you attend Portland Community College, join us on a relaxed ride for Bike Month.
Stormwater Cycling in Eliot ride
Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 p.m.
Dawson Park, N Vancouver Ave and Morris St
See the innovative ways Portlanders turn rain from a problem into a resource in the Eliot neighborhood.
Bike Maintenance Basics class
Thursday, June 6, 6pm-7:30pm
Bikes for Humanity PDX, 3366 SE Powell Blvd
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep your bike running like a well-oiled machine! Great if you can bring your bike, as there’ll be an opportunity to work on it, but not absolutely necessary.
Resourceful PDX Ride
Tuesday, June 11, 4:30 p.m.
Col. Summers Park picnic pavilion, SE 17th Ave & Taylor St
We'll visit several community organizations that help you consume less and enjoy life more.
Sweet & Savory Summer Cycle Northeast ride
Tuesday, July 9, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Alberta Park, NE 19th Ave and Jarrett St
Free treats to bribe you to take an easy ride to see neighborhood bikeways and local businesses.
Sweet & Savory Summer Cycle Southeast ride
Wednesday, July 10, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Woodstock Park, SE 47th Ave and Harold St
Free treats to bribe you to take an easy ride to see neighborhood bikeways and local businesses.
Four Parks of East Portland ride
Tuesday, July 16, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Gateway Discovery Park, NE 106th Ave and Halsey St
A surprisingly low-stress bike ride to help you find your new favorite park.
Lloyd to Woodlawn to Tillamook ride
Wednesday, July 17, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Irving Park, NE 7th Ave and Fargo St
PBOT staff will show off two Neighborhood Greenways - one classic, one in the making, plus a new bridge-to-be.
The Art of Transit, Southeast ride
Tuesday, July 23, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
PCC CLIMB Center, 1626 SE Water Ave
Discover public art and bike amenities that TriMet installed along the MAX Orange Line.
Green Lents and Jade ride
Wednesday, July 24, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Lents Park, SE Steele St and 89th Ave
See places and efforts that help to green Lents and the Jade District.
Greeley, Really ride
Tuesday, July 30, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Dawson Park, N Vancouver Ave and Morris St
We’ll enjoy North Portland Neighborhood Greenways and see where Greeley will soon be more agreeable.
N Portland Parks and Paths on the Peninsula ride
Wednesday, July 31, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
St Johns Park, 8427 N Central St
A delightful mid-summer ride on protected bike lanes, off-street paths and low-traffic Neighborhood Greenways.
The Art of Foster ride
Tuesday, August 6, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Portland Mercado, 7238 SE Foster Road
Take a look at public art near and along Foster Road, which is now more bike- and walk-friendly.
The Disaster Ride
Wednesday, August 7, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Glenhaven Park, NE Siskiyou St and 79th Ave
See how useful your bike could be during a natural disaster and learn from neighborhood experts how to be prepared.
The Art of Transit, East ride
Tuesday, August 13, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave
Discover public art and bike amenities that TriMet has installed along the MAX Green Line.
SW Multnomah-Vermont Ride ride
Wednesday, August 14, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Multnomah Co. Library - Hillsdale, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd
We'll ride streets newly improved for biking to see parks and more. There will be hills!
Pretty Chill Cycling Southeast ride
Tuesday, August 20, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Portland Community College SE, SE Division and 82nd (quad north of library)
Whether or not you attend PCC, join us on a relaxed ride showing SE bikeways present and future.
Forest Park Ride
Wednesday, August 21, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Wallace Park, NW Raleigh St and 26th Ave
There will be climbing. Some of the route is on gravel roads – wider tires recommended.
Central City in Motion ride
Tuesday, August 27, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Salmon Street Springs, SW Naito Pkwy and Salmon St
We'll see where it's great to ride downtown today, and where there will be improvements soon.
Street Art of the City Ride
Wednesday, August 28, meet at 5:45, ride at 6:00 p.m.
Oregon Park, NE 30th Ave and Hoyt St
Forget a stuffy museum, we've got the best gallery - and no admission fee!
Portland By Cycle classes
All classes are free and open to the public.
check our calendar at www.portlandoregon.gov/PBOTevents, call 503-823-7699, or follow Portland By Cycle Rides and Classes on Facebook.
- All Season Cycling -
Join us at the City of Portland Fix-It Fairs, three FREE events with lots of information on how to save money, stay healthy and connect with resources.
Portland Bureau of Transportation staff will present an All Season Cycling workshop at each Fix-It Fair.
We will also offer a Bling Your Thing table (use highly reflective stickers to decorate your helmet, bag, coat or other thing that will keep you visible in the dark fall and winter months).
Look for our table at the Repair Cafe to get a Five Minute Tuneup for your bike and tutorial on how to keep your ride rolling smooth through the rainy and gritty seasons.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Class is at 11:00 am
Fix-It Fair runs from 9:30am-2:30pm
Parkrose High School, 12003 NE Shaver St, Portland, OR 97220
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Saturday, January 25, 2020
Class is at 11:00 am
Fix-It Fair runs from 9:30am-2:30pm
Ockley Green Middle School, 6031 N Montana Ave, Portland, OR 97217
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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Class is at 11:00 am
Fix-It Fair runs from 9:30am-2:30pm
9:30am-2:30pm
Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216
- previously offered classes -
Adults Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 13, 10am-Noon
Portland Community College SE, SE Division and 82nd (quad north of library)
Wish you could ride a bike but never learned how? Or maybe you need a refresher? This class is for you! With our safe and easy teaching methods, students will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike in a two hour class. Bikes and helmets provided for participants to use.
Adults Learn to Ride
Saturday, April 27, 10am-Noon
Portland Community College Cascade, N Albina Ave between Killingsworth and Jessup Streets (quad east of Albina)
Wish you could ride a bike but never learned how? Or maybe you need a refresher? This class is for you! With our safe and easy teaching methods, students will learn how to balance, pedal, start, stop, and steer a bike in a two hour class. Bikes and helmets provided for participants to use.
Cycling Essentials
Tuesday, April 30, Noon-1pm
Go Lloyd, 700 NE Multnomah St - 3rd floor
Want more information on how to bike for transportation, develop your cycling awareness, stay comfortable and safe, and find the best bike routes? Come join us for this interactive session and build your cycling confidence.
Bike Maintenance Basics
Thursday, May 9, 6:00 - 7:30pm
p:ear Bike Works, 16126 SE Stark St (entrance is behind The Rosewood Initiative building, one block south of Stark St.)
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep your bike running like a well-oiled machine! Great if you can bring your bike, as there’ll be an opportunity to work on it, but not absolutely necessary.
Bike Maintenance Basics
Thursday, June 6, 6- 7:30pm
Bikes for Humanity PDX, 3366 SE Powell Blvd
Join us for a hands-on clinic covering basic bike maintenance, flat repair, and a few simple adjustments and cleaning techniques. Learn how to keep your bike running like a well-oiled machine! Great if you can bring your bike, as there’ll be an opportunity to work on it, but not absolutely necessary.
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